Epson Stylus Pro 4900

• Production era - 2010-Current
• Type - Pigmented ink-jet archival printer using 10-color ink
• Model numbers - SP4900HDR - SP4900DES - SPECTRO17 - SPECTRO17UV
• Versions - HDR - DES Designer Edition (Includes EFI eXpress RIP) - SpectroProofer 17" - SpectroProofer 17" with UV-cut Filter
• Alternate ink - Matte black for increased density on selected media
• Maximum resolution - 2,880 x 1,440 dpi / 3.5 pl
• Borderless printing - All sizes
• Maximum printable area - 17.23 in x 132 ft roll
• Cartridge head - 10-ink 11 tank - Epson UltraChrome HDR ink
• Size - 34 x 16 x 30 in - 115 lb
• Ratings & Profiles
  • Wilhelm ratings for 4900 printer
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Image Fade Ratings

• Current Archival Rated Media for the Specified Printer
  • Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy - 85c > 135bw
  • Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper - 83c > 95bw
  • Epson Exhibition Fiber - Traditional Photo Paper - 90c > 200bw
  • Epson UltraSmooth Fine Art Paper - 108c > 205bw
  • Epson Hot Press Natural Paper - in test
  • Epson Hot Press Bright Paper - in test
  • Epson Cold Press Natural Paper - in test
  • Epson Cold Press Bright Paper - in test
  • Epson Velvet Fine Art Paper - 61c > 82cs - > 115bw > 178 bws
  • Epson Watercolor Paper Radiant White - 118c > 200bw
  • Epson Enhanced Matte Paper - 82c > 110bw
  • Epson Premium Canvas - Matte - in test

Notes

- 118 = 118 years displayed prints under glass without significant fading

> 100 = greater than 100 years test continuing (c = color - bw = black & white -s with PremierArt Print Shield Spray -e Eco Print Shield) as rated by Wilhelm Imaging Research

- 61c = non-archival color prints (rated less than 70 years)