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Epson SureLab SL-D800 HPV IC
color graphics & photo printer
- ModelC11CH75301CT
- Score68/100
Authorized Epson dealerGenuine hardware & ink
Manufacturer warrantyExtension plans available
Free shippingContinental U.S.
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Analyst take
- The SL-D800 HPV IC is a compact six-color photo lab, not a drawing plotter — maximum media width is 8.3 inches.
- It uses six inks including Light Cyan and Light Magenta for smooth tonal gradients on glossy, luster and matte photo stock.
- No scanning, no copying, no Ethernet and no Wi-Fi — connection is USB Type-A to a directly attached workstation.
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- Fine detail 1400 x 720 DPI maximum resolution for crisp line work.
- Ink platform Black, Cyan, Light Cyan, Light magenta, Magenta, Yellow.
- Analyst score Scores 68/100 in our class-relative rating.
Overview
Built for the work
Epson SureLab SL-D800 HPV IC, Inkjet, 1400 x 720 DPI, Black, Cyan, Light Cyan, Light magenta, Magenta, Yellow, 200 ml, 2100 x 1000 mm, Glossy paper, Semi-glossy paper, Matte paper
- 2,894 ft²/hRated speed
- 6Ink channels
- 1,400 dpiMax resolution
Spec Analysis
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Expert analysis
What you should know
Key takeaways
- The SL-D800 HPV IC is a compact six-color photo lab, not a drawing plotter — maximum media width is 8.3 inches.
- It uses six inks including Light Cyan and Light Magenta for smooth tonal gradients on glossy, luster and matte photo stock.
- No scanning, no copying, no Ethernet and no Wi-Fi — connection is USB Type-A to a directly attached workstation.
- No standard architectural or engineering sheet size fits; it cannot replace a 36-inch plotter.
- Best deployed alongside a plotter for presentation boards, rendered inserts and client photo prints.
- Consumables run on the 200 ml Epson T43U ink family and Epson SureLab Pro-S photographic papers.
Let’s be clear about what the Epson SureLab SL-D800 HPV IC actually is before an AEC buyer wanders in expecting a plotter. This is a compact, six-color dye-based photo lab — the machine that produces the glossy prints hanging on a jeweler’s wall, not the D-size permit set on your reprographics counter. It handles roll media up to about 8 inches wide, and its whole design philosophy points at continuous photographic output on glossy, luster and matte stock.
Where that matters to a design practice is narrow but real: presentation imagery, rendered board inserts, marketing collateral. The eye notices the difference immediately — a skin tone in a client-facing render, the graduated dusk behind an elevation, the last few percent of a saturated sky. Those are photo problems, and this is a photo printer. It is not, and was never meant to be, a document plotter.
8.3" (210 mm)Maximum media widthroll-fed only
Black, Cyan, Light Cyan, Light magenta, Magenta, YellowInk setsix-color, 200 ml cartridges
1400 x 720 DPIMaximum resolution
2.5Ink droppicoliter droplet
What it does well, and for whom
The SL-D800 platform earns its keep on photographic continuity. Six inks — including Epson T43U Light Cyan SURELAB SL-D800 and Epson T43U Light Magenta SURELAB SL-D800 alongside the standard CMYK — exist specifically to smooth tonal transitions and hold detail in highlights. On the glossy and luster stock this machine is built around, that shows up where photographs live: in gradients, in flesh tones, in the soft fall-off of a rendered shadow. A 2.5-picoliter droplet and a 1400 x 720 DPI ceiling keep grain low on that kind of imagery.
Media handling reinforces the point. Supported roll widths run 3.5, 4, 5, 6 and 8 inches, with borderless printing across glossy, semi-glossy and matte types. The consumable path is photographic through and through — the Epson SureLab Pro-S Paper Luster and Glossy families, the Epson SureLab Pro Paper ArtMatte for a fine-art surface, all fed from the Epson Spindle Unit for SL-D800/SL-D700.
Where it does not belong in an AEC workflow
Here is the honest part. A permit set, a bid package, an as-built markup — none of these fit an 8.3-inch-wide photo lab. There is no scanning, no copying, no Ethernet, and no Wi-Fi; connection is USB Type-A to a directly attached workstation. The maximum media width alone rules out every standard architectural and engineering sheet size. If you need to render drawings, this is the wrong tool by category, not by degree.
For actual drawing production you want a 36-inch aqueous plotter. Our catalog has no in-family Epson wide-format sibling to step up to here, so the sensible cross-brand comparisons are 36-inch machines such as the Canon iPF760 36-in or the scanner-equipped Canon iPF770 36-in for firms that also need in-house copying. You can line them up in our side-by-side compare tool to see just how differently these two categories are built.
Think of the SL-D800 as a complement to a plotter, never a substitute. A studio that already runs drawings elsewhere and wants gallery-quality boards or client photo prints in-house is exactly the audience.
Estimate output time from the rated speed — useful for planning batch photo runs, remembering this is small-format work.
One set: – · Weekly plotting time: –
Computed from the manufacturer's rated 2,894 ft²/h. Real-world mixed sets run slower — treat this as a best case for comparing machines, not a promise.
If you actually need to print drawings
The read
The Epson SureLab SL-D800 HPV IC is a photographic printer that happens to appear in AEC conversations because design firms produce imagery. Judged as what it is — a compact six-color dye lab for glossy, luster and matte prints up to about 8 inches wide — it does careful, tonally smooth work, and its 200 ml Epson T43U ink set keeps running costs sane for a small-format device. Judged as a plotter, it fails the first question, because it cannot accept a drawing sheet. Buy it to complement a 36-inch plotter for presentation prints and marketing output; do not buy it expecting to run a permit set. On the media it is designed for, the color holds. Ask your dealer about legacy support and parts before you commit, since this is an established platform rather than a new release.
Spec analysis
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The specs that decide it
| Print technology | Inkjet |
|---|---|
| Maximum resolution | 1400 x 720 DPI |
| Printing colors | Black, Cyan, Light Cyan, Light magenta, Magenta, Yellow |
| Number of print cartridges | 6 |
| Maximum print size | 2100 x 1000 mm |
| Maximum roll diameter | 6.69" (17 cm) |
| Scanning | No |
| Wi-Fi | No |
| Ethernet | No |
| Sound level (printing) | 50 dB |
| Power consumption | 120 W |
Specifications
Full technical detail
Print technologyInkjet
Max resolution1400 x 720 DPI
ColorColor
ConnectivityUSB
Use casePhoto / Fine Art
Printing
| Color | Yes |
|---|---|
| Printing colors | Black, Cyan, Light Cyan, Light magenta, Magenta, Yellow |
| Print technology | Inkjet |
| Maximum resolution | 1400 x 720 DPI |
| Borderless printing | Yes |
| Number of print cartridges | 6 |
| Print cartridge volume (metric) | 200 ml |
| Mean cycles between failures (MCBF) | 200000 |
Performance
| Display | LED |
|---|---|
| Product color | Black, White |
| Built-in display | Yes |
| Country of origin | China |
| Sound pressure level (standby) | 43 dB |
| Sound pressure level (printing) | 50 dB |
Paper handling
| Cut sheets | Yes |
|---|---|
| Roll paper | Yes |
| Photo paper sizes | 8.9×5,21×100 cm |
| Maximum print size | 2100 x 1000 mm |
| Maximum roll width | 7.99" (20.3 cm) |
| Maximum media width | 210 mm |
| Maximum roll length | 2598.4" (66 m) |
| Maximum roll diameter | 6.69" (17 cm) |
| Roll widths supported | 102 mm (4 inch), 127 mm (5 inch), 152 mm (6 inch), 203 mm (8 inch), 89mm (3.5inch) |
| Paper tray media types | Glossy paper, Semi-glossy paper, Matte paper |
| Roll weight (rear roll) | 8.82 lbs (4 kg) |
| ISO A-series sizes (A0…A9) | A4 |
| Roll core diameter (rear roll) | 2.99" (7.6 cm) |
Ports & interfaces
| Wi-Fi | No |
|---|---|
| USB port | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN | No |
| USB connector | USB Type-A |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 1 |
Weight & dimensions
| Depth | 16.9" (430 mm) |
|---|---|
| Width | 18.1" (460 mm) |
| Height | 13.9" (354 mm) |
| Weight | 50.7 lbs (23 kg) |
Power
| AC input voltage | 100-240 V |
|---|---|
| AC input frequency | 50 – 60 Hz |
| Power consumption (sleep) | 6 W |
| Power consumption (typical) | 120 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% |
Other features
| Ink drop | 2.5 |
|---|---|
| Other hardware | Control LED for roll paper and ink |
Copying
| Copying | No |
|---|
Scanning
| Scanning | No |
|---|
Logistics data
| Pallet weight | 0 oz (0 g) |
|---|---|
| Quantity per pack | 1 pc(s) |
| Pallet weight (UK) | 0 oz (0 g) |
| Quantity per pallet | 2 pc(s) |
| Quantity per pallet (UK) | 2 pc(s) |
| Quantity per pallet layer | 2 pc(s) |
| Quantity per pallet layer (UK) | 2 pc(s) |
Packaging data
| Package depth | 26.6" (675 mm) |
|---|---|
| Package width | 23.6" (600 mm) |
| Package height | 39.4" (1000 mm) |
| Package weight | 62.8 lbs (28.5 kg) |
| Bundled software | Printer Driver |
System requirements
| Mac operating systems supported | Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.13 High Sierra, Mac OS X 10.14 Mojave, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks |
|---|---|
| Windows operating systems supported | Windows 10, Windows 10 x64, Windows 7, Windows 7 x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 x64, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 x64 |
Everything that fits the Epson SureLab SL-D800
The full supplies hub lists every cartridge, printhead, roll and accessory verified against the manufacturer's own documentation for this machine.
11 ink cartridges · 22 paper & media items · 4 accessories · 4 coverage plans
Epson SureLab SL-D800 ink and paper →Supplies
Compatible ink, printheads & media
Genuine consumables that fit the Epson SureLab SL-D800 HPV IC — only the cartridges, printheads and media compatible with this model.
Ink Cartridges 11
Epson T43U Yellow SURELAB SL-D800
Epson T43U Black SURELAB SL-D800
Epson T43U Light Cyan SURELAB SL-D800
Epson T43U Magenta SURELAB SL-D800
Epson T43U Cyan SURELAB SL-D800
Epson T43U Light Magenta SURELAB SL-D800
Epson T43U Cyan SURELAB SL-D800
Epson T43U Magenta SURELAB SL-D800
Epson T43U Yellow SURELAB SL-D800
Epson T43U Light Magenta SURELAB SL-D800
Epson T43U Black SURELAB SL-D800Paper & Media 22
Epson SureLab Pro Paper ArtMatte A4x65 1 roll
Epson SureLab Pro Paper ArtMatte 6×65 2 rolls
Epson SureLab Pro Paper ArtMatte 8×65 1 roll
Epson SureLab Pro-S Paper Luster BP 8×65 2 rolls
Epson SureLab Pro-S Paper Glossy BP 5×65 2 rolls
Epson SureLab Pro-S Paper Luster BP 5×65 2 rolls
Epson SureLab Pro-S Paper Glossy BP 6×65 2 rolls
Epson SureLab Pro-S Paper Luster BP 6×65 2 rolls
Epson SureLab Pro-S Paper Glossy BP 4×65 2 rolls
Epson SureLab Pro-S Paper Luster BP 4×65 2 rolls
Epson SureLab Pro-S Paper Glossy BP A4x65 2 rolls
Epson SureLab Pro-S Paper Glossy BP 8×65 2 rolls
Epson SureLab Pro-S Paper Luster BP A4x65 2 rolls
Epson 5" SLP-SP Glossy + T43U Volume pack
Epson 6" SLP-SP Glossy + T43U Volume pack
Epson 8" SLP-SP Glossy+ T43U Volume pack
Epson 5" SLP-SP Luster + T43U Volume pack
Epson 6" SLP-SP Luster + T43U Volume pack
Epson 8" SLP-SP Luster + T43U Volume pack
Epson SureLab Pro-S Paper Glossy BP 3.5×65 4 rolls
Epson SureLab Pro-S Paper Luster BP 3.5×65 4 rolls
Epson SureLab Photo Paper Luster (250) 3.5"x65m 4rollsAccessories 4
Coverage & Support Plans 4
Epson 1E years extension to CoverPlus Onsite service including Print Heads for SureLab D800
Epson 4/5E years extension to CoverPlus Onsite service including Print Heads for SureLab D800
Epson 4E years extension to CoverPlus Onsite service including Print Heads for SureLab D800
Epson 5E years extension to CoverPlus Onsite service including Print Heads for SureLab D800Questions
Straight answers
Can this printer output D- or E-size drawing sets?
No. Its maximum media width is 8.3 inches (210 mm) and it is roll-fed for photographic sizes, so standard architectural and engineering sheets do not fit.
Does it scan or copy drawings?
No. The SL-D800 HPV IC has no scanning or copying function; for in-house copying you would look at a wide-format MFP such as the Canon iPF770 36-in.
How does it connect to a network?
It doesn’t. There is no Ethernet or Wi-Fi — it connects over a single USB Type-A (USB 2.0) port to a directly attached Windows or Mac workstation.
What inks and paper does it use?
Six 200 ml cartridges from the Epson T43U SURELAB SL-D800 family (Black, Cyan, Light Cyan, Light Magenta, Magenta, Yellow), running on Epson SureLab Pro-S glossy and luster papers or Epson SureLab Pro ArtMatte.
Where does this machine fit in an AEC office?
As a complement to a 36-inch plotter — producing presentation prints, rendered board inserts and client-facing photographic output in-house, not for drawing production.
What droplet size and resolution should I expect?
Epson lists a 2.5-picoliter droplet and a maximum resolution of 1400 x 720 DPI, which keeps grain low on photographic imagery.
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