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Higher Speed with No Sacrifice in Quality
Each new generation of EPSON printers offers a variety of improvements, and one that
customers always appreciate is higher speed. When deadlines are tight (and they always are),
the faster you get your work, the happier you'll be. The AcuLaser C8500 speeds out jobs in
color at 6 ppm and in black-and-white at 26 ppm. What's more, first print speed is a snappy 26
seconds. The technology explained below makes this possible - with no sacrifice in the superb
quality EPSON is known for.
AcuLaser Technology for Speed
AcuLaser Data Processing
The AcuLaser C8500's high-speed performance starts
with EPSON's advanced printer driver software,
where spooling and data compression are handled.
The data is then transferred to the printer via a superfast interface, where it is received by a highperformance 266MHz RISC CPU. The 64MB RAM
memory (expandable to a huge 768MB) also
contributes to faster throughput by allowing data to be
moved and processed with extreme efficiency.
High-Speed Laser Engine
The printer's laser engine is where the real work is
done, and the AcuLaser C8500 boasts an upgraded,
faster version of our previous models. Not only is this
engine quick, it offers solid reliability you can count
on job after job, month after month, year after year.
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The real test of a printer's speed is how efficiently it
can deliver multiple copies of a multi-page document.
With most printers, you either have to issue a
separate print command for each copy, thus tying up
the computer and network, or issue a multi-copy print
command and collate the pages by hand. AcuLaser
RIP-Once Technology overcomes this dilemma by
accepting the data once, storing it in memory and
then printing multiple copies from it. For even higher
volumes, you can add the optional 6GB hard disk.
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With Output This Good, You Look Great
The color quality of the AcuLaser C8500 is nothing short of dazzling. Photographic images
are reproduced in their original, natural tones, with smooth color gradations. Color text,
even in small sizes, is sharp and clean. Curved characters don't have jagged edges. And
images and text on the same page are both rendered accurately. With quality high enough
to satisfy graphics professionals, every report, brochure and presentation
will make you and your company look great.
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EPSON's proprietary Color RITech (Resolution
Improvement Technology) is a sophisticated
smoothing technique that produces sharp, welldefined color graphics. Charts and graphs practically
jump off the page, and even fine details in CAD
drawings and schematics are clearly legible. No
jagged edges in color text, either.
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AcuLaser Fine Dot Control
Other laser printers often have trouble printing pages
with both text and graphic elements - if the photos
look good, the text suffers, and vice versa. AcuLaser
Multi-Screen Printing eliminates this tradeoff by
differentiating between text, photos and blocks of
color, then optimizing the screening and color
conversion for each. You get beautiful color quality,
page after page.
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The AcuLaser C8500 takes full advantage of EPSON's
latest screening and halftoning technologies. By
precisely controlling the size of each dot to one of 16
steps, the printer's basic 600 dpi resolution is
increased to an effective 2400 dpi. This results in
robust, natural colors, with ultra-smooth gradations in
graduated fills and photographs.
AcuLaser Multi-Screen Printing
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The AcuLaser C8500 will handle virtually all your
office printing needs, accepting all paper sizes from
B5 up to A3 Wide. You can also print on specialized
stock such as labels, envelopes and Epson Coated
Paper and Color Transparencies. Paper capacity is
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EPSON's unique Job
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EPSON Status Monitor 3
Intuitive User Interface
Coated Paper Print
Less Maintenance
Means Lower Costs
Economical operation is another AcuLaser benefit
you'll appreciate and the AcuLaser C8500 goes even
further than previous models by eliminating the oil
roll - one less part to replace. Toner cartridges are
color coded for easy identification and like the
photoconductor unit slip in and out with a quick
touch, minimizing downtime and reducing service
costs. Toner-saving technology further contributes to
economy by reducing toner consumption by nearly
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One of the nicest things about this printer is that
individual users will find it very simple to operate.
Featuring the EPSON Status Monitor 3 on-screen
display, the printer driver software makes it easy to
select colors, sizes and other settings, monitor toner
levels and paper availability, and even handle simple
troubleshooting tasks. And when the printer is
operating in a network, the Direct Print function
tracks all jobs and displays their status on the users'
PC screens so they know when their jobs are finished.
Replaceable parts like the toner cartridges and photoconductor unit are
easily removed and inserted, for quick, low-cost maintenance.
Upgrade Your System
with Advanced Options
EPSON offers a variety of options to further increase
the productivity of the AcuLaser C8500. Add copying
functionality with a Copy Server Kit that installs
inside the unit, rather than externally as with previous
models. Our RIP Station unit lets Mac® OS and highend graphics users share the printer's full capabilities.
A 6GB hard disk provides extra memory for graphics,
and there's also a low-cost Adobe® PostScript® 3TM
solution that enables high quality imaging and
improved performance with many graphics and page
layout applications. Finally, you can increase printing
capacity with a 500-sheet 2 lower cassette and a
Duplex Unit for two-sided printing,
even on A3 size paper
in color at 6 ppm.
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Network Integration
As many laser printers are used in networks, EPSON
ensures that our models are fully compliant with
industry-standard protocols and printer management
tools. The AcuLaser C8500 is compatible with
Windows®, Mac® OS, UNIX® and NetWare®
environments, and offers IEEE 1284 bidirectional
parallel and ethernet 10/100BaseTX interfaces.
Expansion slots allow you to add optional
emulation and interface cards
for even greater flexibility. And
as your network diversifies, the
AcuLaser C8500 will keep pace,
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AppleTalk
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architecture, a protocol
for sending documents
over the internet.
Macintosh®
EPSON Software Facilitates
Network Administration
EPSON makes the network administrator's job easier
with a complete suite of EpsonNet network tools.
EpsonNet WebManager simplifies administration and
traffic management by allowing the system
administrator to set network access controls and
easily perform troubleshooting tasks, reducing
downtime. The printer also offers MIB (Management
Information Base) compliance and SNMP
third-party software solution support.
Built-in Ethernet
10/100 Base TX
DLC, TCP/IP
TCP/IP, NetBEUI
Windows® NT ™
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EPSON
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Low-cost Adobe®
Postscript ® 3TM
Module
Internal slots are easily accessed for quick
connection of a PS3 module,hard disk drive or extra RAM.
EPSON AcuLaser Color Copy Station 8500
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DIMENSIONS
Width Depth Height 650 646 554mm (Multi-Purpose tray and Face Up tray closed)
Weight
71.2kg (including consumables)
PRINTER DRIVER/UTILITY
Standard
554mm
Option
646mm
EPSON Printer Driver for Microsoft® Windows NT® operating system version 4.0,
Microsoft® Windows® 95/98/2000,Macintosh® OS/7.5 or higher
EPSON Status Monitor 3 for Microsoft® Windows NT® 4.0,
Microsoft® Windows® 95/98/2000,Macintosh® OS/7.5 or higher
EPSON Font Manager for Microsoft® Windows NT® 4.0,
Microsoft® Windows® 95/98/2000
Screen Font for Windows® NT 3.51; EPSON Barcode Fonts
EpsonNet WinAssist
EpsonNet MacAssist
EpsonNet WebManager
EpsonNet Direct Print
EpsonNet Internet Print
EpsonNet NDPS Gateway
Adobe® PostScript® 3TM
PRINTER CONTROL LANGUAGE
Standard
Option
PCL® 5e, FX, ESC / P2, IBM® mode
Adobe® PostScript® 3TM
CONTROL PANEL
650mm
20-characters 1line LCD display with 6 LEDs & 8 switches
DURABILITY
Main Unit
Maintenance
SPECIFICATIONS
OPTIONS
PRINTER TYPE
Printing Method Electrophotography + Laser
Resolution 600 dpi (EPSON AcuLaser Color 2400 )
Printing Speed 6ppm (color)/26ppm (B/W)
Based on 9600
600 dpi class dot control technology
FONTS
PCL® Mode
ESC / P2 Mode
FX Mode
IBM® Mode
5 years or 450,000 images (180,000 pages), whichever comes first
100,000 pages / Fuser unit (by technical service personnel)
80 scalable fonts + 7 bitmap fonts
12 scalable fonts + 2 bitmap fonts
8 scalable fonts + 2 bitmap fonts
8 scalable fonts + 1 bitmap fonts
PAPER HANDLING
Paper Feed Method
Standard Paper Cassette (Universal)
Capacity: 250 sheets
Paper Size: A3, A4, B4, Executive, Ledger, Legal, Letter, Executive or B5
Multi-Purpose Paper Feed Tray
Capacity: 150 sheets
Paper Size: A3W, A3, A4, A5, B4, B5, Letter, Ledger, Legal, Half-Letter, Executive,
G-Letter, G-Legal, Monarch, DL, Commercial 10 international B5, C6, F4, Custom
Large Capacity Paper Unit (Option)
Capacity: 1000 sheets (500-sheet cassette 2)
Paper Size: Same as Standard Paper Cassette
500-sheet Lower Paper Cassette Unit (Option)
Capacity: 500 sheets
Paper Size: Same as Standard Paper Cassette
Feedable Paper Dimensions
Width: 90mm-328mm (3.5"-12.9")
Length: 139.7mm-453mm (5.5"-17.8")
Printable Area
318 443mm
Paper Eject / Capacity Face down (maximum 250 sheets)
Face up (maximum 150 sheets)
INTERFACES
Standard IEEE 1284 Bi-directional parallel interface with compatibility mode, nibble mode and ECP mode
Ethernet 100Base TX/10 Base T
1 slot for Type B interface card (see options)
Option
500-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit 575 (W) 602 (D) 206 (H) mm (incl.casters)
500 sheets
Large Capacity Paper Unit 578 (W) 602 (D) 264 (H) mm
1000 sheets (500-sheet cassette 2)
250-Sheet Paper Cassette A3w 560 (W) 547 (D) 95 (H) mm
Duplex Unit
EPSON RIP Station 5300 150 (W) 290 (D) 350 (H) mm
Type B Ethernet Interface Card
10 Base T/100 Base TX
10 Base 2/10 Base T
IEEE1394
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Adobe PostScript Kit
Hard Disk Drive Unit (5.5GB)
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CONSUMABLES
Toner Cartridge (Y)
Toner Cartridge (M)
Toner Cartridge (C)
Toner Cartridge (B)
Photoconductor Unit
Lifespan: 6,000 pages 1
Lifespan: 6,000 pages 1
Lifespan: 6,000 pages 1
Lifespan: 5,500 pages 1
Lifespan: 50,000 pages 1 (B/W)
Lifespan: 12,500 pages 1 (Color)
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Lifespan: 20,000 pages 1
Color Laser Transparency
A4 size
Letter size
Color Laser Paper
A4 size
Color Laser Paper
A3 size
Color Laser Paper
A3w size
Color Laser Paper
Letter size
Color Laser Coated Paper
A4 size
A3 size
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page coverage.
MEMORY
64MB (expandable to 768MB by SDRAM DIMM)
WARM-UP TIME
300 seconds (Max.)
FIRST PRINT TIME
Face up : 25.9 sec (Color) /10.9 sec (B/W) (A4 or Letter)
Face down : 28.9 sec (Color) /13.9 sec (B/W) (A4 or Letter)
ACOUSTIC NOISE
Standby Less than 38.3dB (A)
During Operation Less than 54.8dB (A)
POWER REQUIREMENTS
Power Supply / Frequency
AC 110/120V 10%
50/60Hz 3Hz
AC 220/240V 10%
50/60Hz 3Hz
Power Consumption Maximum: 1,000W at AC110/120V 10%;1,500W at AC220/240V 10%
Operation (Color):Less than 500Wh
Operation (B/W): Less than 650Wh
Standby Mode: Less than 230Wh
Power Down:
Less than 30Wh
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS (OPERATING)
Temperature
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10-32o C
15-85% RH (non-condensing)
As an international ENERGY STAR Partner,
EPSON has determined that this product meets
the international ENERGY STAR Program for
energy efficiency.
“EPSON ESC/P2 stands for EPSON standard code for printers
Level 2. This second generation printer control language supports
scalable fonts as well as enhanced graphics capability. It also
provides complete backwards compatibility with EPSON’s
ESC/P, the standard printer language for dot matrix printing.”
EPSON is a registered trademark of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION.
EPSON ESC/P2 is a trademark of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION.
PostScript is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated or its subsidiaries and may be
registered in certain jurisdictions.
All other product names and other company names used herein are for identification purpose
only and may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
EPSON disclaims any and all rights for those marks.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
HEAD OFFICE
3-5,Owa 3-chome,Suwa-shi, Nagano,392-8502 Japan
Phone: 81-266-52-3131 Fax: 81-266-53-4844
http://www.epson.co.jp
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