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Epson SureColor SC-P400
color graphics & photo printer
- ModelSC-P400
- Score73/100
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1-year warranty includedExtension plans available
Free shippingContinental U.S.
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Analyst take
- The SC-P400 is a sheet-fed inkjet printer with a maximum A3+ (13" x 19" (330 x 483 mm)) output size.
- Its seven printing colors include red and orange as well as cyan, magenta, yellow, matte black, and photo black.
- Wi-Fi, Ethernet LAN, and USB support computer-based job submission in a small office or workgroup.
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- Fine detail 5760 x 1440 DPI maximum resolution for crisp line work.
- Productivity Rated at Approx. 1 min 42 sec.
- Ink platform Cyan, Magenta, Matte black, Orange, Photo black, Red, Yellow.
- Connectivity Wi-Fi + Ethernet for shared team printing.
- Verified specs 7 specs checked against the manufacturer datasheet.
- Analyst score Scores 73/100 in our class-relative rating.
Overview
Built for the work
Epson SureColor SC-P400, Inkjet, 5760 x 1440 DPI, A3+ (330 x 483 mm), Borderless printing, Wi-Fi, Black
- 7Ink channels
- 5,760 dpiMax resolution
- 12 moIncluded warranty
Spec Analysis
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Expert analysis
What you should know
Key takeaways
- The SC-P400 is a sheet-fed inkjet printer with a maximum A3+ (13" x 19" (330 x 483 mm)) output size.
- Its seven printing colors include red and orange as well as cyan, magenta, yellow, matte black, and photo black.
- Wi-Fi, Ethernet LAN, and USB support computer-based job submission in a small office or workgroup.
- A 120-sheet total input capacity favors short-run local output over sustained plan-set production.
- No built-in display, direct printing, card reader, Bluetooth, scanning, or copying capability is listed.
- No measured ICC gamut information is provided, so color-range claims should be tested on the selected media.
The Epson SureColor SC-P400 is a compact A3+ inkjet printer for the AEC moments when a drawing needs to be more than merely legible: a color-coded coordination sheet, a client-facing elevation, a finish board, or a marked-up detail that must hold its cyan edge. It accommodates media up to A3+ (13″ x 19″), making it a desktop complement to a plan-room device rather than a substitute for one.
Its seven-color ink set includes cyan, magenta, yellow, red, orange, matte black, and photo black. That palette can be useful where color carries meaning, but there is no desk-measured ICC gamut information supplied for this machine, so broad claims about color range would be speculation. Review the way we assess printer performance before treating resolution or ink count as a proxy for color fidelity.
A3+ (13" x 19" (330 x 483 mm))Maximum print size
5760 x 1440 DPIMaximum resolution
120 sheetsPaper input
27.1 lbs (12.3 kg)Printer weight
Where it fits in an AEC office
This is most credible as a local, short-run color printer. An architect can render a presentation sheet at A3+; an MEP coordinator can circulate a color-layered PDF; a surveyor can make smaller GIS-map review copies; and a superintendent can prepare a limited set of annotated sheets for a site meeting. Borderless printing is available across listed sizes including Letter, Legal, A3, and A3+.
The physical footprint is modest at 24.5″ wide, 12.8″ deep, and 8.62″ high. Wi-Fi, Ethernet LAN, and USB provide practical connection choices for a small workgroup or a directly attached workstation. There is no built-in display, card reader, Bluetooth, PictBridge, or direct-printing capability, so expect job submission to remain computer-led rather than walk-up-led.
Media and image-detail considerations
The SC-P400 accepts media from 0.003″ to 0.051″ thick. That range gives an AEC team room to choose ordinary office sheets for review work or more substantial media for presentation material, subject to testing the actual stock and application. Its stated maximum resolution is 5760 x 1440 DPI; that can support fine visual detail, but resolution alone does not establish line accuracy, PDF processing behavior, or dimensional consistency.
For consumable planning, the resolved compatible options include Epson C13S041054 and a range of supported media families: Epson C13S041261, Epson C13S041264, Epson C13S041315, Epson C13S041338, Epson C13S041352, Epson C13S041379, Epson C13S041637, Epson C13S041896, Epson C13S042012, Epson C13S042110, Epson C13S045050, and Epson C13S045051. Confirm the chosen media in the real drawing and presentation workflow rather than assuming all stocks behave alike.
Capacity, workflow, and limitations
The 120-sheet total input capacity and A3+ maximum size set the operating boundary clearly. This machine is better aligned with occasional color review sheets, small presentation runs, and departmental output than repeated plan-set production, oversized construction documents, or unattended mixed-size work. Its listed draft speeds are useful for a rough expectation, not a promise of real PDF-to-output time.
For firms considering a larger device, wider media support, higher production capacity, roll handling, integrated scanning, or walk-up copy workflows should be the decision criteria—not just a higher headline speed. There are no catalog-listed in-family step-up or step-down models available for a direct model comparison here. For broader context, consult the printer class ranking and separate color-review needs from plan-room production needs before specifying equipment.
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The read
The Epson SureColor SC-P400 makes sense when an AEC office needs capable, close-at-hand color output up to A3+ and can accept a computer-led, sheet-fed workflow. It is not the right tool for full-size plan sets, high-volume construction issue packages, scanning and copying, or a centralized reprographics operation. Treat it as a focused color workstation: useful when presentation and review output matter, less appropriate when production discipline and wide-format capacity are the primary requirements.
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Verified specifications
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| Print technology | Advanced MicroPiezo AMC printhead with ink-repelling coating technology; 8-channel, drop-on-demand, inkjet printheadmanufacturer-verified |
|---|---|
| Maximum resolution | 5760 x 1440manufacturer-verified |
| Print speed | Approx. 1 min 42 secmanufacturer-verified |
| Printing colors | Cyan, Magenta, Matte black, Orange, Photo black, Red, Yellow |
| Maximum print size | 13" x 19"manufacturer-verified |
| Media thickness | 1.0 to 1.3manufacturer-verified |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11n onlymanufacturer-verified |
| Ethernet | 100Base-T Ethernet (1 port)manufacturer-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
Print technologyInkjet
Max resolution5760 x 1440 DPI
ColorColor
ConnectivityEthernet (Gigabit LAN), USB, Wi-Fi
Printing
| Print technology | Inkjet |
|---|---|
| Maximum resolution | 5760 x 1440 DPI |
| Borderless printing | Yes |
| Print speed (black, draft quality, A4/US Letter) | 9 ppm |
| Print speed (color, draft quality, A4/US Letter) | 5 ppm |
Performance
| Card reader integrated | No |
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Paper handling
| Printing sizes | 10 x 15,13 x 18,20 x 25 |
|---|---|
| Maximum print size | A3+ (330 x 483 mm) |
| ISO A-series sizes (A0…A9) | A3, A3+, A4, A5, A6 |
| Borderless printing media sizes | 10×15, 13×18, 20×25, A3, A3+, A4, A5, A6, Legal, Letter |
Ports & interfaces
| USB port | Yes |
|---|---|
| PictBridge | No |
| Direct printing | No |
Weight & dimensions
| Depth | 12.8" (324 mm) |
|---|---|
| Width | 24.5" (622 mm) |
| Height | 8.62" (219 mm) |
| Weight | 27.1 lbs (12.3 kg) |
Power
| Power source | AC |
|---|---|
| AC input voltage | 220 – 240 V |
| AC input frequency | 50 – 60 Hz |
| Power consumption (printing) | 20 W |
Other features
| Media thickness | 0.08 – 1.3 mm |
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Network
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | No |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
Features
| Certification | ISO 7779 |
|---|---|
| Product color | Black |
| Printing colors | Cyan, Magenta, Matte black, Orange, Photo black, Red, Yellow |
| Built-in display | No |
| Country of origin | China |
| Market positioning | Business |
| Number of printing colors | 7 |
Logistics data
| Pallet width | 31.5" (80 cm) |
|---|---|
| Pallet height | 24.8" (63 cm) |
| Pallet length | 47.2" (120 cm) |
| Pallet width (UK) | 39.4" (100 cm) |
| Pallet height (UK) | 24.8" (63 cm) |
| Pallet length (UK) | 47.2" (120 cm) |
| Quantity per pallet | 12 pc(s) |
| Quantity per pallet (UK) | 12 pc(s) |
| Quantity per pallet layer | 2 pc(s) |
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 84433210 |
| Quantity per pallet layer (UK) | 2 pc(s) |
Packaging data
| Package depth | 28.3" (720 mm) |
|---|---|
| Package width | 13.8" (350 mm) |
| Package height | 20.9" (530 mm) |
| Package weight | 0.569 oz (16.1 g) |
| Quantity per pack | 1 pc(s) |
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 10.6 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 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64, Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows 8.1 x64 |
Input & output capacity
| Total input capacity | 120 sheets |
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Everything that fits the Epson SureColor SC-P400
The full supplies hub lists every cartridge, printhead, roll and accessory verified against the manufacturer's own documentation for this machine.
2 ink cartridges · 16 paper & media items
Epson SureColor SC-P400 ink and paper →Supplies
Compatible ink, printheads & media
Genuine consumables that fit the Epson SureColor SC-P400 — only the cartridges, printheads and media compatible with this model.
Ink Cartridges 2
Paper & Media 16
Representative image20LB Inkjet Vellum (772)Representative image20LB High Brite Inkjet Bond Paper (740)Representative image24LB Inkjet Bond Paper (731)Representative image20LB Inkjet Bond Paper (730)Representative image32LB Engineering Bond Paper (436)
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 Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Roll, 329mm x 10m, 250g/m²
Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper Roll, 329 mm x 10 m, 255g/m²
Epson Velvet Fine Art Paper, A3+, 260g/m², 20 Sheet
Epson WaterResistant Matte Canvas Roll, 13" x 6,1 m, 375g/m²
Epson Ultrasmooth Fine Art Paper, A3+, 325g/m², 25 Blatt
Epson Traditional Photo Paper, DIN A3+, 325g/m², 25 Sheets
Epson Traditional Photo Paper, DIN A4, 325g/m², 25 SheetsQuestions
Straight answers
Can the SC-P400 print full-size architectural or engineering plans?
No. Its listed maximum print size is A3+ (13″ x 19″ (330 x 483 mm)), so it is not intended for full-size wide-format plan output.
Which AEC jobs are a reasonable fit?
It suits short-run A3+ and smaller color work such as design-review sheets, annotated PDFs, smaller GIS maps, client presentation material, and color-coded coordination documents.
Does it support networked printing?
Yes. Wi-Fi and Ethernet LAN are listed, alongside USB connectivity. No built-in display or direct-printing function is listed.
Can it handle heavier presentation media?
The listed supported media thickness range is 0.003″–0.051″. Test the precise media and application before standardizing a presentation workflow.
Is its rated speed a reliable measure of plan-room productivity?
Not by itself. The listed speeds are draft-quality A4/US Letter figures; real workflow time also includes file processing, media handling, and operator intervention.
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