Epson SureColor SC-P5300 Desktop A2 Printer | 17" inch | 10 Colour | Photo and Fine Art

This professional, high-quality, A2 photo printer is designed for photographers, artists, and production environments that demand exceptional image quality, deep blacks, and flexible media handling. With an integrated roll unit and advanced ink system, the SC-P5300 is ideal for high-end photo and fine art printing workflows.

Key Features

Professional Photo Printer – A2 (17-inch) production photo printer for high-end output
10-Colour Ink System – UltraChrome Pro10 pigment inks with Violet for extended gamut
Advanced Black Technology – Black Enhance Overcoat (BEO) & Carbon Black Mode for deeper blacks
Integrated Roll Unit – Supports roll and sheet media for flexible production workflows
Connectivity – USB, Wi-Fi, Ethernet & Epson Cloud Solution PORT

Advanced Black & Tonal Control

The SC-P5300 features Black Enhance Overcoat (BEO) and Carbon Black Mode, enabling deeper blacks, higher contrast, and reduced bronzing on glossy media. This results in superior black-and-white prints with excellent tonal transitions and D-Max performance.

Productivity & Performance

Designed for production environments, the SC-P5300 can handle high print volumes with ease. It features a 10-channel Micro Piezo printhead with dedicated Photo Black and Matte Black channels, eliminating the need for ink switching and improving efficiency. The expanded ink set provides a wider colour gamut—particularly in blue tones thanks to Violet ink—alongside smoother gradations and improved shadow detail.

Flexible Media Handling

This model includes a built-in roll unit, automatic cutter, and paper cassette, allowing seamless switching between roll and sheet media. It supports a wide range of media types and thicknesses, making it suitable for everything from fine art prints to photo production.

Ease of Use

A highly intuitive 4.3-inch colour LCD touchscreen simplifies operation, while Epson Cloud Solution PORT enables advanced job management, monitoring, and production planning across printer fleets.

Connectivity

The SC-P5300 supports USB, Ethernet, and Wi-Fi connectivity, as well as mobile and cloud printing. Users can print directly from PCs, Macs, and smart devices, ensuring seamless integration into modern workflows.

Wide Media Support

The printer supports a variety of professional media, including:

• Fine Art Papers
• Gloss, Satin & Matte Photo Papers
• Proofing Media
• Canvas & Thick Media (up to 1.5mm)

Available Consumables for the Epson SC-P5300 Printer

Using UltraChrome Pro10 pigment inks, prints are water and smudge resistant, offering excellent longevity suitable for archival and gallery display, below is a list of these consumables.

• Photo Black
• Matte Black
• Cyan
• Light Cyan
• Yellow
• Vivid Magenta
• Vivid Light Magenta
• Violet
• Grey
• Light Grey

Maintenance Tank (Waste Ink Tank)

Paper Types for the Epson SC-P5300 Printer

• Fine Art Paper
• Archival Matte Paper
• Gloss Photo Paper
• Satin Photo Paper
• Proofing Paper
• Canvas Media

Paper Sizes for the Epson SC-P5300 Printer

Rolls – Supports roll media up to 17-inch (432mm) wide, with integrated roll feed and automatic cutter for production workflows.

Sheets – Supports sheet media from A4 up to A2, including A3+, A2+, and custom sizes.

Print Types

The Epson SC-P5300 is designed for:

• Professional photography and exhibition prints
• Fine art reproduction
• Photo retail and lab environments
• Proofing and colour-critical workflows

This printer is ideal for professionals who require exceptional colour accuracy, deep blacks, and the flexibility of both roll and sheet media in a compact production device.

FAQ's

Q: What type of prints is this printer best suited for?
A: It excels in photographic, fine art and proofing applications, delivering exceptional colour accuracy and deep blacks. It's also very capable of drafting and general purpose printing, but it's main focus is fine art and graphics.

Q: Is this printer easy to use?
A: Yes, the SC-P5300 is designed with ease of use in mind, featuring a user-friendly interface, easy to use touchscreen controls and straightforward media handling. Despite its professional capabilities, it fits smoothly into studio or production environments with minimal setup and maintenance needed.

Q: How much does this printer cost to run?
A: This isn't an easy question to answer, however a typical fine-art print uses around 2.5-4ml of ink per A2 print. Ink costs for an A2 page based on this are around £0.80 – £1.25 per print, depending on image coverage and media used. This is a loose figure because of the nature of different applications.

Q: What warranty comes with the SC-P5300?
A: The SC-P5300 comes with a standard 1-year manufacturer warranty, covering parts and labour for peace of mind. We also offer optional CoverPlus extended warranties, allowing you to extend coverage up to 3 or even 5 years with added benefits such as on-site engineer support and priority service. In any event that there is an issue with your machine, give us a ring on the number below and our team will ensure you are back up and running in no time.

Drivers

Click HERE to download the latest SC-P5300 drivers, firmware and software from Epson