Back catalogue – Epson Stylus Color 500
| Printing method | Multi-layer Actuator Head (EPMACH) | |
| Nozzle configuration | 64 nozzles (black) 3 x 20 nozzles (Magenta, Cyan, Yellow) | |
| Print direction | ||
|---|---|---|
| Bi-directional with logic seeking | ||
| Print speed | ||
| LQ 10 cpi | 200 cps | |
| LQ 12 cpi | 240 cps | |
| LQ 15 cpi | 300 cps | |
| LQ 17 cpi | 343 cps | |
| LQ 20 cpi | 400 cps | |
| Black | 3 PPM (A4)* | |
| Colour | 1.5 PPM (A4)* | |
| * The page per minute print speed is a guide only. Actual print speed may vary under different printing conditions. | ||
| Resolution | 720 x 720 dpi (maximum) | |
| Font | 28 typefaces | |
| Bitmap LQ Fonts | Epson Roman, Epson Sans Serif, Epson Courier, Epson Prestige, Epson Script | |
| Scalable Fonts | Epson Roman, Epson Sans Serif, Epson Roman T, Epson Sans Serif H (8-32 pt) | |
| Character tables | 9 | |
| Control code | Epson ESC/P2 IBM®X24E | |
| Printable columns | ||
| 10 cpi | 80 characters per line | |
| 12 cpi | 96 characters per line | |
| 15 cpi | 120 characters per line | |
| Paper feed method | Friction feed with paper feeder | |
| Paper capacity | ||
| Plain paper | 100 sheets | |
| Special coated paper | 70 sheets | |
| High quality glossy | 30 sheets | |
| Transparency film | 50 sheets | |
| Envelopes | 10 envelopes | |
| Paper size | A4, Letter, B5, Legal, Statement, Executive, Envelope (No. 10, DL), Index card (A6) | |
| Paper Thickness | 0.08 mm - 0.11 mm (paper) 0.16 mm - 0.52 mm (envelopes) 0.21 mm (index cards distributed by Epson) | |
| Paper Quality | Plain paper, special coated paper for 720dpi / 360 dpi, high quality glossy paper, transparency film | |
| Line Spacing | 1/6", 1/8" or programmable in 1/360" increments | |
| Input data buffer | 56 KBytes | |
| Interface | Centronics-type 8-bit parallel interface (IEEE-1284 Nibble mode) Macintosh serial interface (RS-422) | |
| Ink cartridge | ||
| Black ink cartridge | (S020093) | |
| Type | Exclusive cartridge | |
| Colour | Black | |
| Print capacity | Up to 620 pages (A4 text)) | |
| Ink life | 2 years from production date | |
| Colour ink cartridge | (S020097) | |
| Type | Exclusive cartridge | |
| Colour | Magenta, Cyan, Yellow | |
| Print capacity | Up to 320 pages (A4, 5% duty each colour at 360 dpi) | |
| Ink life | 2 years from production date | |
| Reliability | ||
| Total print volume | 75,000 pages (A4, letter) | |
| Control panel | ||
| Functions | Cleaning (Black), Cleaning (Colour), Load/Eject, Change Ink Cartridge | |
| Indicators | Power, Paper Out, Ink Out (Black), Ink Out (Colour) | |
| Environmental conditions (operating) | ||
| Temperature | 10° to 35° C | |
| Humidity | 20% to 80% RH | |
| Electrical specifications | ||
| Voltage | AC 220 to 240V | |
| Rated frequency | 50 to 60 Hz | |
| Power consumption | Approximately 18W (ISO10561 Letter pattern) | |
| Dimensions | ||
| Width | 433 mm | |
| Depth | 248 mm | |
| Height | 198 mm | |
| Weight | 5.1 kg | |
| Printer Driver | Mac® OS 8.1 to 9.X | |
| Microsoft Windows 95 | ||
| Microsoft Windows v.3.1x | ||
| Warranty | 12 months return to base | |
Product Options
| Product Code | Description |
|---|---|
| Products | |
| C198061 | Epson Stylus COLOR 500 |
| Warranty | |
| A2YWPINK | 3 year warranty option |
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