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Overview
Epson SureColor SC-T5405, Inkjet, 2400 x 1200 DPI, ESC/P-R, HP-GL/2, HP-RTL, Pigment black, Pigment cyan, Pigment yellow, Pigment magenta, 700 ml, 22 pph
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Expert analysis
Key takeaways
The person at this output tray is usually trying to get a checked drawing set, a color-marked coordination sheet, or a site plan into somebody’s hands before the afternoon meeting starts. The Epson SC-T5405 is a 36-inch color inkjet for that kind of office work: CAD drawings, PDF plan sheets, GIS maps, presentation graphics, and the occasional coated-media board that needs to look like someone cared.
It accepts roll paper and cut sheets, speaks HP-GL/2 and HP-RTL alongside ESC/P-R, and connects by Ethernet, Wi-Fi, USB, or direct printing. That makes it a sensible local plotter for an architecture studio, engineering team, or construction office that needs its own output without turning printing into a separate department.
The SC-T5405 fits teams printing recurring D-size plan sheets, A1 drawing packages, engineering markups, and color-coded construction documents. Its four pigment inks—black, cyan, yellow, and magenta—make it a color device first, while the stated minimum line width of 0.000787 inches provides useful context for detailed CAD linework and small annotation text.
The practical benefit is flexibility. Bond, coated, matte, glossy, satin, photo, and roll media are listed as supported types. That lets a civil group run ordinary bond for review sets, then move to coated or presentation media for a client exhibit without bringing in a second printer. The 4.3-inch color touchscreen also keeps routine loading and status checks at the device rather than in a driver dialog nobody can find at 4:45 p.m.
Bottom line: This is a good fit when color technical output and occasional presentation work share the same 36-inch queue.
Estimate the rated print portion of a drawing run, then allow real deadline time for file processing, paper changes, trimming, and pickup.
One set: – · Weekly plotting time: –
Computed from the manufacturer's rated 148 ft²/h. Real-world mixed sets run slower — treat this as a best case for comparing machines, not a promise.
Epson specifies 22 A1 prints per hour at normal quality. That is useful for planning a modest stream of drawings, but it is not a promise that a mixed plan set will emerge at that pace. PDFs still need processing. Operators still change rolls. Cut sheets still need loading. And somebody still discovers the one sheet with the wrong revision after the job starts. Print rooms have not solved that one yet.
There are two input trays, plus roll and cut-sheet support, but this is not presented as a high-volume dual-roll production system. Firms with frequent media switching, long unattended runs, or a steady flow of issue sets should look at the wider, dual-roll Epson SureColor T5270DR 36-in or Epson T7770DR 44-in. Their advantage matters most when the printer cannot stop for an operator between jobs.
Bottom line: The SC-T5405 handles office plotting well; it is not the machine to assign a central reprographics queue and hope for quiet miracles.
For CAD and technical PDF environments, HP-GL/2 and HP-RTL support matter because those languages remain common in established plotting workflows. Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi, USB Type-A and Type-B connections, Apple AirPrint, and direct printing provide several submission paths. On managed networks, the listed SSL/TLS, SNMP, and IPSec security algorithms give IT a starting point for device review rather than an excuse to leave a plotter on an isolated guest network.
The trade-off is the absence of scanning and copying. If field redlines, legacy drawings, or walk-up copy work are part of the daily routine, compare it with the Epson SC-T5400M 36-in or Epson SC-T5430M 36-in. If scanning is not required, the Epson SC-T5400 36-in is the closer in-family reference point. You can also compare the SC-T5405 with the SC-T5400M before deciding whether an integrated scanner earns its keep.
Bottom line: Buy this configuration for printing; buy an M model when scanning is a workflow requirement, not a nice-to-have.
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The read
The Epson SC-T5405 is for AEC teams that need dependable in-house 36-inch color plotting, not a substitute for a scan-and-copy MFP or a high-volume dual-roll production device. It is particularly well suited to small and mid-sized architecture, engineering, survey, and construction offices producing routine CAD and PDF output on bond, with enough color and media range for coordination drawings and presentation work. Its 29.5-inch depth and 54.5-inch width also make it more realistic for an office print area than a dedicated reprographics room. Before ordering, confirm the local service plan, test your actual PDF and HP-GL/2 files, and check who will load paper when the deadline lands. Bottom line: Choose it when a shared 36-inch color plotter is the job; step up when scanning, copy work, wider media, or sustained unattended production is the job.
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Spec analysis
Overall performance
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Verified specifications
| Maximum print width | 36 in |
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| Print technology | Inkjet |
| Maximum resolution | 2400 x 1200 DPI |
| Printing colors | Pigment black, Pigment cyan, Pigment yellow, Pigment magenta |
| Number of print cartridges | 4 |
| Page description languages | ESC/P-R, HP-GL/2, HP-RTL |
| Internal memory | 1024 MB |
| Maximum print size | A0 (841 x 1189 mm) |
| Media thickness | 0.05 – 0.3 mm |
| Scanning | No |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes |
| Sound level (printing) | 50 dB |
| Power consumption | 38 W |
Specifications
| Color | Yes |
|---|---|
| Printing colors | Pigment black, Pigment cyan, Pigment yellow, Pigment 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) | 700 ml |
| Print speed (normal quality, A1) | 22 pph |
| Display | LCD |
|---|---|
| Control type | Touch |
| Color display | Yes |
| Product color | Black, Gray, White |
| Internal memory | 1024 MB |
| Built-in display | Yes |
| Display diagonal | 4.3" |
| Country of origin | Indonesia |
| Maximum internal memory | 1000 MB |
| Sound pressure level (standby) | 32 dB |
| Sound pressure level (printing) | 50 dB |
| Cut sheets | Yes |
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| Roll paper | Yes |
| Media thickness | 0.05 – 0.3 mm |
| Maximum print size | A0 (841 x 1189 mm) |
| Maximum roll width | 36" (91.4 cm) |
| Paper tray media types | Bond paper, Coated paper, Glossy paper, Matte paper, Photo paper, Roll, Satin paper |
| Print margin cut-sheet | 3 x 3 x 20 x 3 |
| Borderless printing width | 11.81, 12.99, 15.98, 20.28, 10" (25.4cm) Roll, 17" (43.1cm) Roll, 24" (60.9cm) Roll, 36" (91.4cm) Roll |
| ISO A-series sizes (A0…A9) | A0, A1, A2, A3, A3+, A4 |
| ISO B-series sizes (B0…B9) | B1, B2, B3, B4, B5 |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
|---|---|
| USB port | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| USB connector | USB Type-A / USB Type-B |
| Direct printing | Yes |
| Security algorithms | SSL/TLS, SNMP, IPSec |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 10,100,1000 Mbit/s |
| Supported network protocols | TLS, SSL, IEE 802, SNMP, IPSec, IPv6 |
| Mobile printing technologies | Apple AirPrint |
| Depth | 29.5" (750 mm) |
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| Width | 54.5" (1385 mm) |
| Height | 41.7" (1060 mm) |
| Weight | 167.6 lbs (76 kg) |
| AC input voltage | 100-240 V |
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| AC input frequency | 50 – 60 Hz |
| Power consumption (off) | 0.25 W |
| Power consumption (standby) | 13 W |
| Power consumption (typical) | 38 W |
| Ink drop | 4 |
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| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Line accuracy | +/- 0.1 |
| Minimum line width | 0.000787" (0.0200 mm) |
| Compatible products | WorkForce DS-6500, WorkForce DS-60000 |
| Copying | No |
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| Scanning | No |
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| Quantity per pack | 1 pc(s) |
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| Harmonized System (HS) code | 84433210 |
| Manual | Yes |
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| Package depth | 61" (1550 mm) |
| Package width | 33.5" (850 mm) |
| Package height | 43.9" (1116 mm) |
| Package weight | 246.9 lbs (112 kg) |
| Drivers included | Yes |
| Compatible operating systems | Mac OS X 10.6.8 or later, Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP |
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| 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 |
| Total number of input trays | 2 |
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Everything that fits the Epson SureColor SC-T5405
The full supplies hub lists every cartridge, printhead, roll and accessory verified against the manufacturer's own documentation for this machine.
19 ink cartridges · 59 paper & media items · 4 accessories · 8 coverage plans
Epson SureColor SC-T5405 ink and paper →Supplies
Genuine consumables that fit the Epson SureColor SC-T5405 36-in — only the cartridges, printheads and media compatible with this model.
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 Singlepack UltraChrome XD2 T41F540 Black 350ml
Epson Singlepack UltraChrome XD2 T41R240 Cyan 110ml
Epson Singlepack UltraChrome XD2 T41R340 Magenta 110ml
Epson Singlepack UltraChrome XD2 T41R440 Yellow 110ml
Epson Singlepack UltraChrome XD2 T41R540 Black 110ml
Epson Singlepack UltraChrome XD2 T41F340 Magenta 350ml
Epson Singlepack UltraChrome XD2 T41F440 Yellow 350ml
Epson Singlepack UltraChrome XD2 T41F240 Cyan 350ml
Epson Singlepack UltraChrome XD2 Cyan 700ml
Epson Singlepack UltraChrome XD2 Magenta 700ml
Epson Singlepack UltraChrome XD2 Yellow 700ml
Epson Singlepack UltraChrome XD2 Black 700ml
Epson Singlepack UltraChrome XD2 Magenta 700ml
Epson Singlepack UltraChrome XD2 T41F340 Magenta 350ml
Epson Singlepack UltraChrome XD2 T41R34N Magenta 110ml
Epson Singlepack UltraChrome XD2 Photo Black 700ml
Representative image46LB Inkjet Coated Matte Paper (747)Representative image6.5mil Matte Coated Paper w/ PSA (746PSA)Representative image36LB Inkjet Coated Matte Paper (746)Representative image24LB Inkjet Coated Matte Paper (745)Representative image20LB High Brite Inkjet Bond Paper (740)Representative image20LB Inkjet Bond Paper (Tinted) (732)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)Representative imageWSL 24LB Simple Inkjet Coated Matte Paper (C2S) (446)
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 A4 Photo Quality Inkjet Paper 102gsm, 100 sheets
Epson Enhanced Synthetic Paper Roll, 24
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 Matte Backlit Film, 24" x 30,5 m, 280g/m²
Epson Bond Paper White 80, 610mm x 50m
Epson Bond Paper White 80, 841mm x 50m
Epson Bond Paper White 80, 914mm x 50m
Epson Bond Paper Bright 90, 594mm x 50m
Epson Bond Paper Bright 90, 610mm x 50m White Matte
Epson Bond Paper Bright 90, 914mm x 50m
Epson Bond Paper Satin 90, 610mm x 50m
Epson Bond Paper Satin 90, 914mm x 50m
Epson Coated Paper 95, 610mm x 45m
Epson Presentation Paper HiRes 120, 610mm x 30m
Epson Presentation Paper HiRes 120, 914mm x 30m 1181.1" (30 m) 36" (91.4 cm)
Epson Presentation Paper HiRes 180, 610mm x 30m
Epson Presentation Paper HiRes 180, 914mm x 30m
Epson Bond Paper White 80, 594mm x 50m
Epson Bond Paper Bright 90, 841mm x 50m
Epson Coated Paper 95, 914mm x 45m
Epson Production PP Film Matte, 914mm x 30,5m
Epson 1-Year Next-Business-Day On-Site Purchase With Hardware Extended Service P (PST5400S1)Epson 1-Year Next-Business-Day On-Site Purchase With Hardware Extended Service P (PST5400MS1)
Epson 2-Year Next-Business-Day On-Site Purchase With Hardware Extended Service P (PST5400S2)Epson 2-Year Next-Business-Day On-Site Purchase With Hardware Extended Service P (PST5400MS2)
Epson 03 years CoverPlus+ Onsite service including Print Heads for SureColour SC-T5400/5405
Epson 04 years CoverPlus+ Onsite service including Print Heads for SureColour SC-T5400/5405
Epson 4-Year Next-Business-Day On-Site Purchase With Hardware Extended Service P (PST5400S4)Epson 4-Year Next-Business-Day On-Site Purchase With Hardware Extended Service P (PST5400MS4)Questions
It suits CAD drawings, PDF plan sheets, GIS maps, color-coded coordination drawings, and presentation graphics up to its listed 36-inch maximum roll width. It supports roll paper and cut sheets.
Yes. Listed media types include bond, coated, glossy, matte, photo, roll, and satin paper. That supports everyday drawing output alongside occasional presentation work.
No. The supplied product data lists scanning and copying as unavailable. Consider the Epson SC-T5400M 36-in or Epson SC-T5430M 36-in when integrated scan-and-copy work is required.
It may be less appropriate where long unattended runs, frequent roll changes, and constant issue-set production are routine. The Epson SureColor T5270DR 47-in and Epson T7770DR 44-in are in-family dual-roll alternatives for that type of work.
It supports ESC/P-R, HP-GL/2, and HP-RTL page-description languages, along with Ethernet, Wi-Fi, USB, and direct printing. Test representative files and drivers in your own environment before deployment.
Configuration, media and a quote tailored to your workflow — from AEC plotter specialists.
