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Epson Stylus Pro 7800

color graphics & photo printer

  • Model7800
Authorized Epson dealerGenuine hardware & ink
Manufacturer warrantyExtension plans available
Free shippingContinental U.S.
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Analyst take

  • The Epson Stylus Pro 7800 is specified for color output up to A1 (23 x 33 inches).
  • Its listed maximum resolution is 2880 x 1440 DPI and it uses eight print cartridges.
  • The listed computer compatibility is limited to Windows XP/2000/98 and Mac OS Classic 9.0/Mac OS X, so current-workstation validation matters.

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Overview

Built for the work

Epson Stylus Pro 7800, 2880 x 1440 DPI, A1 (594 x 841 mm), USB Type-A, 50 dB, China, 6 W

Expert analysis

What you should know

Key takeaways

  • The Epson Stylus Pro 7800 is specified for color output up to A1 (23 x 33 inches).
  • Its listed maximum resolution is 2880 x 1440 DPI and it uses eight print cartridges.
  • The listed computer compatibility is limited to Windows XP/2000/98 and Mac OS Classic 9.0/Mac OS X, so current-workstation validation matters.
  • Its 46.4 x 19.7 x 22 inch dimensions and 50 dB printing sound level are relevant for office placement.
  • The catalog does not provide a named adjacent model for an in-family step-up or step-down comparison.

On a coordination sheet, the test is not whether color exists; it is whether discipline colors, revision clouds, utility routes, and small annotation remain easy to separate at arm’s length. The Epson Stylus Pro 7800 is a color wide-format printer specified for output up to A1, making it a practical format for drawings, maps, presentation sheets, and marked-up project documents that do not require larger-format plans.

Its listed 2880 x 1440 DPI resolution and eight-cartridge configuration suggest a machine intended for detailed color output rather than a simple monochrome plan device. For AEC teams, the more useful question is whether its A1 ceiling, legacy computer compatibility, physical footprint, and available media align with the documents actually leaving the office.

A1 (23" x 33" (594 x 841 mm))Maximum print size
2880 x 1440 DPIMaximum resolution
107.8 lbs (48.9 kg)Printer weight
55 WTypical power consumptionListed typical consumption.

Where it fits in an AEC document workflow

This format is best considered for teams producing A1-sized drawing sheets, color-coded coordination documents, GIS mapping, client presentation material, and internal review sets. Color matters most when it carries information: a cyan edge separating one building system from another, or a revision layer that must remain distinct from the base drawing.

The machine supports USB through one USB 2.0 port and includes one FireWire (IEEE 1394) port. Its listed operating-system compatibility is Windows XP/2000/98 and Mac OS Classic 9.0/Mac OS X. That makes workstation and driver review essential before connecting it to a contemporary managed network; do not assume support for a current operating system from these legacy compatibility listings alone. Teams assessing output quality and workflow trade-offs can also consult the wide-format class ranking and how we evaluate imaging equipment.

Format, placement, and operating conditions

At 46.4 x 19.7 x 22 inches, the Stylus Pro 7800 is compact enough to warrant consideration where a print room has limited floor space, but its 107.8 lb weight still calls for a stable, planned installation. The stated printing sound-pressure level is 50 dB, a relevant detail for a design studio or project office where plot output sits near desks.

Epson lists an operating range of 10–35 °C and 20–80% relative humidity. Those conditions are worth treating as operational requirements, particularly in jobsite-adjacent offices, archive rooms, or spaces with uneven seasonal climate control. Storage is specified at -20–40 °C and 5–85% relative humidity.

What to check before assigning it production duty

The eight-cartridge design and compatibility with a broad list of Epson media make this machine worth examining for firms that need both technical drawings and more visual project communication. The catalog lists glossy, semigloss, photo, and fine-art media among compatible options, alongside standard Epson media families. Media selection should follow the deliverable: ordinary drawing output, a presentation board, and a photographic rendering impose different expectations.

The 2880 x 1440 DPI figure is a specification, not a guarantee that every CAD PDF will reproduce identically. Fine text, line weight, color-managed PDFs, and raster renderings should be tested from the applications your team actually uses. For a useful framework, see ICC profile guidance and our testing methodology.

This page’s catalog information does not identify a named step-up or step-down model for direct comparison. If your work regularly exceeds A1, requires more automated media handling, or depends on current enterprise operating-system support, evaluate a wider or more production-oriented alternative on those specific requirements rather than assuming a family relationship solves them.

The read

The Epson Stylus Pro 7800 is a focused A1 color-output option for AEC teams whose documents fit within 23 x 33 inches and whose environment can support its listed legacy interfaces and operating systems. It is most credible where detailed color drawings, maps, and presentation-oriented sheets share a modest-format workflow. It is less appropriate when larger plan sizes, contemporary platform validation, or more automated production handling are non-negotiable. Treat the resolution and cartridge count as useful starting points, then validate the machine with your own CAD, PDF, and media files before making it responsible for deadline-critical sets.

Spec analysis

How the specs grade

Overall performance

Not enough data for an overall score

Individual dimensions are shown where the specs support them.

print_qualityColorSize
  • This printer
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How it scores

Media HandlingNot enough spec data
Print CostNot enough spec data
SpeedNot enough spec data
ConnectionsNot enough spec data
WorkflowNot enough spec data
WarrantyNot enough spec data

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 resolution2880 x 1440 DPI
Print speed40manufacturer-verified
Number of print cartridges8
Maximum print sizeA1 (594 x 841 mm)
Sound level (printing)50 dB
Power consumption55 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

Max resolution2880 x 1440 DPI
ConnectivityUSB
Use casePhoto / Fine Art
Printing
ColorYes
Maximum resolution2880 x 1440 DPI
Number of print cartridges8
Performance
Country of originChina
Sound pressure level (printing)50 dB
Paper handling
Maximum print sizeA1 (594 x 841 mm)
Ports & interfaces
USB portYes
USB connectorUSB Type-A
USB 2.0 ports quantity1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports1
Weight & dimensions
Weight107.8 lbs (48.9 kg)
Dimensions (WxDxH)46.4 x 19.7 x 22" (1178 x 501 x 560 mm)
Power
Power consumption (standby)6 W
Power consumption (typical)55 W
Operational conditions
Storage temperature (T-T)-20 – 40 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)10 – 35 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)5 – 85%
Operating relative humidity (H-H)20 – 80%
Other features
Print technology resolution2880 x 1440 DPI
Logistics data
Pallet width31.5" (80 cm)
Pallet height32.3" (82 cm)
Pallet length47.2" (120 cm)
Pallet width (UK)39.4" (100 cm)
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)
Pallet height (UK)32.3" (82 cm)
Pallet length (UK)47.2" (120 cm)
Quantity per pallet1 pc(s)
Quantity per pallet (UK)1 pc(s)
Quantity per pallet layer1 pc(s)
Quantity per pallet layer (UK)1 pc(s)
Packaging data
Package depth53.1" (1350 mm)
Package width28" (710 mm)
Package height26.4" (670 mm)
Package weight137.8 lbs (62.5 kg)
System requirements
Mac compatibilityYes
Compatible operating systemsWindows XP/2000/98, Mac OS Classic 9.0/Mac OS X

Everything that fits the Epson Stylus Pro 7800

The full supplies hub lists every cartridge, printhead, roll and accessory verified against the manufacturer's own documentation for this machine.

8 ink cartridges · 35 paper & media items

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Supplies

Compatible ink, printheads & media

Genuine consumables that fit the Epson Stylus Pro 7800 Xrite Eye One Pro Edition — only the cartridges, printheads and media compatible with this model.

Paper & Media 35

Representative product photograph of a roll of wide-format media beside a PlotterPrinters shipping carton. Generic image, not a photograph of this product.Representative imageHP 4-mil Double Matte Film, 3-in Core$51.95In 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 20-lb Bond with ColorPRO Technology$111.95In 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 6mil Matte Coated Vinyl w/ Permanent Adhesive (DMVLA5)$193.95In 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 image46LB Inkjet Coated Matte Paper (747)$91.95In 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 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 High Brite Inkjet Bond Paper (740)$68.95In stockRepresentative product photograph of a roll of wide-format media beside a PlotterPrinters shipping carton. Generic image, not a photograph of this product.Representative image24LB Inkjet Bond Paper (731)$27.95In 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 Bond Paper (730)$41.95In stockRepresentative product photograph of a roll of wide-format media beside a PlotterPrinters shipping carton. Generic image, not a photograph of this product.Representative image24LB Inkjet Coated Matte Paper Economy (714)$74.95In 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 Engineering Vellum (471)$100.95In stockRepresentative product photograph of a roll of wide-format media beside a PlotterPrinters shipping carton. Generic image, not a photograph of this product.Representative imageWSL 28LB Simple Inkjet Coated Matte Paper (C2S) (448)$5.99In stockEpson Premium Luster Photo Paper Roll, 24" x 30,5 m, 235g/m²Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper Roll, 24" x 30,5 m, 235g/m²Available — request a quoteEpson Smooth Fine Art Paper, 24" x 30", 425g/m²Epson Smooth Fine Art Paper, 24" x 30", 425g/m²Available — request a quoteEpson Textured Fine Art Paper Roll, 24" x 15,2 m, 255g/m²Epson Textured Fine Art Paper Roll, 24" x 15,2 m, 255g/m²Available — request a quoteEpson Smooth Fine Art Paper Roll, 36" x 15,2 m, 255g/m²Epson Smooth Fine Art Paper Roll, 36" x 15,2 m, 255g/m²Available — request a quoteEpson Photo Grade Glossy Paper Roll, 24" x 30,5 m, 160g/m²Epson Photo Grade Glossy Paper Roll, 24" x 30,5 m, 160g/m²Available — request a quoteEpson Photo Grade Semiglossy Paper Roll, 24" x 30,5 m, 172g/m²Epson Photo Grade Semiglossy Paper Roll, 24" x 30,5 m, 172g/m²Available — request a quoteEpson Proofing Paper Semimatte Roll, 13" x 15,2 m, 155g/m²Epson Proofing Paper Semimatte Roll, 13" x 15,2 m, 155g/m²Available — request a quoteEpson Premium Luster Photo Paper Roll, 300 mm x 30,5 m, 235g/m²Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper Roll, 300 mm x 30,5 m, 235g/m²Available — request a quoteEpson Premium Semimatte Photo Paper Roll, 36" x 30,5 m, 235g/m²Epson Premium Semimatte Photo Paper Roll, 36" x 30,5 m, 235g/m²Available — request a quoteEpson Proofing Paper Semimatte Roll, 24" x 30,5 m, 155g/m²Epson Proofing Paper Semimatte Roll, 24" x 30,5 m, 155g/m²Available — request a quoteEpson Enhanced Matte Paper Roll, 36" x 30,5 m, 194g/m²Epson Enhanced Matte Paper Roll, 36" x 30,5 m, 194g/m²Available — request a quoteEpson Smooth Fine Art Paper Roll, 17" x 15,2 m, 255g/m²Epson Smooth Fine Art Paper Roll, 17" x 15,2 m, 255g/m²Available — request a quoteEpson Premium Luster Photo Paper Roll, 16" x 30,5 m, 235g/m²Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper Roll, 16" x 30,5 m, 235g/m²Available — request a quoteEpson Proofing Paper Semimatte Roll, 17" x 30,5 m, 155g/m²Epson Proofing Paper Semimatte Roll, 17" x 30,5 m, 155g/m²Available — request a quoteEpson Photo Grade Glossy Paper RollEpson Photo Grade Glossy Paper RollAvailable — request a quoteEpson Enhanced Matte Paper, 17" x 22", 189g/m², 50 SheetsEpson Enhanced Matte Paper, 17" x 22", 189g/m², 50 Sheets$70.22In stockEpson Singleweight Matte Paper, 17" x 22", 120g/m², 100 SheetsEpson Singleweight Matte Paper, 17" x 22", 120g/m², 100 SheetsAvailable — request a quoteEpson Ultrasmooth Fine Art Paper, 17" x 22", 325g/m², 25 SheetsEpson Ultrasmooth Fine Art Paper, 17" x 22", 325g/m², 25 Sheets$162.00In stockEpson WaterResistant Matte Canvas Roll, 36" x 12,2 m, 375g/m²Epson WaterResistant Matte Canvas Roll, 36" x 12,2 m, 375g/m²Available — request a quoteEpson Photo Paper Gloss, 17" x 5 mEpson Photo Paper Gloss, 17" x 5 mAvailable — request a quoteEpson Photo Grade Semiglossy Paper RollEpson Photo Grade Semiglossy Paper RollAvailable — request a quoteEpson Premium Luster Photo Paper, 17" x 22", 235g/m², 25 SheetsEpson Premium Luster Photo Paper, 17" x 22", 235g/m², 25 SheetsAvailable — request a quoteEpson Premium Semimatte Photo Paper, 17" x 22", 235g/m², 25 SheetsEpson Premium Semimatte Photo Paper, 17" x 22", 235g/m², 25 SheetsAvailable — request a quote

Questions

Straight answers

What AEC documents suit the Epson Stylus Pro 7800?

It is specified for A1 output, so it suits documents within 23 x 33 inches, including color drawings, maps, review sheets, and presentation-oriented project materials. Confirm line quality and color handling with representative files.

Can it print larger construction plan sheets?

The listed maximum print size is A1 (23 x 33 inches). It should not be selected for workflows that require output beyond that stated size.

What computers can connect to it?

The listed compatible operating systems are Windows XP/2000/98 and Mac OS Classic 9.0/Mac OS X. It has one USB 2.0 port and one FireWire (IEEE 1394) port; contemporary compatibility should be verified locally.

How much space does the printer need?

The printer dimensions are 46.4 x 19.7 x 22 inches and its weight is 107.8 lbs. Plan for a stable location, working clearance, and practical access for media handling.

What environmental conditions are specified?

Its stated operating temperature is 10–35 °C, with 20–80% operating relative humidity. These limits are important in spaces with inconsistent heating, cooling, or humidity control.

Is it a quiet office printer?

The listed sound pressure level while printing is 50 dB. Whether that is suitable depends on the room layout and the tolerance of nearby staff for active wide-format output.

Resources

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