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Epson Stylus Photo 1280 Silver

If you are just getting started with tabloid size printing, this is the printer we suggest. We use it for book covers, Simon Visual Language drawings, banner drawings and project plans. We even travel with it when our clients don't have a tabloid printer. And now at $289 with rebate, it is an amazing bargain.

Overview:

Prints up to 13" wide
Superior, 6-color Photo Ink System
4-picoliter variable-sized ink droplets
True BorderFree photo printing in 6 popular sizes
Up to 2880 x 720 dpi optimized
Large Format 13" x 44" (maximum printable area), 13" x 19" (full-bleed)
Water-resistant and lightfast¹ media
USB / Parallel Interface

Our Drawings for Business Design & Blueprints book can be ordered printed on this printer.

REBATE OFFER: $100
Rebate Information	Purchase an Epson Stylus Photo 1280 Printer between August 1, 2004 and December 31, 2005 and receive a $100 rebate from Epson.
To Claim Rebate	Click here for details and rebate coupon.

Epson Stylus Photo 1280 Silver
Print speed	Color: 8x10 1min 50 sec Black: 9 ppm
Print Technology	Inkjet, Advanced Micro Piezo
Nozzle Configuration	Monochrome head: 48 nozzles, Color head: 48 nozzles x 5 (CcMmY)
Ink Palette	6 colors (CcMmYK)
Cartridge Configuration	One black cartridge and one color (CcMmY) cartridge
Ink Type	Dye based photographically superior Photo Ink system
Minimum Ink Droplet Size	4 picoliter
Maximum Resolution (dots per inch)	Up to 2880 x 720 dpi
Black Ink Yield	540 pages text (ISO/IEC 10561 letter pattern), 370 pages graphic (5% coverage)
Color Ink Yield	330 pages (15% coverage)
Ink Shelf Life	2 years from production date

Network/Software
Interface	USB and Parallel
Languages	EPSON ESC/P Raster, EPSON Remote. Postscript optional.
Software Included	EPSON Software Film Factory, PRINT Image Matching Plug-In for Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Photoshop Elements 2.0

Paper Handling
Maximum Paper Width	13"
Maximum Printable Area	13" x 44"
Paper Sizes	3.5" x 5", 4" x 6", 5" x 7", 8" x 10", Letter, A4, legal, 11" x 14", 11" x 17" (B), A3 (11.7" x 16.5"), 13" x 19" (Super B), statement, executive, user definable sizes and panoramic up tp 13" x 44"
Borderless Photo Sizes	4" x 6", 5" x 7", 8" x 10", letter, 11" x 14" and 13" x 19"
Paper Types	Supports a variety of Epson photo papers, roll papers (roll paper holder included), plain, bond and air mail papers. Supports EPSON Premium Bright White, Glossy Photo Paper, Premium Glossy Photo Paper, Premium Semigloss Photo Paper, Premium Luster Photo Paper, ColorLife Photo Paper, Matte Paper Heavyweight, Double-sided Matte, Inkjet Transparencies, Self-adhesive Sheets, Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper, Greeting Cards, High Quality Banner paper; labels; envelopes, Iron-on Transfers and Photo Stickers; and EPSON 4", 8.3" and 13" roll paper
Special Media Support	Roll paper - 4", 8.3" and 13" rolls
Paper Capacity	Input paper tray: 100 Sheets(plain paper)/10 envelopes/1 transparency

Operating
Dimensions	Storage (L x W x H): 24" x 12.2" x 6.9" Printing (L x W x H): 24" x 30.2" x 16.3" Weight: 18.48 lb
Environment	Temperature: Operating: 50 to 95F (10 to 35C); Storage: -4 to 140F (-20 to 60C); Humidity: Operating: 20% to 80% releative humidity, Storage: 5% to 85% relative humidity (no condensation)
Electrical	120V AC , 50 - 60 Hz, 0.45 Amp (Max. 0.7A),Approx. 15w (Energy Star compliant)
Regulatory	Safety standards: UL1950 with D3, CSA22.2 950 with D3, RFI: FCC part 15 subpart B class B, CSA C108.8 class B

Customer Support
Warranty	Standard one-year limited warranty in the U.S. and Canada including EPSON Exchange program (U.S. and Canada only)

Cartridge life will vary with images printed, print settings, papers, and frequency of use. Some ink from first cartridge used for initialization.
Black text is in Economy Mode on plain paper. Color photo is in Fine Mode on EPSON Photo Paper. Additional processing time may vary based on system configuration, software application and page complexity.
Lightfastness rating up to 27 years based on accelerated testing of prints on EPSON ColorLife Photo Paper displayed indoors, under glass. Actual print stability will vary according to image, display conditions, light intensity, humidity, and atmospheric conditions. Epson does not guarantee longevity of prints. For maximum print life, display prints under glass or laminations or properly store them. Water-resistant prints are produced using EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper and EPSON Photo Paper.