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Epson SureColor SC-T5200

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ModelC11CD67301A0
Score50/100

Epson SureColor SC-T5200 large-format printer product image showing grey inkjet printer with color photo output

Epson SureColor SC-T5200 large-format printer front view with sample prints

Authorized Epson dealerGenuine hardware & ink

1-year warranty includedExtendable to 5 years

Free shippingContinental U.S.

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Analyst take

Single-roll 36-inch pigment printer that handles both monochrome plans and color boards without a cartridge swap.
Epson UltraChrome XD ink includes matte and photo black plus water-resistant output suited to field use.
2880 x 1440 DPI holds fine lines and small callouts through plan reductions.

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Fine detail 2880 x 1440 DPI maximum resolution for crisp line work.
Ink platform Cyan, Magenta, Matte black, Photo black, Yellow.
Connectivity Ethernet for shared team printing.
Analyst score Scores 50/100 in our class-relative rating.

Overview

Built for the work

Epson SureColor SC-T5200, Inkjet, 2880 x 1440 DPI, Cyan, Magenta, Matte black, Photo black, Yellow, A0 (841 x 1189 mm), A0, A1, A2, A3, A3+, A4, B2, B3, B4

5Ink channels
2,880 dpiMax resolution
12 moIncluded warranty

Spec Analysis
overall

Where it performs best

Size / Fit 84

Print Quality 82

Connections 67

How we grade →

Expert analysis

What you should know

By Marcus EllisonWorkflow & Fleet Editor

Key takeaways

Single-roll 36-inch pigment printer that handles both monochrome plans and color boards without a cartridge swap.
Epson UltraChrome XD ink includes matte and photo black plus water-resistant output suited to field use.
2880 x 1440 DPI holds fine lines and small callouts through plan reductions.
No built-in scanning or copying — add the optional Epson MFP Scanner or keep a separate scan station.
Gigabit Ethernet and Windows support fit standard networked plan submission; heavy Revit/GIS jobs benefit from the optional PostScript and hard-disk units.
Step up to the SC-T5200D or T5270DR for dual-roll unattended switching; step down to the T5160 or SC-T5100 for a lower-resolution monochrome workhorse.

Every AEC office eventually hits the same wall: a 36-inch plotter that prints permit sets and bid drawings all week, then gets asked to output a decent rendering or a color-coded MEP coordination sheet on Friday. The Epson SureColor SC-T5200 is built for exactly that mixed diet — a single-roll, five-color pigment machine that treats a black-and-white civil plan and a full-color presentation board as the same day’s work.

It is not the fastest or the most automated box in Epson’s own lineup. It is the workhorse that sits in the middle, and for a lot of firms the middle is precisely where the money lives.

A0 (33" x 47" (841 x 1189 mm))Max print size36-in class, single roll

2880 x 1440 DPIMax resolutionline work and photo output

Cyan, Magenta, Matte black, Photo black, YellowInk setEpson UltraChrome XD pigment

Gigabit EthernetNetwork10/100/1000 Mbit/s

Where it earns its footprint

The SC-T5200 uses the Epson UltraChrome XD pigment ink set with both a matte black and a photo black channel. In plain terms: crisp, water-resistant line work on ordinary bond, and genuinely presentable color on coated and photo stocks without swapping cartridges. For a firm that prints as-builts on Monday and a client board on Thursday, that dual-black setup removes a workflow decision most operators forget to make.

At 2880 x 1440 DPI it holds fine lines and small text — the 3/32-inch callout that has to survive a plan reduction, the hatching on a structural detail. Pigment ink also means a redline set left on a job-site table doesn’t dissolve the first time someone sets a coffee on it.

Small-to-mid architecture and MEP studios printing daily monochrome plus occasional color.
Surveyors and civil teams needing durable, water-resistant plots for the field.
Offices that want one machine for both permit sets and presentation output.
Firms standardized on Windows submission over a wired network.

The systems view: files, network and IT

The machine ships with 1 GB of RAM and Gigabit Ethernet, which is adequate for HP-GL/2 and PDF plan sets from AutoCAD and Bluebeam. Complex, image-heavy Revit or GIS output is where memory pressure shows — and where the optional Epson Adobe PostScript 3 Expansion Unit and Epson Hard Disk Unit start to make sense for RIP-side reliability and reprint-from-queue.

A note for the people who actually keep it running: this is a printer, full stop. Copying and scanning are No on the spec sheet. If your workflow includes turning marked-up paper back into files, you either add the optional Epson MFP Scanner or you keep a separate scan station. Budget the operator minutes accordingly — a walk to a second device is thirty seconds you pay every single time.

How it sits in its own family

The obvious step-up is a dual-roll machine. If you routinely mix Arch D and Arch E on the same job, or want unattended switching between bond and coated stock, look at the Epson SC-T5200D dual-roll variant or the SureColor T5270DR; both cut the operator’s roll-swap tax. The Epson T7770DR steps you up to 44-inch, dual-roll width for larger sheets.

Stepping down, the Epson T5160 and SC-T5100 run at 2400 x 1200 DPI — a sensible choice for a monochrome-dominant office that rarely needs the SC-T5200’s higher resolution. Worth a side-by-side on the single-roll versus dual-roll question before you commit.

The read

The SC-T5200 is a competent generalist: durable pigment line work, credible color, wired manageability, and a resolution ceiling high enough for presentation output. Its two honest limits are the single roll — every media change is a manual stop — and the absence of onboard scan/copy. Choose the SC-T5200 if you run one media most days and want the color option in reserve. Choose the SC-T5200D or T5270DR if roll-swapping is eating operator time. Buy the machine for the workflow you have, not the one the brochure imagines.

Spec analysis

How the specs grade

Overall performance

within wide-format MFPs

72% spec coverage

This printer

How it scores

Media Handling43

Print Quality82

Print CostNot enough spec data

Color36

SpeedNot enough spec data

Connections67

Workflow30

Size / Fit84

Warranty33

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 →

Verified specifications

The specs that decide it

Print technology	Inkjet
Maximum resolution	2880 x 1440 DPI
Printing colors	Cyan, Magenta, Matte black, Photo black, Yellow
Maximum print size	A0 (841 x 1189 mm)
Scanning	No
Ethernet	Yes
Sound level (printing)	50 dB

Specifications

Full technical detail

Print technologyInkjet

Max resolution2880 x 1440 DPI

ColorColor

ConnectivityEthernet (Gigabit LAN), USB

Use caseCAD / Technical

Printing

Color	Yes
Printing colors	Cyan, Magenta, Matte black, Photo black, Yellow
Print technology	Inkjet
Maximum resolution	2880 x 1440 DPI

Performance

Display	LCD
RAM capacity	1 GB
Product color	Gray
Built-in display	Yes
Display diagonal	2.7"
Country of origin	China
Sound pressure level (printing)	50 dB

Paper handling

Maximum print size	A0 (841 x 1189 mm)
ISO A-series sizes (A0…A9)	A0, A1, A2, A3, A3+, A4
JIS B-series sizes (B0…B9)	B2, B3, B4

Ports & interfaces

USB port	Yes
Ethernet LAN	Yes
USB connector	USB Type-B
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet interface type	Gigabit Ethernet

Weight & dimensions

Depth	32" (813 mm)
Width	55.3" (1405 mm)
Height	44.4" (1128 mm)
Weight	185.2 lbs (84 kg)

Power

Power supply	60 W
Power consumption (off)	0.5 W
Power consumption (standby)	3 W

Copying

Copying	No

Scanning

Scanning	No

Logistics data

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

Packaging data

Manual	Yes
Package depth	69.9" (1775 mm)
Package width	41.1" (1045 mm)
Package height	32.1" (815 mm)
Package weight	297.6 lbs (135 kg)
Quick start guide	Yes
Cartridge(s) included	Yes

System requirements

Windows operating systems supported	Yes

Everything that fits the Epson SureColor SC-T5200 MFP

The full supplies hub lists every cartridge, printhead, roll and accessory verified against the manufacturer's own documentation for this machine.

26 ink cartridges · 65 paper & media items · 9 accessories · 10 coverage plans

Epson SureColor SC-T5200 MFP ink and paper →

Supplies

Compatible ink, printheads & media

Genuine consumables that fit the Epson SureColor SC-T5200 — only the cartridges, printheads and media compatible with this model.

Questions

Straight answers

Does the SC-T5200 scan and copy?

No. Scanning and copying are not built in. You can add the optional Epson MFP Scanner (with a 36-inch or 44-inch stand) to turn it into a wide-format MFP, or keep a dedicated scan station.

What ink does it use, and is the output water-resistant?

It uses the five-color Epson UltraChrome XD pigment set — cyan, magenta, yellow, matte black and photo black. The pigment chemistry gives durable, water-resistant line work that holds up on job sites.

Can it handle color presentation boards as well as monochrome plans?

Yes. With both matte and photo black channels and up to 2880 x 1440 DPI, it prints crisp bond-paper line work and credible color on coated and photo media without a cartridge change.

How does it connect, and will IT be able to manage it?

It offers Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbit/s) plus a USB Type-B port, with Windows support. For heavier PDF/PostScript workloads, the optional Adobe PostScript 3 Expansion Unit and Hard Disk Unit improve RIP handling and reprint-from-queue.

What's the difference between this and the SC-T5200D?

The SC-T5200D is the dual-roll version. It lets you hold two media widths or types loaded at once and switch automatically, which cuts manual roll changes on mixed-size or mixed-stock jobs.

Is this a single-roll or dual-roll machine?

Single roll. Every media or size change is a manual stop. If roll-swapping is frequent in your workflow, consider the dual-roll SC-T5200D or SureColor T5270DR instead.

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