Epson Stylus C88 Product Information

Epson Stylus C88
2 - Epson Stylus C88 6/05
Printer Specifications
Printing
Printing method On-demand ink jet
Nozzle configuration
Black 180 nozzles
Color 177 nozzles (59 each: cyan, magenta,
yellow)
Print direction Bidirectional with logic seeking
Mechanical
Paper path Sheet feeder, top entry, front out
Sheet feeder
capacity Up to 150 sheets of 24 lb (90 g/m
2
) paper
Dimensions
Storage Width: 18.1 inches (460 mm)
Depth: 9.5 inches (242 mm)
Height: 7.5 inches (191 mm)
Printing Width: 18.1 inches (460 mm)
Depth: 17.2 inches (437 mm)
Height: 11.8 inches (309 mm)
Weight 9.3 lb (4.2 kg) without the ink cartridges
Electrical
Rated voltage 100 or 240 V
Input voltage 90 to 264 V
Rated frequency 50 to 60 Hz
Input frequency 49.5 to 60.5 Hz
Rated current 0.2 A (Max. 0.4 A)
Power consumption
Approx. 19 W (ISO 10561 Letter Pattern)
Approx. 4.5 W in standby mode
Approx. 0.8 W in power-off mode
Environmental
Temperature
Operation 50 to 95 °F (10 to 35 °C)
Storage* –4 to 140 °F (–20 to 60 °C)
1 month at 104 °F (40 °C)
Humidity (without condensation)
Operation 20 to 80% RH
Storage
*
5 to 85% RH
*Stored in shipping container
Safety Approvals
Safety standards UL 60950, CSA C22.2 No. 60950
EMC FCC part 15 subpart B class B
CSA C108.8 Class B
Ink Cartridges
Colors Cyan, magenta, yellow, black
Cartridge life 6 months at 77 °F (25 °C) after opening
the package
Temperature
Storage –4 to 104 °F (–20 to 40 °C)
1 month at 104 °F (40 °C)
Freezing* 3.2 °F (–16 °C)
* Ink thaws and is usable after approximately 3 hours at
77 °F (25 °C).
Caution: To ensure good results, use genuine Epson cartridges and
do not refill them. Other products may cause damage to the printer
not covered by Epson’s warranty. Don’t use an ink cartridge if the
date on the package has expired.
Interfaces
USB Interface
Standard Based on Universal Serial Bus
Specifications Revision 1.1, Universal
Serial Bus Device Class Definition for
Printing Devices Version 1.1
Bit rate 12 Mbps (Full speed device)
Data encoding NRZI
Adaptable
connector USB Series B
Recommended
cable length 6 feet or less (under 2 meters)
Parallel Interface
Bidirectional IEEE 1284-compliant parallel interface

Epson Stylus C88 Specifications

Printing Technology

nozzle configuration monochrome	180 nozzles
nozzle configuration color	59 nozzles x 3 (CMY)
minimum ink droplet size	3 picoliters

Print Performance

maximum resolution	5760 x 1440 optimized dpi
print speed black	up to 22 ppm
print speed color	up to 12 ppm

Paper Handling

paper sizes supported	Letter, legal, A4, A6, half letter, executive, exclusive, user definable (3.5" to 44" in length; borderless photo sizes 4" x 6, " 5" x 7, " 8" x 10" and 8.5" x 11")
paper capacity	120 sheets/15 envelopes
envelope types supported	No. 10, DL, C6; plain paper, bond paper, air mail

Weight and Dimensions

storage dimensions	18.11" x 9.53" x 7.60"
printing dimensions	18.11" x 17.2" x 12.2"
weight	10.14 lb (with ink cartridges)