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Epson SureColor T5270DR
technical / CAD plotter
- ModelT5270DR
- Score71/100
Authorized Epson dealerGenuine hardware & ink
Manufacturer warrantyExtendable to 1 years
Free shippingContinental U.S.
Plotter specialistsAEC experts, not just sellers
Analyst take
- Dual-roll feed switches between two media automatically, so mixed plan sets run in one pass.
- Five UltraChrome XD inks handle line work and color maps without a black-ink swap.
- First A1 sheet in best quality lands in 28 seconds; Epson rates normal quality up to 110 A1 per hour.
Not sure if the T5270DR is right for you?
Compare key specs and an AI analyst read-out against similar models.
- Fine detail 2880 x 1440 DPI maximum resolution for crisp line work.
- Ink platform Cyan, Magenta, Matte black, Photo black, Yellow.
- Verified specs 6 specs checked against the manufacturer datasheet.
- Analyst score Scores 71/100 in our class-relative rating.
Overview
A dual-roll 36-inch SureColor built for steady CAD and plan-set output
The Epson SureColor T5270DR is a 36-inch-class, dual-roll wide-format printer built around the PrecisionCore TFP head and Epson’s five-ink UltraChrome XD pigment set (Cyan, Magenta, Matte Black, Photo Black, Yellow). It prints up to A0 / 33″ x 47″ at a maximum 2880 x 1440 dpi, and Epson rates it at 28 seconds per A1 in its fastest mode. With HP-GL/2 and HP-RTL alongside ESC/P-R, plus a 320 GB internal HDD and 1024 MB of memory, it slots cleanly into AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam and PDF-based plan workflows.
The dual-roll mechanism is the practical draw here: it lets an office keep two media types or sizes loaded, so mixed bond-and-vellum or 24×36 / 30×42 sets print with fewer manual roll swaps.
- Civil, structural and MEP offices producing routine monochrome and color CAD plots
- Architecture studios needing legible fine-line work plus occasional color presentation sheets
- Print rooms running mixed-size plan sets that benefit from two loaded rolls
- Surveyors and GCs wanting durable pigment output for field and as-built use
Important caveat: as of 2026 this model is discontinued/end-of-life. New units are scarce; buyers should weigh its successor, the dual-roll Epson T5770DR, or a single-roll current model such as the Epson T5270. It’s also not the right tool if you need a built-in scanner/MFP—look instead at the Epson SC-T5400M 38-in or Epson SC-T5430M.
- 865 ft²/hRated speed (burst)
- 5Ink channels
- 2,880 dpiMax resolution
Spec Analysis
overall
overall
Where it performs best
Media Handling
88
Print Quality
87
Print Cost
81
Best overall in its class right now. How we grade →
At a glance
- Print width / max size
- 36-in class; up to A0 (33" x 47")
- Print head
- PrecisionCore TFP
- Ink
- 5-color Epson UltraChrome XD pigment (C, M, MK, PK, Y)
- Max resolution
- 2880 x 1440 dpi
- Rated speed
- Epson rates 28 sec/A1 (best-quality mode)
- Languages
- HP-GL/2, HP-RTL, ESC/P-R
- Storage / memory
- 320 GB internal HDD; 1024 MB memory
- Footprint / weight
- 55.3"W x 38.3"D x 44.4"H; 260.1 lbs
Ideal for: dual-roll CAD and mixed-size plan-set production in engineering and architecture offices. Not the tool for: firms needing an integrated scanner/MFP, or buyers who require a currently manufactured unit with full retail support.
Expert analysis
What you should know
Key takeaways
- Dual-roll feed switches between two media automatically, so mixed plan sets run in one pass.
- Five UltraChrome XD inks handle line work and color maps without a black-ink swap.
- First A1 sheet in best quality lands in 28 seconds; Epson rates normal quality up to 110 A1 per hour.
- A 320 GB internal drive lets you reprint the last bid set without re-sending the file.
- Caps at 36 inches — surveyors needing wider width should look at the 44-inch T7770DR.
- Runs at 50 dB and 61 W typical, quiet and cool enough for a working office floor.
It’s 4:15 p.m. The permit set is due, the client wants a color coordination plan for the morning, and somebody just walked in with an as-built to reprint. One machine, three jobs, one deadline. That’s the corner the Epson SureColor T5270DR is built to work.
This is a 36-inch dual-roll plotter with five UltraChrome XD inks and a hard drive inside. The dual roll is the headline. Load bond on one spindle, presentation media on the other, and the machine switches without you standing there feeding paper.
28 sec/A1First A1, best qualityone D-size sheet before you've refilled your coffee
110 pphSustained throughputEpson rates normal-quality A1 at up to 110 per hour
A0 (33" x 47" (841 x 1189 mm))Max sizefull E-size roll width
320 GBOnboard storagereprint the last bid set without re-sending
The dual roll is the whole point
Single-roll plotters make you choose. Bond for check prints, or coated for the presentation board. You reload between jobs, and reloading happens at the worst possible time.
The T5270DR carries two rolls on the Epson 2/3 Dual Roll Feed spindle. Different media, different widths, automatic switching. A mixed plan set with a title sheet on heavier stock comes out in one pass. Nobody stands at the tray babysitting a roll change.
Five inks — Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, plus both Matte Black and Photo Black — mean line drawings and color GIS maps run off the same head without a black-ink swap. On plain bond, that’s clean fine lines. On coated media, the photo black earns its keep.
Fits the office, not just the print room
PrecisionCore TFP head, 2880 x 1440 dpi max. Small text on a dense E-size civil sheet stays legible. Dimensional consistency holds for scaled check prints.
It runs quiet enough for a working office — 50 dB while printing — and sips power at 61 W typical. HP-GL/2 and HP-RTL are on board, so it drops into an AutoCAD or Bluebeam workflow without a driver fight. The hard drive stores repeat jobs; the bundled Epson Cost-calculator and job tools give the print-room a way to track media per project.
Want scanning? The optional Epson SureColor SCT36SCAN printer kit turns it into a copy/scan station for redlines and legacy drawings.
Punch in your bid-set size. This runs off Epson's rated A1 speeds so you can see roughly when the last sheet drops — before you promise a courier a pickup time.
One set: – · Weekly plotting time: –
Computed from the manufacturer's rated 865 ft²/h (a per-page burst rating). Real-world mixed sets run slower — treat this as a best case for comparing machines, not a promise.
Where it isn't the right tool
It tops out at 36 inches. If your surveyors routinely plot wider than a D-size roll, you need the 44-inch dual-roll Epson T7770DR 44-in from the same family instead. Don’t buy a 36-inch machine and fight it every week.
If two rolls are overkill — you print bond and only bond — the single-roll Epson T5270 does the same imaging for less machine. And a high-volume department comparing platforms should line this up against the Canon GP-4000 44-in before signing. The dual roll is the deciding feature; if you don’t need it, don’t pay for it.
The read
The T5270DR is for the office where one operator, one machine, and one deadline collide daily — and where jobs mix media. The second roll isn’t a luxury here. It’s the difference between a clean handoff at 4:45 and a reload while the courier waits. Need width beyond 36 inches, size up. Need only bond, size down. Everyone in between should give this one a hard look. See how it ranks against its class peers.
Spec analysis
How the specs grade
Overall performance
within technical / CAD plotters
Highest of the 1 we currently rate here — small class, read the bars
92% spec coverage
- This printer
- class median
Category leaders best technical / CAD plotters, by dimension
Verified specifications
The specs that decide it
| Maximum print width / size | 47-in · A0 (841 x 1189 mm) |
|---|---|
| Print speed (best quality) | 28 sec/A1 (Epson quoted) |
| Maximum resolution | 2880 x 1440 dpi |
| Ink cartridges | 5 (Photo Black, Matte Black, Yellow, Magenta, Cyan) |
| Ink cartridge capacity | 700 mlmanufacturer-verified |
| Page description languages | ESC/P raster, HP-GL/2, HP RTL (no PostScript) |
| Network security | IPsec/access control, SSL, IEEE 802.1X, IPv4/IPv6manufacturer-verified |
| Main memory / internal storage | 1GB main · 320 GB HDD |
| Media handling | Roll paper and cut sheets |
| Footprint / weight | 55.3" W x 38.3" D x 44.4" H · 260.1 lbs |
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
Max resolution2880 x 1440 DPI
ColorColor
ConnectivityUSB
Use caseCAD / Technical
Printing
| Color | Yes |
|---|---|
| Print head | PrecisionCore TFP |
| Printing colors | Cyan, Magenta, Matte black, Photo black, Yellow |
| Maximum resolution | 2880 x 1440 DPI |
| Number of print cartridges | 5 |
| Page description languages | ESC/P-R, HP-GL/2, HP-RTL |
| Print speed (best quality) | 28 sec/A1 |
Performance
| Display | LCD |
|---|---|
| Storage media | HDD |
| Internal memory | 1024 MB |
| Built-in display | Yes |
| Processor frequency | 1600 MHz |
| Internal storage capacity | 320 GB |
| Sound pressure level (printing) | 50 dB |
Paper handling
| Cut sheets | Yes |
|---|---|
| Roll paper | Yes |
| 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
| USB port | Yes |
|---|---|
| USB connector | USB Type-A |
| Direct printing | Yes |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 1 |
Weight & dimensions
| Depth | 38.3" (974 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 |
Packaging data
| Bundled software | Epson Cost-calculator, Epson HDD utility, Epson LFP Remote Panel, EpsonNet Config, LFP Print Plug-In for Office, MFP Utility (Accessed via browser), Remote Manager (Accessed via browser) |
|---|
Everything that fits the Epson SureColor T5270DR
The full supplies hub lists every cartridge, printhead, roll and accessory verified against the manufacturer's own documentation for this machine.
15 ink cartridges · 12 paper & media items · 6 accessories · 5 coverage plans
Epson SureColor T5270DR ink and paper →Supplies
Compatible ink, printheads & media
Genuine consumables that fit the Epson SureColor T5270DR 36-in Dual-Roll Plotter — only the cartridges, printheads and media compatible with this model.
Ink Cartridges 15
Epson Singlepack UltraChrome XD Photo Black T692100 (110ml)
Epson Singlepack UltraChrome XD CyanT692200(110ml)
Epson Singlepack UltraChrome XD MagentaT692300(110ml)
Epson Singlepack UltraChrome XD YellowT692400(110ml)
Epson Singlepack UltraChrome XD Matte BlackT692500(110ml)
Epson Singlepack UltraChrome XD Photo BlackT693100(350ml)
Epson Singlepack UltraChrome XD CyanT693200(350ml)
Epson Singlepack UltraChrome XD MagentaT693300(350ml)
Epson Singlepack UltraChrome XD YellowT693400(350ml)
Epson Singlepack UltraChrome XD Matte BlackT693500(350ml)
Epson Singlepack UltraChrome XD Photo BlackT694100(700ml)
Epson Singlepack UltraChrome XD CyanT694200(700ml)
Epson Singlepack UltraChrome XD MagentaT694300(700ml)
Epson Singlepack UltraChrome XD YellowT694400(700ml)
Epson Singlepack UltraChrome XD Matte BlackT694500(700ml)Paper & Media 12
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)Accessories 6
Coverage & Support Plans 5
Epson 1-Year Next-Business-Day On-Site Purchase With Hardware Extended Service P (PST5200DRS1)Epson 1-Year Next-Business-Day On-Site In-Warranty Extended Service Plan – Surec (IWT5200DRS1)Epson 1-Year Next-Business-Day On-Site Out-Of-Warranty Extended Service Plan – S (OWT5200DRS1)
Epson 2-Year Next-Business-Day On-Site Purchase With Hardware Extended Service P (PST5200DRS2)
Epson 4-Year Next-Business-Day On-Site Purchase With Hardware Extended Service P (PST5200DRS4)Questions
Straight answers
What does the 'DR' in T5270DR actually get me?
Dual Roll. Two media rolls load at once on the Epson 2/3 Dual Roll Feed spindle and the printer switches between them automatically, so a plan set mixing bond and coated stock prints without a manual reload.
Can it print both technical line drawings and color GIS maps?
Yes. It carries five inks including both Matte Black and Photo Black, so plain-bond line work and coated-media color maps run off the same head without swapping the black cartridge.
Does it work with AutoCAD and Bluebeam without special drivers?
It supports HP-GL/2 and HP-RTL along with ESC/P-R, so it drops into standard CAD and PDF plotting workflows directly.
Can I add scanning and copying?
Yes, with the optional Epson SureColor SCT36SCAN printer kit, which adds scan and copy for redlines and legacy drawing conversion.
What if I need to print wider than 36 inches?
This machine maxes at 36-inch media (A0/E-size). For wider work, look at the 44-inch dual-roll Epson T7770DR in the same family.
I only print on plain bond — is dual roll wasted on me?
Possibly. If you never mix media, the single-roll Epson T5270 gives the same print quality with one less roll to manage.
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