| Printing method |
On-demand inkjet (piezoelectric) |
| Nozzle configuration |
64 nozzles (Black)
3 x 21 nozzles (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow) |
| Print direction |
Bi-directional with logic seeking |
| Resolution |
Maximum 720 x 720 dpi |
| Paper Handling |
| Paper feed method |
Friction feed with paper feeder |
| Paper hold capacity |
Plain paper: 100 |
| Epson Inkjet transparencies: 10 |
| Envelopes: 10 |
| Epson Inkjet cards 30 |
| Epson Photo Quality Inkjet paper: 65 |
| Epson Photo Quality Glossy Film: 30 |
| Paper sizes |
A4, Letter, B5, Legal, Envelope (No.10, DL, C6), Index card (A6, 5 x 8", 10 x 8") |
| Paper Thickness |
0.08mm - 0.11mm (paper)
0.16mm - 0.43mm (envelopes)
0.23mm (index cards distributed by Epson) |
| Input data buffer |
10 Kbyte |
| Interfaces |
Centronics® -type 8-bit parallel interface
(IEEE-1284 Nibble mode) |
| Ink cartridge |
| Black ink cartridge |
(S020187) |
| Type |
Exclusive Cartridge |
| Colour |
Black |
| Print capacity |
540 Pages: 3.5% ECMA (ISO10561), text @ 360dpi |
| Colour ink cartridge |
(S020191) |
| Type |
Exclusive cartridge |
| Colours |
Cyan, Magenta, Yellow |
| Print capacity |
300 pages: 5% each CMY (total 15% coverage) |
| Control panel |
| Functions |
Ink Cartridge Replacement, Cleaning, Load/Eject |
| Indicators |
Power, Paper Out, Ink Out (black), Ink Out (colour) |
| Environmental conditions (operating) |
| Temperature |
10° to 35° C |
| Humidity |
20% to 80% RH |
| Electrical specifications |
| Rated Voltage |
AC 220 to 240V |
| Rated frequency |
50 to 60 Hz |
| Power consumption |
Approximately 15W (ISO 10561 Letter Pattern) |
| Dimensions (storage) |
| Width |
429mm |
| Depth |
275mm |
| Height |
168mm |
| Weight |
5.2 kg |
| Printer Software (available on CD-ROM only) |
| Printer Driver |
Microsoft® Windows™ 95/98
Microsoft® Windows NT™ 4.0 |
| On-line Guide |
Yes |
| Warranty |
12 months return to base |
Product Options
| Product Code |
Description |
| |
Products |
| C255151 |
Epson Stylus COLOR 460 |
| |
Cables |
| EPCP |
Parallel printer cable |
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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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.
