Epson Stylus Pro 7900 Printer

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  • B&H # EPSP7900P
  • Mfr# SP7900HDR

Product Highlights

  • 24" Wide Format
  • Gallery Quality Printing
  • UltraChrome HDR Pigment Inks
  • 11 Individual Ink Tanks
  • Long Life Prints
  • Easy-to-Use Menu System
  • Network Capable
  • Spindle-Free Roll Media Loading
  • Rotary Cutting System

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The Epson Stylus Pro 7900 Printer represents the highest level of innovation and performance for fine art and commercial print applications. Designed for 24" wide printing, the Pro 7900 incorporates a state-of-the-art MicroPiezo TFP print head with an ink droplet size of 3.5 picoliters. Leveraged with Epson's new AccuPhoto HDR screening technology, you can count on your most critical work to be rich, detailed, and accurate.

Epson's latest High Dynamic Range pigment inks offer exceptional quality for true archival printing. When used with Epson Professional Papers, color images are rated up to 200 years. Black & white printing lasts even longer! Eleven individual ink cartridges offer a super wide color gamut and eliminate waste.

In addition, The Epson Stylus Pro 7900 utilizes Optimal Black Ink Technology to automatically switch between Photo and Matte Black Inks. This delivers media-specific density for exceptional contrast, shadow detail, and line form. The black ink selected is easily confirmed on the front control panel. Capable of handling virtually any media type up to 24" wide, the Epson Pro 7900 Printer is a wonderful choice for large format photographers and image professionals world-wide.

True Wide Format Printing
Capable of printing images up to 24 x 90.5" the Epson Pro 7900 is perfect for making fine art gallery prints and banner productions. In living color or dramatic black & white, bring your widest vision to life!
Epson HDR Ink Technology
Epson's latest High Dynamic Range (HDR) pigment inks offer exceptional quality for both archival printing and short-run proofing applications. Color prints on Epson Professional Media are rated stable for up to 200 years (black & white prints last even longer). The short-term stability of the inks is equally impressive. From proof to print, these inks were developed to meet the demands of the professional image maker of today and tomorrow!
11 Individual Ink Cartridges
All 11 individual ink cartridges are available in 150, 350, and 700ml capacities to help control costs and eliminate waste. Use the inks you need most and reduce your impact on the environment. Cartridge sizes can be mixed and matched on the fly. Controlling ink use by the job or by the client has never been easier!
Photo Quality Black & White Printing
By combining Black, Light Black, and Light Light Black Inks, the Epson Pro 7900 produces film-quality black & white photos from color or grayscale files. From the darkest black point to the brightest white point, prints offer smoother tonal gradations without sacrificing contrast. With the Epson Pro 7900, wide-format, fine art black & white imaging rivals the very best fiber prints!
Roll Media Made Easy
Using unique Epson ePlaten technology, the Pro 7900 printer easily accepts 2 or 3" core rolls. By eliminating the need for a paper spindle, switching roll media is simpler and easier than ever. This greatly reduces instances of damage to roll media--saving paper and maximizing profit.
Printing Method
Printing Technology Inkjet
Maximum Resolution 2880 x 1440
Minimum Ink Droplet Size 3.5 Picoliters
Ink Type Epson UltraChrome HDR Pigment Ink
Ink Palette Cyan, Orange, Yellow, Light Cyan, Matte Black, Photo Black, Vivid Magenta, Light Black, Green, Light Light Black, Vivid Light Magenta
Ink Cartridge Configuration 11 Individual Ink Cartridges
Performance
Print Speed 16 x 20" @ 2880 dpi: 7 minutes and 14 seconds
16 x 20" @ 720 dpi: 2 minutes and 53 seconds
20 x 30" @ 2880 dpi: 12 minutes and 52 seconds
20 x 30" @ 720 dpi: 5 minutes and 3 seconds
Input Buffer Not Specified By Manufacturer
Printer Duty Cycle Not Specified By Manufacturer
Print Archival Life Color: Up to 200 Years
B&W: Over 200 Years
Paper Handling
Maximum Paper Width 24"
Maximum Printable Area 24 x 90.5"
Paper Sizes Cut Sheets: 8.3 x 11" up to 24 x 36"
Roll Paper (2" Core): Up to 24" x 147.6'
Roll Paper (3" Core): Up to 24" x 662.7'
Borderless Photo Sizes 24 x 90.5"
Paper Types All 2 and 3" Core Inkjet-compatible Roll Papers up to 24" wide
All Inkjet-compatible Cut-sheets between 8.3 x 11" and 24 x 36"
Maximum Paper Thickness 1.5mm Cut-sheets
0.5mm Roll Paper
Paper Capacity 2" Core Inkjet-compatible Rolls with a Diameter of 4"
3" Core Inkjet-compatible Rolls with a Diameter of 6"
Special Media Support Roll Paper and Specialty Heavyweight Media
Connectivity
Computer Interface USB 2.0, USB 1.1, Ethernet (10/100Base-T)
Compatible Memory Cards N/A
Direct Print Capable No
Network Capable Yes
PostScript Support Yes: RIP Software Required (sold separately)
System & Software Requirements Windows XP, Vista
Macintosh OS X (10.4.9 or later)
Physical
Status Display Indicator Screen
Image Preview Display No
Front Panel Controls Power, Pause/Reset, Black Ink Change Button, Ink Open, Paper Source, Paper Feed Up, Paper Feed Down, Paper Cut, Paper Release, Menu, Directional Pad, OK/Select
Power Requirements 120V AC, 60Hz
Dimensions 48 x 53.40 x 26.26" (1218 x 1356 x 667mm)
Weight 222 lbs (100.9 kg)

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Epson Stylus Pro 7900 Printer
 
4.8

(based on 9 reviews)

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of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Fast print time (8)
  • Durable construction (7)
  • Easy to setup (6)
  • Easy to use (6)
  • Reliable (4)

Cons

  • Large footprint (3)

Best Uses

  • Photos (9)
  • Black & white documents (3)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Frequent user (6)
    • Primary use:
    • Business (5), Personal (4)

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4.0

Great, but takes a while to learn.

By Slade

from Albuquerque, NM

About Me Frequent User

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Durable construction
  • Easy To Setup
  • Fast Print Time
  • Reliable

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Photos

    Comments about Epson Stylus Pro 7900 Printer:

    Film-photographer-turned digital in last several years. Continue to note the whole new learning curve to print digital. Clearly this will be making me some great prints in larger size for me and perhaps, but not yet, better than the smaller prints (that are gorgeous) from the R2400. Someone needs to write a comprehensive, but understandable, guide to printing photos on these printers. The tech support so far has been excellent.

    • Primary use:
    • Business

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    5.0

    Lives up to expectations

    By mrgh

    from New Jersey

    About Me Frequent User

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Easy Setup
    • Easy To Use

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Photos

      Comments about Epson Stylus Pro 7900 Printer:

      The Epson 7900 was easy to install and use. The printer was purchased to obtain the best color reproduction possible with one of the widest color gamuts available in a professional large format inkjet printer.
      The 7900 lives up to expectations. In combination with the use of the ICC color profiles provided by Epson the image reproduction matches the on-screen image unbelievably well. The knock-out feature is the colors being laid down onto the print paper. They are bright, vivid and provide a wow moment when the first prints come from the machine.

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      • Business

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      5.0

      Amazing Printer

      By Tom O

      from Florida

      About Me Frequent User

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Durable construction
      • Fast Print Time
      • Reliable

      Cons

      • Large Footprint
      • Print basket is flimsy

      Best Uses

      • Black & white Documents
      • Photos

      Comments about Epson Stylus Pro 7900 Printer:

      I moved up the scale from the 3800. Although the prints are amazing I would only recommend this printer if you are looking to increase your final output size. Side by side comparison with the 3800 to the 7900... the 7900 wins, but they are still both A+ prints. All in all, when Epson offered a rebate they got my attention and I could not be happier.

      • Primary use:
      • Personal

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      4.0

      Quality vs. Quantity

      By Dave

      from NYC, NY

      About Me Infrequent User

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Durable construction
      • Fast Print Time

      Cons

      • Large Footprint

      Best Uses

      • Photos

      Comments about Epson Stylus Pro 7900 Printer:

      I use this printer for personal use, usually for photo exhibits when I need large prints. Images are crisp and the color accurate. Unfortunately, the printer is huge and takes up lots of space. Not recommended for a NYC apartment although it provides professional quality images.

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      • Personal

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      5.0

      Epson Has Finally Done it!!!!

      By mdjak

      from new york

      About Me Frequent User

      Verified Reviewer

      Pros

      • Durable construction
      • Easy Setup
      • Easy To Use
      • Fast Print Time

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Photos

        Comments about Epson Stylus Pro 7900 Printer:

        Way back when, I printed on a Canon S900, a 13x19 capable printer. It was fast and produced excellent results. Ink use was like a leaky faucet.

        I then graduated to the Epson 4000, their 17" wide unit. Ink costs went way down, print quality went way up, and I was really liking it.

        Moving on, the 4800 came out with a new ink set, and of course I had to have it. While it was a slight improvement, it was as if I had the same printer. More of a lateral move, but still excellent.

        With Epson offering a $900 rebate recently, I decided now was the time. I put my 4800 up for sale and ordered the 7900. It arrived by truck, one driver, on a big wheeled cart. He wouldn't even attempt to wheel it up the two front steps of my home, and so placed it in the garage. I couldn't wait to use it. My wife, being the handy-dandy one, built the stand while I was at work.

        When I got home, I began assembling the paper catcher. It has two round tubes and a square tube. Although it takes a number of steps, it was straightforward and very easy to do.

        I called a friend, and he, I, my wife and my son lifted the 190 pound printer out of the crate and carried it about 100 feet to my front door, then inside, and down on the two protrusions that stick out on top of the stand. While it was heavy, installation couldn't have been more straightforward. I looked all over Youtube, etc., but could not find a video showing it being put together.

        There are two simple wing nuts with lock washers that go up from the bottom of the stand into the printer and it's done.

        I then opened up 11 cartridges and shook them for five seconds, as recommended, and placed them in one by one. I turned the printer on and it did it's thing, charging the lines, in about 15 minutes. During that time, I loaded the software from the supplied disk.

        I was up and printing very shortly thereafter.

        I purchased a roll of 24" Premium Luster 260. The "front" position of mounting the paper has never been easier. The ends that go into the roll are ingenious.

        The menu controls are extremely easy to use, and the list of available papers is right there on the lcd screen.

        I've only had it up and running for a few days now, but after shooting some high school baseball, came home and printed two 24x32 prints that were absolutely stunning.

        The printer is extremely quiet in operation after the first 30 seconds or so when the suction pump quiets down.

        As someone stated above, my only regret is not getting the 9900. But then again, I'm strictly a well-heeled amateur who loves his toys and so this is already a bit over the top.

        I love it.

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        • Personal

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        5.0

        Exceptional Print Quality

        By Kai

        from New York

        About Me Heavy Duty User

        Pros

        • Durable construction
        • Easy Setup
        • Easy To Use
        • Fast Print Time
        • Reliable

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Black & white Documents
          • Gallery Prints
          • Photos
          • Soft Proofing

          Comments about Epson Stylus Pro 7900 Printer:

          The 7900 has a reputation that precedes it. It is the culmination of all of the good qualities of the Epson variants before it. Epson has seemed to really finally get it right with the 7900 in features, ease of use, robustness and design.

          It is an intimidating unit, big, with its vacuum pumps, double ink well doors and wide footprint. But it is exceptionally easy to assemble and run. Changing rolls is a breeze and using the color lcd display and navigation couldn't be easier.

          Color management is also extremely easy to control on the 7900.

          My clients are ALWAYS impressed by the proofs that they get. Gallery proofs are simply stunning and the stock options are endless...from beautiful pearl and satin finishes to textiles.

          The 7900 by far is the best ink jet printer we've had in our studio and it will make a huge impact on your work and workflow.

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          • Business

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          5.0

          Great Product

          By digitalchaos

          from Paterson New Jersey

          About Me Frequent User

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Compact Design
          • Durable construction
          • Easy Setup
          • Easy To Use
          • Fast Print Time
          • Reliable

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Black & white Documents
            • Giclee Reproductions
            • Graphics & Charts
            • Photos

            Comments about Epson Stylus Pro 7900 Printer:

            I use this Epson 7900 for Giclee reproductions, Business clients and New and upcoming artists wishing limited reproductions the quality of the prints it delivers are incredible either on Epson fine paper or canvas, I have been in the commercial art field for 28 years and have hands on experience with machines such as the Durst Lambda, and various HP inkjets like the HP5000 but the quality of the epson 7900 is really something to behold i only wish i had purchased the Epson 9900 instead

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            5.0

            Amazing prints

            By Kurt

            from Cedar Falls, IA

            About Me Frequent User

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Easy Setup
            • Easy To Use
            • Fast Print Time

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Photos

              Comments about Epson Stylus Pro 7900 Printer:

              Having used Espon printers before,e.g., the R2400, I was expecting very good quality prints. I have only had the 7900 for a few weeks but the results from the first print are absolutely amazing. The colors and sharpness are richer and better than anything I have seen before anywhere. My use so far is for making large prints including long panaramas from digital photos. To date I have only used the Luster (260) roll paper and Luster (250) sheets. Now that it is possible to quickly and economically change black inks I plan to try some fine art papers.

              Assembly of the printer, stand, etc., is clearly explained in the Printer Guide and is straightforward. Software installation on a Windows Vista 32 system was simple and only took a few minutes. Settings for media are required on both the printer and the driver but both are easy to use. The system for loading rolls of papter is well-designed and done entirely from the front. Printing is faster than the R2400. The cutter works perfectly for both bordered and borderless prints.

              The 7900 is an excellent piece of engineering and yields outstanding prints.

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              • Personal

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              5.0

              Best printing we've seen in 20 years

              By Jacques

              from Eastport, ME

              About Me Heavy Duty User

              Verified Reviewer

              Pros

              • Durable construction
              • Easy To Use
              • Fast Print Time
              • Relatively low ink consum

              Cons

              • High cost
              • Large Footprint

              Best Uses

              • Photos

              Comments about Epson Stylus Pro 7900 Printer:

              We received our Epson Stylus Pro 7900 on Dec. 10. After a smooth (~3 hour) assembly process (the manual wisely recommends 4 people to lift it onto its stand!), we were happily printing photos and fine art on the 11th.
              I say 'happily' because the 7900 is by far the best printing experience we've had in 20 years. Some of the reasons why:
              --Although the nominal 1440x2880 resolution hasn't changed, the very small droplet size, barely visible at 10x magnification, coupled with a clever dithering pattern yield much improved perceived optical resolution. Grayscale gradients are utterly smooth and rich.
              --Larger color gamut, thanks to orange and green, yields big perceptual improvements in landscapes, skin tones, etc.
              --"Auto" black ink switching works quickly, well, and with little ink.
              --Improved paper handling, both roll and sheet. The single sheet handling works very easily and accurately, even accepting deckle-edged paper, including 8.5x11. You simply insert a sheet visually aligned to a reference line until it meets resistance, press the down arrow which grabs the paper, confirm on the panel what type of media it is, and the printer then moves it into position. So far we've printed on Epson Premium Luster 260 and various fine art matte media including Arches Infinity, Moab Somerset, Bergger, Epson WC, and several Arches uncoated WC papers. Results in each case are the best we've ever seen from any printer.
              --The redesigned printer driver has to be relearned, but it installs ICC profiles for all Epson media (which appear in Photoshop with their full names spelled out!) and has a number of neat features, including "single cut" to economically cut adjacent prints where the two images adjoin (perect 1 pixel accuracy so far).
              --The larger, multi-line, color display makes setting up parameters much more intuitive. Includes a convenient report of .ml ink and cm2 paper used on last job, plus ink cart capacity in 1% increments. It's too early in our use to verify, but the panel reports an average of 0.4ml of total ink consumption for an 8x10. That's a relief, because our little box of 11 350's set us back $1750 (close to half the cost of the printer!) so we'd like it to last.
              --Almost twice as fast as our previous generation Epson printers--the heavy printhead still rocks the stand slightly, though.
              --The auto-head cleaning feature so far works quickly and well, with virtually no ink use and without paper.
              --The manual suggests that the included 110ml carts are just enough for the initial charge. We were pleased to discover that 10 had 60% left over, and 1 (light black) had 35%. Maintenance tank had 70% capacity remaining. A short roll of 24" double-weight matte is included.
              SUMMARY: we purchased the 7900 for improved quality on fine art prints and we are very pleasantly surprised with the results. The convenience features are great bonuses. (We purchased our paper from B&H but not the 7900 unit itself.)

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              Ink Cartridges

              Epson -  T642100 Ultrachrome HDR Ink Cartridge: Photo Black (150ml)
              • Price: $89.95
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              Maintenance Tanks

              Epson -  Ink Maintenance Tank
              • Price: $34.95
               

              Printer Accessories

              Epson -  Roll-Media Adapter for Stylus Pro 7900/9900
              • Price: $139.95
               

              Estimated arrival at B&H is 7-14 days. Your order will only be charged at time of shipment.

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              • Price: $595.00
               

              This item is usually Drop Shipped from the MFR/Distributor within 7-10 days (subject to availability). Your order will be charged at the time of placing the order with the vendor. Item is non-cancelable or returnable.

              What's in the Box

              Epson Stylus Pro 7900 Printer
              • Power Cord
              • Printer Stand
              • Paper Basket
              • Starter Ink Set: Cyan, Orange, Yellow, Light Cyan, Matte Black, Photo Black, Vivid Magenta, Light Black, Green, Ligh Light Black, Vivid Light Magenta
              • Epson Software CD-ROM
              • 1-Year Epson Warranty
               
               
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