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Epson C11CJ54301A0

36" wide-format MFPs

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Analyst take

  • The 36-inch roll width and A0/33 x 47-inch maximum print size align with common full-size AEC drawing output.
  • Its integrated color CIS scanner supports scan-to-e-mail, FTP, network folder, and USB workflows.
  • PDF, TIFF, and JPEG direct printing can simplify output of issued project files.

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  • Wide-format reach Prints up to 36" wide on rolls and sheets.
  • Fine detail 2400 x 1200 DPI maximum resolution for crisp line work.
  • Ink platform Black, Cyan, Yellow, Magenta.
  • Scan & copy Integrated scanner for digitizing and sharing sets.
  • Connectivity Wi-Fi + Ethernet for shared team printing.
  • Verified specs 7 specs checked against the manufacturer datasheet.

Overview

Built for the work

Epson C11CJ54301A0, Inkjet, 2400 x 1200 DPI, PDF, TIFF, JPEG, Black, Cyan, Yellow, Magenta, 25 – 400%, 99 copies

  • 36″Max print width
  • 4Ink channels
  • 2,400 dpiMax resolution
49 Spec Analysis
overall

Where it performs best

Connections 100
Size / Fit 91
Print Quality 83

Class best is 73. How we grade →

Expert analysis

What you should know

Key takeaways

  • The 36-inch roll width and A0/33 x 47-inch maximum print size align with common full-size AEC drawing output.
  • Its integrated color CIS scanner supports scan-to-e-mail, FTP, network folder, and USB workflows.
  • PDF, TIFF, and JPEG direct printing can simplify output of issued project files.
  • Ethernet LAN, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, SNMP, IPSec, WPA3, and SSL/TLS make network design an IT consideration rather than an afterthought.
  • The media and input specifications suggest a local-office multifunction workflow more than a heavily automated central reprographics role.

A permit-set revision at 4:30 p.m. is not the moment to discover that a plotter handles drawings well but makes scanning, file handoff, or network access awkward. This 36-inch Epson multifunction inkjet is built around the everyday AEC loop: print a plan, mark it up, scan it back to e-mail, FTP, a network folder, or USB, then keep the job moving.

It supports roll media up to 36 inches wide and prints up to A0/33 x 47 inches, making it a practical fit for architectural sheets, civil exhibits, coordination drawings, field redlines, and color-coded PDFs. The integrated CIS scanner is equally relevant for teams still receiving paper markups. The machine is not merely a plotter with a scanner bolted on; its value is in reducing handoffs between document production and document capture.

A0 (33" x 47" (841 x 1189 mm))Maximum print size
36" (91.4 cm)Maximum roll width
2400 x 1200 DPIMaximum resolution
600 x 600 DPIOptical scanning resolution

Where it fits in an AEC document workflow

This machine is particularly well suited to a small or mid-sized architecture, engineering, surveying, or construction office that needs regular in-house plan output without separating printing from copying and scanning. Its stated minimum line width of 0.0200 mm, line accuracy of +/- 0.1, and accuracy of 0.2% are relevant specifications for drawing-heavy work, where fine dimensions, hatch patterns, utility layers, and small notes must remain usable on ordinary project documents.

The four-color ink configuration—black, cyan, yellow, and magenta—also gives teams a practical way to retain discipline colors, phasing, issue clouds, site logistics layers, and presentation-oriented graphics. Direct printing supports PDF, TIFF, and JPEG, which matters for users receiving issued PDFs rather than plotting directly from CAD. For comparative research, see the 36-inch wide-format class ranking.

Media, scanning, and the operator’s day

The rear roll accepts a maximum roll diameter of 4.69 inches and a stated rear-roll weight of 9.92 lbs. Automatic switching is specified, and the unit has a 50-sheet total input capacity. Those details favor routine drawing output where the operator can keep suitable media ready, rather than a central reprographics environment built around long unattended runs, extensive collation, or complex finishing.

The scanner handles color originals up to 36 inches wide and up to 106.3 inches long. Copy enlargement and reduction range from 25 – 400%, with up to 99 copies. That is useful for converting marked-up plans, legacy sheets, and site sketches into shareable files. The scanner is free. The person standing at it is not, so scan destinations and file naming discipline still deserve attention.

Specified compatible supplies include Epson UltraChrome XD2 inks, the Epson SureColor Maintenance box :LFP desktop, and an Epson Optional Cut Sheet Output Stacker Tray. Epson bond and coated media options are also listed for the unit.

Network and IT considerations

For office deployment, the printer provides Ethernet LAN, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, USB, and Gigabit Ethernet data rates up to 1000 Mbit/s. Listed network protocols include SNMP, IPSec, FTP, WPA3, and SSL/TLS. That gives IT staff useful building blocks for network visibility and protected transport; it does not remove the need to define who may use Wi-Fi Direct, FTP, scan-to-network folders, and e-mail delivery.

Apple AirPrint and Epson Cloud Solution PORT are listed mobile-printing technologies. Supported operating systems include Windows 10 and several older Windows and Mac OS X releases. Before deployment, IT should validate the actual driver, authentication, network-segmentation, and file-destination requirements in its current environment. A plotter that saves thirty seconds a plot buys you nothing if the file spends four minutes finding it.

Where it is less appropriate

This is less appropriate when a department requires sustained, highly unattended production, sophisticated finishing, or a large central-print-room workflow with frequent mixed sets and minimal operator intervention. Its strengths are local document control, 36-inch output, and integrated capture—not replacing a production reprographics operation.

No in-family step-up or step-down model is identified in the supplied catalog. Buyers looking outside the family can compare the Canon GP-300 36-in or Canon imagePROGRAF 700 36-in, but the decision should start with media handling, scan workflow, service support, and IT fit rather than the badge on the front panel.

The read

Choose this Epson multifunction if your office needs 36-inch plan printing plus color scanning in one managed location, and your work is dominated by project sheets, redlines, PDFs, and routine roll-media output. Choose a more production-oriented alternative if unattended throughput, advanced finishing, or central-reprographics discipline is the governing requirement. Buy the machine for the workflow you have, not the one the brochure imagines.

Spec analysis

How the specs grade

Overall performance

49/ 100Solid

within wide-format MFPs · 14 compared

Class best 73HP DesignJet T2600dr MFP

64% spec coverage

Mediaprint_qualityColorConnectWorkflowSize
  • This printer
  • HP DesignJet T2600dr MFP

How it scores

Graded on a curve against the best published spec among the wide-format printers we track — 100 = the catalog’s gold standard for that metric (the finest droplet, the longest warranty, the fastest rated speed actually on the market). Every input is a manufacturer-published spec; rated speeds are shown as listed, not timed throughput. Ticks mark the class best. How we grade →

Verified specifications

The specs that decide it

Maximum print width36 in
Print technologyOn-demand inkjet methodmanufacturer-verified
Maximum resolution2400 x 1200manufacturer-verified
Printing colorsBlack, Cyan, Magenta, Yellowmanufacturer-verified
Number of print cartridges4
Page description languagesESC/P2, ESC/P raster (undisclosed command), HP-GL/2, HP RTL, PJLmanufacturer-verified
Maximum print sizeA0 (841 x 1189 mm)
Media thickness0.12 to 0.27manufacturer-verified
Maximum roll diameter119manufacturer-verified
ScanningColor scanning
Wi-FiWi-Fi Direct (Simple AP)manufacturer-verified
EthernetYes
Power consumption24 W

manufacturer-verified = checked against the manufacturer’s official datasheet, not aggregator data. Everything else is standards-body / catalog data we consider reliable.

Specifications

Full technical detail

Print technologyInkjet
Max resolution2400 x 1200 DPI
Max print width36"
ColorColor
ConnectivityEthernet (Gigabit LAN), USB, Wi-Fi
Printing
ColorYes
Printing colorsBlack, Cyan, Yellow, Magenta
Print technologyInkjet
Maximum resolution2400 x 1200 DPI
Print head nozzles800 nozzles per colour
Number of print cartridges4
Page description languagesPDF, TIFF, JPEG
Performance
DisplayLCD
Control typeTouch
Color displayYes
Product colorBlack, White
Built-in displayYes
Country of originIndonesia
Paper handling
Roll paperYes
Media thickness0.5 mm
Maximum print sizeA0 (841 x 1189 mm)
Maximum roll width36" (91.4 cm)
Maximum roll diameter4.69" (11.9 cm)
Paper tray media typesRoll
Roll weight (rear roll)9.92 lbs (4.5 kg)
ISO A-series sizes (A0…A9)A1, A2, A3, A3+, A4, A6
ISO B-series sizes (B0…B9)B1, B2, B3, B4, B5
Ports & interfaces
Wi-FiYes
USB portYes
Ethernet LANYes
Wi-Fi DirectYes
Direct printingYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Supported network protocolsSNMP, IPSec, POPS, FTP, WPA3, IEEE802, SSL/TLS
Mobile printing technologiesApple AirPrint, Epson Cloud Solution PORT
Weight & dimensions
Depth27.4" (696 mm)
Width49.9" (1268 mm)
Height38.3" (974 mm)
Weight119 lbs (54 kg)
Power
Power consumption (off)0.2 W
Power consumption (standby)2 W
Power consumption (typical)24 W
Other features
Ink drop4
TouchscreenYes
Line accuracy+/- 0.1
Minimum line width0.000787" (0.0200 mm)
Automatic switchingYes
Copying
Copier resize25 – 400%
Maximum number of copies99 copies
Scanning
Scan toE-mail, FTP, Network folder, USB
Accuracy0.2%
ScanningColor scanning
Sensor typeCIS
Scan technologyCIS
Maximum scan width36" (91.4 cm)
Scanner integratedYes
Maximum scan length106.3" (2.7 m)
Optical scanning resolution600 x 600 DPI
Logistics data
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)
Harmonized System (HS) code84433210
Packaging data
Package depth55.1" (1400 mm)
Package width23.6" (600 mm)
Package height25.8" (655 mm)
Package weight174.2 lbs (79 kg)
System requirements
Compatible operating systemsMac OS X 10.6.8 or later, Windows 10, Windows 7 (32/64 bit), Windows 8.1 (32/64 bit), Windows Vista (32/64 Bit), Windows XP
Mac operating systems supportedMac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 7 x64, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 x64, Windows Vista, Windows Vista x64, Windows XP
Input & output capacity
Total input capacity50 sheets

Supplies

Compatible ink, printheads & media

Genuine consumables that fit the Epson C11CJ54301A0 36-in — only the cartridges, printheads and media compatible with this model.

Paper & Media 48

Representative product photograph of a roll of wide-format media beside a PlotterPrinters shipping carton. Generic image, not a photograph of this product.Representative image8 Mil Water-Resistant Polypropylene$121.95In stockRepresentative product photograph of a roll of wide-format media beside a PlotterPrinters shipping carton. Generic image, not a photograph of this product.Representative image8 Mil Satin Photo Paper$60.95In stockRepresentative product photograph of a roll of wide-format media beside a PlotterPrinters shipping carton. Generic image, not a photograph of this product.Representative image8 Mil Gloss Photo Paper$102.95In stockRepresentative product photograph of a roll of wide-format media beside a PlotterPrinters shipping carton. Generic image, not a photograph of this product.Representative image5 Mil Water-Resistant Self-Adh Vinyl (3" AC)$103.95In stockRepresentative product photograph of a roll of wide-format media beside a PlotterPrinters shipping carton. Generic image, not a photograph of this product.Representative image6 Mil Water-Resistant Self-Adhesive Polypropylene$151.95In stockRepresentative product photograph of a roll of wide-format media beside a PlotterPrinters shipping carton. Generic image, not a photograph of this product.Representative imageHP Bright White Inkjet Paper, 4-pack$165.95In stockRepresentative product photograph of a roll of wide-format media beside a PlotterPrinters shipping carton. Generic image, not a photograph of this product.Representative imageMagic Firenze 170gsm Coated Matte Paper (Firenze170)$98.95In stockRepresentative product photograph of a roll of wide-format media beside a PlotterPrinters shipping carton. Generic image, not a photograph of this product.Representative imageMagic 98gsm/26# Coated Matte Paper (DMPG98)$70.95In stockRepresentative product photograph of a roll of wide-format media beside a PlotterPrinters shipping carton. Generic image, not a photograph of this product.Representative image8mil Satin Microporous Photo Paper (791)$155.95In stockRepresentative product photograph of a roll of wide-format media beside a PlotterPrinters shipping carton. Generic image, not a photograph of this product.Representative image8mil Gloss Microporous Photo Paper (790)$155.95In stockRepresentative product photograph of a roll of wide-format media beside a PlotterPrinters shipping carton. Generic image, not a photograph of this product.Representative image20LB Inkjet Vellum (772)$56.95In stockRepresentative product photograph of a roll of wide-format media beside a PlotterPrinters shipping carton. Generic image, not a photograph of this product.Representative image6.5mil Matte Coated Paper w/ PSA (746PSA)$187.95In stockEpson Premium Glossy Photo Paper, DIN A3, 255g/m², 20 SheetsEpson Premium Glossy Photo Paper, DIN A3, 255g/m², 20 SheetsAvailable — request a quoteEpson Premium Glossy Photo Paper, DIN A3+, 255g/m², 20 SheetsEpson Premium Glossy Photo Paper, DIN A3+, 255g/m², 20 SheetsAvailable — request a quoteEpson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper, DIN A3+, 250g/m², 20 SheetsEpson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper, DIN A3+, 250g/m², 20 SheetsAvailable — request a quoteEpson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper, DIN A3, 250g/m², 20 SheetsEpson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper, DIN A3, 250g/m², 20 SheetsAvailable — request a quoteEpson Archival Matte Paper, DIN A3+, 189g/m², 50 SheetsEpson Archival Matte Paper, DIN A3+, 189g/m², 50 SheetsAvailable — request a quoteEpson A4 Archival Matte Photo Paper 189gsm, 50 sheetsEpson A4 Archival Matte Photo Paper 189gsm, 50 sheetsAvailable — request a quoteEpson Archival Matte Paper, DIN A3, 189g/m², 50 SheetsEpson Archival Matte Paper, DIN A3, 189g/m², 50 SheetsAvailable — request a quoteEpson Doubleweight Matte Paper Roll, 24" x 25 m, 180g/m²Epson Doubleweight Matte Paper Roll, 24" x 25 m, 180g/m²$58.00In stockEpson Premium Glossy Photo Paper Roll, 24" x 30,5 m, 170g/m²Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper Roll, 24" x 30,5 m, 170g/m²$110.95In stockEpson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Roll, 24" x 30,5 m, 170g/m²Epson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Roll, 24" x 30,5 m, 170g/m²$129.35In stockEpson A4 Photo Quality Inkjet Paper 102gsm, 100 sheetsEpson A4 Photo Quality Inkjet Paper 102gsm, 100 sheetsAvailable — request a quoteEpson Enhanced Adhesive Synthetic Paper Roll, 24" x 30,5 m, 135g/m²Epson Enhanced Adhesive Synthetic Paper Roll, 24" x 30,5 m, 135g/m²$238.00In stockEpson Singleweight Matte Paper Roll, 17" x 40 m, 120g/m²Epson Singleweight Matte Paper Roll, 17" x 40 m, 120g/m²$50.07In stockEpson Premium Luster Photo Paper, DIN A4, 250g/m², 250 SheetsEpson Premium Luster Photo Paper, DIN A4, 250g/m², 250 SheetsAvailable — request a quoteEpson Glossy Photo Paper, DIN A4, 225g/m², 20 SheetsEpson Glossy Photo Paper, DIN A4, 225g/m², 20 SheetsAvailable — request a quoteEpson Enhanced Matte Paper, DIN A4, 192g/m², 250 SheetsEpson Enhanced Matte Paper, DIN A4, 192g/m², 250 SheetsAvailable — request a quoteEpson Enhanced Matte Paper, DIN A3+, 192g/m², 100 SheetsEpson Enhanced Matte Paper, DIN A3+, 192g/m², 100 Sheets$87.00BackorderEpson Premium Luster Photo Paper, DIN A3+, 250g/m², 100 SheetsEpson Premium Luster Photo Paper, DIN A3+, 250g/m², 100 SheetsAvailable — request a quoteEpson Premium Glossy Photo Paper, DIN A2, 255g/m², 25 SheetsEpson Premium Glossy Photo Paper, DIN A2, 255g/m², 25 SheetsAvailable — request a quoteEpson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper, DIN A2, 250g/m², 25 SheetsEpson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper, DIN A2, 250g/m², 25 SheetsAvailable — request a quoteEpson Enhanced Matte Paper, DIN A2, 192g/m², 50 SheetsEpson Enhanced Matte Paper, DIN A2, 192g/m², 50 SheetsAvailable — request a quoteEpson Premium Luster Photo Paper, DIN A2, 250g/m², 25 SheetsEpson Premium Luster Photo Paper, DIN A2, 250g/m², 25 SheetsAvailable — request a quoteEpson Glossy Photo Paper BOGOF, DIN A4, 225g/m², 40 SheetsEpson Glossy Photo Paper BOGOF, DIN A4, 225g/m², 40 SheetsAvailable — request a quoteEpson Glossy Photo Paper, DIN A4, 225g/m², 100 SheetsEpson Glossy Photo Paper, DIN A4, 225g/m², 100 SheetsAvailable — request a quoteEpson Glossy Photo Paper, DIN A4, 225g/m², 50 SheetsEpson Glossy Photo Paper, DIN A4, 225g/m², 50 SheetsAvailable — request a quoteEpson Singleweight Matte Paper Roll, 24" x 40 m, 120g/m²Epson Singleweight Matte Paper Roll, 24" x 40 m, 120g/m²$87.70In stockEpson Premium Glossy Photo Paper Roll, 16" x 30,5 m, 170g/m²Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper Roll, 16" x 30,5 m, 170g/m²$89.00BackorderEpson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper, 16,5" x 30,5 m, 170g/m²Epson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper, 16,5" x 30,5 m, 170g/m²$89.00In stockEpson Bond Paper White 80, 610mm x 50mEpson Bond Paper White 80, 610mm x 50mAvailable — request a quoteEpson Bond Paper Bright 90, 594mm x 50mEpson Bond Paper Bright 90, 594mm x 50mAvailable — request a quoteEpson Bond Paper Bright 90, 610mm x 50m White MatteEpson Bond Paper Bright 90, 610mm x 50m White MatteAvailable — request a quoteEpson Bond Paper Satin 90, 610mm x 50mEpson Bond Paper Satin 90, 610mm x 50mAvailable — request a quoteEpson Coated Paper 95, 610mm x 45mEpson Coated Paper 95, 610mm x 45mAvailable — request a quoteEpson Presentation Paper HiRes 120, 610mm x 30mEpson Presentation Paper HiRes 120, 610mm x 30mAvailable — request a quoteEpson Presentation Paper HiRes 120, 914mm x 30m 1181.1" (30 m) 36" (91.4 cm)Epson Presentation Paper HiRes 120, 914mm x 30m 1181.1" (30 m) 36" (91.4 cm)Available — request a quoteEpson Bond Paper White 80, 594mm x 50mEpson Bond Paper White 80, 594mm x 50mAvailable — request a quote

Questions

Straight answers

What AEC documents does this printer suit?

It is suited to roll-fed plan output up to A0/33 x 47 inches, including architectural sheets, engineering drawings, survey exhibits, field markups, and color-coded PDF documents.

Can it scan marked-up plans back into project systems?

Yes. The integrated color CIS scanner supports scan-to-e-mail, FTP, network folder, and USB. It scans up to 36 inches wide and up to 106.3 inches long.

Can users print PDFs without routing every job through a CAD application?

PDF is listed among the supported page description languages, alongside TIFF and JPEG, and direct printing is specified. Teams should still test their own issued-file conventions before standardizing the workflow.

What connectivity and security-related features are listed?

The unit includes Ethernet LAN, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, and USB. Listed protocols include SNMP, IPSec, FTP, WPA3, and SSL/TLS; IT should set policies for wireless use and scan destinations.

Is this the right choice for a central reprographics department?

It may be less appropriate where long unattended runs, extensive set handling, or finishing are the primary requirement. Its grounded strengths are 36-inch output and integrated scanning/copying for a local AEC workgroup.

Resources

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