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Epson SureColor SC-R5010
64" color graphics & photo printer
- ModelSC-R5010
- Prints64" wide
- Score39/100
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1-year warranty includedExtension plans available
Free shippingContinental U.S.
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Analyst take
- The discontinued Epson SC-R5010 is a 64-inch roll-fed color inkjet printer, not a multifunction AEC copier or scanner.
- Its six-color configuration and 1200 x 2400 DPI maximum resolution suit color drawing, mapping, and presentation-oriented output where visual detail matters.
- The machine requires deliberate installation planning because it is 116.1 inches wide, 69.8 inches high, and weighs 937 lbs.
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- Wide-format reach Prints up to 64" wide on rolls and sheets.
- Fine detail 1200 x 2400 DPI maximum resolution for crisp line work.
- Ink platform Black, Cyan, Light Cyan, Light magenta, Magenta, Yellow.
- Connectivity Ethernet for shared team printing.
- Verified specs 7 specs checked against the manufacturer datasheet.
- Analyst score Scores 39/100 in our class-relative rating.
Overview
Built for the work
Epson SureColor SC-R5010, Inkjet, 1200 x 2400 DPI, ESC/P-R, Black, Cyan, Light Cyan, Light magenta, Magenta, Yellow, 1500 ml, PrecisionCore Micro TFP
- 64″Max print width
- 6Ink channels
- 2,400 dpiMax resolution
- 12 moIncluded warranty
Spec Analysis
overall
overall
Where it performs best
Connections
67
Media Handling
64
Size / Fit
49
Class best is 71. How we grade →
Expert analysis
What you should know
Key takeaways
- The discontinued Epson SC-R5010 is a 64-inch roll-fed color inkjet printer, not a multifunction AEC copier or scanner.
- Its six-color configuration and 1200 x 2400 DPI maximum resolution suit color drawing, mapping, and presentation-oriented output where visual detail matters.
- The machine requires deliberate installation planning because it is 116.1 inches wide, 69.8 inches high, and weighs 937 lbs.
- Roll-only media handling, 200–240 V power, and the absence of Wi-Fi make it better suited to a managed production area than a general office corner.
- The Epson SC-R5000 64-in is the currently listed same-series reference, while discontinued-unit condition and local support should drive any SC-R5010 purchase decision.
In an AEC print room, a 64-inch device earns its space when a coordination drawing, site graphic, or presentation panel has to remain legible from the first cyan edge to the final annotation. The Epson SC-R5010 is a discontinued, roll-fed wide-format color inkjet printer with a 64-inch maximum roll width, intended for large-format output rather than scanning, copying, or cut-sheet work.
Its 1200 x 2400 DPI maximum resolution and six-color configuration give it a credible role where drawings share the queue with color-coded BIM exports, GIS maps, renderings, and construction communication graphics. The important qualification is operational: this is a substantial production device, not a casual office plotter. At 116.1 inches wide and 937 lbs, it needs a planned location, appropriate power, and a workflow built around roll media.
64"Maximum roll widthRoll media only
1200 x 2400 DPIMaximum resolutionPrecisionCore Micro TFP printhead
Black, Cyan, Light Cyan, Light magenta, Magenta, YellowInk configurationSix print cartridges
937 lbsMachine weightPlan installation and floor access carefully
Where it belongs in an AEC workflow
The SC-R5010 fits teams that need color at genuine drawing scale and can keep work on rolls: architecture studios preparing design-review boards, engineering groups issuing color utility or phasing plans, survey and GIS teams rendering maps, and construction offices posting large visual-management graphics. Its 4.9 pl ink drop supports attention to fine visual detail, while the 5 mm roll margin deserves consideration when layouts use every edge of a panel.
For submission and administration, the machine offers Ethernet LAN at 10, 100, or 1000 Mbit/s, USB Type-B, a 4.3-inch color touch display, 2048 MB of internal memory, and Epson Edge Print. It has no Wi-Fi, scanner, copier, or cut-sheet capability. That makes it more natural in a managed print room than beside a project manager’s desk. The listed compatible operating systems include Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, and specified Mac OS versions; IT teams should validate current driver and security requirements in their own environment before deployment.
Media handling and support considerations
The rear roll supports up to 99.2 lbs, with a maximum roll diameter of 9.84 inches and media thickness up to 0.039 inches. Those limits frame the machine as a roll-based graphics and document-output system, rather than an all-purpose board printer. The 200–240 V electrical requirement should be confirmed during site preparation, particularly when replacing a smaller office unit.
For ongoing operation, the resolved supply and accessory list includes the Epson Waste Ink Bottle 4L, Epson C13S210103, Epson UltraChrome RS, Epson Media Edge Plate SC-R Series, Epson Media Spacer – SC R Series, and Epson Thermal Sheet SC-R Series. A buyer of a discontinued machine should confirm local availability of these items, service coverage, and the condition of the specific installed unit; those factors can matter more than a headline specification.
Position within the listed family
The catalog identifies the SC-R5010 as discontinued. For a currently listed alternative in the same series, the Epson SC-R5000 64-in shares the 64-inch format and 1200 x 2400 DPI specification shown in the catalog. The Epson SC-R5000L 64-in and discontinued Epson SC-R5010L 64-in are also listed family options, but the supplied data does not establish a meaningful step-up or step-down hierarchy among them.
For firms comparing alternate 64-inch color platforms, the catalog also lists the HP DesignJet Z6 64-in and HP DesignJet Z9+ 64-in. Compare actual media, driver, service, and output requirements rather than treating resolution alone as a proxy for AEC suitability.
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The read
The Epson SC-R5010 remains a sensible installed-base candidate for AEC teams that need roll-fed, 64-inch color output and already have the space, power, and support structure for a 937-lb production printer. It is less appropriate where scanning, copying, cut sheets, Wi-Fi, or current-platform validation are essential. Because it is discontinued, its strongest case is not simply capability on paper; it is a well-maintained unit with confirmed supplies, service, and workflow compatibility.
Where it sits in the field: see the head-to-head against the Epson SC-R5000 64-in or the full class leaderboard.
Spec analysis
How the specs grade
Overall performance
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Verified specifications
The specs that decide it
| Maximum print width | 64 in |
|---|---|
| Print technology | Inkjet |
| Maximum resolution | 1.200 x 2.400manufacturer-verified |
| Printing colors | Black [Resin], Cyan [Resin], Light Cyan [Resin], Yellow [Resin], Magenta [Resin], Light Magenta [Resin], Maintenance Liquid [Resin], Optimiser [Resin]manufacturer-verified |
| Number of print cartridges | 6manufacturer-verified |
| Page description languages | ESC/P-Rmanufacturer-verified |
| Internal memory | 2manufacturer-verified |
| Media thickness | 1manufacturer-verified |
| Maximum roll diameter | 9.84" (25 cm) |
| Scanning | No |
| Wi-Fi | No |
| Ethernet | 1000 Base-T/ 100-Base TX/ 10-Base-Tmanufacturer-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 resolution1200 x 2400 DPI
Max print width64"
ColorColor
ConnectivityEthernet (Gigabit LAN), USB
Use caseGraphics / Production
Printing
| Color | Yes |
|---|---|
| Print head | PrecisionCore Micro TFP |
| Printing colors | Black, Cyan, Light Cyan, Light magenta, Magenta, Yellow |
| Print technology | Inkjet |
| Maximum resolution | 1200 x 2400 DPI |
| Number of print cartridges | 6 |
| Page description languages | ESC/P-R |
| Print cartridge volume (metric) | 1500 ml |
Performance
| Display | LCD |
|---|---|
| Control type | Touch |
| Color display | Yes |
| Product color | Black |
| Internal memory | 2048 MB |
| Built-in display | Yes |
| Display diagonal | 4.3" |
| Country of origin | China |
Paper handling
| Cut sheets | No |
|---|---|
| Media thickness | 1 mm |
| Print margin roll | 0.197" (5 mm) |
| Maximum roll width | 64" (162.6 cm) |
| Maximum roll diameter | 9.84" (25 cm) |
| Paper tray media types | Roll |
| Roll weight (rear roll) | 99.2 lbs (45 kg) |
Ports & interfaces
| Wi-Fi | No |
|---|---|
| USB port | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| USB connector | USB Type-B |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 10,100,1000 Mbit/s |
| Mobile printing technologies | Epson Cloud Solution PORT |
Weight & dimensions
| Depth | 41.1" (1045 mm) |
|---|---|
| Width | 116.1" (2949 mm) |
| Height | 69.8" (1774 mm) |
| Weight | 937 lbs (425 kg) |
Power
| AC input voltage | 200 – 240 V |
|---|
Other features
| Ink drop | 4.9 pl |
|---|
Copying
| Copying | No |
|---|
Scanning
| Scanning | No |
|---|
Packaging data
| Manual | Yes |
|---|---|
| Bundled software | Epson Edge Print |
System requirements
| Compatible operating systems | Mac OS 10.7.x, Mac OS 10.8.x, Mac OS 10.9.x, Mac OS X 10.11.x or later, Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8 |
|---|---|
| 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 10.15 Catalina, Mac OS X 10.15.3 Catalina, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks |
| Windows operating systems supported | Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8 |
Supplies
Compatible ink, printheads & media
Genuine consumables that fit the Epson SureColor SC-R5010 64-in — only the cartridges, printheads and media compatible with this model.
Questions
Straight answers
Is the Epson SC-R5010 suitable for technical AEC drawings?
It can fit color technical-document workflows that use roll media, including coordination plans, GIS maps, and large presentation graphics. Its stated maximum resolution is 1200 x 2400 DPI, but output suitability should still be tested with your own PDFs, CAD exports, media, and line-weight standards.
Can the SC-R5010 scan, copy, or print cut sheets?
No. The supplied product data lists no scanning, no copying, and no cut-sheet support; its paper-tray media type is roll.
What should IT verify before connecting this printer?
Verify driver support against the organization’s current operating systems, authentication and network policies, and print-submission workflow. The listed interfaces are Ethernet LAN and USB Type-B, and the supplied data lists no Wi-Fi.
What are the installation requirements that matter most?
Plan for a 116.1-inch-wide, 69.8-inch-high, 937-lb machine and confirm 200–240 V power. Also allow practical clearance for media loading, maintenance access, and finished-output handling.
What supplies should a buyer of a used SC-R5010 confirm?
Confirm availability of the Epson Waste Ink Bottle 4L, Epson C13S210103, Epson UltraChrome RS, Epson Media Edge Plate SC-R Series, Epson Media Spacer – SC R Series, and Epson Thermal Sheet SC-R Series. For a discontinued unit, local service capability and the machine’s maintenance history are equally important.
What is the closest currently listed same-series alternative?
The Epson SC-R5000 64-in is listed as current and shares the 64-inch format and 1200 x 2400 DPI specification in the supplied catalog data. Validate differences in the exact configuration, supplies, support arrangement, and workflow before treating it as a direct replacement.
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