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Epson America, Inc.
20770 Madrona Ave., Torrance, CA 90503
Epson Canada, Ltd.
550 McNicoll, Willowdale, Ontario M2H 2E1
Epson Latin America, Inc.
6303 Blue Lagoon Drive, Miami, FL 33126 1-305-265-0097
Printed on recycled paper
P R I N T E R S P E C I F I C A T I O N S
Printing Method
4-color (CMYK) drop-on-demand Micro Piezo
ink jet technology
Nozzle Configuration
Monochrome head
64 nozzles
Color head
96 nozzles (32 per color)
Resolution (dots per inch)
1440 x 720 dpi; 720 x 720 dpi; 360 x 360 dpi;
180 x 180 dpi
Print Speed*
Black text memo
12.1 sec. (Approx. 5 ppm)
Color text and graphics Approx. 3.5 ppm
Photo
4"x6"
1 min. 49 sec.
8"x10"
4 min. 10 sec.
Sound Level
47 dB(A)
Printer Language
EPSON ESC/P2
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Raster
Software Driver
Windows 3.1x, Windows 95, Windows 98,
Windows NT 4.0
Input Buffer
256 KB
Software
Adobe PhotoDeluxe 2.0, Micrographix American
Greetings CreataCard, Business Cards Ink. & More
Interface
8-bit bidirectional parallel interface (IEEE-1284)
Print Direction
Bidirectional with logic seeking
Paper Handling
Single sheets
Letter, legal, A4, B5,
statement, executive,
user definable
Types
Plain, bond, Epson Photo
Quality film and paper,
transparencies, self-adhesive
sheets, ink jet cards, banner
paper, labels, envelopes,
and iron-on transfers
Envelopes
No. 10, DL, C6
Types
Plain, bond, and air mail
paper
Printable Area
8.26" x 10.76" (letter size)
Top margin
.12"
Left margin
.12"
Right margin
.12"
Bottom margin
.12"
Paper Capacity
Input paper tray
100 sheets/10 envelopes
Output paper tray
30 sheets
Physical Characteristics
16.9” x 9.1” x 6.1” (L x W x H);
11.5 lb
Environmental Conditions
Temperature
Operating
50° to 95° F (10° to 35° C)
Storage
-4° to 140° F (-20° to 60° C)
Humidity
Operating
20 to 80% relative humidity
Storage
5 to 85% relative humidity
(no condensation)
Safety Approvals
Safety Standards: UL1950 with D3, CSA22.2 950
with D3; RFI: FCC Part 15 subpart B class B,
CSA C108.8 class B
Reliability
Print head life
2000 million dots/nozzle
(color and monochrome)
Total print volume
25,000 pages (letter or A4)
Power Requirements
Rated voltage
120V AC +/- 10%
Rated frequency
50 to 60 Hz
Rated current
0.5 Amp (Max.)
Power consumption Approx. 15 W (self test mode)
Ink Cartridge Life
Automatic ink low/ink out detection
Black ink life
540 pages text (ISO/IEC 10561
letter pattern) 380 pages
graphic (5% coverage)
Color ink life
300 pages (15% coverage)
Shelf life
2 years from production
Warranty
One year limited in the U.S. and Canada
One year EPSON Overnight Exchange
Product/Accessory Part Numbers
EPSON Stylus Color 640
C256001
Black ink cartridge
S020187
Color ink cartridge
S020191
Support - The Epson Connection
SM
Pre-Sales Support U.S. & Canada
800-463-7766
Automated Technical Support
800-442-2110
Internet Website
http://www.epson.com
* Black text and color speed in Economy Mode, color photo
in Fine Mode. Processing time may vary based on system
configuration, software application, and page complexity.
Awards
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Irvine, California 92614
PHONE: (949) 660-7080
FAX: (949) 975-1557
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