Tired of dull, lifeless prints that never match the quality of your digital photos? The Epson Expression Photo XP-980 8.5 ppm 5760x1440 DPI Printer is a high-resolution photo printer designed to turn your favourite images into gallery-ready prints, delivering sharp detail and vivid colour straight from your home or office.
If you regularly print family photos, artwork or marketing material, you know how frustrating it is to compromise on colour accuracy or detail. Many home printers struggle with large formats or slow output, leaving you waiting for results. This Epson photo printer combines ultra-high resolution with reliable speed, so you can produce stunning A3 prints quickly and confidently, whether you’re a hobbyist or a small-business owner.
This photo printer is perfect for home photo albums, professional photographers creating client proofs, small businesses producing marketing flyers, and educators printing high-quality visual aids. Its A3 capability and fast output make it suitable for both creative projects and everyday document needs.
| Printing |
| Printing / Max Resolution Color | 5760 x 1440 dpi |
| Printing / Nozzle Configuration | 180 nozzles (black), 180 nozzles (per color) |
| Printing / Max Printing Speed B/W (ppm) | 28ppm |
| Printing / Ink Cartridge Configuration | 6 cartridges (1 each: light cyan, light magenta, yellow, black, magenta, cyan) |
| Printing / Max Printing Speed | Up to 8.5 ppm (mono) / up to 8 ppm (color) |
| Printing / Max Printing Speed Color (ppm) | 28ppm |
| Printing / Max Printing Speed Color (ISO) | 8ppm |
| Printing / Max Printing Speed B/W (ISO) | 8.5ppm |
| Printing / Inkjet Technology | Epson Micro Piezo |
| Printing / Color | 6-ink |
| Printing / Max Resolution B/W | 5760 x 1440 dpi |
| Printing / Max Printing Resolution | Up to 5760 x 1440 dpi (mono) / up to 5760 x 1440 dpi (color) |
| Printing / Ink Palette Supported (Colors) | Cyan, magenta, yellow, black, light cyan, light magenta |
| Connections |
| Connections / Interfaces | 1 x USB ¦ 1 x USB host - 4 pin USB Type A ¦ 1 x LAN |
| Connections / Operating System Support | Apple Mac OS X 10.9.5 or later, Windows 10 (32/64-bits), Windows 11, MS Windows 7 (32/64 bits), Windows 8 (32/64-bits), MS Windows Server 2008 (32/64-bits), MS Windows Server 2025 |
| Miscellaneous |
| Miscellaneous / Color Category | Black |
| Miscellaneous / Consumables Included | 1 x ink cartridge (black) ¦ 1 x ink cartridge (cyan) ¦ 1 x ink cartridge (magenta) ¦ 1 x ink cartridge (yellow) ¦ 1 x ink cartridge (light cyan) ¦ 1 x ink cartridge (light magenta) |
| Scanning |
| Scanning / Optical Resolution | 1200 x 4800 dpi |
| Dimensions & Weight |
| Dimensions & Weight / Height | 5.8in |
| Dimensions & Weight / Width | 18.9in |
| Dimensions & Weight / Depth | 14in |
| Dimensions & Weight / Weight | 18.74lbs |
| Service & Support |
| Service & Support / Type | 1-year warranty |
| Printing System |
| Printing System / Color | 6-ink |
| Printing System / Photo Printing Capability | Yes |
| Office Machine |
| Office Machine / Printing Output Type | Color |
| Office Machine / Type | Printer / copier / scanner |
| Office Machine / Printing Technology | Ink-jet |
| Office Machine / Functions | Scanner |
| Header |
| Header / Model | XP-980 |
| Header / Product Line | Epson Expression Photo |
| Header / Packaged Quantity | 1 |
| Manufacturer Warranty |
| Manufacturer Warranty / Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in |
| General |
| General / AirPrint Enabled | Yes |
| General / Display Features | Touch screen |
| General / Interface | USB, LAN, Wi-Fi(n), USB host |
| General / Device Type | Multifunction printer |
| General / Printing Technology | Ink-jet - color |
| General / Connection Availability | Yes |
| Connectivity |
| Connectivity / Connection Availability | Yes |
| Connectivity / Wireless Ready | Yes |
| Connectivity / Interface | USB host |
| Connectivity / AirPrint Enabled | Yes |
| Connectivity / Mobile Printing Capability | Epson Creative Print |
| Document & Media Handling |
| Document & Media Handling / Media Type Class | Photo paper |
| Document & Media Handling / Standard Media Capacity | 100sheets |
| Document & Media Handling / Supported Media Sizes | A3 (11.7 in x 16.5 in), Letter A Size (8.5 in x 11 in), A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in), A5 (5.83 in x 8.25 in), B5 (6.93 in x 9.83 in), A6 (4.13 in x 5.83 in), 3.95 in x 5.9 in, 5.12 in x 7.1 in, Legal (8.5 in x 14 in) |
| Document & Media Handling / Original Type | Sheets |
| Document & Media Handling / Max Media Size | A3 (11.7 in x 16.5 in) |
| Document & Media Handling / Max Original Size | A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in) |
| Document & Media Handling / Supported Media Type | Envelopes, plain paper, photo paper, printable CD/DVD disk |
| Document & Media Handling / Document & Media Handling Details | Input tray - 100 sheets ¦ Photo tray - 20 sheets ¦ Output tray |
| Document & Media Handling / Supported Envelope Sizes | US No 10 (4.1 in x 9.5 in), International C6 (4.5 in x 6.38 in), International DL (4.33 in x 8.66 in) |
| Document & Media Handling / Speed Details | Printing: up to 8.5 ppm - B/W (ISO/IEC 24734) ¦ Printing: up to 8 ppm - color (ISO/IEC 24734) ¦ Printing: up to 28 ppm - B/W ¦ Printing: up to 28 ppm - color |
| Document & Media Handling / Media Size Class | A3 |
| Power |
| Power / Voltage Required | AC 230 V (50/60Hz) |
| Power / Power Consumption Standby | 8.2 watt |
| Power / Power Consumption Sleep | 0.8 watt |
