Epson SureColor SC-P700 A3+ Professional Photo & Fine Art Printer
Gallery-quality A3+ printing for photographers, artists and creative professionals
The Epson SureColor SC-P700 is built for anyone who takes print quality seriously. Ideal for photographers producing client work, artists creating giclée prints, designers proofing colour-critical projects, or small studios handling exhibition-grade output in-house.
At the heart of the printer sits Epson’s UltraChrome Pro10 pigment ink system, a ten-ink configuration that delivers the kind of tonal depth, colour accuracy and archival permanence you’d expect from a much larger production machine. Paired with a precision Micro Piezo print head, the SC-P700 handles everything from vibrant colour photographs to nuanced black-and-white work with smooth gradations and rich, gallery-ready blacks.
Despite its professional output, the SC-P700 keeps a compact desktop footprint, ideal for small studios, agency creative rooms or any workspace where floor space is tight but image quality isn’t negotiable.
What Sets it Apart
- 10-colour UltraChrome Pro10 pigment inks: Accurate colour, smooth gradients and exceptional shadow detail
- Dedicated Photo Black and Matte Black channels: No ink switching required, which speeds up workflow and cuts waste, and with its Advanced monochrome mode, Multiple grey inks reduce visible grain for smoother black-and-white prints
- Violet ink: Extends the colour gamut into blues and purples that standard CMYK printers struggle to reproduce
- 5760 × 1440 dpi maximum resolution: Fine detail and subtle tonal transitions, even at close viewing distances
- Borderless printing up to 13 inches wide: Edge-to-edge output for portfolio and exhibition work
- Thick media support: Handles fine art papers and poster board up to 1.5mm
- 4.3-inch colour touchscreen: Simple, intuitive job setup without needing a computer nearby
Who it’s For
The SC-P700 suits a broad range of creative and commercial applications:
- Portrait, landscape and editorial photography
- Fine art reproduction and limited-edition giclée prints
- Gallery and exhibition work
- Archival photographic printing
- Graphic design colour proofing
- Portfolio and lookbook production
- Commercial artwork reproduction
Media Handling
Flexibility matters when you’re working across different projects and substrates. The SC-P700 accommodates:
Paper Sizes Compatible Media
- A3+, A3, A4, A5, custom sizes Fine art papers, matte papers, gloss and lustre photo papers, satin photo papers, heavyweight art stock, poster board (up to 1.5 mm)
- Borderless and panoramic printing are both supported, along with manual duplex for double-sided output.
Connectivity
The printer fits into virtually any studio setup:
Wired: Ethernet (10/100 Base-TX), USB
Wireless: Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct
Compatible with Windows 7 through 11 and macOS 10.6.8 onwards.
UltraChrome Pro10 Ink Set
Using the same ink types as commercial SC-P7300, and SC-P9300 users can be assured of quality reproduction. The Epson T46S 25ml cartridge range includes:
Photo Black · Matte Black · Cyan · Light Cyan · Yellow · Vivid Magenta · Vivid Light Magenta · Violet · Grey · Light Grey
Why pigment inks matter:
- Archival permanence with fade resistant prints, lasting decades under proper display conditions
- Excellent colour stability over time
- Deep, dense blacks with no bronzing
- Smooth tonal gradation from highlights through shadows
- Accurate skin tones and natural colour rendering
- Wide gamut coverage for demanding fine art reproduction
The Bottom Line
If you need professional-grade output without committing to a large-format machine, the SC-P700 hits a practical sweet spot. It combines the colour accuracy and archival quality of high-end inkjet technology with a footprint that works on a desk or countertop.
For photographers, illustrators and printmakers who want exhibition-ready results from their own studio, it’s a dependable, versatile choice. Don’t rule out the SC-P900, which extends print size to A2+ but which also features larger 50ml inks, for a lower cost per print.
