Epson SureLab D870 Minilab Printer
Epson SureLab D870 Minilab Printer Product Brochure
The fast minilab printer for demanding small-format photo production.
Take control of your photographic print production and achieve breakthrough levels of productivity with the fast, compact and reliable Epson® SureLab® D870 minilab printer. Featuring Epson UltraChrome® D6r-S dye-based ink technology, plus an advanced, reliable print engine design, the SureLab D870 delivers vibrant, true-to-life images. Built for demanding environments, like retail, resort or event photography, it’s capable of producing up to 430 4" x 6" prints per hour1. Plus, you can print on many types of finishes, in a variety of sizes, including square or panoramic photos – the choice is yours. Delivering industrial-quality performance in a compact footprint, the SureLab D870 puts you in control.
More Control. More Profit
Empowering the event and portrait photography market, the Epson SureLab D870 professional minilab printer offers exceptional image quality in a compact design for flexibility and scalability with outstanding print speeds for demanding photo production.
Exceptional Print Speeds
Well-suited for event photography, the SL-D870 prints up to 430 6”x4”, 275 5”x 7”, and 140 8”x10” photos in an hour.
UltraChrome® D6r-S
Wide-gamut, 6-color inkset for stunning water-, smudge-, and fade-resistant prints
Outstanding Image Quality and Detail
Epson’s Advanced MicroPiezo® AMC® printhead driven by AccuPhoto® D6 image processing and screening technology ensures accurate control of the droplet sizing (as small as 2.5 pl) and precisely places each ink droplet for sharp images, fine details, and vibrant, colorful prints.

True Photographic Finishes
Prints on a wide range of media including glossy, luster, and matte surfaces up to 8.3” x 39”
Industrial Printhead Technology
- 6-channel, one-inch wide, Advanced MicroPiezo AMC printhead with 180 nozzles per channel
- Ink-repelling surface coating for more precisely shaped droplets and reduced nozzle clogging
High-Resolution Printing
- Capable of printing up to 1440 x 1440 dpi
- Supports variable-sized droplet technology with droplets as small as 2.5 picoliters
Automatic Head Maintenance and Cleaning
- Sensor automatically detects any missing or misfiring nozzles without using media
- Automatic cleaning without user interaction
- Printless nozzle check reduces paper use
Advanced Dye-Based Ink Chemistry
- Strong colorant bonds make prints water, smudge and fade resistant
- Based on the same chemistry as UltraChrome D6 used in the SureLab D3000>/li>
- These printers are designed for use with Epson cartridges only, not third-party cartridges or ink
Wide Color Gamut
- True-to-life photographic reproduction with an advanced, 6-color inkset.
- Reproduces subtle tones in portrait photos with smooth transition and crisp, sharp details
High-capacity Cartridges
- Large 200 mL individual ink cartridges
- Ideal for production printing
- Self-contained and portable, great for on-site events
Professional Roll Media Handling
- Power-driven for simple loading and unloading of 5-, 6-, and 8-inch roll media
- Supports 210 foot roll lengths
- Full four-sided BorderFree® in frame-ready photo sizes: 3.5”x5”, 4”x6”, 5”x7”, 8”x10”, 8”x12”
- Custom four-sided BorderFree prints for square (5”x5”, 6”x6”, 8”x8”) or other sizes
- Long panorama printing on any roll width
Auto-Drying and Decurl Module
- Prints are flat and dry right out of the printer.
High-Speed Rotary Cutting
- Smooth single-pass cuts
Auto Nozzle Detection and Cleaning
- Sensor automatically detects any missing or misfiring nozzles without using media
- Automatic cleaning without user interaction
No Daily Maintenance Required
- Operator only needs to replace ink cartridges, the maintenance cartridge, and photo paper.
- Routine maintenance to clean paper dust estimated at once per quarter depending on environment and usage.
New Media Eject Button
- Simplify unloading and changing media and reduce cycle time
New Internal Media Spindle
- Redesigned Spindle making it easier to load or change heavy media rolls
New Minimum Media Width
- 4” x 3.5” – Smaller cards and media sizes are now supported
Quick Print Mode
- First print out time reduced for print-on-demand applications
New Output Print Tray
- Robust acrylic print tray more professional for studio installations
- Adjustable for different sized media and prints
Photographic Roll Media
- Available surfaces: Glossy, Luster, and Matte (Matte coming Q4)
- Available in three widths: 5” , 6” and 8” widths.
- Compatibility tested and verified with the SureLab D870
- Profiles Included in the Microsoft® Windows ® and Apple ® macOS ® driver
Protection Layer for added durability
- Offers maximum scratch resistance
- Excellent fade resistance
- Smudge- and fingerprint-resistant
- Consistent coating and surface gloss level
What's in the Box
- SureLab D870 Printer
- Spindle Unit
- Spindle-free Roll Media Adaptors
- Maintenance Tank
- AC Power Cable
- User Guide Kit (Documentation and Warranty)
- Ink cartridges NOT included
Epson Ink Cartridges (200mL)
- T43S120 - Black Ink
- T43S220 - Cyan Ink
- T43S320 - Magenta Ink
- T43S420 - Yellow Ink
- T43S520 - Light Cyan Ink
- F43S620 - Light MagentaInk