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Epson Stylus Pro 4900 SpectroProofer
color graphics & photo printer
- ModelC11CA88001A1/KIT
- Score67/100
Authorized Epson dealerGenuine hardware & ink
1-year warranty includedExtension plans available
Free shippingContinental U.S.
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- Fine detail 2880 x 1440 DPI maximum resolution for crisp line work.
- Ink platform Cyan, Green, Light black, Light Cyan, Light light black, Matte black, Orange, Photo black, Vivid light magenta, Vivid magenta, Yellow.
- Connectivity Ethernet for shared team printing.
- Analyst score Scores 67/100 in our class-relative rating.
Overview
Built for the work
Epson Stylus Pro 4900 SpectroProofer, Inkjet, 2880 x 1440 DPI, Cyan, Green, Light black, Light Cyan, Light light black, Matte black, Orange, Photo black, Vivid…, Micro Piezo TFP, 250 sheets, 250 sheets
- 10Ink channels
- 2,880 dpiMax resolution
- 12 moIncluded warranty
Spec Analysis
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Verified specifications
The specs that decide it
| Print technology | Inkjet |
|---|---|
| Maximum resolution | 2880 x 1440 DPI |
| Printing colors | Cyan, Green, Light black, Light Cyan, Light light black, Matte black, Orange, Photo black, Vivid light magenta, Vivid magenta, Yellow |
| Number of print cartridges | 11 |
| Media thickness | 1.5 – 8 mm |
| Wi-Fi | No |
| Ethernet | Yes |
| Sound level (printing) | 6.1 dB |
| Power consumption | 55 W |
Specifications
Full technical detail
Print technologyInkjet
Max resolution2880 x 1440 DPI
ColorColor
ConnectivityEthernet (Gigabit LAN), USB
Use casePhoto / Fine Art
Printing
| Color | Yes |
|---|---|
| Print head | Micro Piezo TFP |
| Printing colors | Cyan, Green, Light black, Light Cyan, Light light black, Matte black, Orange, Photo black, Vivid light magenta, Vivid magenta, Yellow |
| Print technology | Inkjet |
| Maximum resolution | 2880 x 1440 DPI |
| Number of print cartridges | 11 |
Performance
| Display | LCD |
|---|---|
| Product color | Black, Gray |
| Built-in display | Yes |
| Sound pressure level (printing) | 6.1 dB |
Paper handling
| Roll paper | Yes |
|---|---|
| Media thickness | 1.5 – 8 mm |
| ISO A-series sizes (A0…A9) | A2, A3, A3+, A4 |
Ports & interfaces
| Wi-Fi | No |
|---|---|
| USB port | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| USB connector | USB Type-B |
| RJ-45 ports quantity | 1 |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 1 |
Weight & dimensions
| Depth | 44.6" (1134 mm) |
|---|---|
| Width | 34" (863 mm) |
| Height | 15.9" (405 mm) |
| Weight | 136.7 lbs (62 kg) |
Power
| Power consumption (standby) | 0.5 W |
|---|---|
| Power consumption (typical) | 55 W |
| Power consumption (PowerSave) | 8.5 W |
Packaging data
| Manual | Yes |
|---|---|
| Drivers included | Yes |
| Cartridge(s) included | Yes |
Sustainability
| Sustainability certificates | ENERGY STAR |
|---|
System requirements
| Mac operating systems supported | Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.13 High Sierra, Mac OS X 10.14 Mojave, Mac OS X 10.3 Panther, Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks |
|---|---|
| Windows operating systems supported | Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP |
Input & output capacity
| Total input capacity | 250 sheets |
|---|---|
| Maximum input capacity | 250 sheets |
Everything that fits the Epson Stylus Pro 4900
The full supplies hub lists every cartridge, printhead, roll and accessory verified against the manufacturer's own documentation for this machine.
39 ink cartridges · 55 paper & media items · 7 accessories
Epson Stylus Pro 4900 ink and paper →Supplies
Compatible ink, printheads & media
Genuine consumables that fit the Epson Stylus Pro 4900 SpectroProofer — only the cartridges, printheads and media compatible with this model.
Ink Cartridges 39
Epson Premium Ink Jet Plain Paper, DIN A4, 80g/m², 250 Sheets
Epson Ink Jet Transparencies, DIN A4, 166g/m², 30 Sheets
Epson Enhanced Matte Posterboard, DIN A2, 800g/m², 20 Sheets
Epson Hot Press Natural, A3+, 25 Sheets
Epson Hot Press Bright, DIN A2, 25 Sheets
Epson Hot Press Bright, A3+, 25 Sheets
Epson Hot Press Natural, DIN A2, 25 Sheets
Epson Cold Press Bright, A3+, 25 Sheets
Epson Cold Press Natural, A3+, 25 sheets
Epson Cold Press Natural, DIN A2, 25 Sheets
Epson Cold Press Bright, DIN A2, 25 Sheets
Epson Hot Press Bright 17"x 15m
Epson Hot Press Natural 17"x 15m
Epson Cold Press Bright 17"x 15m
Epson Cold Press Natural 17"x 15m
Epson T6531 Photo Black Ink Cartridge (200ml)
Epson T6532 Cyan Ink Cartridge (200ml)
Epson T6533 Vivid Magenta Ink Cartridge (200ml)
Epson T6534 Yellow Ink Cartridge (200ml)
Epson T6535 Light Cyan Ink Cartridge (200ml)
Epson T6536 Vivid Light Magenta Ink Cartridge (200ml)
Epson T6537 Light Black Ink Cartridge (200ml)
Epson T6538 Matte Black Ink Cartridge (200ml)
Epson T6539 Light Light Black Ink Cartridge (200ml)
Epson T653A Orange Ink Cartridge (200ml)
Epson T653B Green Ink Cartridge (200ml)
Epson Hot Press Bright, DIN A2, 25 Sheets, White Box
Epson Signature Worthy Sample pack, A4 size, 20 sheets
Epson T6531Y Photo Black Ink Cartridge (200ml)_for Demo purpose
Epson T6532Y Cyan Ink Cartridge (200ml)_for Demo purpose
Epson T6533Y Vivid Magenta Ink Cartridge (200ml)_for Demo purpose
Epson T6534Y Yellow Ink Cartridge (200ml)_for Demo purpose
Epson T6535Y Light Cyan Ink Cartridge (200ml)_for Demo purpose
Epson T6536Y Vivid Light Magenta Ink Cartridge (200ml)_for Demo purpose
Epson T6537Y Light Black Ink Cartridge (200ml)_for Demo purpose
Epson T6538Y Matte Black Ink Cartridge (200ml)_for Demo purpose
Epson T653AY Orange Ink Cartridge (200ml)_for Demo purpose
Epson T653BY Green Ink Cartridge (200ml)_for Demo purpose
Epson T6538 Matte Black Ink Cartridge (200ml)Paper & Media 55
Epson Matte Paper Heavy Weight, DIN A3, 167g/m², 50 Sheets
Epson Matte Paper Heavy Weight, DIN A3+, 167g/m², 50 Sheets
Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper, DIN A3, 255g/m², 20 Sheets
Epson WaterColor Paper – Radiant White, DIN A3+, 190g/m², 20 Sheets
Epson Proofing Paper Semimatte Roll, 13" x 15,2 m, 155g/m²
Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper Roll, 300 mm x 30,5 m, 235g/m²
Epson Smooth Fine Art Paper Roll, 17" x 15,2 m, 255g/m²
Epson Enhanced Matte Paper, 17" x 30,5 m, 189g/m²
Epson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Roll, 16" x 30,5 m, 250g/m²
Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper Roll, 16" x 30,5 m, 235g/m²
Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper Roll, 16
Epson Velvet Fine Art Paper, A3+, 260g/m², 20 Sheet
Epson Premium Semimatte Photo Paper Roll, 16" x 30,5 m, 235g/m²
Epson Textured Fine Art Paper Roll, 17" x 15,2 m, 255g/m²
Epson Proofing Paper Semimatte Roll, 17" x 30,5 m, 155g/m²
Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper Roll, 600 mm x 30,5 m, 235g/m²
Epson Premium Canvas Satin, 17" x 3 m, 350g/m²
Epson Premium Canvas Satin, 17" x 12.2m, 350g/m²
Epson Premium Canvas Satin, 13" x 6,1 m, 350g/m²
Epson Singleweight Matte Paper, DIN A2, 120g/m², 100 Sheets
Epson Ultrasmooth Fine Art Paper, 17" x 22", 325g/m², 25 Sheets
Epson WaterResistant Matte Canvas Roll, 17" x 12,2 m, 375g/m²
Epson WaterResistant Matte Canvas Roll, 13" x 6,1 m, 375g/m²
Epson WaterResistant Matte Canvas Roll, 17" x 2,1 m, 375g/m²
Epson Photo Paper Gloss, 17" x 30,5 m, 250g/m²
Epson Glossy Photo Paper, DIN A4, 225g/m², 20 Sheets
Epson Ultrasmooth Fine Art Paper Roll, 17" x 15,2 m, 250g/m²
Epson Proofing Paper White Semimatte, 17" x 30,5 m, 250g/m²
Epson Proofing Paper Publication, 17" x 30,5 m, 250g/m²
Epson Proofing Paper Publication, 13" x 30,5 m, 250g/m²
Epson Proofing Paper White Semimatte, 13" x 30,5 m, 250g/m²
Epson Ultrasmooth Fine Art Paper, A3+, 325g/m², 25 Blatt
Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper, 30 cm x 30,5 m, 260g/m²
Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper, 16" x 30,5 m, 260g/m²
Epson Velvet Fine Art Paper, DIN A2, 260g/m², 25 Sheets
Epson Ultrasmooth Fine Art Paper, DIN A2, 325g/m², 25 Sheets
Epson Glossy Photo Paper BOGOF, DIN A4, 225g/m², 40 Sheets
Epson Glossy Photo Paper, DIN A4, 225g/m², 100 Sheets
Epson Glossy Photo Paper, DIN A4, 225g/m², 50 Sheets
Epson Singleweight Matte Paper, DIN A3+, 120g/m², 100 Sheets
Epson Commercial Proofing Paper Roll, 17" x 30,5 m, 250g/m²
Epson Standard Proofing Paper, DIN A3+, 205g/m², 100 Sheets
Epson Standard Proofing Paper, DIN A2, 205g/m², 50 Sheets
Epson Standard Proofing Paper, 17" x 50m, 205g/m²
Epson Traditional Photo Paper, DIN A3+, 325g/m², 25 Sheets
Epson Traditional Photo Paper, DIN A4, 325g/m², 25 Sheets
Epson Traditional Photo Paper, DIN A2, 325g/m², 25 Sheets
Epson Premium Semimatte Photo Paper Roll, 16" x 30,5 m, 260g/m²
Epson Traditional Photo Paper, 17"x 15m
Epson Standard Proofing Paper 205 , A3++ (100 sheets)
Epson Standard Proofing Paper 240 , A3++ (100 sheets)
Epson ClearProof® Thin Film 17" x 30.5m (for SP WT7900)
Epson Proofing Paper White Semimatte, DIN A3+, 100 Sheets
Epson Japanese Kozo Paper Thin 17" x 10m
Epson Japanese Kozo Paper Thin 13" x 10m
Questions
Straight answers
What is the largest document the Epson Stylus Pro 4900 Designer Edition can print?
The listed maximum print size is A2, measuring 17 x 23 inches. It also supports A3 and A4 ISO sizes.
Is this a good printer for full-size architectural or engineering plan sets?
Not as a primary device. Its A2 maximum print size makes it better suited to excerpts, detail sheets, design reviews and presentation output than full-size plan sets.
What media can it handle?
The listed paper-tray media types are cut sheet, photo paper, plain paper and roll media. Supported media thickness is 0.003 to 0.059 inches.
Can it connect to a shared office network?
Yes. It has 10 Base-T/100 Base-TX Ethernet LAN connectivity, a USB 2.0 port and bundled EpsonNet Config and Epson Status Monitor software.
Does it include scanning or copying for marked-up drawings?
Scanning and copying functions are not specified in the supplied product data. Firms that need to capture redlines or archive legacy drawings should confirm a separate scanning workflow.
What should IT validate before deployment?
Validate compatibility with your current operating systems and print-management environment. The listed operating-system support includes older Windows and Mac OS versions, so current driver suitability should be checked before fleet deployment.
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