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Thursday, 31 December 2015

Epson launches four SureColor P-Series large format printers

Printer with a colour printout.
Source: Epson Singapore. The SureColor P9000.
Epson, the digital imaging and printing solutions provider, has launched 24" and 44" SureColor P-Series large format printers for the professional photo, fine art and proofing markets.

The flagship 24" SureColor P7000 and 44" SureColor P9000 printers, which are successors to the Epson Stylus Pro 900-Series, incorporate a reformulated Epson UltraChrome HDX 10-colour ink set for both commercial and flexographic printers.

Leveraging Epson’s UltraChrome HD eight-colour ink set, the 24" SureColor P6000 and 44" SureColor P8000 are designed for graphic designers, commercial printers and photographers.

The printers feature Epson’s upgraded PrecisionCore print head technology with Variable Size Dot Technology to produce outstanding performance and long-lasting quality output with ultra-precise control of dot size, shape and placement. The wide-gamut SureColor SC-P printers produce intense, vibrant colours and higher density blacks for both colour and black-and-white prints.

Using the UltraChrome HD pigment inks with archival pigment ink technology gives up to twice the overall print permanence compared to previous generation inks*. With superior lightfastness, prints will continue to look their best long after they are created. In fact, prints on Premium Glossy Photo Paper can last up to 60 years**.

A unique screening algorithm behind the Advanced Black and White mode enables complete control of greyscale toning for outstanding black and white prints. Microcrystal Encapsulation technology of the UltraChrome ink delivers superior gloss uniformity.

The SC-P7000 and SC-P9000 set new industry standards for commercial and flexographic proofing applications, ensuring highly-accurate prints with colours that will remain consistent throughout the print run. Both models feature a new violet ink for expanded colour gamut to deliver output matching 99% of the PANTONE Formula Guide***, making these two printers the most colour-accurate large format printers on the market utilising 10 colours or less.

“We have delivered an outstanding printing solution that has exceeded expectations of our customers with the SureColor P-Series. The SC-P Series brings together advanced technologies to deliver extraordinary print quality that will continue to look their best long after they have been created,” said Tan May Lin, General Manager (Sales Division), Epson Singapore.

Additional features include:

Media handling: Supports virtually any media type in roll or cut-sheet, from photographic paper to 1.5 mm thick fine art media and poster board. New roll media handling offers user-selectable 3 mm top and bottom margins and improved guide rollers for reduced media surface impressions. High-speed rotary cutter included.

Epson Colour Calibration Utility (ECCU) – This software replaces the Color Base Linearisation Tool. It measures colour density and concentration, calibrating and allows managing of the printer network from a central point. The ECCU can also check and verify whether colour calibration is needed before printing. The P-Series also offers a new large format printer (LFP) accounting tool that helps users to calculate the total cost of individual jobs.
An internal print server and an in-line spectrophotometer are available as options.

Interested?

The new SureColor P-Series lineup are priced at S$6,438 for the SC-P6000, S$9,488 for the SC-P7000, S$10,588 for the SC-P8000 and S$13,488 for the SC-P9000.

Read the TechTrade Asia blog post about Epson's new colour label printer

*According to Wilhelm Imaging Research Display Permanence Ratings.

**Figure is an estimate based on the standard for the measurement of JEITA CP‐3901A for glossy paper (A4 size) at 23°C and 50% humidity.

***The 99% coverage of PANTONE FORMULA GUIDE solid coated palette is based on Epson Proofing Paper White Semi-matte printed with Epson printer driver at 2,880x1,440dpi. PANTONE coverage may vary when printed with a third-party RIP.

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