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Epson SureColor SC-T5200D-PS
36" color graphics & photo printer
- ModelSC-T5200D-PS
- Prints36" wide
- Score50/100
Analyst take
- The SC-T5200D-PS supports both roll paper and cut sheets for AEC drawings and presentation-oriented output.
- Its color system uses Cyan, Magenta, Matte black, Photo black, and Yellow Epson UltraChrome XD inks.
- Gigabit Ethernet, USB 2.0, HP-GL/2, HP-RTL, and PostScript 3 support make it relevant to established CAD and PDF workflows.
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- Wide-format reach Prints up to 36" wide on rolls and sheets.
- 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.
- Verified specs 10 specs checked against the manufacturer datasheet.
- Analyst score Scores 50/100 in our class-relative rating.
Overview
Built for the work
Epson SureColor SC-T5200D-PS, 2880 x 1440 DPI, ESC/P-R, HP-GL/2, HP-RTL, PostScript 3, Cyan, Magenta, Matte black, Photo black, Yellow, A0 (841 x 1189 mm), A0, A1, A2, A3, A3+, A4, B2, B3, B4
- 36″Max print width
- 5Ink channels
- 2,880 dpiMax resolution
overall
Where it performs best
Class best is 82. How we grade →
Expert analysis
What you should know
Key takeaways
- The SC-T5200D-PS supports both roll paper and cut sheets for AEC drawings and presentation-oriented output.
- Its color system uses Cyan, Magenta, Matte black, Photo black, and Yellow Epson UltraChrome XD inks.
- Gigabit Ethernet, USB 2.0, HP-GL/2, HP-RTL, and PostScript 3 support make it relevant to established CAD and PDF workflows.
- There is no Wi-Fi, so deployment is best planned around Ethernet or direct USB connectivity.
- An Epson MFP Scanner accessory is listed, but scanning should be confirmed as a configured workflow rather than assumed to be included.
- The Epson SureColor T5270DR 47-in is the listed in-family alternative for teams that prioritize a wider dual-roll format.
A coordination drawing is judged first by what the eye can follow: the pale gray existing-conditions layer, a tight cluster of MEP tags, the cyan edge of a revised utility route. The Epson SureColor SC-T5200D-PS is a color wide-format inkjet printer for that kind of AEC output, accepting both roll paper and cut sheets and rendering up to A0 (33″ x 47″ (841 x 1189 mm)). Its five-color setโCyan, Magenta, Matte black, Photo black, and Yellowโgives teams a practical route from black-line plans to color-coded PDFs, GIS maps, and presentation-oriented sheets.
For IT and print-room staff, the useful foundations are Gigabit Ethernet, USB 2.0, 1024 MB of internal memory, and ESC/P-R, HP-GL/2, HP-RTL, and PostScript 3 page-description support. That makes the machine a sensible candidate where CAD-originated files and PDF plan sets share the same queue. There is no Wi-Fi, however, so it belongs on a managed wired network or a directly connected USB workflow rather than in an ad hoc studio setup.
Where it earns its place in an AEC workflow
This printer is particularly well suited to an architecture, engineering, surveying, or construction office that needs color plans without separating every job into a monochrome queue and a presentation queue. HP-GL/2 and HP-RTL matter for established CAD plotting workflows, while PostScript 3 can be useful when PDF handling is central to document control. The 0.118″ (3 mm) roll top margin is also a concrete media-planning detail for users working close to title-block or image-area limits.
The 2880 x 1440 DPI maximum resolution is a capability figure, not a promise that every drawing needs that setting. In practice, the choice should follow the file: fine vector linework, dense small text, aerial imagery, or a color-heavy coordination plan may justify different output settings. The printer uses Epson UltraChrome XD inks, and compatible bond, coated, presentation, photographic, canvas, film, and vinyl media are listed for the platform. Media selection will shape the visual result at least as much as the headline resolution.
The operational trade-offs to check before deployment
The SC-T5200D-PS has a 2.68″ LCD, built-in display, one RJ-45 port, and one USB 2.0 port. Those are straightforward local controls and connections, but they do not answer the broader questions that matter to a managed environment: authentication, accounting, current operating-system support, queue management, and PDF-driver behavior. The supplied compatibility list includes Linux, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, and specified Windows versions through Windows 8.1; organizations using newer endpoints should validate their intended driver and submission path before committing.
Scanning and copying are not inherent in the core specification, although an Epson MFP Scanner accessory is listed. That distinction matters for teams digitizing marked-up plans or legacy archives: confirm the scanner configuration and workflow rather than assuming a printer purchase includes it. At 55.3″ wide, 44.3″ deep, 44.4″ high, and 260.1 lbs, it also needs a planned location with room to load media and retrieve full-size output.
How it sits within the Epson choices listed here
For a narrower-format workflow, the Epson SC-T5100 36-in is the more compact in-family alternative listed in this catalog, with a 36-inch format and 2400 x 1200 DPI maximum resolution. It becomes more compelling when the firmโs drawing sizes do not require this modelโs A0 maximum print size. Conversely, the Epson SureColor T5270DR 36-in is the listed in-family option to examine when dual-roll capability and a 36-inch format are operational priorities.
The Epson SC-T5200D is also listed in the same family with scanner/MFP capability. Buyers should compare the exact configuration, software path, and finishing expectations rather than treating a shared resolution figure as proof of identical workflow fit. For a side-by-side review, use the comparison tool for the SC-T5200D-PS and Epson SureColor T5270DR 36-in.
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The read
The Epson SureColor SC-T5200D-PS fits AEC groups that need wired, color-capable wide-format output for CAD, HP-GL/2, HP-RTL, and PostScript 3 workflows, with the flexibility of roll and cut-sheet media. It may be less appropriate for offices that need Wi-Fi, built-in scanning as a firm requirement, or a wider dual-roll workflow. The practical buying test is simple: run the firmโs own dense plan sheets, color coordination PDFs, and presentation files through the intended driver path, on the media that will actually be stocked.
Spec analysis
How the specs grade
Overall performance
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Verified specifications
The specs that decide it
| Maximum roll width | 36 in (914 mm)manufacturer-verified |
|---|---|
| Maximum print size | 44 in (1118 mm) |
| Maximum print length | 62.2 in (1580 mm)manufacturer-verified |
| Maximum resolution | 2880 ร 1440 dpi |
| Ink set | Photo Black, Matte Black, Yellow, Magenta, Cyan |
| Ink cartridge capacity | 700 mlmanufacturer-verified |
| Page description languages | Adobe PostScript, HP-GL/2, HP RTL, ESC/P raster |
| Internal memory | 1 GB |
| Network / interfaces | Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000BASE-T) + Hi-Speed USB 2.0 |
| Media thickness range | 0.08 to 0.8 mm |
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
Printing
| Color | Yes |
|---|---|
| Printing colors | Cyan, Magenta, Matte black, Photo black, Yellow |
| Maximum resolution | 2880 x 1440 DPI |
| Page description languages | ESC/P-R, HP-GL/2, HP-RTL, PostScript 3 |
Performance
| Display | LCD |
|---|---|
| Product color | White |
| 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 | A0 (841 x 1189 mm) |
| ISO A-series sizes (A0…A9) | A0, 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 | 44.3" (1126 mm) |
|---|---|
| Width | 55.3" (1405 mm) |
| Height | 44.4" (1128 mm) |
| Weight | 260.1 lbs (118 kg) |
Power
| Power consumption (off) | 0.5 W |
|---|---|
| Power consumption (standby) | 3 W |
| Power consumption (typical) | 61 W |
Logistics data
| Quantity per pack | 1 pc(s) |
|---|---|
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 84433210 |
Packaging data
| Manual | Yes |
|---|---|
| Package depth | 72.8" (1850 mm) |
| Package width | 63.4" (1610 mm) |
| Package height | 31.9" (810 mm) |
| Package weight | 418.9 lbs (190 kg) |
| Drivers included | Yes |
| Quick start guide | Yes |
| Cartridge(s) included | Yes |
System requirements
| Mac operating systems supported | Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard |
|---|---|
| Linux operating systems supported | Yes |
| 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-T5200D-PS
The full supplies hub lists every cartridge, printhead, roll and accessory verified against the manufacturer's own documentation for this machine.
26 ink cartridges ยท 82 paper & media items ยท 7 accessories ยท 10 coverage plans
Epson SureColor SC-T5200D-PS ink and paper →Supplies
Compatible ink, printheads & media
Genuine consumables that fit the Epson SureColor SC-T5200D-PS (Adobe postscript unit) โ only the cartridges, printheads and media compatible with this model.
Ink Cartridges 26
Epson Enhanced Matte Posterboard, 24" x 30", 1130g/mยฒ
Epson Hot Press Natural, A3+, 25 Sheets
Epson Hot Press Bright, DIN A2, 25 Sheets
Epson Hot Press Bright, A3+, 25 Sheets
Epson Hot Press Natural, DIN A2, 25 Sheets
Epson Cold Press Bright, A3+, 25 Sheets
Epson Cold Press Natural, A3+, 25 sheets
Epson Cold Press Natural, DIN A2, 25 Sheets
Epson Cold Press Bright, DIN A2, 25 Sheets
Epson Cold Press Natural 24"x 15m
Epson Hot Press Natural 24"x 15m
Epson Cold Press Bright 24"x 15m
Epson Hot Press Bright 17"x 15m
Epson Hot Press Bright 24"x 15m
Epson Hot Press Natural 17"x 15m
Epson Cold Press Bright 17"x 15m
Epson Cold Press Natural 17"x 15m
Epson Hot Press Bright, DIN A2, 25 Sheets, White Box
Epson Production SA Vinyl Matte, 914mm x 20m
Epson Singlepack UltraChrome XD YellowT693400(350ml)
Epson Singlepack UltraChrome XD MagentaT694300(700ml)
Epson Singlepack UltraChrome XD YellowT694400(700ml)
Epson Singlepack UltraChrome XD CyanT692200(110ml)
Epson Singlepack UltraChrome XD MagentaT692300(110ml)
Epson Single pack UltraChrome XD Cyan T693200 (350ml)
Epson Singlepack UltraChrome XD YellowT692400(110ml)Paper & Media 82
Representative imageMagic 98gsm/26# Coated Matte Paper (DMPG98)
Representative image20LB Inkjet Vellum (772)
Representative image18LB Inkjet Bond Paper (Translucent) (750)
Representative image28LB Inkjet Coated Matte Paper (748)
Representative image46LB Inkjet Coated Matte Paper (747)
Representative image6.5mil Matte Coated Paper w/ PSA (746PSA)
Representative image20LB High Brite Inkjet Bond Paper (740)
Representative image24LB Inkjet Bond Paper (731)
Representative image20LB Inkjet Bond Paper (730)
Representative image24LB Inkjet Coated Matte Paper Economy (714)
Representative image20LB Engineering Vellum (471)
Representative imageWSL 28LB Simple Inkjet Coated Matte Paper (C2S) (448)
Epson Presentation Matte Paper Roll, 24" x 25 m, 172g/mยฒ
Epson WaterColor Paper – Radiant White, DIN A3+, 190g/mยฒ, 20 Sheets
Epson Water Color Paper – Radiant White Roll, 24" x 18 m, 190g/mยฒ
Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper Roll, 329 mm x 10 m, 255g/mยฒ
Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper Roll, 24" x 30,5 m, 260g/mยฒ
Epson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Roll, 24" x 30,5 m, 250g/mยฒ
Epson Enhanced Matte Paper, 24" x 30,5 m, 189g/mยฒ
Epson Somerset Velvet Fine Art Paper, 24" x 30", 505g/mยฒ
Epson Somerset Velvet Fine Art Paper Roll, 24" x 15 m, 255g/mยฒ
Epson Somerset Velvet Fine Art Paper Roll, 44" x 15 m, 255g/mยฒ
Epson Velvet Fine Art Paper, A3+, 260g/mยฒ, 20 Sheet
Epson Premium Canvas Satin, 17" x 3 m, 350g/mยฒ
Epson Ultrasmooth Fine Art Paper Roll, 24" x 15,2 m, 250g/mยฒ
Epson Premium Canvas Satin, 24" x 12,2 m, 350g/mยฒ
Epson Premium Canvas Satin, 13" x 6,1 m, 350g/mยฒ
Epson Singleweight Matte Paper, DIN A2, 120g/mยฒ, 100 Sheets
Epson WaterResistant Matte Canvas Roll, 24" x 12,2 m, 375g/mยฒ
Epson WaterResistant Matte Canvas Roll, 13" x 6,1 m, 375g/mยฒ
Epson WaterResistant Matte Canvas Roll, 17" x 2,1 m, 375g/mยฒ
Epson Photo Paper Gloss, 24" x 30,5 m, 250g/mยฒ
Epson Photo Paper Gloss, 36" x 30,5 m, 250g/mยฒ
Epson Ultrasmooth Fine Art Paper Roll, 17" x 15,2 m, 250g/mยฒ
Epson Proofing Paper White Semimatte, 17" x 30,5 m, 250g/mยฒ
Epson Proofing Paper Publication, 24" x 30,5 m, 250g/mยฒ
Epson Proofing Paper Publication, 17" x 30,5 m, 250g/mยฒ
Epson Proofing Paper Publication, 13" x 30,5 m, 250g/mยฒ
Epson Proofing Paper White Semimatte, 13" x 30,5 m, 250g/mยฒ
Epson Ultrasmooth Fine Art Paper, A3+, 325g/mยฒ, 25 Blatt
Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper, 20" x 30,5 m, 260g/mยฒ
Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper, 24" x 30,5 m, 260g/mยฒ
Epson Velvet Fine Art Paper, DIN A2, 260g/mยฒ, 25 Sheets
Epson Ultrasmooth Fine Art Paper, DIN A2, 325g/mยฒ, 25 Sheets
Epson Singleweight Matte Paper, DIN A3+, 120g/mยฒ, 100 Sheets
Epson Commercial Proofing Paper Roll, 17" x 30,5 m, 250g/mยฒ
Epson Standard Proofing Paper, DIN A3+, 205g/mยฒ, 10 Sheets
Epson Standard Proofing Paper, DIN A3+, 205g/mยฒ, 100 Sheets
Epson Standard Proofing Paper, DIN A2, 205g/mยฒ, 50 Sheets
Epson Standard Proofing Paper, 17" x 50m, 205g/mยฒ
Epson Standard Proofing Paper, 24" x 50m, 205g/mยฒ
Epson Traditional Photo Paper, DIN A3+, 325g/mยฒ, 25 Sheets
Epson Traditional Photo Paper, DIN A4, 325g/mยฒ, 25 Sheets
Epson Traditional Photo Paper, DIN A2, 325g/mยฒ, 25 Sheets
Epson Traditional Photo Paper, 24" x 36", 330g/mยฒ, 25 Sheets
Epson Premium Semimatte Photo Paper Roll, 24" x 30,5 m, 260g/mยฒ
Epson Matte Backlit Film, 24" x 30,5 m, 280g/mยฒ
Epson Traditional Photo Paper, 17"x 15m
Epson Traditional Photo Paper, 24" x 15 m
Epson Standard Proofing Paper 240, 17" x 30,5 m
Epson Commercial Proofing Paper Roll, 13" x 30,5 m, 250g/mยฒ
Epson Standard Proofing Paper 240, DIN A3+, 100 Sheets
Epson Standard Proofing Paper 240, 24" x 30,5 m
Epson Commercial Proofing Paper Roll, 24" x 30,5 m, 250g/mยฒ
Epson Standard Proofing Paper 240 , A3++ (100 sheets)
Epson Self-Adhesive Standard Proofing Paper 205, 17" x 30,5m
Epson Self adhesive STANDARD Proofing Paper 205 24" x 30.5m
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 Presentation Paper HiRes 180, 610mm x 30m
Epson Bond Paper White 80, 594mm x 50m
Epson Production Canvas Matte, 610mm x 12,2m
Epson Production PP Film Matte, 914mm x 30,5m
Epson Production Scrim Banner B1, 914mm x 12,2m
Epson Production Canvas Matte, 914mm x 12,2m
Epson Standard Proofing Paper OBA DIN A3+ 100 Sh
Epson Standard Proofing Paper OBA 17" x 30.5 m
Epson Standard Proofing Paper OBA 24" x 30.5 mAccessories 7
Coverage & Support Plans 10
Epson 1-Year Next-Business-Day On-Site Purchase With Hardware Extended Service P (PST5200S1)
Epson 1-Year Next-Business-Day On-Site Purchase With Hardware Extended Service P (PST5200DRS1)
Epson 2-Year Next-Business-Day On-Site Purchase With Hardware Extended Service P (PST5200S2)
Epson 2-Year Next-Business-Day On-Site Purchase With Hardware Extended Service P (PST5200DRS2)
Epson 03 years CoverPlus+ Onsite service including Print Heads for SureColour SC-T5200
Epson 04 years CoverPlus+ Onsite service including Print Heads for SureColour SC-T5200
Epson 4-Year Next-Business-Day On-Site Purchase With Hardware Extended Service P (PST5200S4)
Epson 4-Year Next-Business-Day On-Site Purchase With Hardware Extended Service P (PST5200DRS4)
Epson 05 years CoverPlus+ Onsite service including Print Heads for SureColour SC-T5200
Epson 1E years extension to CoverPlus+ Onsite service including Print Heads for SureColour SC-T5200Questions
Straight answers
What AEC files and languages can the SC-T5200D-PS handle?
Its listed page-description languages are ESC/P-R, HP-GL/2, HP-RTL, and PostScript 3. That makes it relevant to CAD plotting and PDF-centered document workflows, subject to validation with your own driver and files.
Does this printer support Wi-Fi?
No. It has Gigabit Ethernet and USB 2.0 connectivity, so it is better suited to wired network deployment or direct USB use.
Can it print color plans as well as black-line drawings?
Yes. It uses Cyan, Magenta, Matte black, Photo black, and Yellow inks, making it suitable for color-coded coordination drawings, maps, and presentation sheets as well as conventional plan output.
Can we scan redlines and copy legacy drawings?
An Epson MFP Scanner accessory is listed for this platform. Confirm the scanner configuration, stand requirement, and intended document workflow with the supplier.
What media can it accept?
It supports roll paper and cut sheets, with a listed media-thickness range of 0.003″โ0.059″ (0.08 – 1.5 mm). Compatible media listings include bond, coated, presentation, photographic, canvas, film, and vinyl options.
When should we consider another Epson model?
Consider the Epson SC-T5100 36-in where a narrower format fits the drawing mix, or the Epson SureColor T5270DR 47-in where a 47-inch dual-roll workflow is the stronger operational match.
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