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Epson SureColor T5470M
36" wide-format MFPs
- ModelT5470M
- Prints36" wide
- Score60/100
Authorized Epson dealerGenuine hardware & ink
1-year warranty includedExtension plans available
Free shippingContinental U.S.
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Analyst take
- A 36-inch single-roll CMYK inkjet with an integrated CIS scanner and copier in one footprint.
- Epson rates it at 22 seconds per A1 and about 120 A1 prints per hour at normal quality — a ceiling, not a daily average.
- Handles HP-GL/2 and HP-RTL, so AutoCAD and Bluebeam output prints without driver gymnastics.
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- Wide-format reach Prints up to 36" wide on rolls and sheets.
- Fine detail 2400 x 1200 DPI maximum resolution for crisp line work.
- Ink platform Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow.
- Scan & copy Integrated scanner for digitizing and sharing sets.
- Connectivity Wi-Fi + Ethernet for shared team printing.
- Verified specs 7 specs checked against the manufacturer datasheet.
Overview
A single-node scan-print-copy hub for the mid-volume AEC drawing room
The Epson SureColor T5470M is a 36-inch, four-color aqueous inkjet with an integrated CIS scanner — a compact multifunction device for firms that need to print, scan and copy wide-format drawings without dedicating floor space to two separate machines. It uses a four-cartridge pigment system (Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow) at up to 2400 x 1200 DPI, handles roll and cut-sheet media, and speaks HP-GL/2 and HP-RTL so your existing AutoCAD and Bluebeam workflows submit without drama.
Epson rates normal-quality A1 output at roughly 120 prints per hour (about 22 seconds per A1). That is production-class for a single-roll device. The onboard 4.3-inch display, scan-to-email/FTP/USB, gigabit Ethernet and Wi-Fi make it manageable as a shared network node rather than a desk-side orphan.
- Mid-sized architecture or MEP practices printing daily bid and permit sets
- Offices that copy or archive markups and legacy drawings at the machine
- Teams wanting one device for print, scan and color copy in a shared room
- Firms standardized on HP-GL/2 driver output
It is not the right tool for high-volume shops running long unattended queues — for that, step up to a dual-roll model like the Epson T5770DR 36-in or the wider Epson T7770DR 44-in. Firms needing print-only can step down to the Epson SC-T5100 36-in.
- 36″Max print width
- 1,010 ft²/hRated speed (burst)
- 4Ink channels
- 2,400 dpiMax resolution
- 12 moIncluded warranty
Spec Analysis
overall
overall
At a glance
- Print width
- 36-in class (54.5" device width)
- Print technology
- 4-color pigment inkjet (K/C/M/Y)
- Max resolution
- 2400 x 1200 DPI
- Rated A1 speed
- Epson states ~120 pph normal (22 s/A1)
- Scan & copy
- CIS color scan/copy; scan to email, FTP, USB
- Page languages
- HP-GL/2, HP-RTL, ESC/P
- Connectivity
- Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi, USB; 4.3" display
- Media
- Roll and cut-sheet, incl. recycled paper
Ideal for: mid-volume AEC drawing rooms needing one device to print, scan and copy 36-inch drawings. Not the tool for: high-volume shops needing dual-roll unattended output — look at the T5770DR or T7770DR instead.
Expert analysis
What you should know
Key takeaways
- A 36-inch single-roll CMYK inkjet with an integrated CIS scanner and copier in one footprint.
- Epson rates it at 22 seconds per A1 and about 120 A1 prints per hour at normal quality — a ceiling, not a daily average.
- Handles HP-GL/2 and HP-RTL, so AutoCAD and Bluebeam output prints without driver gymnastics.
- Scans to email, FTP and USB and copies at 25–400% up to 99 copies, with a 4.3-inch panel.
- The single roll means every media change requires an operator; mixed-size sets cost minutes.
- Step up to the dual-roll T5770DR for unattended, auto-switching production.
A plotter is one node in a workflow of people, files, networks and deadlines. The Epson SureColor T5470M is a 36-inch, single-roll wide-format inkjet with an integrated color scanner and copier — which means it wants to be the print room’s whole front counter, not just the box in the corner that spits out sheets.
For AEC teams, that consolidation is the pitch: plot a permit set, scan a marked-up as-built to PDF, and copy a field redline without walking to three different machines. Whether that pitch pays off depends entirely on your volume and your file discipline.
36 inPrint widthchassis width; 36-in class media
120 pphRated A1 speedEpson-rated normal quality
2400 x 1200 DPIMax resolution
1200.8" (30.5 m)Max scan lengthCIS scanner
What it actually is
The T5470M is a four-cartridge (CMYK) pigment inkjet built around a 36-inch roll path, with a cut-sheet feed for recycled bond and a contact-image-sensor (CIS) scanner riding on top. Epson rates it at 22 seconds per A1 and roughly 120 A1 prints per hour at normal quality. Read that as a ceiling, not a promise: first-page-out time, RIP processing, drying and roll changes all live between the rated number and your actual counter.
The scanner handles color originals up to that 1200.8-inch length, scans to email, FTP and USB, and copies at 25–400% up to 99 copies. A 4.3-inch panel drives it. Page languages cover HP-GL/2 and HP-RTL, so your AutoCAD and Bluebeam output lands without a fight, plus ESC/P and standard Windows and Mac drivers.
Where it fits in an AEC shop
This is a single-roll, single-operator machine. It suits firms whose print day is a mix of tasks rather than one long run:
- Small-to-mid architecture and MEP studios that need plot, scan and copy from one footprint.
- Field and site offices archiving marked-up as-builts to PDF via scan-to-FTP or email.
- Teams standardizing on 36-inch bond who plot in bursts, not continuous shifts.
- Offices where CMYK color coordination drawings and permit sets share one queue.
The single roll is the honest limitation. Every time you switch from a full D-size run to an oversize sheet — or from bond to a different stock — someone stands at the machine. Money is minutes, and roll-swaps are minutes.
Stepping up, stepping across
If unattended production and mixed-size sets are your reality, look up-family at the dual-roll Epson T5770DR 36-in, which lets the machine auto-switch media instead of waiting on a person, or the 44-inch Epson T7770DR 44-in when you plot oversize regularly. Need a scanner on a higher-tier chassis? The Epson SC-T7200D pairs MFP duties with dual rolls.
Cross-shopping is fair: the Canon GP-300 36-in and the newer Canon imagePROGRAF 700 36-in compete directly at this width. Line quality between these pigment machines is close enough that dealer service coverage and consumable logistics usually decide it, not the datasheet. Check the 36-inch class ranking before you sign.
Estimate a real plot run from the verified 120-pph A1 rating — then add your RIP and roll-change overhead, because the counter does.
One set: – · Weekly plotting time: –
Computed from the manufacturer's rated 1,010 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.
Related reading
The read
The T5470M earns its place where consolidation matters more than continuous output: one footprint that plots, scans and copies for a studio or field office running 36-inch bond in bursts. The trade-off is the single roll — every media change is an operator interruption, and at real production volume that overhead compounds. Choose the T5470M if you want scan-and-copy on the counter and your plotting is intermittent. Choose the dual-roll T5770DR if unattended, mixed-size runs are your daily grind. Buy the machine for the workflow you have, not the one the brochure imagines.
Spec analysis
How the specs grade
Overall performance
- This printer
- HP DesignJet T2600dr MFP
Verified specifications
The specs that decide it
| Maximum roll width | 36 inmanufacturer-verified |
|---|---|
| Minimum roll width | 10 inmanufacturer-verified |
| Maximum roll diameter | 6.7 in |
| Maximum print length | 708.7 inmanufacturer-verified |
| Maximum resolution | 2400 x 1200 DPI |
| Ink channels | 4 (Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow) |
| Page description languages | ESC P, HP-GL/2, HP-RTL |
| Connectivity | Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n, USB 2.0/3.0 |
| Internal memory | 1 GBmanufacturer-verified |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 54.5 x 27.4 x 41.7 in; 167.6 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
Print technologyInkjet
Max resolution2400 x 1200 DPI
ColorColor
ConnectivityEthernet (Gigabit LAN), USB, Wi-Fi
Use caseCAD / Technical
Printing
| Color | Yes |
|---|---|
| Printing colors | Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow |
| Print technology | Inkjet |
| Maximum resolution | 2400 x 1200 DPI |
| Number of print cartridges | 4 |
| Page description languages | ESC P, HP-GL/2, HP-RTL |
Performance
| Product color | White |
|---|---|
| Built-in display | Yes |
| Display diagonal | 4.3" |
Paper handling
| Cut sheets | Yes |
|---|---|
| Maximum roll diameter | 66" (167.6 cm) |
| Paper tray media types | Recycled paper, Roll |
Ports & interfaces
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
|---|---|
| USB port | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 10,100,1000 Mbit/s |
Weight & dimensions
| Depth | 27.4" (696 mm) |
|---|---|
| Width | 54.5" (1385 mm) |
| Height | 41.7" (1060 mm) |
| Weight | 167.6 lbs (76 kg) |
Power
| AC input voltage | 110 – 240 V |
|---|---|
| AC input frequency | 50 – 60 Hz |
| Power consumption (off) | 0.25 W |
| Power consumption (typical) | 38 W |
Operational conditions
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -20 – 40 °C |
|---|---|
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 10 – 35 °C |
| Storage relative humidity (H-H) | 5 – 85% |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 20 – 80% |
Copying
| Copying | Color copying |
|---|---|
| Copier resize | 25 – 400% |
| Maximum number of copies | 99 copies |
Scanning
| Scan to | E-mail, FTP, USB |
|---|---|
| Scanning | Color scanning |
| Scan technology | CIS |
| Maximum scan length | 1200.8" (30.5 m) |
System requirements
| Mac operating systems supported | Mac OS X 10.13 High Sierra, Mac OS X 10.14 Mojave, Mac OS X 10.15 Catalina, Mac OS X 10.15.3 Catalina, Mac OS X 10.2 Jaguar, Mac OS X 10.3 Panther, Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks, Mac OS X 11.0 Big Sur |
|---|---|
| Windows operating systems supported | Yes |
Everything that fits the Epson SureColor T5470M
The full supplies hub lists every cartridge, printhead, roll and accessory verified against the manufacturer's own documentation for this machine.
8 ink cartridges · 12 paper & media items · 4 accessories · 3 coverage plans
Epson SureColor T5470M ink and paper →Supplies
Compatible ink, printheads & media
Genuine consumables that fit the Epson SureColor T5470M 36-in Multifunction Plotter — only the cartridges, printheads and media compatible with this model.
Ink Cartridges 8
Epson UltraChrome XD2 Yellow Ink Cartridge, 350 ml (T41P420)
Epson UltraChrome XD2 Black Ink Cartridge, 110 ml (T41W520)
Epson UltraChrome XD2 Yellow Ink Cartridge, 110 ml (T41W420)
Epson UltraChrome XD2 Magenta Ink Cartridge, 110 ml (T41W320)
Epson UltraChrome XD2 Cyan Ink Cartridge, 110 ml (T41W220)
Epson UltraChrome XD2 Black Ink Cartridge, 350 ml (T41P520)
Epson UltraChrome XD2 Magenta Ink Cartridge, 350 ml (T41P320)
Epson UltraChrome XD2 Cyan Ink Cartridge, 350 ml (T41P220)Paper & Media 12
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 image24LB Inkjet Coated Matte Paper (745)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)Representative imageWSL 24LB Simple Inkjet Coated Matte Paper (C2S) (446)Accessories 4
Coverage & Support Plans 3
Questions
Straight answers
Is the T5470M a true multifunction machine?
Yes. It combines a 36-inch CMYK inkjet plotter with an integrated color scanner and copier, scanning to email, FTP and USB and copying at 25–400% up to 99 copies.
Will it print my AutoCAD and Bluebeam files cleanly?
It supports HP-GL/2 and HP-RTL alongside ESC/P, plus Windows and Mac drivers, so standard CAD and PDF-based construction-document output lands without special handling.
Single roll or dual roll?
The T5470M is single-roll. If your work mixes sizes or you need unattended runs, the dual-roll Epson T5770DR 36-in auto-switches media so an operator doesn’t have to stand at the machine.
How does it compare to Canon at this width?
The Canon GP-300 36-in and Canon imagePROGRAF 700 36-in compete directly. Line quality among these pigment machines is close, so local service coverage and consumable logistics usually make the call.
What's the maximum scan length?
The CIS scanner handles originals up to 1200.8 inches (30.5 m), which covers long survey drawings and rolled as-builts.
Is the rated 120 pph what I'll actually get?
Treat it as a ceiling. Epson’s 120 A1 prints per hour at normal quality excludes RIP processing, first-page-out time, drying and roll changes — all of which live between the datasheet and your real counter.
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