Epson C86 How is the Epson Stylus C86 a, Epson Stylus C84?

How is the Epson Stylus C86 a

great value improves productivity?

What business and school

projects can be printed on the

Epson Stylus C86?

Will the Epson Stylus C86 handle

high-volume print jobs?

Are the Epson Stylus C86 DURABrite

Inks backwards compatible with the

Epson Stylus C84?

Can I use glossy media with the

Epson Stylus C86?

Priced at under $100, the Epson Stylus C86 offers many benefits to the end user,

including high-quality printing of everyday photos and documents. Other benefits include:

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The DURABrite Photo Series advantage

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Epson DURABrite Inks for water-resistant, smudge-resistant, light-resistant output

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Ultra fast print speeds–up to 22 ppm black text, 12 ppm color

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Up to 5760 x 1440 optimized dpi for professional photo quality printing

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True BorderFree photo printing in several popular sizes (4" x 6", 8" x 10" and letter-size)

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Individual ink cartridges for more cost-effective operation

In addition to the great speed and outstanding quality you’ve come to expect from Epson products,

you now get everything you need to print long-lasting memories right out of the box with this special

line of printers and all-in-ones.

Each product in the DURABrite Photo Series includes:

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A 20-sheet pack of photo paper

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Epson Software® Film Factory™ for easy photo storage, printing and organization

(This software is Print Image Matching™ (P.I.M.)–and Exif Print-enabled for true-to-life prints from

compatible digital cameras.)

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Free membership to Epson’s photo sharing website

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Easy access to Epson’s Print Lab Series for photo-craft project ideas online

DURABrite Inks are specially formulated to resist fading from harsh sunlight and interior lighting.

They are also water resistant and smudge resistant, so your prints won’t be damaged by spills

or humidity.

DURABrite Inks are pigment-based. They provide bright, vivid colors and clear, sharp images

for all your printing needs.

Yes. Epson recommends using Epson DURABrite Ink Glossy Photo Paper or Epson Glossy

Photo Paper.

The Epson Stylus C86 delivers professional photo quality results. With up to 5760 x 1440 optimized

dpi resolution and tiny ink droplets, as small as 3 picoliters, the Epson Stylus C86 gives you

top-notch results. And, because it’s a DURABrite Photo Series printer, you get the paper and

software you need to create brilliant long-lasting photos.

What are the primary

benefits of the Epson Stylus

C86?

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What is the DURABrite Photo Series?

How do DURABrite Inks preserve

cherished photos and important

documents?

How do DURABrite Inks help create

great photos and graphics?

What level of photo quality can

I expect from the Epson Stylus C86?

The professional quality photos, along with the sharp graphics and text, delivered by the Epson

Stylus C86 make it the ideal solution for creating greeting cards, scrapbook elements, frame-ready

digital photos, hobby projects and more.

Individual color ink cartridges, a high-capacity black ink cartridge, and water-resistant,

smudge-resistant, light-resistant DURABrite Inks all work together to provide a high-value solution.

Fast print speeds, easy-to-use features (plug-and-play installation, simple driver interface, etc.),

and networking connectivity options help to increase productivity.

The Epson Stylus C86 is optimized for any type of business or school application, whether that’s

a formal executive report, a school book report, or a project including photos and graphics.

Yes. The Epson Stylus C86 has a large-capacity (120-sheet) input tray and prints at speeds

up to 22 ppm. The duty cycle is rated at 50,000 pages.

Yes. The inks are backwards compatible, including the high-capacity black ink cartridge.

Yes. Epson offers great Ethernet network and wireless solutions for the

Epson Stylus C86.

Yes. The printer can be connected to multiple computers using its built-in USB

and Parallel ports. The product will switch between ports automatically. The Epson

Stylus C86 can also be connected to different platforms simultaneously, including

Macintosh and Windows–based systems.

What fun projects can I create

using the Epson Stylus C86?

Can the Epson Stylus C86 be used as a

network or wireless printer?

Street Price $99 $69

Print Speed

Black 22 ppm* 17 ppm*

Color 12 ppm* 9 ppm*

4" x 6" Photo (Photo Mode) 1:07 min* 2:55 min*

8" x 10" Photo (Photo Mode) 2:18 min* 4:47 min*

Number of Droplet Sizes 6 3

Smallest Droplet Size 3-picoliter 4-picoliter

Photo Mode Photo Photo

P.I.M. Yes Yes

DURABrite Inks Yes Yes

(water, smudge and light-resistant)

Individual Ink Cartridges Yes Yes

Maximum Resolution 5760 x 1440 optimized dpi 5760 x 1440 optimized dpi

Warranty One Year One Year

Operating Systems Windows 98SE, 2000, NT4.0, Me and XP Windows 98SE, 2000,

Mac OS 9.1 or later, OS X 10.2.x-10.3.x Me and XP

Family Comparison

Feature Epson Stylus C86 Epson Stylus C66

Can the Epson Stylus C86 be connected

to multiple computers simultaneously?

Ordering Information

Product Code Description UPC#

C11C574001 Epson Stylus C86 Ink Jet Printer 0-10343-85073-6

T043120 High Capacity Black Ink Cartridge 0-10343-84686-9

T044120 Standard Capacity Black Ink Cartridge 0-10343-84687-6

T044220 Cyan Ink Cartridge 0-10343-84688-3

T044320 Magenta Ink Cartridge 0-10343-84689-0

T044420 Yellow Ink Cartridge 0-10343-84690-6

T044520 CMY Multi-color Pack 0-10343-84866-5

S041734 Epson DURABrite Ink Glossy Photo Paper (4" x 6") 50 ct.* 0-10343-84715-6

S041731 Epson DURABrite Ink Glossy Photo Paper (letter) 20 ct.* 0-10343-84714-9

S041809 Epson Glossy Photo Paper (4" x 6") 50 ct. 0-10343-85072-9

S041141 Epson Glossy Photo Paper (letter) 20 ct. 0-10343-81408-0

S041649 Epson Glossy Photo Paper (letter) 50 ct. 0-10343-84192-5

S041271 Epson Glossy Photo Paper (letter) 100 ct. 0-10343-81912-2

S041331 Epson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper (letter) 20 ct. 0-10343-82996-1

S041257 Epson Matte Paper Heavyweight (letter) 50 ct. 0-10343-81832-3

S041568 Epson Double-sided Matte Paper (letter) 50 ct. 0-10343-83778-2

S041341 Epson Enhanced Matte Paper (letter) 50 ct. 0-10343-83006-6

S041062 Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper (letter) 100 ct. 0-10343-81202-4

S041054 Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards (A6) 50 ct. 0-10343-81189-8

S041586 Epson Premium Bright White Paper (letter) 500 ct. 0-10343-83819-2

S041064 Epson Ink Jet Transparencies (letter) 30 ct. 0-10343-81212-3

*Recommended for optimal photo quality.