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Epson SureColor S SCS80600PE
64" color graphics & photo printer
- ModelSCS80600PE
- Prints64" wide
Analyst take
- The SCS80600PE is a dedicated color printer; copying and scanning are not available.
- Its listed Epson UltraChrome XD3 ink set includes Red, Orange, White, Metallic silver, and light inks in addition to process colors.
- The supplied data supports Ethernet LAN and Windows/Mac compatibility, but does not document job accounting, authentication, RIP support, or CAD-driver behavior.
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- Wide-format reach Prints up to 64" wide on rolls and sheets.
- Fine detail 1440 x 1440 DPI maximum resolution for crisp line work.
- Productivity Rated at 1020 sq ft/hr (draft); 142 sq ft/hr (higher quality).
- Ink platform Cyan, Light black, Light Cyan, Light magenta, Light yellow, Magenta, Metallic silver, Orange, Red, White, Yellow.
- Connectivity Ethernet for shared team printing.
- Verified specs 9 specs checked against the manufacturer datasheet.
Overview
Built for the work
Epson SureColor SCS80600PE, 1440 x 1440 DPI, Cyan, Light black, Light Cyan, Light magenta, Light yellow, Magenta, Metallic silver, Orange, Red,…, 9.84" (25 cm), 1000 Mbit/s, Blue, Silver, 59 dB



- 64″Max print width
- 10Ink channels
- 1,440 dpiMax resolution
- 12 moIncluded warranty
Expert analysis
What you should know
Key takeaways
- The SCS80600PE is a dedicated color printer; copying and scanning are not available.
- Its listed Epson UltraChrome XD3 ink set includes Red, Orange, White, Metallic silver, and light inks in addition to process colors.
- The supplied data supports Ethernet LAN and Windows/Mac compatibility, but does not document job accounting, authentication, RIP support, or CAD-driver behavior.
- Installation planning matters because the printer weighs 615.1 lbs (279 kg), requires 200 – 240 V input, and is rated at 59 dB while printing.
- No in-family step-up or step-down model is available in the supplied catalog; the named cross-brand alternatives are the HP DesignJet Z6 64-in and HP DesignJet Z9+ 64-in.
On a coordination drawing, the eye goes first to the cyan edge of a utility route, the red of a revision cloud, and the small notation that tells a superintendent what changed. The Epson SureColor SCS80600PE is a color large-format printer with a 1440 x 1440 DPI maximum resolution and an unusually broad listed ink-color set, including Orange, Red, White, and Metallic silver alongside process and light inks.
For AEC teams, that makes it a machine to assess less as a conventional plan-room plotter and more as a color-output device for visual communication: presentation graphics, marked-up exhibits, color-coded coordination sheets, and project material where distinct spot-like colors may matter. Its fit depends on the media, application software, and output sizes your team actually uses; the supplied catalog data does not state maximum print width, rated throughput, or supported media types.
Where its color set matters in AEC work
The listed Epson UltraChrome XD3 consumables support Cyan, Light Cyan, Magenta, Light magenta, Yellow, Light yellow, Red, Orange, White, Metallic silver, and Light black. That palette is potentially relevant when a drawing must do more than carry black linework: wayfinding overlays, phasing graphics, safety communications, public-meeting boards, GIS visualizations, and client-facing design material are practical examples.
It is important not to convert a long ink list into an unsupported color-fidelity claim. There is no measured ICC gamut, ΔE result, media-specific profile result, or independent output evaluation in the supplied material. Firms with brand-color, photographic, or regulated-map requirements should ask to see their own PDFs rendered on their intended media, using the workflow and profiles they expect to deploy. For color, that is the useful test—not a specification alone.
Workflow, placement, and operating constraints
The SCS80600PE provides Ethernet LAN at 1000 Mbit/s and one USB 2.0 port, with Windows and Mac operating-system support stated in the catalog. Those basics make it plausible for a shared print-room or studio workflow, but the available data does not document authentication, job accounting, cloud connectors, CAD-driver behavior, RIP compatibility, or security-management features. IT should validate each of those points before standardizing it across projects or departments.
This is not a multifunction device: copying and scanning are both listed as unavailable. Teams that regularly convert field markups, archive legacy drawings, or make walk-up copies will need a separate scan/copy path. Its 615.1 lbs (279 kg) weight, 200 – 240 V input requirement, and 59 dB printing sound-pressure level also point to a planned installation rather than an improvised desk-side location. Like a print room at late afternoon, the space around it matters as much as the image on the sheet.

How to frame the comparison
There is no in-family step-up or step-down model in the supplied catalog, so a same-series progression cannot be stated here. The catalog does identify the HP DesignJet Z6 64-in and HP DesignJet Z9+ 64-in as cross-brand same-class alternatives. Both are listed at 64-in, with thermal inkjet technology and 2400 x 1200 DPI resolution; those are catalog specifications, not a finding that either will suit every AEC workflow better.
Use the side-by-side comparison to organize the conversation around your actual files, output sizes, media, color expectations, network controls, and service arrangement. The central question is not which specification is higher. It is whether the device can reliably reproduce the drawings and visual materials your teams issue, with an operator workload your office can sustain.
Compare and evaluate
The read
The Epson SureColor SCS80600PE is most compelling for AEC environments that need dedicated color output and can make use of its listed expanded ink set, while already having separate scanning and copying arrangements. It is less appropriate as the sole plan-room device when walk-up scan/copy work is central, or where unverified requirements—such as media support, throughput, security controls, or CAD workflow behavior—must be proven before purchase. Ask for a job-specific demonstration, not just a colorful sample.
Spec analysis
How the specs grade
Overall performance
Individual dimensions are shown where the specs support them.
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Verified specifications
The specs that decide it
| Maximum roll width | 64 inmanufacturer-verified |
|---|---|
| Maximum resolution | 1440 x 1440 dpi |
| Print speed | 1020 sq ft/hr (draft); 142 sq ft/hr (higher quality)manufacturer-verified |
| Ink platform / channels | UltraChrome GS3, 10 inks, 700 mL x 10manufacturer-verified |
| Print head | Dual Epson PrecisionCore TFP, 720 nozzles/color, 4.2 plmanufacturer-verified |
| Media handling | Roll 10–64 in (2/3-in cores), cut sheet; 45 gsm to 1 mm thickmanufacturer-verified |
| Connectivity | Gigabit Ethernet (1000 Mbit/s) + USB 2.0; print-only, no scan/copy |
| Power | ~650 W operating; 20 A at 110–120 V |
| Footprint / weight | 103 in W x 34 in D x 53 in H; 615 lb |
| Warranty | 1-year on-site limitedmanufacturer-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
Printing
| Color | Yes |
|---|---|
| Printing colors | Cyan, Light black, Light Cyan, Light magenta, Light yellow, Magenta, Metallic silver, Orange, Red, White, Yellow |
| Maximum resolution | 1440 x 1440 DPI |
Performance
| Product color | Blue, Silver |
|---|---|
| Built-in display | No |
| Sound pressure level (printing) | 59 dB |
Paper handling
| Cut sheets | Yes |
|---|---|
| Maximum roll diameter | 9.84" (25 cm) |
Ports & interfaces
| USB port | Yes |
|---|---|
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 1 |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 1000 Mbit/s |
Weight & dimensions
| Weight | 615.1 lbs (279 kg) |
|---|
Power
| Power supply | 650 W |
|---|---|
| AC input voltage | 200 – 240 V |
| AC input frequency | 50/60 Hz |
| Power consumption (off) | 0.6 W |
| Power consumption (sleep) | 3.5 W |
| Power consumption (standby) | 520 W |
Operational conditions
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -20 – 40 °C |
|---|---|
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 10 – 35 °C |
| Storage relative humidity (H-H) | 5 – 95% |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 20 – 80% |
Copying
| Copying | No |
|---|
Scanning
| Scanning | No |
|---|
System requirements
| Mac operating systems supported | Yes |
|---|---|
| Windows operating systems supported | Yes |
Everything that fits the Epson SureColor S SCS80600PE
The full supplies hub lists every cartridge, printhead, roll and accessory verified against the manufacturer's own documentation for this machine.
12 ink cartridges
Epson SureColor S SCS80600PE ink and paper →Supplies
Compatible ink, printheads & media
Genuine consumables that fit the Epson SureColor S SCS80600PE 64-in — only the cartridges, printheads and media compatible with this model.
Ink Cartridges 12
Epson Singlepack UltraChrome XD3 Red T50MF (700ml)
Epson Singlepack UltraChrome XD3 Photo Black T50U1 (350ml)
Epson Singlepack UltraChrome XD3 Photo Black T50M1 (700ml)
Epson Singlepack UltraChrome XD3 Matte Black T50M8 (700ml)
Epson Singlepack UltraChrome XD3 Yellow T50M4 (700ml)
Epson Singlepack UltraChrome XD3 Cyan T50M2 (700ml)
Epson Singlepack UltraChrome XD3 Matte BLK T50U8 (350ml)
Epson Singlepack UltraChrome XD3 Yellow T50U4 (350ml)
Epson Singlepack UltraChrome XD3 Red T50UF (350ml)
Epson Singlepack UltraChrome XD3 Magenta T50M3 (700ml)
Epson Singlepack UltraChrome XD3 Magenta T50U3 (350ml)
Epson Singlepack UltraChrome XD3 Cyan T50U2 (350ml)Questions
Straight answers
Is the Epson SureColor SCS80600PE a scan-copy-print system for a plan room?
No. The catalog lists copying and scanning as unavailable. Firms needing walk-up copying, field-markup capture, or drawing archiving need a separate scanning and copying solution.
Which color consumables does this printer use?
The resolved compatible ink family is Epson UltraChrome XD3. The listed printing colors include Cyan, Light Cyan, Magenta, Light magenta, Yellow, Light yellow, Red, Orange, White, Metallic silver, and Light black.
Can it connect to a shared office network?
Yes. It has Ethernet LAN with listed data rates of 1000 Mbit/s, plus one USB 2.0 port. Windows and Mac operating-system support are also stated.
What should IT verify before deployment?
The supplied information does not establish authentication, accounting, security-management functions, CAD-driver behavior, RIP support, or cloud workflow connections. Validate those items with the intended files, submission methods, and network policy.
What should facilities check before installation?
Confirm space, floor/loading considerations, electrical service, and operating environment. The printer weighs 615.1 lbs (279 kg), uses 200 – 240 V AC input, and is specified for 10 – 35 °C operating temperatures and 20 – 80% operating relative humidity.
How does it compare with the listed alternatives?
The supplied catalog identifies the HP DesignJet Z6 64-in and HP DesignJet Z9+ 64-in as cross-brand same-class rivals. Both are listed as 64-in thermal inkjet devices with 2400 x 1200 DPI resolution; a demonstration with your own AEC files remains the soundest comparison method.
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