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Epson SureColor SC-P6000 STD

24" color graphics & photo printer

ModelSC-P6000 STD
Prints24" wide
Score51/100

Authorized Epson dealerGenuine hardware & ink

Manufacturer warrantyExtendable to 4 years

Free shippingContinental U.S.

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Analyst take

The listed maximum output is A1, 23" x 33", so it is not a direct fit for 24" x 36" plan standards.
Roll paper and cut sheets support mixed A1-and-smaller drawing, exhibit, and presentation workflows.
Gigabit Ethernet and USB are available, while Wi-Fi is not.

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Wide-format reach Prints up to 24" wide on rolls and sheets.
Fine detail 2880 x 1440 DPI maximum resolution for crisp line work.
Ink platform Cyan, Light black, Light light black, Matte black, Photo black, Vivid light magenta, Vivid magenta, Yellow.
Connectivity Ethernet for shared team printing.
Verified specs 10 specs checked against the manufacturer datasheet.
Analyst score Scores 51/100 in our class-relative rating.

Overview

Built for the work

Epson SureColor SC-P6000 STD, Inkjet, 2880 x 1440 DPI, ESC/P-R, Cyan, Light black, Light light black, Matte black, Photo black, Vivid light magenta, Vivid…, PrecisionCore TFP, A1 (594 x 841 mm)

24″Max print width
9Ink channels
2,880 dpiMax resolution

Spec Analysis
overall

Where it performs best

Size / Fit 86

Print Cost 79

Print Quality 72

Class best is 81. How we grade →

Expert analysis

What you should know

By Priya VenkatesanColor & Imaging Editor

Key takeaways

The listed maximum output is A1, 23" x 33", so it is not a direct fit for 24" x 36" plan standards.
Roll paper and cut sheets support mixed A1-and-smaller drawing, exhibit, and presentation workflows.
Gigabit Ethernet and USB are available, while Wi-Fi is not.
The eight listed Epson UltraChrome HDX ink colors support color-sensitive output, but no measured gamut data is provided here.
Validate modern operating-system and document-workflow support before placing the printer on a current managed network.

The Epson SureColor SC-P6000 STD is a 24-inch-class color inkjet for the AEC team that needs drawings, marked-up PDFs, GIS exhibits, and presentation sheets to remain readable when color carries meaning. Its eight-ink configuration includes cyan, vivid magenta, yellow, matte black, photo black, light black, and light light black—useful territory for coordination plans where the cyan edge of a utility overlay must stay distinct from the linework beneath it.

There is an important boundary: the listed maximum print size is A1, 23" x 33". That makes this a considered fit for A1 and smaller sheets, roll-based graphics, and cut-sheet work, rather than a direct answer for teams whose standard issue set is 24" x 36".

2880 x 1440 DPIMaximum resolutionListed maximum resolution.

A1 (23" x 33" (594 x 841 mm))Maximum print sizeA1 and smaller ISO sizes are listed.

0.003"–0.059" (0.08 – 1.5 mm)Media thicknessSupports both roll paper and cut sheets.

75 WTypical power consumptionStandby consumption is listed separately.

Where it fits in an AEC document room

For an architect issuing A1 design-review sheets, an engineer preparing color-coded coordination drawings, or a survey team assembling map exhibits, the SC-P6000 STD offers a practical combination of roll paper, cut sheets, and a PrecisionCore TFP print head. The 2880 x 1440 DPI maximum specification is relevant to close inspection of dense notes, legends, and small symbols, but it is not a substitute for testing the firm’s own PDFs, line weights, and media.

The printer connects by Gigabit Ethernet or USB 2.0 and has no Wi-Fi. That is often a sensible arrangement for a controlled print-room network, but it means teams expecting direct wireless submission should plan accordingly. Its 1,024 MB internal memory and ESC/P-R page-description language are listed specifications; confirm current driver and workflow support before standardizing it in a managed environment.

The published operating-system list includes older Windows releases through Windows 8.1 and Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard. IT should therefore validate the current workstation, authentication, and PDF-submission path rather than treating the historic compatibility list as an assurance for a modern desktop fleet.

Color and media: useful capability, with a necessary test

The Epson UltraChrome HDX ink set provides eight listed colors, including separate matte and photo black plus two lighter blacks. That arrangement makes the printer particularly relevant when a plan set also has to serve as a client-facing exhibit, where pale fills, aerial imagery, and shaded renderings need more care than a monochrome permit set. No measured gamut or ICC-volume data is supplied here, so there is no basis to make a quantified color-fidelity claim. The disciplined approach is to evaluate the actual paper, PDF export settings, and profiles used by the office.

Roll media has a listed top margin of 0.118" (3 mm), and the machine accepts media up to 0.059" (1.5 mm) thick. These figures speak to flexibility, not unattended production capacity: the supplied data does not establish roll count, automatic roll switching, output stacking, or finishing. Those omissions matter in a busy construction-document room.

Family context and the trade-off

The SC-P6000 STD is most convincing when A1 is genuinely the working ceiling and color quality matters alongside technical output. Firms that need a smaller presentation-oriented device can consider the Epson P5300 17-in. At the other end, teams needing a 44-inch platform and dual-roll capability should examine the Epson P8570DR 44-in rather than trying to make a 23" x 33" machine serve a larger-format plan workflow.

Within the listed family, the Epson SC-P6500D is a logical comparison point for buyers seeking a newer 24-inch alternative. Its listed maximum resolution differs, but resolution alone does not settle the choice; media behavior, drivers, service coverage, and the actual AEC file mix deserve equal weight. Use the side-by-side comparison to frame that conversation.

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The read

The Epson SureColor SC-P6000 STD is a focused A1-and-smaller color wide-format choice for AEC groups that value roll and cut-sheet flexibility, wired network connection, and an eight-color Epson UltraChrome HDX ink configuration. It may be less appropriate for standard 24" x 36" plan issuance, high-volume collated sets, or organizations that require confirmed support for current operating systems before deployment. Its 25.4" (645 mm) depth, 31.5" (801 mm) width, 59.7" (1516 mm) height, and 317.5 lbs (144 kg) weight also call for a deliberate placement and service plan.

Spec analysis

How the specs grade

Overall performance

within color graphics & photo printers · 8 compared

Class best 81 — Epson SureColor T3770DR

76% spec coverage

This printer
Epson SureColor T3770DR

How it scores

Media Handling37class best 90 · Epson SureColor T3770DR →catalog best 90 · Epson SureColor P8570DR →

Print Quality72class best 88 · HP DesignJet Z6 →catalog best 88 · HP DesignJet Z6 →

Print Cost79class best 81 · Epson SureColor P7570 →catalog best 100 · HP Latex 800 W →

Color44class best 84 · HP DesignJet Z9+ →catalog best 100 · Epson SureColor P9570 →

SpeedNot enough spec data

Connections67class best 100 · HP DesignJet Z6 →catalog best 100 · HP DesignJet Z6 →

Workflow0class best 100 · HP DesignJet Z6 →catalog best 100 · HP DesignJet Z6 →

Size / Fit86class best 95 · Epson SureColor T3770E →catalog best 100 · HP DesignJet T230 →

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 →

Category leaders best color graphics & photo printers, by dimension

Best OverallEpson SureColor T3770DR81

Best Media HandlingEpson SureColor T3770DR90

Best Print CostEpson SureColor P757081

Best ColorHP DesignJet Z9+84

Best SpeedEpson SureColor T3770E97

Best WarrantyHP DesignJet T87067

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Verified specifications

The specs that decide it

Maximum print size	24 x 36 in
Maximum resolution	2880×1440 dpi
Ink configuration	8 inks / 360 nozzles x 8 colorsmanufacturer-verified
Ink cartridge capacity	700 mlmanufacturer-verified
Roll width range	10 in to 24 inmanufacturer-verified
Max roll length	147.6 ft (45 m)manufacturer-verified
Media thickness	0.08 to 1.5 mm
Ethernet LAN	10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T
Internal memory	1GB for Main
Weight	Approximately 101 kg (about 223 lb)

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 resolution2880 x 1440 DPI

ColorColor

ConnectivityEthernet (Gigabit LAN), USB

Use casePhoto / Fine Art

Printing

Color	Yes
Print head	PrecisionCore TFP
Printing colors	Cyan, Light black, Light light black, Matte black, Photo black, Vivid light magenta, Vivid magenta, Yellow
Print technology	Inkjet
Maximum resolution	2880 x 1440 DPI
Page description languages	ESC/P-R

Performance

Display	LCD
Product color	Black, Gray
Internal memory	1024 MB
Built-in display	Yes
Display diagonal	2.68"
Country of origin	China
Sound pressure level (printing)	50 dB

Paper handling

Cut sheets	Yes
Roll paper	Yes
Media thickness	0.08 – 1.5 mm
Roll top margin	0.118" (3 mm)
Maximum print size	A1 (594 x 841 mm)
ISO A-series sizes (A0…A9)	A1, A2, A3, A3+, A4
ISO B-series sizes (B0…B9)	B2, B3, B4

Ports & interfaces

Wi-Fi	No
USB port	Yes
Ethernet LAN	Yes
USB connector	USB Type-A
RJ-45 ports quantity	1
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet interface type	Gigabit Ethernet

Weight & dimensions

Depth	25.4" (645 mm)
Width	31.5" (801 mm)
Height	59.7" (1516 mm)
Weight	317.5 lbs (144 kg)

Power

Power consumption (standby)	0.5 W
Power consumption (typical)	75 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)	19 W

Logistics data

Quantity per pack	1 pc(s)
Harmonized System (HS) code	84433210

Packaging data

Package depth	58.4" (1484 mm)
Package width	31.5" (800 mm)
Package height	42.5" (1080 mm)
Package weight	324.1 lbs (147 kg)

System requirements

Mac operating systems supported	Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 7, Windows 7 x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 x64, Windows 8.1, Windows Vista, Windows Vista x64, Windows XP

Everything that fits the Epson SureColor SC-P6000 STD

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58 ink cartridges · 94 paper & media items · 6 accessories · 6 coverage plans

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Supplies

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Questions

Straight answers

Can the Epson SureColor SC-P6000 STD print a standard 24" x 36" construction plan?

The listed maximum print size is A1, 23″ x 33″. A firm whose standard deliverable is 24″ x 36″ should select equipment designed for that larger sheet size.

Does it accept both rolls and individual sheets?

Yes. Roll paper and cut sheets are both listed as supported media types. The supplied data does not specify roll capacity, automatic switching, or finishing capability.

How does it connect to an office network?

It has one RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet port and one USB 2.0 port, and it does not have Wi-Fi. This suits a wired print-room setup but requires planning for wireless-only environments.

Is the color system appropriate for AEC presentation work?

The listed Epson UltraChrome HDX set includes cyan, vivid magenta, yellow, matte black, photo black, light black, and light light black. Evaluate the office’s own media and PDF workflow, because no measured gamut data is provided for this listing.

What should IT verify before deployment?

Confirm driver availability and current workstation compatibility. The provided operating-system list names Windows versions through Windows 8.1 and Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, so modern support should not be assumed from this data alone.

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