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WorkForce ET-16500 Business Edition EcoTank Wide-format All-in-One Supertank Printer

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WorkForce ET-16500 Business Edition EcoTank Wide-format All-in-One Supertank Printer
WorkForce ET-16500 Business Edition EcoTank Wide-format All-in-One Supertank Printer

The wide-format wireless EcoTank all-in-one with revolutionary cartridge-free printing.

Business Edition printers include an extra set of ink in the box and an additional year of limited warranty*.

The wide-format WorkForce ET-16500 Business Edition EcoTank wireless all-in-one offers revolutionary cartridge-free printing with easy-to-fill supersized ink tanks. It includes up to 2 years of ink in the box1 — enough to print up to 16,500 pages2. Powered by PrecisionCore® printing technology, this all-in-one delivers laser-quality black text and prints up to 13" x 19". Copy and scan pages up to 11" x 17". And, save up to 80 percent on ink with low-cost replacement bottles3. The ET-16500 Business Edition features a 500-sheet paper capacity and rear specialty-paper feed, plus a 4.3" color touchscreen for easy navigation.

    • 4-in-1 with Wireless & Ethernet: Print / Copy / Scan / Fax
      Ink: Four EcoTank™ Ink Bottles
      ISO Print Speed: Black: 18 ISO ppm†; Color: 10 ISO ppm†
  • Model: C11CF49201-BE
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EcoTank Pro ET-16600 Wide-format All-in-One Supertank Printer
EcoTank Pro ET-16600 Wide-format All-in-One Supertank Printer
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2 Years of Ink in the Box
Comes with up to 2 years of ink in the box
Wide-Format Prints Up to 13" x 19"
Print single or two-sided design layouts, spreadsheets and drawings up to 13" x 19".
Ultra low-cost replacement ink - Bottle
Easily refillable ink tanks
Outstanding Value
Ink equivalent to 50 sets of ink cartridges
Epson Connect - Print and share from anywhere

Print your photos and documents using your smartphone, tablet or mobile computer from your home, the office, or from across the world.
  • Cartridge-free printing — comes with up to 2 years of ink in the box1
  • Hassle free — includes enough ink to print up to 16,500 pages black/17,500 color2
  • Save up to 80 percent on ink with low-cost replacement bottles3 — plus easy-to-fill, supersized ink tanks
  • Wide-format prints and scans — print up to 13" x 19"; copy and scan up to 11" x 17"
  • 500-sheet paper capacity — plus a rear feed for specialty paper
  • Powered by PrecisionCore — laser-quality black text
  • Easy setup and touch navigation — 4.3" color touchscreen
  • Save up to 50 percent on paper — auto 2-sided printing and copying
  • Ultimate wireless solution plus Ethernet — easy iPad®, iPhone®, Android™ tablet and smartphone printing4; includes Wi-Fi Direct®5 for network-free printing
  • Product protection you can count on — 3-year limited warranty6
  • Hands-free voice-activated printing** — ask Alexa to print a variety of creative projects and everyday documents, including your to-do and shopping lists. Find out more!

Eco Features

  • ENERGY STAR® qualified
  • RoHS compliant
  • Recyclable product7
  • Epson America, Inc. is a SmartWaySM Transport Partner8

Better Products for Better Future™
For more information on Epson's environmental programs, go to www.epson.com/environment

What's in the box:

  • WorkForce ET-16500 Business Edition wide-format EcoTank all-in-one
  • Manual
  • CD-ROM for product setup
  • Power cord
  • Included ink in the box:
    • 3 bottles 774 Black (140 mL)
    • 3 bottles each 664 Cyan, Magenta, Yellow (70 mL)

Print:

Printing Technology: Powered by PrecisionCore™ 4-color (CMYK) drop-on-demand inkjet technologyMaximum Print Resolution: 4800 x 1200 optimized dpiISO Print Speed:
  • Black: 18 ISO ppm†
  • Color: 10 ISO ppm†
2-Sided ISO Print Speed:
  • Black: 8.7 ISO ppm†
  • Color: 6.0 ISO ppm†
Minimum Ink Droplet Size: 3 droplet sizes, as small as 2.8 picoliters

Ink:

Ink Type: EcoTank Ink BottlesInk Palette: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, BlackInk Configuration: 4 individual ink bottlesReplacement Ink:
  • 774 Black Ink Bottle12
  • 664 Color: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow12

Epson strongly recommends the use of genuine ink to ensure optimal print quality and performance.

Ink Yield Information:
  • 774 Black Ink Bottle Yield: 6,00012
  • 664 Color Yields: 6,50012

General:

Operating Systems:
  • Windows 10
  • Windows 8, 8.1 (32-bit, 64-bit)
  • Windows 7 (32-bit, 64-bit)
  • Windows Vista® (32-bit, 64-bit)
  • Windows XP SP3 (32-bit)
  • Windows XP Professional x64 Edition
  • Mac OS® X 10.6.8 – 10.11.x9
Server Systems:
  • Windows Server® 2012 R28
  • Windows Server 20128
  • Windows Server 2008 R28
  • Windows Server 20088
  • Windows Server 2003 R28
  • Windows Server 20038
Temperature:
  • Operating: 50° to 95° F (10° to 35° C)
  • Storage: -4° to 104° F (-20° to 40° C)
Humidity:
  • Operating: 20 – 80% RH
  • Storage: 5 – 85% RH (no condensation)
Sound Level:
  • Power: 6.4 B(A)
  • Pressure: 48 dB(A)
Dimensions:
  • Printing: 26.2" x 32.2" x 16.5" (W x D x H)
  • Storage: 26.2" x 19.1" x 16.5" (W x D x H)
Weight: 50.7 lbSafety Approvals: Safety standards UL60950, CSA C22.2 No. 60950, EMI FCC Part 15 subpart B class B, CAN/CSA-CEI/IEC CISPR 22 class BCountry of Origin: Indonesia

Copy:

ISO Copy Speed:
  • Black: 16 ISO cpm‡
  • Color: 8.8 ISO cpm‡
Copy Quality: Color/Black-and-White: Standard/BestCopy Quantity: 1 – 99 (PC-free)Maximum Copy Size: 8.5" x 14"Copy Features:
  • Automatic 1-sided to 2-sided
  • 2-sided to 1-sided
  • 2-sided to 2-sided
  • Fit to Page
  • Automatic Reduction and Enlargement (25 – 400%)
  • ID Copy
  • Adjustable Copy Density
  • Collate
  • Preview
  • Resize
  • Remove Punched Holes
  • Remove Shadows

Specifications Scanner:

Scanner Type: Color flatbed / ADFPhotoelectric Device: 11.7" x 17" maxOptical Resolution: 2400 dpiHardware Resolution: 1200 x 2400 dpiMaximum Resolution: 9600 dpi interpolatedColor Bit Depth: 48-bit color input / 24-bit color output

Scan Features:

Other: Scan to PC, Cloud, Corporate Email or Email (via Epson Connect), Memory device, Network Folder

Fax:

Fax Settings: Black & White and ColorFax Speed: Up to 33.6 Kbps – as fast as 3 sec per pageMemory: Up to 550 pagesSpeed Dials: 200 (max.)PC Fax: Supported

Connectivity:

Standard Connectivity:
  • Hi-Speed USB
  • Wireless (802.11 b/g/n)5
  • Wi-Fi Direct5
  • Ethernet (10/100 Mbps)

Mobile Printing Solutions:

Epson Connect: Epson® Email Print4, Epson Remote Print4, Epson Scan to Cloud4, 7, Epson iPrint™ App (iOS®, Android)4, Epson Print and Scan App (Windows®)4Other: Google Cloud Print™, Android printing, Fire™ OS printing, Mopria® Print Service

Paper Handling:

PC-Free Paper Support:
  • Plain (letter, 8.5" x 14", A4)
  • Photo (4" x 6", 5" x 7", 8" x 10", letter, A4)
Paper Sizes: 3.5" x 5", 4" x 6", 5" x 7", 8" x 10", 8.5" x 11", 8.5" x 14", 11" x 17", 13" x 19", A4, A6, A3, A3+, half letter, executive, user definable (3.5" x 5" – 13" x 47")Maximum Paper Size: 13" x 47"Paper Types:
  • Plain paper
  • Epson Bright White Paper
  • Epson Presentation Paper Matte
  • Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte
  • Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double-sided
  • Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy
  • Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy
Envelope Types: No. 10Input Paper Capacity:
  • 500 sheets plain paper
  • Cassette 1: 250 sheets plain paper
  • Cassette 2: 250 sheets plain paper
  • Rear feed: 1 sheet

Printer Details:

Display: 4.3" color touchscreenPrinter Language: Epson ESC/P®-RSoftware Included: Epson printer driver, Epson Scan11Monthly Duty Cycle: Up to 20,000 pages (Recommended monthly page volume up to 1,300 pages)11Telecom Regulations: FCC Part 68 (USA), IC/CS03 (Canada)

Power:

Rated Voltage: AC 100 – 240V Universal (Automatic)Rated Frequency: 50 – 60 HzRated Current: 0.5A – 0.3APower Consumption:
  • Approx. 20 W ISO 24712 (Standalone copy printing)
  • Approx. 8.9 W (Standby)
  • Approx. 1.9 W (Sleep)
  • Approx. 0.4 W (Power off) ENERGY STAR® qualified
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Notes:

** Voice-activated printing is not available with the Epson Expression® EcoTank® ET-2500 and ET-2550 printers, and Epson printers that are 5 or more years old. Epson Connect™ and Amazon Alexa account registration required.

1 Based on average monthly print volumes of about 300 pages.

2 Yields based on the ISO/IEC 24712 pattern with Epson’s methodology. Actual ink yields will vary considerably for reasons including images printed, print settings, temperature and humidity. Yields may be lower when printing infrequently or predominantly with one ink color. All ink colors are used for printing and printer maintenance, and all colors must be available for printing. For more information, visit www.epson.com/printspeed

3 Savings comparison based on the purchase cost of replacement ink bottles and the cost of enough cartridges to achieve the total page yields of the bottles using the manufacturers' online prices and yields for the highest-capacity cartridges for the best-selling consumer inkjet printers priced at $499 or less per NPD, June 2015. Actual savings will vary based on print tasks, print volumes and usage conditions.

4 Most features require an Internet connection to the printer, as well as an Internet- and/or email-enabled device. For a list of Epson Connect enabled printers and compatible devices and apps, visit www.epson.com/connect

5 Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™; level of performance subject to the range of the router being used. Wi-Fi Direct may require printer software.

6 36 months of standard limited warranty. See Limited Warranty for details.

7 For convenient and reasonable recycling options, visit www.epson.com/recycle

8 SmartWay is an innovative partnership of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that reduces greenhouse gases and other air pollutants and improves fuel efficiency.



Specifications Notes:

† Black and color print speeds are measured in accordance with ISO/IEC 24734. Actual print times will vary based on system configuration, software, and page complexity. For more information, visit www.epson.com/printspeed

‡ Black and color copy speeds are determined in accordance with ISO/IEC 29183. Actual copy times will vary based on system configuration and page complexity. For more information, visit www.epson.com/copyspeed

1 Based on average monthly print volumes of about 300 pages.

2 Yields based on the ISO/IEC 24712 pattern with Epson’s methodology. Actual ink yields will vary considerably for reasons including images printed, print settings, temperature and humidity. Yields may be lower when printing infrequently or predominantly with one ink color. All ink colors are used for printing and printer maintenance, and all colors must be available for printing. For more information, visit www.epson.com/cartridgeinfo

3 Savings comparison based on the purchase cost of replacement ink bottles and the cost of enough cartridges to achieve the total page yields of the bottles using the manufacturers’ online prices and yields for the highest-capacity cartridges for the best-selling consumer inkjet printers priced at $499 or less per NPD, June 2015. Actual savings will vary based on print tasks, print volumes and usage conditions.

4 Most features require an Internet connection to the printer, as well as an Internet and/or email-enabled device. For a list of Epson Connect enabled printers and compatible devices and apps, visit www.epson.com/connect

5 Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™; level of performance subject to the range of the router being used. Wi-Fi Direct may require printer software.

6 36 months of standard limited warranty. See Limited Warranty for details.

7 Requires an Internet connection, a free Epson Connect account and a destination email address or cloud storage account. For a list of supported cloud services, visit www.epson.com/connect

8 Only printing and scanning are supported under Windows Server OS.

9 Some applications and/or functions may not be supported under Mac OS X.

10 Monthly duty cycle is the highest duty a user could expect in a month, based on near-constant operation of a device of this kind. It is not recommended that the device be run at this duty. For best device performance, run the device at the recommended duty.

11 Internet access is required to install OS X® drivers and software.

12 Replacement ink bottle yields based on the ISO/IEC 24712 pattern with Epson’s methodology. Actual ink yields will vary considerably for reasons including images printed, print settings, temperature and humidity. Yields may be lower when printing infrequently or predominantly with one ink color. All ink colors are used for printing and printer maintenance, and all colors must be available for printing. For more information, visit www.epson.com/inkinfo


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