Epson SureColor SC-P5000 Violet Ink Cartridges

Design

Designed in classic black with smooth, curved lines that give a pleasing aesthetic finish, the Epson SureColor SC-P5000 Violet is a tabletop model. The design features seals and guards to protect against the ingress of damaging dust, which can affect print quality and printer performance. The unit weighs in at 52 kilograms and measures a relatively compact 863 millimetres wide by 766 millimetres deep by 406 millimetres high.

Advantages

Perfect for proofing prints prior to going to press, the SC-P5000 with the Violet inkset can achieve prints that are 99% accurate to the Pantone Solid Coated Colour Spectrum – ideal for dummy runs of packaging and marketing materials and giving an authentic representation of corporate colours when incorporated into an overall design. The unit is capable of creating 2,880 x 1,440 dots per inch (dpi), while the 3.5-pl droplet size helps create crisp colour prints and reduce graininess. The printer features a useful automatic nozzle check to minimise print failures, and a guided cleaning procedure helps users keep the printer in good running order without the need for constant professional maintenance. Used as recommended, this printer also creates colour prints with improved light-fast qualities.

Disadvantages

The weight of the Epson SureColor P5000 Violet means that consideration should be given to placement in order to ensure safe, productive printing. The printer lacks an automatic duplexing feature. Ink set costs can be higher than less colour-focused printers, so this machine is best used in environments where colour faithfulness is of utmost importance.