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Epson SureColor SC-T3100x
24" technical / CAD plotter
- ModelSC-T3100x
- Prints24" wide
- Score64/100
Authorized Epson dealerGenuine hardware & ink
Manufacturer warrantyExtendable to 4 years
Free shippingContinental U.S.
Plotter specialistsAEC experts, not just sellers
Analyst take
- The SC-T3100X is a 24-inch color inkjet intended for office-side technical printing rather than central reprographics production.
- Its roll-paper and cut-sheet support suits A1 drawings, plan details, GIS maps, color markups, and review prints.
- HP-GL/2 and HP-RTL support make it relevant to CAD-oriented technical-document workflows.
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- Wide-format reach Prints up to 24" wide on rolls and sheets.
- Fine detail 2400 x 1200 DPI maximum resolution for crisp line work.
- Ink platform Black, Cyan, Yellow, Magenta.
- Connectivity Wi-Fi + Ethernet for shared team printing.
- Verified specs 9 specs checked against the manufacturer datasheet.
- Analyst score Scores 64/100 in our class-relative rating.
Overview
Built for the work
Epson SureColor SC-T3100x, Inkjet, 2400 x 1200 DPI, ESC/P-R, HP-GL/2, HP-RTL, Black, Cyan, Yellow, Magenta, 140 ml, A1 (594 x 841 mm)
- 24″Max print width
- 4Ink channels
- 2,400 dpiMax resolution
Spec Analysis
overall
overall
Where it performs best
Connections
100
Print Cost
99
Size / Fit
97
Best overall in its class right now. How we grade →
Expert analysis
What you should know
Key takeaways
- The SC-T3100X is a 24-inch color inkjet intended for office-side technical printing rather than central reprographics production.
- Its roll-paper and cut-sheet support suits A1 drawings, plan details, GIS maps, color markups, and review prints.
- HP-GL/2 and HP-RTL support make it relevant to CAD-oriented technical-document workflows.
- It has no copying function, so scanning and copying need a separate process or device.
- The Epson T3770DR 24-in is the more relevant family direction when dual-roll handling becomes operationally necessary.
At 4:45 p.m., the architect does not need a production department. They need a legible 24-inch permit sheet, a color-marked coordination drawing, or an A1 review print before somebody leaves the office. The Epson SC-T3100X is built for that desk-side AEC role: a compact color inkjet for roll paper and cut sheets, with HP-GL/2 and HP-RTL support for technical-document workflows.
It is a sensible fit where wide-format output is important but not constant. Its 24-inch maximum roll width covers many architectural details, engineering sheets, GIS maps, site plans, and presentation prints. It will not copy drawings, stack a busy afternoon’s worth of plan sets, or substitute for a central reprographics room. That is not a flaw. It is the job description.
24"Maximum roll widthA practical width for AEC drawings, maps, and smaller-format plan output.
2400 x 1200 DPIMaximum resolutionUseful headroom for fine lines, small annotations, and color-coded markups.
38.2"Printer footprintWidth of the printer body; check clearance for loading media and collecting prints.
83.8 lbsWeightLight enough to suit an office location, but still needs a stable, dedicated surface.
Where it earns its desk space
The SC-T3100X prints in black, cyan, yellow, and magenta and accepts both roll paper and cut sheets. That combination suits a design studio or project office producing occasional plan revisions, color overlays, site logistics sheets, and meeting-ready PDFs. The 4.3-inch color touchscreen gives the person loading paper a direct control point instead of making every small task an IT ticket.
For CAD-heavy offices, HP-GL/2 and HP-RTL matter. They are established technical-print languages, useful when drawings originate in CAD-oriented workflows rather than arriving only as flattened PDFs. Ethernet LAN and Wi-Fi support give IT more than one placement option, while Apple AirPrint is available for compatible mobile-print use.
The machine also supports media from 0.002" to 0.011" thick. Ordinary bond is the everyday choice for issue sets; coated and presentation media are more relevant when a client review board or color map needs a cleaner finish. Bottom line: this is a plotter for getting documents into hands, not for building an in-house print factory.
The limits that matter on deadline day
The failure mode is simple: a single busy roll and a stack of mixed-size prints. The SC-T3100X has a maximum rear-roll weight of 9.26 lbs and no copying function. It can be a good office plotter, but it is not the right answer for teams routinely switching media, assembling large bid sets, or scanning marked-up legacy drawings back into a project record.
If copying is a requirement, do not try to make a printer behave like an MFP. The supplied compatibility information identifies WorkForce DS-6500 and WorkForce DS-60000 products, but scanning capability is not built into this printer. If uninterrupted roll availability is the priority, examine the Epson T3770DR 24-in, which is listed as a dual-roll model. For a close same-width family comparison, see the SC-T3100X and Epson SC-T3100 24-in comparison.
Noise is also office-relevant: the listed sound pressure level is 49 dB while printing and 32 dB in standby. Fine for many project rooms. Less charming beside the person trying to finish specifications. Bottom line: buy this for controlled, recurring wide-format output—not for a queue that never stops.
What print-room and IT staff should check first
Confirm the physical workflow, not just the floor-plan rectangle. The printer is 38.2 inches wide, 22.4 inches deep, and 9.65 inches high. Leave room to load a roll, manage cut sheets, and retrieve output without turning the plotter into office furniture with a power cord.
For network deployment, validate the driver and job-submission path with the PDFs, CAD files, and page sizes the office actually uses. The listed operating-system support includes Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP, and Mac OS X 10.6.8 or later. For ongoing operation, plan for four cartridges and the Epson SC-T3100X maintenance consumable path, including the Epson SureColor Maintenance box :LFP desktop. Bottom line: test one real permit set before declaring victory. Printers have a way of becoming philosophical at the worst possible moment.
Compare the right adjacent options
Epson SC-T3100 24-inA same-family, 24-inch alternative with the same listed maximum resolution.Epson T3770DR 24-inA current 24-inch Epson model listed with dual-roll capability.Compare SC-T3100X with T3770DR 24-inStart with roll handling and workflow needs rather than the brochure headline.Technical-printer class rankingSee how this printer sits within its class.
The read
The Epson SC-T3100X belongs in a small AEC office, site office, or departmental corner where 24-inch color drawings are needed regularly and a compact footprint matters. It handles the fundamentals: roll or cut-sheet media, A1 output, technical print languages, Ethernet LAN, and Wi-Fi. Move up to a dual-roll workflow when media changes and unattended output start eating the afternoon. Stay here when the real goal is to print the sheet, review the sheet, and get home. Bottom line: a practical technical printer for modest, office-based AEC demand.
Spec analysis
How the specs grade
Overall performance
- This printer
- Epson SureColor T3475
Category leaders best technical / CAD plotters, by dimension
Verified specifications
The specs that decide it
| Maximum roll width | 24 in (610 mm) |
|---|---|
| Maximum resolution | 2400 x 1200 dpi |
| Printing colors | Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow |
| Ink cartridge capacity | 140 ml (x4)manufacturer-verified |
| Max print length | 46.8 in (1189 mm)manufacturer-verified |
| Page description languages | ESC/P raster, HP-GL/2, HP RTL |
| Media types | Plain, coated, photo, tracing paper, matte filmmanufacturer-verified |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 38.2 x 22.7 x 9.6 in (970 x 577 x 245 mm) |
| Connectivity | Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n, SuperSpeed USB |
| Weight | 83.8 lbs (38 kg) |
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 resolution2400 x 1200 DPI
Max print width24"
ColorColor
ConnectivityEthernet (Gigabit LAN), USB, Wi-Fi
Use caseCAD / Technical
Printing
| Color | Yes |
|---|---|
| Printing colors | Black, Cyan, Yellow, Magenta |
| Print technology | Inkjet |
| Maximum resolution | 2400 x 1200 DPI |
| Print head nozzles | 800 nozzles black, 800 nozzles per colour |
| Number of print cartridges | 4 |
| Page description languages | ESC/P-R, HP-GL/2, HP-RTL |
| Print cartridge volume (metric) | 140 ml |
Performance
| Display | LCD |
|---|---|
| Control type | Touch |
| RAM capacity | 1 GB |
| Color display | Yes |
| Product color | White |
| Internal memory | 1024 MB |
| Built-in display | Yes |
| Display diagonal | 4.3" |
| Country of origin | Indonesia |
| Sound pressure level (standby) | 32 dB |
| Sound pressure level (printing) | 49 dB |
Paper handling
| Cut sheets | Yes |
|---|---|
| Roll paper | Yes |
| Media thickness | 0.05 – 0.27 mm |
| Maximum print size | A1 (594 x 841 mm) |
| Maximum roll width | 24" (61 cm) |
| Maximum roll diameter | 4.69" (11.9 cm) |
| Print margin cut-sheet | 3 x 3 x 3 x 3 |
| Roll weight (rear roll) | 9.26 lbs (4.2 kg) |
| ISO A-series sizes (A0…A9) | A1, A2, A3, A3+, A4 |
| ISO B-series sizes (B0…B9) | B1, B2, B3, B4, B5 |
Ports & interfaces
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
|---|---|
| USB port | No |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| USB connector | USB Type-A |
| Mobile printing technologies | Apple AirPrint |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity | 1 |
Weight & dimensions
| Depth | 22.4" (570 mm) |
|---|---|
| Width | 38.2" (970 mm) |
| Height | 9.65" (245 mm) |
| Weight | 83.8 lbs (38 kg) |
Power
| AC input voltage | 100-240 V |
|---|---|
| AC input frequency | 50 – 60 Hz |
| Power consumption (off) | 0.2 W |
| Power consumption (standby) | 8 W |
| Power consumption (typical) | 28 W |
Other features
| Ink drop | 4 |
|---|---|
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Compatible products | WorkForce DS-6500, WorkForce DS-60000 |
Copying
| Copying | No |
|---|
Logistics data
| Quantity per pack | 1 pc(s) |
|---|---|
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 84433210 |
Packaging data
| Manual | Yes |
|---|---|
| Package depth | 43.5" (1105 mm) |
| Package width | 28.3" (720 mm) |
| Package height | 20.8" (528 mm) |
| Package weight | 103.2 lbs (46.8 kg) |
| Drivers included | Yes |
System requirements
| Compatible operating systems | Mac OS X 10.6.8 or later, Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP |
|---|---|
| Mac operating systems supported | Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard |
| Windows operating systems supported | Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP |
Everything that fits the Epson SureColor SC-T3100x
The full supplies hub lists every cartridge, printhead, roll and accessory verified against the manufacturer's own documentation for this machine.
10 ink cartridges · 46 paper & media items · 5 accessories · 6 coverage plans
Epson SureColor SC-T3100x ink and paper →Supplies
Compatible ink, printheads & media
Genuine consumables that fit the Epson SureColor SC-T3100x 24-in — only the cartridges, printheads and media compatible with this model.
Ink Cartridges 10
Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper, DIN A3, 102g/m², 100 Sheets
Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper, DIN A3+, 102g/m², 100 Sheets
Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper, DIN A2, 102g/m², 30 Sheets
Epson Roll Feed Spindle 24" LFP desktop
Epson SC-T3100x Cyan 140ml T49H
Epson SC-T3100x Black 140ml T49H
Epson SC-T3100x Magenta 140ml T49H
Epson SC-T3100x Yellow 140ml T49H
Epson SC-T3100x Cyan 140ml T49H
Epson SC-T3100x Black 140ml T49HPaper & Media 46
Representative image5 Mil Water-Resistant Self-Adh Vinyl (3" AC)Representative image6 Mil Water-Resistant Self-Adhesive PolypropyleneRepresentative imageHP Bright White Inkjet Paper, 4-packRepresentative imageMagic Firenze 170gsm Coated Matte Paper (Firenze170)Representative imageMagic 98gsm/26# Coated Matte Paper (DMPG98)Representative image8mil Satin Microporous Photo Paper (791)Representative image8mil Gloss Microporous Photo Paper (790)Representative image20LB Inkjet Vellum (772)Representative image6.5mil Matte Coated Paper w/ PSA (746PSA)Representative image24LB Inkjet Coated Matte Paper (745)Representative image20LB High Brite Inkjet Bond Paper (740)Representative image24LB Inkjet Coated Matte Paper Economy (714)
Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper, DIN A3, 255g/m², 20 Sheets
Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper, DIN A3+, 255g/m², 20 Sheets
Epson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper, DIN A3+, 250g/m², 20 Sheets
Epson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper, DIN A3, 250g/m², 20 Sheets
Epson Archival Matte Paper, DIN A3+, 189g/m², 50 Sheets
Epson A4 Archival Matte Photo Paper 189gsm, 50 sheets
Epson Archival Matte Paper, DIN A3, 189g/m², 50 Sheets
Epson Doubleweight Matte Paper Roll, 24" x 25 m, 180g/m²
Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper Roll, 24" x 30,5 m, 170g/m²
Epson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Roll, 24" x 30,5 m, 170g/m²
Epson Enhanced Adhesive Synthetic Paper Roll, 24" x 30,5 m, 135g/m²
Epson Singleweight Matte Paper Roll, 17" x 40 m, 120g/m²
Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper, DIN A4, 250g/m², 250 Sheets
Epson Glossy Photo Paper, DIN A4, 225g/m², 20 Sheets
Epson Enhanced Matte Paper, DIN A4, 192g/m², 250 Sheets
Epson Enhanced Matte Paper, DIN A3+, 192g/m², 100 Sheets
Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper, DIN A3+, 250g/m², 100 Sheets
Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper, DIN A2, 255g/m², 25 Sheets
Epson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper, DIN A2, 250g/m², 25 Sheets
Epson Enhanced Matte Paper, DIN A2, 192g/m², 50 Sheets
Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper, DIN A2, 250g/m², 25 Sheets
Epson Glossy Photo Paper BOGOF, DIN A4, 225g/m², 40 Sheets
Epson Glossy Photo Paper, DIN A4, 225g/m², 100 Sheets
Epson Glossy Photo Paper, DIN A4, 225g/m², 50 Sheets
Epson Singleweight Matte Paper Roll, 24" x 40 m, 120g/m²
Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper Roll, 16" x 30,5 m, 170g/m²
Epson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper, 16,5" x 30,5 m, 170g/m²
Epson Bond Paper White 80, 610mm x 50m
Epson Bond Paper Bright 90, 594mm x 50m
Epson Bond Paper Bright 90, 610mm x 50m White Matte
Epson Bond Paper Satin 90, 610mm x 50m
Epson Coated Paper 95, 610mm x 45m
Epson Presentation Paper HiRes 120, 610mm x 30m
Epson Bond Paper White 80, 594mm x 50mAccessories 5
Coverage & Support Plans 6
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Straight answers
What AEC work fits the Epson SC-T3100X best?
It fits localized 24-inch output such as plan revisions, permit sheets, engineering details, GIS maps, site logistics drawings, and color coordination prints. Its maximum print size is A1, and it supports both roll paper and cut sheets.
Can the SC-T3100X print CAD files?
It supports HP-GL/2 and HP-RTL, two page-description languages associated with technical printing workflows. Validate the actual driver and file path with your own CAD and PDF files before deployment.
Can it scan or copy marked-up plans?
No. The SC-T3100X is listed as having no copying capability. The supplied compatibility information names WorkForce DS-6500 and WorkForce DS-60000 products for separate scanning needs.
Is it suitable for a busy bid-room or central print room?
Usually not if the operation depends on frequent media changes, copying, high unattended output, or large mixed-size sets. A dual-roll model such as the Epson T3770DR 24-in deserves consideration where roll availability is the bottleneck.
What connectivity does it offer?
It includes Ethernet LAN and Wi-Fi, and supports Apple AirPrint. Listed operating-system support includes Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP, and Mac OS X 10.6.8 or later.
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