Printing method	Multi-layer Actuator Head (EPMACH)
Nozzle configuration	Switchable
	64 nozzles (Black) and/or
	3 x 20 nozzles (Magenta, Cyan, Yellow)
Print direction	Bi-directional with logic seeking
Print speed	Colour / Black1(Best Quality) / Black1(High Speed
LQ 10 cpi	200 cps / 125 cps / 167 cps
LQ 12 cpi	240 cps / 150 cps / 200 cps
LQ 15 cpi	300 cps / 188 cps / 250 cps
LQ 17 cpi	342 cps / 214 cps / 285 cps
LQ 20 cpi	400 cps / 250 cps / 333 cps
Black	3 ppm* (A4 in High Speed Mode)
Colour	1.2ppm* (A4 in High Speed mode)
* The page per minute print speed is a guide only. Actual print speed may vary under different printing conditions. 1 Applies only when the black head is installed.
Resolution	720 x 360 dpi
Print Characteristics
Fonts	20 typefaces
Bitmap LQ Fonts	Epson Roman, Epson Sans Serif, Epson Courier
Scalable Fonts	Epson Roman, Epson Sans Serif, Epson Roman T, Epson Sans Serif H
Character tables	9
Control code	Epson ESC/P2
Printable columns
10 cpi	80 characters per line
12 cpi	96 characters per line
15 cpi	120 characters per line
17 cpi	136 characters per line
20 cpi	160 characters per line
Paper feed method	Friction feed with paper feeder
Paper capacity
Plain paper	up to 100 sheets at 64 gsm
Special coated paper	70 sheets
High quality glossy	30 sheets
Transparency film	50 sheets
Envelopes	10 sheets
Index Cards	30 cards
Paper sizes
Sizes supported	A4, Letter, B5, Legal, Envelope (No. 10, DL)
Paper Thickness	(0.08mm - 0.11mm (paper)
	0.16mm - 0.52mm (envelopes)
	0.20-0.22mm (index cards distributed by Epson)
Paper Quality	Special coated paper for 720 dpi / 360 dpi, high quality glossy paper, transparency film, plain paper
Line Spacing	1/6", 1/8" or programmable in 1/360" increments
Input data buffer	2.5 Kbyte to 15 Kbytes (depending on monochrome/colour selection)
Interface	Centronics®-type 8-bit parallel interface
	(IEEE-1284 nibble mode)
Ink cartridge
Black ink cartridge	(S020047)
Type	Exclusive cartridge
Colour	Black
Print capacity	540 pages (A4 text)
Colour ink cartridge	(S020097)
Type	Exclusive cartridge
Colour	Magenta, Cyan, Yellow
Print capacity	320 pages (A4 sheets, 5% duty each colour)
Reliability
Print head life
Total print volume	500 million dots/nozzle 25,000 pages (A4, letter)
Control panel
Functions	Ink Cartridge, Change mode, Cleaning , Load/Eject
Indicators	Power, Ink Out, Paper Out
Environmental conditions (operating)
Temperature	10° to 35° C
Humidity	20% to 80% RH (no condensation)
Electrical specifications
Voltage	AC 220 to 240V
Rated frequency	50 to 60 Hz
Power consumption	Approximately 15W (ISO 10561 Letter pattern)
Dimensions
Width	397 mm
Depth	206 mm
Height	149 mm
Weight	Approximately 3.9 kg
Printer Driver/Utility	Microsoft Windows 95 Microsoft Windows operating system Version 3.1x
Warranty	12 months return to base

Product Options

Product Code	Description
	Configurations
C199022	Epson Stylus COLOR 200 colour inkjet printer

Warning to Epson printer owners. Many well known third party companies claim their inkjet printing papers are compatible with all Epson inkjet printers. Epson has reports from many customers who have used third party paper and have been very disappointed with the results. When the same customers have changed to genuine Epson paper, they have been amazed and pleased with the colour and quality of their prints. Epson recommends that you do not use any non genuine printing papers if you want to get the best results from your Epson printer. Epson printers are very carefully tuned to ensure Epson inks and Epson's patented MicroPiezo^™ printhead produce the best quality prints using carefully selected Epson paper.

This printer is designed to function only with genuine Epson ink cartridges and not with third party ink cartridges. The printer may not function properly or at all if you use third party ink cartridges.

Equipment supplied by Epson Australia is designed to function in conjunction with genuine Epson consumables and accessories specifically configured for it.

The Epson Intellidge^® Ink System is designed to work perfectly in harmony with the printer and your choice of media to ensure you get:

• the very best of print quality every print, every time
• and trouble-free, peace-of-mind printing every print, every time

The Epson Intellidge^® Ink System brings maximum benefits, maximum ink usage and the interchange of Epson cartridges suitable for this model. The Epson Intellidge^® Ink System gives you easy-to-see, readily available information about all your ink levels.

This printer is designed to function only with genuine Epson ink cartridges and not with third party ink cartridges. The printer may not function properly or at all if you use third party ink cartridges.

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Usage Conditions
Epson products are designed and made to give highly reliable use and long life when used according to its specifications. With any system, product or device used in situations where human life may be involved or at risk, Epson advises that you should take all necessary steps to ensure the suitability of your Epson product for inclusion in your system, and recommends that you include fail-safe procedures and redundancy support or backup equipment in your system, to maintain the maximum safety margin and optimum system reliability. Examples include but are not limited to – do not interfere with any electrical components within the device, do not use items supplied with the product for purposes other than as intended by Epson (ie mains cords, inks, CDs, plastic wrapping) and do not make modifications to the product.

This printer is designed to function only with genuine Epson ink cartridges and not with third party ink cartridges. The printer may not function properly or at all if you use third party ink cartridges.