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Epson SureColor T5770DR
36" color graphics & photo printer
- ModelT5770DR
- Prints36" wide
- Score82/100
Authorized Epson dealerGenuine hardware & ink
1-year warranty includedExtension plans available
Free shippingContinental U.S.
Plotter specialistsAEC experts, not just sellers
Analyst take
- Six-ink set with a dedicated red widens the reproducible color range for coordination drawings and maps.
- Dual-roll feed switches media sources automatically for more unattended plan-set runs.
- 2400 x 1200 DPI with matte and photo black delivers clean fine lines and legible small text on bond.
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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 UltraChrome XD3 pigment ink.
- Connectivity Wi-Fi + Ethernet for shared team printing.
- Verified specs 10 specs checked against the manufacturer datasheet.
- Analyst score Scores 82/100 in our class-relative rating.
Overview
A six-color, dual-roll plotter built for mixed AEC plan sets
The Epson SureColor T5770DR is a 36-inch wide-format inkjet aimed at firms that run continuous plan-set work and want color that holds up beyond simple line drawings. It handles media up to A0 (33″ x 47″) and reproduces from a six-ink set — Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Red, plus Matte and Photo black. That Red channel matters where it actually shows: the last five percent of a saturated coordination color, the boundary line on a GIS map that needs to separate cleanly from everything around it. Epson states a normal-quality A1 output of about 120 prints per hour and a draft A1 in roughly 16 seconds; treat those as engine numbers, before RIP processing and roll changes.
- Civil, structural and MEP teams printing color-coded coordination sets and redlines
- Surveyors and GIS users who need clean saturated fills and legible fine text
- Offices wanting unattended runs — dual-roll feeding switches sizes without operator handling
- Standards-driven shops needing HP-GL/2, PDF 1.7 and PostScript 3 support
It is less appropriate if you need scanning or copying — this is print-only; the Epson SC-T5200 38-in is the MFP path, and the SC-T5430M 36-in adds an integrated scanner. If you print wider sheets routinely, step up to the Epson SC-T5700D 47-in or the wider dual-roll Epson T7770DR 44-in. Single-roll shops with lighter volume can look at the Epson T5470 36-in.
- 36″Max print width
- 1,514 ft²/hRated speed (burst)
- 6Ink channels
- 2,400 dpiMax resolution
- 58.4%sRGB, measured
Spec Analysis
overall
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Where it performs best
Connections
100
Workflow
100
Speed
97
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At a glance
- Print width
- Up to A0, 33" x 47" (841 x 1189 mm)
- Ink set
- 6 colors: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Red, Matte black, Photo black
- Max resolution
- 2400 x 1200 DPI
- Speed (Epson-rated)
- ~120 A1 prints/hour normal; ~16 s/A1 draft
- Media handling
- Dual roll with automatic switching
- Languages
- ESC/P, HP-GL/2, HP-RTL, PDF 1.7, PostScript 3
- Connectivity
- Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi, USB 3.2 Gen 1
- Control & storage
- 4.3" touchscreen; 4 GB internal, optional 1TB SSD
Ideal for: mixed color plan-set production with unattended dual-roll runs and clean saturated fills. Not the tool for: firms needing scanning/copying, or those routinely printing sheets wider than 36 inches.
Expert analysis
What you should know
Key takeaways
- Six-ink set with a dedicated red widens the reproducible color range for coordination drawings and maps.
- Dual-roll feed switches media sources automatically for more unattended plan-set runs.
- 2400 x 1200 DPI with matte and photo black delivers clean fine lines and legible small text on bond.
- Handles HP-GL/2, HP-RTL, PostScript 3 and PDF 1.7 directly, with no separate RIP required.
- Epson rates roughly 120 A1 prints per hour at normal quality — factor in roll changes and processing for real throughput.
- Prints to full A0 (33" x 47"); firms needing 47-inch E-size width should look to the wider SC-T5700D.
Most wide-format printers in an AEC office live a monochrome life — bid sets, permit sets, redlines rolling out in black on bond. But the moment a civil team drops a color-coded utility overlay or an architect wants a rendered elevation to hold its skin tones, the color engine matters. The Epson SureColor T5770DR is a six-ink, dual-roll A0 machine built for exactly that mixed diet: fast enough for line work, honest enough for the occasional presentation board.
What sets it apart from the plain plan-set plotter is the sixth ink. Alongside cyan, magenta, yellow and two blacks — matte for bond and photo for coated stock — Epson adds a discrete red. That extra colorant is where the story lives, and it’s worth checking rather than taking on faith.
A0 (33" x 47" (841 x 1189 mm))Max print sizefull-size D/E sheets
120 pphA1 speed (normal)Epson rates ~120 A1/hr normal
2400 x 1200 DPIResolution
Cyan, Magenta, Matte black, Photo black, Red, YellowInk setsix inks, dual black
Line quality and the color question
At 2400 x 1200 DPI with dual black inks, fine-line reproduction and small-text legibility on ordinary bond are what you’d expect from a current Epson SureColor plotter — crisp lettering at survey-map scale, clean dimension strings, no muddy hairlines. That part is table stakes for permit and bid work.
The color is where you should look harder. Six inks, including a dedicated red, widen the reproducible range compared with a four-color plan printer — and it shows up where color-coded coordination drawings live, in the saturated reds and oranges that separate a fire-protection layer from a domestic-water run at a glance. We report measured gamut, on the media we test, rather than repeating a marketing coverage figure, because a red channel earns its keep in the last few percent of saturation, not in the middle of the wheel.
sRGB coverage (by volume)58.4%
Adobe RGB coverage (by volume)47.4%
Dual roll, unattended runs and the DR designation
The DR in the name is the dual-roll feed, and it’s the practical reason this machine belongs in a busy plan room. Load two media sources — bond on one, coated or a second width on the other — and the printer switches between them without an operator standing by. For a print room churning a mixed A0/A1 bid set, that means fewer roll changes mid-run and more genuinely unattended production, which is a different thing from the headline speed number.
Connectivity is straightforward for an AEC shop: Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi and a USB 3.2 Gen 1 port, with a 4.3-inch touch display for walk-up control. The RIP-free path is broad too — it handles HP-GL/2, HP-RTL, PostScript 3 and PDF 1.7 directly, so drawings submitted straight from AutoCAD, Revit or Bluebeam land without a separate RIP server. There’s 4 GB of internal storage, and an optional 1TB SSD if you need on-device job queuing.
Estimate a real plan-set run from Epson's rated A1 throughput — then mentally add roll-change and processing time the spec sheet doesn't count.
One set: – · Weekly plotting time: –
Computed from the manufacturer's rated 1,514 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 sits in the family
Choosing within Epson’s own line comes down to width and roll strategy. If you never need color and only run 36-inch work, a single-roll model such as the SC-T5400 36-in is the leaner, lower-footprint answer. If you want the dual-roll convenience in the same 36-inch format, the SC-T5700D 36-in is the sibling to weigh. And if your work runs to 44-inch dual-roll production, the T7770DR 44-in is the sibling to weigh. Cross-shop the six-ink color story against Canon’s line — you can put it head to head in our comparison with the Canon GP-300 or read the full class ranking.
Keep reading
The read
The T5770DR is a well-judged fit for a mid-to-high-volume AEC print room that produces mixed monochrome plan sets but also needs credible color for coordination drawings, GIS maps and the occasional presentation board — with the dual-roll feed doing the quiet work of keeping runs unattended. It is less compelling for a small studio that only prints black-line 36-inch work, where a single-roll model is the more sensible spend, or for a shop that needs true E-size width, which points to a wider sibling. Buy it for the color range and the dual-roll workflow; those are the reasons it earns its place, and they’re worth confirming against your own media and drawing mix.
Spec analysis
How the specs grade
Overall performance
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Class best — tops the 12 rated in its category
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Measured color
Color gamut, measured from the ICC profile
Computed with ArgyllCMS directly from Epson SureColor T5770DR’s own manufacturer ICC profile (Premium Glossy Photo Paper 170) — real, measured color data, not a spec-sheet claim.
686KCIELAB gamut volume — within the sRGB working space
58.4%of sRGB by volume
47.4%of Adobe RGB by volume
These are 3-D color-volume figures measured from the actual profile — a stricter, more honest gauge than the 2-D “% coverage” numbers on marketing spec sheets, which run considerably higher. Use them to compare printers on the same basis.
| Media | Volume (Lab³) | sRGB | Adobe RGB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plain / coated | 1,328,595 | 97.8% | 95.7% |
| Backlit film | 804,798 | 59.4% | 50.7% |
| Matte photo | 686,508 | 59.7% | 47.7% |
| Satin / semi-gloss photo | 685,543 | 58.4% | 47.4% |
| Premium glossy photo | 685,543 | 58.4% | 47.4% |
| Canvas | 565,208 | 51.8% | 41.5% |
| Vinyl | 409,210 | 40.8% | 30.9% |
Gamut volume is the size of the reproducible color solid in CIELAB, computed with ArgyllCMS iccgamut. Coverage is the share of the sRGB / Adobe RGB reference volume the printer reproduces (ArgyllCMS viewgam). A larger volume and higher coverage mean more saturated colors reproduced faithfully; wide-format pigment printers typically extend beyond sRGB in cyans and greens while falling short of its deepest blues.
Verified specifications
The specs that decide it
| Maximum print width | 36 in |
|---|---|
| Maximum resolution | 2400 x 1200 dpi |
| Ink platform | UltraChrome XD3 pigment inkmanufacturer-verified |
| Colors | Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Red, Matte Black, Photo Black |
| Droplet size | 3.5 plmanufacturer-verified |
| Maximum print length | 298 ftmanufacturer-verified |
| Media thickness | 0.059 in (1.5 mm)manufacturer-verified |
| Page description languages | ESC/P raster, HP-GL/2, HP RTL, Adobe PostScript 3, Adobe PDF 1.7, Adobe Embedded Print Engine |
| Internal storage | 960 GB |
| Weight | 302 lbmanufacturer-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
Print technologyInkjet
Max resolution2400 x 1200 DPI
ColorColor
ConnectivityEthernet (Gigabit LAN), USB, Wi-Fi
Use caseCAD / Technical
Printing
| Color | Yes |
|---|---|
| Printing colors | Cyan, Magenta, Matte black, Photo black, Red, Yellow |
| Print technology | Inkjet |
| Maximum resolution | 2400 x 1200 DPI |
| Page description languages | ESC P, HP-GL/2, HP-RTL, PDF 1.7, PostScript 3 |
Performance
| Control type | Touch |
|---|---|
| Product color | Black, White |
| Built-in display | Yes |
| Display diagonal | 4.3" |
| Internal storage capacity | 4 GB |
Paper handling
| Maximum print size | A0 (841 x 1189 mm) |
|---|---|
| Paper tray media types | Roll |
Ports & interfaces
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
|---|---|
| USB port | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 100,1000 Mbit/s |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity | 1 |
Power
| AC input voltage | 110 – 240 V |
|---|---|
| AC input frequency | 50/60 Hz |
| Power consumption (off) | 0.3 W |
| Power consumption (sleep) | 2 W |
| Power consumption (typical) | 80 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 | No |
|---|
Scanning
| Scanning | No |
|---|
System requirements
| Mac operating systems supported | Mac OS X 11.0 Big Sur, Mac OS X 12.0 Monterey, Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura |
|---|---|
| Windows operating systems supported | Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Vista, Windows XP |
Everything that fits the Epson SureColor T5770DR
The full supplies hub lists every cartridge, printhead, roll and accessory verified against the manufacturer's own documentation for this machine.
18 ink cartridges · 12 paper & media items · 5 accessories · 3 coverage plans
Epson SureColor T5770DR ink and paper →Supplies
Compatible ink, printheads & media
Genuine consumables that fit the Epson SureColor T5770DR 36-in Dual-Roll Plotter — only the cartridges, printheads and media compatible with this model.
Ink Cartridges 18
Epson UltraChrome XD3 Cyan Ink Cartridge, 700 ml (T50L220)
Epson UltraChrome XD3 Red Ink Cartridge, 700 ml (T50LF20)
Epson UltraChrome XD3 Yellow Ink Cartridge, 350 ml (T50S420)
Epson UltraChrome XD3 Cyan Ink Cartridge, 110 ml (T51A220)
Epson UltraChrome XD3 Photo Black Ink Cartridge, 700 ml (T50L120)
Epson UltraChrome XD3 Magenta Ink Cartridge, 700 ml (T50L320)
Epson UltraChrome XD3 Photo Black Ink Cartridge, 350 ml (T50S120)
Epson UltraChrome XD3 Matte Black Ink Cartridge, 700 ml (T50L820)
Epson UltraChrome XD3 Matte Black Ink Cartridge, 350 ml (T50S820)
Epson UltraChrome XD3 Magenta Ink Cartridge, 350 ml (T50S320)
Epson UltraChrome XD3 Magenta Ink Cartridge, 110 ml (T51A320)
Epson UltraChrome XD3 Photo Black Ink Cartridge, 110 ml (T51A120)
Epson UltraChrome XD3 Red Ink Cartridge, 110 ml (T51AF20)
Epson UltraChrome XD3 Yellow Ink Cartridge, 700 ml (T50L420)
Epson UltraChrome XD3 Matte Black Ink Cartridge, 110 ml (T51A820)
Epson UltraChrome XD3 Cyan Ink Cartridge, 350 ml (T50S220)
Epson UltraChrome XD3 Red Ink Cartridge, 350 ml (T50SF20)
Epson UltraChrome XD3 Yellow Ink Cartridge, 110 ml (T51A420)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 5
Coverage & Support Plans 3
Questions
Straight answers
Does the T5770DR scan or copy?
No. It is a print-only device with no scanner or copy function. If you need integrated wide-format scanning, look to a multifunction model such as the SC-T5430M 36-in or SC-T5200 38-in instead.
What does the six-ink set add over a standard four-color plotter?
It adds a dedicated red plus dual black (matte and photo), which widens the reproducible color range — most visibly in saturated reds and oranges used on color-coded MEP and GIS drawings. We report gamut from measured ICC data on our reference media rather than a marketing coverage percentage.
How large a drawing can it print?
Up to A0, which Epson lists as 33″ x 47″ (841 x 1189 mm). For E-size and oversized survey sheets that need 47-inch width, the wider SC-T5700D 47-in is the in-family step up.
What does the dual-roll feed actually do for a plan room?
You can load two media sources at once — say bond and coated stock, or two widths — and the printer switches between them automatically, reducing mid-run roll changes and enabling more unattended production.
Will it accept drawings straight from CAD and PDF tools?
Yes. It supports HP-GL/2, HP-RTL, PostScript 3 and PDF 1.7 directly, so files from AutoCAD, Revit and Bluebeam print without a separate RIP server. It connects over Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi or USB 3.2 Gen 1.
What consumables and options should I budget for?
Plan for the Epson Maintenance Box (Tx700/Px500) or Borderless Maintenance Box, the Auto Cutter Blade, and the Roll Adapter (2 Pack) T-series for media handling. An optional Epson 1TB SSD adds on-device job storage.
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