Epson 1520 Printer User Manual


 
EPSON
EPSON Stylus
®
Color 1520 Printer Specifications
Product/Accessory Part Numbers
E
PSON
Stylus C
OLOR
1520 C211001
Black ink cartridge S020108
Color ink cartridge S020089
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Ink Jet Back Light Film, A2 S041130
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Ink Jet Canvas Cloth S041132
Banner Paper Kit C811011
Photo Quality Banner Paper S041102
Multiprotocol Ethernet Print Server C823572
Adobe PostScript Level 2
E
PSON
StylusRIP-MAC C842271
E
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StylusRIP-PC C842281
Printing Method
4 color (CMYK) drop-on-demand Micro Piezo
ink jet technology
Nozzle Configuration
Monochrome head: 128 nozzles (K)
Color head: 64 nozzles x 3 (CMY)
Resolution
1440 x 720 dpi; 720 x 720 dpi; 360 x 360 dpi; 180 x 180 dpi
Print Speed* (letter size)
Maximum engine rated print speeds up to 6 PPM
monochrome; 5 PPM color
Print Characteristics (available from DOS)
Bitmap LQ fonts:
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Roman, E
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Sans Serif, E
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Courier,
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Prestige, E
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Script
Scalable fonts: (8-32pts.):
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Roman, E
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Sans Serif, E
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Roman T,
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Sans Serif H
Character tables:
14 international character sets;
1 legal character set
Sound Level
45 dB(A) (ISO 7779)
Printer Language
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ESC/P2
, IBM X24E,
optional Adobe PostScript Level 2
Software Driver
Windows 95, Windows 3.1x, Windows NT 3.5.1 & 4.0,
Windows for WorkGroups 3.1x, Macintosh system 7.x,
AutoCad for DOS, E
PSON
Plot HPGL 2 emulation
Dimensions
26" x 20" x 8" (W x D x H)
25.5 lb
Input Buffer
64 Kb
Interface
Bi-Directional Parallel Interface
(IEEE-1284 Level 1 Device)
Macintosh compatible 8-pin mini-din serial interface
(Up to 1.8 Mbps max. transfer rate)
Print Direction
Bidirectional with logic seeking in text and graphic modes
Printable Area
Top margin: .12" Left margin: .12"
Right margin: .12" Bottom margin: .54"
Live print area: 13.6" x 21.78"
*Maximum engine rated speed is 6 PPM in economy mode. Actual print speeds vary
with system configuration, software application, page complexity and coverage.
USA: Call 1-800-463-7766 for the nearest dealer location
Epson America, Inc. 20770 Madrona Ave, Torrance, CA 90503
Canada: Call 1-800-463-7766 Epson Canada, Ltd.
550 McNicoll, Willowdale, Ontario M2H 2E1 Fax 416-498-4574
Latin America: Call 1-305-265-0092 Epson Latin America Inc.
6303 Blue Lagoon Drive, Miami, FL 33126 Fax 301-265-0097
Specifications are subject to change without notice. E
PSON
and E
PSON
Stylus are registered trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation; ESC/P 2 is a trademark of Seiko Espon
Corporation; E
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Connection is a service mark of Epson America, Inc., and AcuPhoto and Micro Piezo are trademarks of Epson America, Inc. All other product and brand names
are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. E
PSON
disclaims any and all rights in these marks. As an E
NERGY
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TAR
Partner, Epson America, Inc. has
determined that this product meets the E
NERGY
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guidelines for energy efficiency. © Copyright 1997 Epson America, Inc. CPD-4613 R1 75M 10/97 GAC
Printed on Recycled Paper
Up to 1440 x 720 dpi Photo
Quality color printing
Provides Photo Quality color
without additional photo kits
Produces true laser sharp
black text on any media
Fast print speeds
Maximum engine rated print
speeds up to 6 pages per
minute monochrome and
5 pages per minute color
Special print spooling
software allows for
continuous work while
printing
Versatile paper handling
Standard output tray accepts
paper from 4" x 4" up to
17" x 22" (actual printable
area is 13.6" x 21.78")
Built-in tractor feed for
continuous feed paper
Optional banner paper kit
includes roll paper holder
with cutting guide
4 color (CYMK) quick drying
inks
Photo Quality color and laser
sharp text on any media
Special ink level detection and
notification system
Parallel and high speed
serial connections standard
Both Microsoft Windows and
Apple Macintosh compatible
Simultaneous AutoSwitching
ports
Optional internal Ethernet
and LocalTalk
Fully supports EtherTalk,
TCP/IP, and Novell networks
Fully supports all Apple
LocalTalk networks
Optional Adobe
®
PostScript
®
Level 2 driver with
PANTONE
®
Calibrated
approved colors
Fully compatible with all
leading graphic software
applications
Superior customer service
Two year limited warranty
EPSON Connection technical
support
Paper Capacity
Input paper tray: 100 sheets/10 envelopes
Output paper tray: 30 sheets
Paper Handling
Single sheets: from 4" x 4" to 17" x 22" including
letter, legal, B (11" x 17"), Super B (13" x 19"),
C (17" x 22")
Thickess: .0025" to .004"
Weight: 17 to 24 lb
Prints: 13.6" x 21.78" on C-Size paper
Types: plain, bond, E
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Photo Quality paper, glossy
film & paper, adhesive, card stock, transparencies,
banners, labels, envelopes, iron-on transfers, canvas
cloth, and back light film
Continuous paper: 4"W to 16"W
Thickness: .0026" to .0039"
Banner Paper: 8.3" to 17"W x 196"
Thickness: .003" to .004"
Envelopes: No. 10, DL, C5
Thickness: .006" to .020"
Weight: 12 to 24 lb
Labels (single sheets) Letter
Thickness: .0079"
Labels (continuous) 4" to 16"
Thickness: .0079"
Environmental Characteristics
Temperature: Operating: 50° to 95° F(10° to 35° C)
Storage: -4° to 140° F (-20° to 60° C)
Humidity: Operating: 20 to 80% relative humidity
Storage: 5 to 85% relative humidity
(no condensation)
Safety Approvals
Safety Standards: UL1950 with D3, CSA22.2 950 with
D3; EMI FCC Part 15 subpart B class B
Reliability
Print head life: 2000 million dots/nozzle
(color and monochrome)
Total print volume: 75,000 pages (A3)
Electrical Requirements
Rated voltage: 120V AC +/- 10%
Rated frequency: 50 to 60Hz
Rated current: 0.4A
Power consumption: Approx. 21W
(ISO/IEC 10561 Letter Pattern)
Ink Cartridge Life
Black ink life: 1000 pages at 5% coverage at 360 dpi
(letter size)
Color ink life: 320 pages at 15% coverage at 360 dpi
(5% each cyan, magenta, yellow)
(letter size)
Shelf life: 2 years from production
Warranty
Two year limited in the U.S. and Canada
Support - The EPSON Connection
SM
Automated Technical Support U.S. & Canada
800-922-8911
Fax-on-Demand/E
PSON
Sound Advice 800-442-2110
Download Service 800-442-2007
Pre-Sales Support U.S. & Canada 800-463-7766
Internet Website http://www.epson.com