The Stylus CX9300F is ideal for business users, combining frequent usage with reliability and high quality results. Press Release Epson has released the latest addition to its office range, the Stylus(TM) CX9300F all-in-one printer, scanner, copier and fax. The Stylus CX9300F features Epson’s new and improved DURABrite(TM) Ultra ink which produces sharper black text and up [...]
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New 100% color pigment formula can use the same ICC profiles as OEM inks, and users can enjoy the same color workflow they have been using with OEM inks and save 65% or more in costs. Press Release Vermont PhotoInkjet, LLC announced today the immediate availability of their proprietary color ink formulation which replicates the [...]
Epson adds two new printers offering fast quality prints and superior photos
Epson has released the Epson Stylus(TM) Photo RX610 all-in-one and Epson Stylus(TM) Photo R290 single function printer, both designed for fast printing of documents and photos without compromising on quality. Following these key points is a detailed media release about the new Epson Stylus(TM) Photo RX610 all-in-one and Stylus(TM) Photo R290 single function printer. Epson [...]
Epson and GMG strengthen ties in proofing market
Following is a media release about Epson’s continuing work with proofing industry partners including GMG to greatly enhance the functionality and productivity of its new range of wide format printers with Epson’s newly developed UltraChrome K3 ink with Vivid Magenta. Press Release Epson will keep working closely with its partners in the proofing industry to [...]
Epson and EFI strengthen alliance to enhance Epson’s new large format printers
Following is a media release about EFI’s new Colorproof XF that dramatically extends colour gamut as well as accuracy and consistency by taking full advantage of Epson’s newly developed UltraChrome K3(TM) ink with Vivid Magenta technology in the new 880 series of large format printers. Press Release Seiko Epson Corporation (“Epson”) and EFI, the world [...]
Epson releases the premium performance Stylus(TM) Photo RX690 all-in-one
The Epson Stylus Photo RX690 all-in-one photo printer is ideal for home, home offices and small offices that require regular document and photo printing, scanning, copying and CD/DVD printing, creating a total, flexible and efficient home or office printing solution. Press Release Following these key points is a detailed media release about the new Epson [...]
Epson and ONYX Graphics, Inc. strengthen alliance in print for pay market
Epson cooperation with ONYX Graphics, Inc., as it launches a new 11880 Epson Stylus Pro aqueous printer for the print-for-pay market. ONYX brings its workflow software to the party. Press Release Seiko Epson Corporation (“Epson”) today announced its cooperation with ONYX Graphics, Inc., as it launches a new 11880 Epson Stylus Pro aqueous printer for the [...]
Epson Stylus(TM) CX5500: the affordable all-purpose multifunction printer
The Stylus CX5500 features Epson’s improved DURABrite(TM) Ultra ink which produces glossier photos and sharper text printing. DURABrite Ultra ink is resistant to smudging, fading and water and has up to 120 years light fastness Press Release Epson has released its first model in a new range of multifunction printers, the Epson Stylus CX5500, providing versatility [...]
Epson’s Stylus Pro 450 series offers dramatic productivity increase
Three new Stylus Pro 450 series four colour printers for the architectural, engineering and print-for-pay markets Press Release Epson’s three new Stylus Pro 450 series four colour printers for the architectural, engineering and print-for-pay markets maintain Epson’s reliability for high image quality, print durability and colour consistency, while improving productivity.The Stylus Pro 4450, Stylus Pro [...]
Epson gets bigger with the new 64 inch Stylus Pro 11880
64 inch Stylus Pro 11880 large format printer with UltraChrome K3(TM) ink with Vivid Magenta sets a benchmark for outstanding print quality combined with fast print speeds Press Release Epson’s new 64 inch Stylus Pro 11880 large format printer with UltraChrome K3(TM) ink with Vivid Magenta sets a benchmark for outstanding print quality combined with [...]
Better colour, faster, more productive: Epson’s new Stylus Pro 880 series
Four new Stylus Pro 880 series large format printers and Epson’s new UltraChrome K3(TM) ink with Vivid Magenta for colour critical printing Press Release Epson today announced four new Stylus Pro 880 series large format printers and Epson’s new UltraChrome K3(TM) ink with Vivid Magenta for colour critical printing applications such as retail point-of-sale displays, [...]
Interview with Henry Wilhelm in Melbourne, 4 May 2007
Wayne met up with Henry Wilhelm at the Photo Marketing Association trade show in Melbourne, Australia and talked about various, interesting topics. The last time I saw Henry was in June last year in Barcelona. This time he was visiting Australia for our local PMA show. Henry was in Australia, trip paid for by Epson [...]
Epson 3800 vs HP Z3100 Head to Head
Since I had the 3800 here for testing when my Z3100 arrived, I could not resist doing a comparison between the two, though they are very different printers. This is not an even comparison, as the Epson 3800 and the HP Z3100 are very different printers. But I could not resist it, stupid me. I’ll [...]
Epson 3800 Printer Impressions
The Epson 3800 printer has been a much-anticipated printer for many people, fitting a perfect size niche for many photographers, artists and designers. Occupying an ideal size for many people, the 3800 has been much awaited by many people. We put it through its paces and offer our first impressions. Setup is straight forward, as [...]
HP Z3100 Large Format Printer Setup and Use
HP’s new Z3100 is a 12 ink large format printer with some great features. In this article I look at setup and initial use of the printer and my impressions of ease of use and print quality. My Z3100 is the 24 inch wide model. Even so, this is a large printer when it is [...]
Impressions of the HP Z Large Format Printers
A brief statement of assorted impressions of the new HP Z printers from time spent with them at HP’s development and design center in Barcelona. Below are some quick impressions of the Z printers. I’ll follow up with more detailed coverage soon. These are real nice printers. I was fortunate enough to spend time evaluating [...]
New HP Large Format Printers at Photokina
September 26th marks the launch date for the new Z large format printers from HP and a number of significant people will be there to help HP launch them. The new HP large format printers, which HP consider to provide a printing revolution and which I worked with on a recent trip to Barcelona, are [...]
New Canon Photo All-in-ones
CANON DEBUTS INNOVATIVE “EASY-SCROLL WHEEL” INTERFACE ON ITS NEW PIXMA MP810 AND MP600 PHOTO ALL-IN-ONE PRINTERS LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., Aug 24, 2006 – Canon’s stylish new PIXMA MP810 and MP600 Photo All-In-One (AIO) printers give consumers high quality photos, fast scanning and copying in a package that is easy-to-use and looks attractive in a home [...]
New Canon Photo Printers
CANON GIVES CONSUMERS AFFORDABLE AND FUNCTIONAL OPTIONS WITH NEW PIXMA iP4300 PHOTO PRINTER AND MP510 PHOTO ALL-IN-ONE In the dorm room or in the home office, the new Canon PIXMA iP4300 Photo Printer and PIXMA MP510 Photo All-In-One offers affordable solutions to photo and document printing needs. Just in time for the back-to-school season, both [...]
The Epson Stylus Photo RX650 Multi-function Printer, Scanner, Copier
rnEpson’s latest multifunctional printer makes a great photo printer, scanner and copier. It is really getting to the point that you would have to have particularly strong reasons not to want to buy a multi-function device rather than an individual printer and scanner. The RX650 reinforces this with one unit that combines all but one [...]
Epson’s New Ultra Glossy Photo Paper
A new high gloss paper in A4 and 4″x6″ paper sizes. Epson has released a new Ultra Glossy Photo Paper that is 30% glossier than their Premium Glossy Photo Paper. Epson claim it reaches the same gloss level as traditional silver halide prints and I must say it seems to. In the tests I have [...]
Epson Stylus Photo R2400 and R1800 Inkjet Printer Comparison
Epson have two lovely A3+, 19″ x 13″ inkjet printers, the R2400 and the R1800. How do you make a choice between these two printers, given that both have pros and cons. The photographer, designer and artist certainly can’t say that Epson is ignoring them. Apart from the huge range of A4/Letter printers, the lovely [...]
NEW SONY READER PUTS A LIBRARY’S WORTH OF READING MATERIAL IN YOUR POCKET
Ground-breaking Technology, Seamless Service and a Broad Range of Available Content Combine to Revolutionize Reading Sony have finally announced a product for the US market that uses the e-ink technology they released a couple of years ago in Japan as the Libre, which we have discussed elsewhere (see Display/Print Convergence article). It is only a [...]
Refill Your Own Laser Toner Cartridges
ReChargX Now Offers Do-It-Yourself Toner Refill Kits for 209 Hewlett Packard Printers; Money-Saving Alternative to Replacing Empty Toner Cartridges Press Release ReChargX, the world’s leading provider of high-yield, do-it-yourself toner refill kits for laser printers, now offers inexpensive formula-designed kits for 209 different Hewlett Packard color and black and white machines. If you can refill [...]
Canon Ink Longevity, Both in Printer and in Packaging
In response to questions, we get some answers from Canon about ink going stale Following on from the earlier article about Epson ink use by dates and ink going stale, we contacted Canon for their angle. Their response is below: From Canon’s experience, they have not encountered issues with useby dates on cartridges. Cartridges are [...]
An Inkjet Pen, Anyone?
US patent application by an Australian company for a multi-color inkjet pen Yes, yet another interesting use of the inkjet technology, this time in a pen. Australian company Silverbrook Research Pty Ltd has filed US patent application number 20050265770 for a pen that uses multiple ink heads to be able to print variable width lines [...]
Epson Ink Longevity, Both In Storage and In Printer
Questions have been asked about ink going stale. I asked Epson about this. In response to some questions floating around on the internet about whether inkjet ink can go stale, I put the following questions to Epson: Does Epson’s inkjet ink have a ‘useby date’ before it goes stale, both for unopened cartridges and for [...]
HP Photosmart 8750 Printer in Review
The 9-ink HP 8750 makes a great photo printer if some limitations are not an issue. The HP Photosmart 8750 is a nine-color printer: cyan, magenta, yellow,light cyan, light magenta, blue, light grey, dark grey and black. Itprints images from postcard up to 13″ by 19″ or 324mm by 476mm (A3).Print resolution is up to [...]
Epson’s Latest Lightfastness Ratings
Epson has released new lightfastness ratings from testing done for them by the Wilhelm Instutute. Below are the latest figures from Epson on expected display life oftheir inks and papers. All the new R series printers with the HQ inkssit in the second column. Media 6 color Photo 825, 925, 960, 1280 6 color HQ [...]
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A good printer for the price that can also print on your CDs and DVDs. Note, at the time of posting this, this printer was not yet announcedfor the US market, so no US pricing is available. Check with the localEpson web site www.epson.com some time later to see when it isannounced for North America. [...]
