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Epson Stylus Pro 9600
color graphics & photo printer
- Model9600
- Score54/100
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Manufacturer warrantyExtension plans available
Free shippingContinental U.S.
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Analyst take
- The Epson Stylus Pro 9600 Print Engine is a seven-cartridge color device with a stated maximum resolution of 2880 x 1440 DPI.
- Its rated normal-quality speed is 8 ft2/hr, which favors deliberate graphic output over high-throughput plan-set production.
- It fits presentation boards, GIS exhibits, color coordination drawings, and other appearance-sensitive AEC documents.
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- Fine detail 2880 x 1440 DPI maximum resolution for crisp line work.
- Verified specs 5 specs checked against the manufacturer datasheet.
- Analyst score Scores 54/100 in our class-relative rating.
Overview
Built for the work
Epson Stylus Pro 9600 Print Engine, 2880 x 1440 DPI, 6 ft2/hr, 8 ft2/hr, 20.000 – 360 x 360, 448 x 1608 mm, 44", 6"
- 8 ft²/hRated speed
- 7Ink channels
- 2,880 dpiMax resolution
Spec Analysis
overall
overall
Where it performs best
Media Handling
100
Print Quality
72
Color
55
Class best is 71. How we grade →
Expert analysis
What you should know
Key takeaways
- The Epson Stylus Pro 9600 Print Engine is a seven-cartridge color device with a stated maximum resolution of 2880 x 1440 DPI.
- Its rated normal-quality speed is 8 ft2/hr, which favors deliberate graphic output over high-throughput plan-set production.
- It fits presentation boards, GIS exhibits, color coordination drawings, and other appearance-sensitive AEC documents.
- The supplied data lists older Macintosh and Windows operating systems, so present-day connectivity and driver workflow should be verified before deployment.
- Confirm the actual usable media width and print dimensions because the supplied media and maximum-print-size entries do not clearly describe one standard AEC drawing width.
On a coordination drawing, the test is not whether a printer can lay down color; it is whether the cyan edge of one discipline remains distinct from the magenta revision cloud beside it. The Epson Stylus Pro 9600 Print Engine is a seven-cartridge color wide-format device with a stated maximum resolution of 2880 x 1440 DPI, aimed at careful graphic output rather than rapid plan-set turnover.
For AEC teams, that makes it a considered fit for presentation boards, renderings, GIS exhibits, color-coded markups, and occasional plan output where appearance is given time. Its rated normal-quality speed of 8 ft2/hr deserves operational context: this is not the profile of a busy bid-room engine processing consecutive, mixed-size construction sets.
2880 x 1440 DPIMaximum resolution
8 ft2/hrNormal-quality print speed
6 ft2/hrBest-quality print speed
64 MBInternal memory
Where it fits in an AEC workflow
The strongest case is a design studio or project team that needs color documents with a more deliberate finish: a planning exhibit for a public meeting, a photographic site board, a landscape presentation, or a color BIM coordination sheet reviewed at a conference table. The seven-cartridge configuration and support for Epson Singlepack Black, Epson Singlepack Colour, Epson Singlepack Cyan, Epson Singlepack Light Cyan, and Epson Singlepack Light Magenta consumables point to a color-oriented setup rather than a monochrome plan-production machine.
Media support is broad in the supplied catalog data, including numerous Epson media families and selected photographic and fine-art papers. That flexibility matters when a team alternates between ordinary document output and visual communication. The catalog also lists media types supported as 44″ and 6″, while listing a maximum print size of 18″ x 63″. Confirm the actual configured media path and usable print dimensions with the seller before committing it to a 24- or 36-inch drawing workflow.
Workflow and IT context
This is a machine to assess through the whole submission path, not resolution alone. Its specified interfaces include USB 2.0, parallel, and FireWire, and its listed operating-system compatibility reaches Macintosh OS 8.5.1 through 9.x, Mac OS X v 10.2.4, and Windows 95 through XP. Those details make it particularly relevant to an established environment preserving older workstations or a controlled legacy workflow.
They also mean an IT team should validate present-day connectivity, driver availability, network controls, PDF submission behavior, and authentication requirements before deployment. With 64 MB of internal memory, complex PDFs and dense CAD sheets warrant real-file testing. Bring a typical multi-layer coordination PDF, a fine-line civil sheet, and a raster-heavy presentation board; inspect line clarity, processing behavior, and output consistency on the media you will actually use.
Estimate output time from the verified rated speed, then allow additional time for file processing, media handling, and operator intervention.
One set: – · Weekly plotting time: –
Computed from the manufacturer's rated 8 ft²/h. Real-world mixed sets run slower — treat this as a best case for comparing machines, not a promise.
What it is not designed to solve
The trade-off for its image-oriented positioning is production pace. At the stated 8 ft2/hr normal-quality and 6 ft2/hr best-quality ratings, it may be less appropriate for a contractor’s deadline-driven issue room, a central reprographics department, or an engineering group that routinely needs unattended batches of plan sets. Rated area speed also does not capture processing, roll changes, sorting, or collation.
There is no in-family step-up or step-down model in this catalog for a direct family comparison. Buyers considering a catalog alternative can review the Canon GP-4000 44-in or Canon GP-4600S 44-in, but should compare the actual required media width, document mix, connection method, and service support—not just the headline resolution. Use the side-by-side comparison as a starting point, then test representative files.
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The read
The Epson Stylus Pro 9600 Print Engine suits a color-conscious AEC team with measured output needs, compatible legacy infrastructure, and time for careful media and file validation. It is a less convincing choice when the daily requirement is rapid, high-volume plan distribution. The sensible decision rests on tested drawings, verified usable width, and the support available for the environment in which it will operate.
Spec analysis
How the specs grade
Overall performance
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Verified specifications
The specs that decide it
| Maximum media width (roll) | 44 in |
|---|---|
| Maximum resolution | 2880 x 1440 DPI |
| Print speed (normal quality) | 8 ft²/hr |
| Print speed (best quality) | 6 ft²/hr |
| Number of ink cartridges | 7 |
| Ink colors | Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Blackmanufacturer-verified |
| Connectivity | Ethernet 10/100; Hi-Speed USB |
| Operating temperature | 50 to 95 °F |
| Operating humidity | 20 to 80% RH |
| Power (ready / sleep) | ~6.6 W / ~1.2 Wmanufacturer-verified |
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
| Color | Yes |
|---|---|
| Maximum resolution | 2880 x 1440 DPI |
| Print head nozzles | 96 x 7 |
| Number of print cartridges | 7 |
| Print speed (best quality) | 6 ft2/hr |
| Print speed (normal quality) | 8 ft2/hr |
| Print cartridge volume (metric) | 20.000 – 360 x 360 |
Performance
| Internal memory | 64 MB |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | Japan |
Paper handling
| Media thickness | 12 – 1.5 mm |
|---|---|
| Maximum print size | 448 x 1608 mm |
| Media types supported | 44", 6" |
Ports & interfaces
| USB port | Yes |
|---|---|
| USB connector | USB Type-A |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 1 |
| Parallel ports quantity | 1 |
| Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports | 1 |
Power
| Power supply | 55 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% |
| Maximum operating temperature range (T-T) | -20 – 40 °C |
| Recommended operating temperature range (T-T) | 10 – 35 °C |
Other features
| Safety | UL1950 D3, CSA 22.2 950 D3; EMI: FCC 15 B B, CSA C108.8 B |
|---|---|
| Ink drop | 110 |
| Minimum system requirements | Macintosh OS 8.5.1 Mac OS X v 10.2.4 Windows 95, 98, Me, NT 4.0, 2000, XP |
| Configuration management description | Dual Photo-K, Photo-K + Light-K, Matte-K + Light-K, Dual Matte -K |
| Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter) | 16 ppm |
Logistics data
| Quantity per pack | 1 pc(s) |
|---|
Packaging data
| Package depth | 74" (1880 mm) |
|---|---|
| Package width | 32.3" (820 mm) |
| Package height | 33.3" (845 mm) |
| Package weight | 293.2 lbs (133 kg) |
System requirements
| Mac compatibility | Yes |
|---|---|
| Compatible operating systems | Macintosh OS 8.5.1 through 9.x Mac OS X v 10.2.4; Windows 95, 98, Me, NT 4.0, 2000, XP |
Everything that fits the Epson Stylus Pro 9600
The full supplies hub lists every cartridge, printhead, roll and accessory verified against the manufacturer's own documentation for this machine.
31 ink cartridges · 54 paper & media items · 2 accessories
Epson Stylus Pro 9600 ink and paper →Supplies
Compatible ink, printheads & media
Genuine consumables that fit the Epson Stylus Pro 9600 — only the cartridges, printheads and media compatible with this model.
Ink Cartridges 31
Epson Singlepack Cyan T544200 220 ml
Epson Singlepack Magenta T544300 220 ml
Epson Singlepack Yellow T544400 220 ml
Epson Singlepack Light Cyan T544500 220 ml
Epson Singlepack Light Magenta T544600 220 ml
Epson Singlepack Light Black T544700 220 ml
Epson Singlepack Matte Black T544800 220 ml
Epson Singlepack Photo Black T544100 220 ml
Epson Singlepack Photo Black T543100
Epson Singlepack Magenta T543300
Epson Singlepack Yellow T543400
Epson Singlepack Light Magenta T543600
Epson Singlepack Light Black T543700
Epson Singlepack Matte Black T543800
Epson Singlepack Light Cyan T543500
Epson Singlepack Cyan T543200
Epson Singlepack Light Magenta
Epson Singlepack Light Cyan
Epson Singlepack Colour
Epson Singlepack Colour
Epson Singlepack Cyan
Epson Singlepack Black
Epson YouFrame Alu Bar (10-tank pack), 762mm/30"
Epson YouFrame Alu Bar (10-tank pack), 254mm/10"
Epson YouFrame Alu Bar (10-tank pack), 813mm/32"
Epson YouFrame Alu Bar (10-tank pack), 1118mm/44"
Epson YouFrame Alu Bar (10-tank pack), 1016mm/40"
Epson YouFrame Alu Bar (10-tank pack), 406mm/16"
Epson YouFrame Alu Bar (10-tank pack), 229mm/9"
Epson YouFrame Alu Bar (10-tank pack), 508mm/20"
Epson YouFrame Alu Bar (10-tank pack), 305mm/12"Paper & Media 54
Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper Roll, 24" x 30,5 m, 235g/m²
Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper Roll, 44" x 30,5 m, 235g/m²
Epson Self-Adhesive Vinyl Paper Roll, 24" x 12 m, 340g/m²
Epson Self-Adhesive Vinyl Paper Roll, 36" x 12 m, 340g/m²
Epson Self-Adhesive Vinyl Paper Roll, 44" x 12 m, 340g/m²
Epson Textured Fine Art Paper, 36" x 40 m, 425g/m²
Epson Doubleweight Matte Paper Roll, 36" x 25 m, 180g/m²
Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper Roll, 36" x 30,5 m, 166g/m²
Epson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Roll, 36" x 30,5 m, 162g/m²
Epson Water Color Paper – Radiant White Roll, 36" x 18 m, 190g/m²
Epson Smooth Fine Art Paper Roll, 44" x 15,2 m, 255g/m²
Epson Smooth Fine Art Paper, 24" x 30", 425g/m²
Epson Smooth Fine Art Paper, 36" x 44", 425g/m²
Epson Textured Fine Art Paper Roll, 24" x 15,2 m, 255g/m²
Epson Textured Fine Art Paper Roll, 36" x 15,2 m, 255g/m²
Epson Smooth Fine Art Paper Roll, 24" x 15,2 m, 255g/m²
Epson Smooth Fine Art Paper Roll, 36" x 15,2 m, 255g/m²
Epson Photo Grade Glossy Paper Roll, 24" x 30,5 m, 160g/m²
Epson Photo Grade Glossy Paper Roll, 36" x 30,5 m, 160g/m²
Epson Photo Grade Glossy Paper Roll, 44" x 30,5 m, 160g/m²
Epson Photo Grade Semiglossy Paper Roll, 24" x 30,5 m, 172g/m²
Epson Photo Grade Semiglossy Paper Roll, 36" x 30,5 m, 172g/m²
Epson Photo Grade Semiglossy Paper Roll, 44" x 30,5 m, 172g/m²
Epson Professional Glossy Paper, DIN A3+, 217g/m², 20 Sheets
Epson Proofing Paper Semimatte Roll, 44" x 30,5 m, 155g/m²
Epson Somerset Velvet Fine Art Paper, 36" x 44", 505g/m²
Epson Premium Semimatte Photo Paper Roll, 24" x 30,5 m, 235g/m²
Epson Enhanced Synthetic Paper Roll, 36" x 30,5 m, 84g/m²
Epson Proofing Paper Semimatte Roll, 13" x 15,2 m, 155g/m²
Epson Premium Semimatte Photo Paper Roll, 44" x 30,5 m, 235g/m²
Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper Roll, 300 mm x 30,5 m, 235g/m²
Epson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Roll, 36" x 30,5 m, 255g/m²
Epson Premium Semimatte Photo Paper Roll, 36" x 30,5 m, 235g/m²
Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper Roll, 36" x 30,5 m, 260g/m²
Epson Proofing Paper Semimatte Roll, 24" x 30,5 m, 155g/m²
Epson Enhanced Matte Paper Roll, 36" x 30,5 m, 194g/m²
Epson Smooth Fine Art Paper Roll, 17" x 15,2 m, 255g/m²
Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper Roll, 16" x 30,5 m, 235g/m²
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 Proofing Paper Semimatte Roll, 36" x 30,5 m, 155g/m²
Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper Roll, 600 mm x 30,5 m, 235g/m²
Epson Photo Grade Glossy Paper Roll
Epson Enhanced Matte Paper, 17" x 22", 189g/m², 50 Sheets
Epson Singleweight Matte Paper, 17" x 22", 120g/m², 100 Sheets
Epson Ultrasmooth Fine Art Paper, 17" x 22", 325g/m², 25 Sheets
Epson WaterResistant Matte Canvas Roll, 36" x 12,2 m, 375g/m²
Epson Photo Paper Gloss, 17" x 5 m
Epson Photo Grade Semiglossy Paper Roll
Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper, 17" x 22", 235g/m², 25 Sheets
Epson Premium Semimatte Photo Paper, 17" x 22", 235g/m², 25 Sheets
Epson Singleweight Matte Paper Roll, 36" x 40 m, 120g/m²
Epson Enhanced Adhesive Synthetic Paper Roll, 36" x 30,5 m, 135g/m²Accessories 2
Questions
Straight answers
Is the Epson Stylus Pro 9600 Print Engine suitable for everyday construction plan sets?
It can render color output, but its stated normal-quality speed of 8 ft2/hr makes it a more natural fit for selective output than for a deadline-driven, high-volume issue room.
What AEC work is it most suited to?
It is best considered for presentation boards, renderings, GIS exhibits, color-coded coordination drawings, and occasional plans where visual output matters more than rapid batch production.
Which inks and maintenance supplies are listed for this machine?
The resolved compatible supplies include Epson Singlepack Black, Epson Singlepack Colour, Epson Singlepack Cyan, Epson Singlepack Light Cyan, Epson Singlepack Light Magenta, and the Epson Maintenance Tank.
Can it connect to modern office systems?
The listed interfaces are USB 2.0, parallel, and FireWire. Its stated operating-system support is for older Macintosh and Windows versions, so IT should validate the intended current workflow before purchase or deployment.
What media width can it handle?
The supplied data lists supported media types as 44″ and 6″, but also lists a maximum print size of 18″ x 63″. Verify the specific configured media path and usable output dimensions with the seller.
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