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| PRIMARY COMPETITION |
FEATURE | EPSON STYLUS PRO 9600 | EPSON STYLUS PRO 10000 |
Maximum Media Width | 44” | 44” |
Print Head Technology | Variable Droplet Micro Piezo DX3 | Variable Droplet Micro Piezo DX3 |
Ink System | 7 Color (CcMmYKk) or 6 Color (CcMmYKK) | 6 Color (CcMmYK) |
Highest Resolution | 2,880 x 1,440 dpi | 1,440 x 720 dpi |
Nozzle Configuration | 96 nozzles x 7 | 180 nozzles x 6 |
Smallest Droplet Size | 4 picoliter | 5 picoliter |
Variable Size Droplet Technology | Yes - 3 sizes | Yes - 3 sizes |
Roll Media Handling | Single Roll | Dual Rolls |
Photo Accelerator Technology | No | Yes |
Nozzle Verification Technology | No | Yes |
Borderless Printing Technology | Yes | No |
Automatic Cut Sheet Loading | Yes | Yes |
EPSON Ink Technology | UltraChrome or Photographic Dye | Archival or Photographic Dye |
Largest Ink Cartridge Size | 220 ml x 7 (Intelligent) | 500 ml x 6 (Intelligent) |
Photo Quality Opinion | Astonishing Quality - Better than a Lab | Better than a Photo Lab |
Max. Media Weight | Up to 1.5 mm Posterboard | Up to 1.5 mm Posterboard |
Max. Print Speed (SFPH) | ~192 (Economy Mode) | ~231 (Economy Mode) |
Slowest Print Speed (SFPH) | ~8 (2,880 x 1,440 dpi) | ~25 (1,440 x 720 dpi) |
Photo Lab Quality Print Speed (SFPH) | ~29 (720 x 720 dpi) | ~72 (720 x 720 dpi) |
Standard Connectivity | USB 1.1 & 2, Parallel, Epson Expansion x1 | USB 1.1, FireWire, 10/100 BaseT, Parallel |
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Optional Connectivity | 10/100 BaseT or FireWire | None |
Page Description Language | Epson ESC/P2 | Epson ESC/P3 |
Standard Driver Support | Macintosh & Win 95,98,Me,NT,2000,XP | Macintosh & Win 95,98,Me,NT,2000,XP |
Optional RIP Support | EFI Fiery Spark Professional 2 ($1,995) | EFI Fiery Spark Professional 2 ($2,995) |
Standard Warranty | 1 Year EPSON Preferred | 1 Year EPSON Preferred |
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Estimated Street Price | $4,995 UltraChrome or Dye | $9,995 Archival or Dye |
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