EPSON Stylus Color 850 Printer Specifications
Product/Accessory Part Numbers
EPSON Stylus Color 850
C251001
Black ink cartridge
S020108
Color ink cartridge
S020089
Adobe PostScript Level 2 Driver
EPSON StylusRIP-MAC C842271
EPSON StylusRIP-PC
C842291
Ethernet/EtherTalk interface card
C823461
LocalTalk interface card
C823121
Serial interface card
C823051
32KB serial interface card
C823071
32KB parallel interface card
C823101
Twinax interface card
C823151
Coax interface card
C823141
Printing Method
4color (CMYK) drop-on-demand Micro Piezo
ink jet technology
Nozzle Configuration
Monochrome head:
128 nozzles
Color head: 64 nozzles x 3 (CMY)
Resolution
1440 x 720 dpi; 720 x 720 dpi; 360 x 360 dpi; 180 x 180 dpi
Print Speed*
Black text memo 6.7 sec. (Approx. 9 ppm)
Color text and graphics Approx. 7 ppm
Photo
4” x 6”
1 min. 10 sec.
8” x 10”
2 min. 24 sec.
Print Characteristics (available from DOS)
Bitmap LQfonts:
EPSON Roman, EPSON Sans Serif, EPSON Courier,
EPSON Prestige, EPSON Script
Scalable fonts: (8-32pts.):
EPSON Roman, EPSON Sans Serif, EPSON Roman T,
EPSON Sans
Serif H
Character tables:
19 international character sets;
1 legal character set
Sound Level
45 dB(A)
Printer Language
EPSON ESC/P2, IBM X24E,
optional Adobe PostScript Level 2
Software Driver
Win 98, Windows 95, Windows 3.1x, Windows NT 4.0x
Windows for WorkGroups 3.1x, Macintosh System 7.x
and 8.x
Dimensions
18.7” x 10.78” x 6.97’ (W x D x H)
14.3 lb
Input Buffer
32 KB
Interface
Parallel interface; Macintosh compatible 8-pin mini-
din serial interface (up to 1.8 Mbps max. transfer rate)
*Black text and color speed in Economy mode, color photo
in Fine mode. Processing time may vary based on system
configuration, software application, and page complexity.
Print Direction
Bidirectional with logic seeking in text and graphic
modes
Printable Area
Top margin: .12”
Right margin: .35”
Paper Capacity
Input paper tray:
Output paper tray:
Paper Handling
Left margin: .12”
Bottom margin: .54”
100 sheets/10 envelopes
30 sheets
Single sheets: letter, legal, A4, executive, statement
4” x 4” to 8.5” x 44”
Thickness: .003” to ,004”
Weight: 17 to 24 lb
Types: plain, bond, EPSON Photo Quality film and
paper, transparencies, self-adhesive sheets, ink jet
cards, banner paper, labels, envelopes,
and iron-on transfers
Envelopes: No. 10, DL, C5
Thickness: less than ,020”
Weight: 20 to 24 lb
Types: plain paper, bond paper, air mail
Environmental Characteristics
Temperature:
Operating:
50”
to 95°F
(10”
to 35°C)
Storage:
-4”
to 140°F
(-20”
to 60°C)
Humidity:
Operating: 20 to 80% relative humidity
Storage: 5 to 85% relative humidity (no condensation)
Safety Approvals
Safety Standards: UL1950 with D3, CSA22.2950 with
D3;
R.F.I. FCC Part 15 subpart B class B
Reliability
MTBF:
4000 power on hours
Print head life: 2000 million dots/nozzle
(color and monochrome)
Total print volume: 75,000 pages (letter or A4)
Electrical Requirements
Rated voltage:
120V AC
t/-
10%
Rated frequency:
50 to 60Hz
Rated current:
0.4 Amp
Power consumption:
Approx. 18W (self test mode)
Ink Cartridge Life
Black ink life:
900 pages (ISO/IEC 10561 letter pattern
at 360 dpi)
Color ink life: 300 pages at 15% coverage at 360 dpi
(5% each cyan, magenta, yellow)
Shelf life: Two years from production
Warranty
One year limited in the U.S. and Canada
Support -The Epson Connection
Pre-Sales Support U.S. & Canada
800-463-7766
Automated Technical Support
800-922-8911
Download Service 800442-2007
Internet Website http://www.epson.com
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Canada: Call 1-800463-7766 Epson Canada, Ltd.
550 McNicoll, Willowdale, Ontario MZH 2E1 Fax 416-498-4574
USA: Call l-800463-7766 for the nearest dealer location
Latin America: Call l-305-2650092 Epson Latin America Inc.
Epson
America, Inc. 20770 Madrona Ave, Torrance, CA 90503
6303 Blue Lagoon Drive, Miami, FL 33126 Fax 301-265-0097
Specifications are subject to
change without notice. EPSON, EPSON Stylus and ESC/P2 are registered trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. Epson
Connection is a service mark of Epson America, Inc. Micro Piezo, PerfectPicture, MicroDot, AcuPhoto Halftomng are trademarks of Epson America, Inc All
other product and brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Epson disclaims any and all rights in these marks.
As an Energy Star Partner, Epson America, Inc. has determined that this product meets the Energy STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.
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High performance color
printing
Print spooling software allows
continuous work while
printing
Super MicroDot printing
capability
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Epson’s PerfectPicture™
Imaging System
Micro Piezo technology:
small, cleaner, more
consistent dots for vivid,
accurate outputs
Superior resolution: for
sharper detail and superior
photographic reproduction
AcuPhoto Halftoning: exact
calibration and dot placement
for natural fleshtones and
smooth gradations
Quick drying inks: rich,
vibrant color and black text
that won’t bleed or smudge
Photo Quality papers: special
coating allows for a brighter
white surface and ultra
smooth printing on a wide
range of paper sizes
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Supports letter, legal, banner
paper and more
Print on media from
4” x 4” to 8.5” x 44”
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Parallel and high-speed serial
connections standard
Compatible with Windows
and Macintosh
;rn;ltaneous
AutoSwitching
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Optional Adobe PostScript
level 2 driver with Pantone
CALIBRATED Approved colors
Fully compatible with all
leading graphic software
applications
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Superior service and support
EPSON Overnight Exchange
Warranty
Backed by Epson’s
outstanding record of
reliability
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Year 2000 ready
Printed on
Recycled Paper
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