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Epson EM-C800

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Workgroup Colour Multifunction Printer

The Epson WorkForce Pro EM-C800 is a compact workgroup colour multifunction printer designed for productive office environments. It combines printing, copying, scanning and faxing with wireless and Ethernet connectivity, automatic 2-sided workflows, a 50-page ADF and Epson PrecisionCore technology. It delivers print speeds of up to 25 ISO ppm in both black and colour, while its replaceable high-capacity ink packs can provide up to 50,000 ISO pages in black and 20,000 ISO pages in colour.

Key Highlights

  • Workgroup Colour Multifunction Printer
  • Print, Copy, Scan & Fax
  • Up to 25 ISO ppm in black and colour
  • Up to 25 ISO ppm 2-sided printing
  • Up to 34 ppm maximum draft print speed
  • 4,800 × 1,200 optimized dpi
  • PrecisionCore 4S printhead
  • 50-page ADF
  • Duplex scanning up to 60 ipm
  • Automatic 2-sided printing and copying
  • Up to 1,830-sheet paper capacity with optional trays
  • Up to 70,000 pages maximum monthly duty cycle
  • 500 GB-class workflow? No — this model uses an inkjet architecture and the supplied specification does not list internal HDD/SSD storage.
  • Wireless LAN, Gigabit Ethernet and USB
  • WPA3-Enterprise and WPA3-SAE security
  • Epson Open Platform for third-party workflow solutions
  • ENERGY STAR qualified
  • Compact 425 × 535 × 413 mm design

Product Features

PrecisionCore Technology

The EM-C800 uses PrecisionCore 4S printhead 4-colour inkjet technology, designed to provide quality output while maintaining efficient office productivity.

Fast Business Printing

With print speeds of up to 25 ISO ppm in both black and colour, the EM-C800 provides consistent productivity for everyday office printing. Automatic 2-sided printing also supports the same 25 ISO ppm black and colour ISO speed rating.

High-Volume Ink Packs

The replaceable ink pack system is designed for reduced user intervention. Extra high-capacity replacement packs are rated for up to 50,000 ISO pages in black and 20,000 ISO pages in colour, based on the supplied specification’s stated measurement conditions.

Automatic Duplex Workflows

The printer supports automatic 2-sided printing and copying, while its scanner provides duplex scanning up to 60 ipm.

Flexible Digital Workflows

The EM-C800 supports scanning to PC, cloud services, email, memory devices and network folders. Epson also provides Epson Solutions Suite and Epson Open Platform support for workflow integration and third-party solutions.

Strong Security

Wireless security includes WEP, WPA, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA2-PSK, WPA3-Enterprise and WPA3-SAE, while the platform also supports advanced security and authentication solutions.


Printing

Print Technology

PrecisionCore 4S printhead, 4-colour inkjet.

Print Resolution

4,800 × 1,200 optimized dpi.

ISO Print Speed

ModeBlackColour
ISO print speed25 ISO ppm25 ISO ppm
2-sided ISO print speed25 ISO ppm25 ISO ppm
Maximum draft speed34 ppm34 ppm

Minimum Ink Droplet Size

As small as 3.8 picoliters.

Printer Languages

  • Epson ESC/P-R
  • PCL 5 emulation
  • PCL 6 emulation
  • PostScript 3 emulation

Mobile Printing

The EM-C800 supports a variety of mobile and cloud printing technologies.

Epson Solutions

  • Epson Connect
  • Epson Email Print
  • Epson Smart Panel
  • Epson Remote Print

Other Mobile Platforms

  • Apple AirPrint
  • Mopria
  • Microsoft Universal Print
  • Fire OS

Copying

Copy Speed

The EM-C800 provides copy speeds of:

22 ISO cpm in black and 22 ISO cpm in colour.

Copy Quantity

Up to 999 copies can be produced PC-free.

Maximum Copy Size

8.5 × 14 inches.

Copy Features

  • Automatic 2-sided copying
  • Preview
  • Resize
  • ID Copy
  • Collate
  • Adjustable copy density
  • Remove punched holes
  • Remove shadows

Scanning

The scanner combines a colour flatbed with an automatic 2-sided ADF for everyday document workflows.

Duplex Scan Speed

Up to 60 ipm.

Scanner Resolution

SpecificationDetails
Optical resolution1,200 dpi
Hardware resolution1,200 × 2,400 dpi
Maximum resolution9,600 dpi interpolated
Colour depth48-bit input / 24-bit output

Scanbed Size

8.5 × 14 inches.

Scan Destinations

Supported scan workflows include:

  • Scan to PC via Document Capture Pro
  • Scan to Cloud
  • Scan to email
  • Scan to memory device
  • Scan to network folder
  • Password-protected PDF

Fax

The EM-C800 includes colour and black-and-white fax functionality.

Fax Speed

The fax modem operates at 33.6 Kbps, with transmission as fast as approximately 3 seconds per page under the specified conditions.

Fax Memory

Up to 550 pages.

Speed Dials

Up to 200 speed-dial entries.

PC-Fax

Supported.


Connectivity

Standard Connectivity

  • Hi-Speed USB
  • Wireless LAN
  • Wired Ethernet
  • Wi-Fi Direct

Wireless LAN

Supports IEEE 802.11 b/g/n/a/ac/k/v/r.

Ethernet

1000Base-T / 100Base-TX / 10Base-T.

Network Protocols

Supports TCP/IP v4/v6.


Network & Wireless Security

The EM-C800 provides multiple wireless security standards:

  • WEP 64-bit
  • WEP 128-bit
  • WPA PSK (AES)
  • WPA2-Enterprise
  • WPA2-PSK (TKIP/AES)
  • WPA3-Enterprise
  • WPA3-SAE (AES)

Paper Handling

Input Capacity

The standard configuration provides:

Paper SourceCapacity
Main paper tray250 sheets
Rear feed80 sheets
Total with three optional 500-sheet traysUp to 1,830 sheets

The rear feed also supports up to 10 envelopes.

Maximum Paper Size

The EM-C800 supports a maximum paper size of 8.5 × 47.2 inches.

Supported Paper Sizes

Supported sizes include:

3.5 × 5 in, 4 × 6 in, 5 × 7 in, 8 × 10 in, Letter, A4, A6, Half Letter, Executive, 8.5 × 14 in and user-definable sizes from 3 × 5 in up to 8.5 × 47 in.

Paper Types

Supported media includes:

Plain paper, Epson Bright White Paper, Presentation Paper Matte, Premium Presentation Paper Matte, Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double-sided, Photo Glossy, Premium Photo Paper Glossy, Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy and Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss.

Envelope Support

No. 10 envelopes are supported.


Duty Cycle

The EM-C800 has a:

  • Recommended Monthly Duty Cycle: 5,000 pages
  • Maximum Monthly Duty Cycle: 70,000 pages

This makes the machine suitable for workgroup environments where regular document production is required.


Ink System

Ink Technology

The printer uses DURABrite Ultra pigment ink in:

  • Black
  • Cyan
  • Magenta
  • Yellow

Individual Ink Packs

The machine uses four individual ink packs, allowing each colour to be replaced separately.

Replacement Ink Yield

InkEstimated ISO Yield
Black50,000 pages
Colour20,000 pages

The supplied document states that the printer is designed for use with genuine Epson ink packs only and that third-party ink systems are not compatible.


Epson Solutions & Workflow Integration

The EM-C800 supports Epson’s software ecosystem and third-party workflow solutions.

Epson Solutions Suite

  • Epson Device Admin
  • Epson Print Admin
  • Epson Remote Services

Epson Open Platform

The printer provides third-party solution support through Epson Open Platform.

Available Software

  • Epson Printer Driver
  • PCL 5 Driver Emulation
  • PCL 6 Driver Emulation
  • PostScript 3
  • Epson Document Capture Pro

Operating Systems

Windows

The supplied specifications list support for:

  • Windows 7
  • Windows 8
  • Windows 10
  • Windows 11
  • Windows Server 2008
  • Windows Server 2008 R2
  • Windows Server 2012
  • Windows Server 2012 R2
  • Windows Server 2016
  • Windows Server 2019
  • Windows Server 2022

macOS

Mac OS X 10.9.5 through macOS 14.x are listed.

The document notes that only printing is supported under Windows Server OS and that some applications or functions may not be supported under Mac OS X.


Environmental Performance

The EM-C800 is designed for low power consumption and is ENERGY STAR qualified.

Operating StatePower Consumption
Standalone / ISO 24712Approx. 24 W
StandbyApprox. 8 W
SleepApprox. 1.2 W
Power OffApprox. 0.2 W

Eco Features

  • Automatic 2-sided printing
  • Up to 50% paper saving through automatic duplex printing
  • ENERGY STAR qualified
  • RoHS compliant
  • Epson SmartWay Transport Partner

Physical Specifications

Dimensions

425 × 535 × 413 mm (W × D × H).

Display

The specification lists a 4.2-inch colour display.

Operating Temperature

10°C to 35°C.

Operating Humidity

20% to 80% RH.

Rated Voltage

AC 100–240 V, universal automatic.

Rated Frequency

50–60 Hz.


Acoustic Performance

MeasurementValue
Sound Power Level6.9 dB(A)
Sound Pressure Level54 dB(A)

Warranty & Service

The supplied specification states a warranty of:

1 year or 300,000 pages, whichever is earlier.

Optional Epson Preferred Plus Extended Service Plans are available, with next-business-day whole-unit exchange options and coverage of up to 5 years of continuous coverage, subject to the plan terms.


Technical Specifications

General

SpecificationDetails
ProductEpson WorkForce Pro EM-C800
Device typeWorkgroup Colour Multifunction Printer
TechnologyPrecisionCore 4S 4-colour inkjet
Display4.2-inch colour
Dimensions425 × 535 × 413 mm
Duty cycle5,000–70,000 pages/month
InkDURABrite Ultra pigment ink

Printing

SpecificationDetails
Black print speed25 ISO ppm
Colour print speed25 ISO ppm
2-sided speed25 ISO ppm black/colour
Draft speed34 ppm black/colour
Resolution4,800 × 1,200 optimized dpi
Minimum droplet3.8 pl

Copying

SpecificationDetails
Black copy speed22 ISO cpm
Colour copy speed22 ISO cpm
Maximum copies999
Maximum copy size8.5 × 14 in
ZoomNot specified separately in the supplied summary

Scanning

SpecificationDetails
ScannerColour flatbed / Auto 2-sided ADF
Duplex scan speedUp to 60 ipm
Optical resolution1,200 dpi
Hardware resolution1,200 × 2,400 dpi
Maximum resolution9,600 dpi interpolated
Scanbed8.5 × 14 in
Colour depth48-bit input / 24-bit output

Paper Handling

SpecificationDetails
Main tray250 sheets
Rear feed80 sheets
Optional capacity3 × 500-sheet trays
Maximum total capacity1,830 sheets
Maximum paper size8.5 × 47.2 in
Envelope capacity10 envelopes

Connectivity

SpecificationDetails
USBHi-Speed USB / USB 2.0 compatible
Ethernet10/100/1000Base-T
Wireless802.11 b/g/n/a/ac/k/v/r
Wi-Fi DirectYes
Network protocolTCP/IP v4/v6

Recommended Accordion Structure for the Product Page

For this Epson product, I would structure the website content as:

Overview
Key Features
Printing Specifications
Copy Specifications
Scan Specifications
Fax Specifications
Connectivity & Network
Mobile & Cloud Printing
Paper & Media Handling
Ink System & Yields
Solutions & Workflow Integration
Security
Supported Operating Systems
Environmental Features
Power Consumption
Dimensions & General Specifications
Warranty & Service
Consumables & Part Codes

This keeps the important 25 ppm speed, PrecisionCore technology, 50,000-page black ink yield, 60 ipm duplex scanning, 1,830-sheet maximum capacity and workflow integration prominent while keeping the detailed technical information organised into accordions.