Epson SureColor P5370 17″ Fine Art & Exhibition Photo Printer

The P5370 is the direct replacement for the P5000 with four major improvements. First, a new 10-color UltraChrome PRO10 ink set replaces the older UltraChrome HDX — most importantly, adding a Violet channel (replacing Orange and Green) that extends the color gamut in blue and purple hues. Second, the P5370 has dedicated channels for both Photo Black and Matte Black inks — meaning zero switching required between glossy and fine art media, eliminating ink waste and waiting time that the P5000 required. Third, Carbon Black Mode is new — building deeper blacks and higher contrast on glossy papers directly in the driver with no special overcoat ink. Fourth, Wi-Fi is now built-in (the P5000 was Ethernet and USB only). The P5370 also features a new larger 4.3-inch touchscreen and higher maximum resolution (5760 x 1440 dpi vs 2880 x 1440 dpi on the P5000).

The P5370 and P900 both use UltraChrome PRO10 ink with Violet, so color gamut is comparable. The key differences are production capacity and media handling. The P5370 uses 200 mL cartridges vs the P900’s 50 mL — dramatically lower cost per mL and fewer ink changes during high-volume production. The P5370 handles rigid media up to 1.5mm thick; the P900 does not. The P5370 has a Gigabit Ethernet port for studio network printing; the P900 does not. The P900 is a better fit for serious enthusiasts and small-volume studios. The P5370 is the right choice for professional photographers and studios doing regular production printing who need lower ink costs, rigid media capability, and network connectivity.

The SureColor P5370 uses Epson UltraChrome PRO10 pigment ink in 200 mL high-capacity cartridges. The 10-color set includes Photo Black (T47A1), Cyan (T47A2), Vivid Magenta (T47A3), Yellow (T47A4), Vivid Light Magenta (T47A5), Light Cyan (T47A6), Matte Black (T47A7), Violet (T47A8), Light Black (T47A9), and Light Light Black (T47AA). Important: the P5370 is NOT compatible with SureColor P5000 ink cartridges — the ink sets are different. Buffalo Imaging stocks the full 200 mL production cartridge set.

Carbon Black Mode is a feature built directly into the SureColor P5370’s print driver that increases black density (Dmax) on glossy papers for richer, deeper blacks with higher contrast. Unlike some competing systems that require a separate overcoat ink cartridge to achieve deep blacks, the P5370’s Carbon Black Mode requires no special ink — just select it in the driver when printing on glossy media. The result is smoother tonal gradations in shadow areas, more dramatic black-and-white prints with a wider tonal range, and better shadow detail in color photographs. It is particularly valuable for fine art black-and-white photography and any images with deep shadow areas.

No — this is one of the P5370’s most significant practical advantages over the previous P5000. The SureColor P5370 has dedicated, independent channels for both Photo Black and Matte Black inks. When you load glossy paper, the printer uses Photo Black automatically. When you load matte or fine art paper, it uses Matte Black — with no switching, no purge cycle, no wasted ink, and no waiting. Studios that regularly print on both glossy and fine art media save significant time and ink cost over the life of the printer compared to the P5000, which required 3-4 mL of ink per switch and a waiting period between media types.

The SureColor P5370 handles a wide range of media: cut sheets from 8.5×11 to 17×22 inches (100-sheet cassette), roll media up to 17 inches wide (built-in roll feeder with auto cutter), and rigid posterboard up to 1.5mm thick (straight-through feed). Media types include glossy photo paper, luster and satin photo paper, matte photo paper, fine art cotton rag papers, baryta papers, canvas (rolled or rigid), proofing media, and third-party fine art papers via Epson Media Installer. Borderless printing is supported across a variety of widths.

Epson UltraChrome PRO10 pigment inks used in the SureColor P5370 deliver archival print permanence rated at up to 200 years for color prints and up to 400 years for black-and-white prints (currently in testing, based on accelerated aging tests per the Wilhelm Research Institute methodology). Actual longevity depends on display conditions, framing, and storage — prints displayed under UV-protective glass in controlled museum conditions will outlast prints exposed to direct sunlight. For context, this is the longest archival rating of any 17-inch desktop photo printer currently available.

No. The SureColor P5370 is NOT compatible with the 17-inch SpectroProofer auto spectrophotometer. If you need an integrated proofing solution with spectrophotometer support, you will need the larger Epson SureColor P7570 (24-inch) or P9570 (44-inch), which do support the SpectroProofer. Contact Buffalo Imaging to discuss your proofing workflow requirements and which Epson model is the right fit.

The P5370 includes Epson Print Layout for streamlined photo printing with a Photoshop export plug-in, and Epson Media Installer for configuring third-party media parameters. It is also compatible with Epson Cloud Solution PORT for fleet management, Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom Classic (full driver support), Mirage Pro for nesting and gallery wrap automation, and production RIP software including Wasatch SoftRIP, ColorBurst, and Fiery RIP. The printer supports Windows 7 and later, macOS 10.10 and later, iOS, and iPadOS.

The SureColor P5370 includes: the printer unit, a set of 80 mL starter ink cartridges for all 10 colors (note: these are 80 mL starter cartridges, not the full 200 mL production cartridges), a roll media spindle, 3-inch core adapters, a borderless spacer, power cord, and user guide kit. The 1-year Epson Preferred Plus warranty is included. Full 200 mL production ink cartridges are available separately — Buffalo Imaging stocks the complete set for same-day shipping.

Yes. Buffalo Imaging is an authorized Epson dealer carrying the full SureColor professional photographic printer line including the P5370, P7570, P9570, and other professional Epson models. All equipment ships with full Epson manufacturer warranty, genuine UltraChrome PRO10 ink, and expert support from a team with three decades of professional photographic printing experience. Extended Epson Preferred Plus service plans are available and significantly cheaper when purchased at the time of hardware purchase — ask about service plan options when you order.