The Epson Expression Photo XP-950 is the first 6-colour photo all-in-one that offers A3 printing. Thanks to the rear speciality media feed, users can print onto a variety of media up to A3 size, while the two front-loading paper trays allow users to switch between photo and A4-sized media, without having to reload the paper during printing. This printer uses Epson’s Claria Photo HD ink, a six-colour ink set (black, cyan, magenta, yellow, light cyan and light magenta), which delivers smooth tonal gradations, deep blacks and rich, vibrant colours. The Expression Photo XP-950 printer includes Epson Connect, which allows you to quickly and easily print documents and photos over Wi-Fi from smartphones and tablets. In addition the XP-950 is equipped with Wi-Fi Direct, which allows you to print from wireless devices without having to connect to a wireless router. The Expression Photo XP-950 is available from September 2013, priced at £349.99.

Epson Press Release

Market’s first 6-colour photo all-in-one that prints A3

Ultra-compact multifunction device extends Expression Premium range

27 August 2013 – Specifically designed for people who want to print bigger, better photos at home, Epson announces the Expression Photo XP-950. This is the market’s first[5] 6-colour photo all-in-one that also offers A3 printing, yet is the size more typical of an A4 all-in-one.

Thanks to the rear speciality media feed, users can print onto a variety of media up to A3 size, while the two front-loading paper trays allow users to switch between photo and A4-sized media, without having to reload the paper during printing.

This top-of-the-range model has a motorised control panel and output tray that automatically opens before printing, as well as an 8.8cm touch-sensitive screen with a user-friendly interactive menu that allows for straight forward PC-free photo printing from memory cards and PictBridge. Users can also print onto CDs and DVDs to personalise family films and digital photo albums.

This printer uses Epson’s Claria Photo HD ink, ideal for photo enthusiasts who are looking to produce superior quality photographs that can last up to 300 years when using Epson media and stored in a photo album[6]. This six-colour ink set (black, cyan, magenta, yellow, light cyan and light magenta) delivers smooth tonal gradations, deep blacks and rich, vibrant colours.

The Expression Photo XP-950 printer includes Epson Connect[7], which allows you to quickly and easily print documents and photos over Wi-Fi from smartphones and tablets. In addition the XP-950 is equipped with Wi-Fi Direct, which allows you to print from wireless devices without having to connect to a wireless router. You can also print from anywhere in the world by emailing documents and photos directly to the printer, while Scan-to-Cloud enables you to store scanned documents directly in cloud services. It is also compatible with Google Cloud Print.

Simon Hanly, product manager, Epson UK, says: “Customers  want an all-in-one that can fit into a compact space, and includes all of the top-of-the-range features that we offer. The Expression Photo XP-950 includes our new Epson Creative Print app, which allows you to be more expressive by creating greeting cards,  personalise stationary, print photos from Facebook and more2. ”

The Expression Photo XP-950 is available in UK, Ireland, Germany, Italy, Spain, France, Portugal, Austria, Switzerland and the Netherlands from September 2013, priced at RRP £349.99.

Key features:

Print, scan and copy
Print up to A3 superior quality photos
Ultra-compact size
Rear speciality media feed for thick card and photo paper up to A3
Dual front-loading paper trays for photo-sized paper and A4-sized paper
Claria Photo HD Ink - exceptional, 6-colour photo quality on a range of media
Motorised control panel and output tray
8.8cm touchscreen with user-friendly interactive menu
Print directly onto specialised CDs / DVDs
PictBridge and memory card slots for PC-free photo printing
Print and scan from anywhere in the home with Wi-Fi and Ethernet connectivity
Epson Connect2 (Epson iPrint, Epson Creative, Email Print, Remote Print Driver, Scan-to-Cloud)
Wi-Fi Direct™
Easy to install with automatic Wi-Fi set-up[8]
Compatible with the Epson Creative2 app which supports Facebook photo printing and includes other functions such as making cards or colouring books.

[5] Information correct as of 1st September 2013. Comparison made against all-in-one inkjets available in Europe.

[6] Print permanence ratings are based on accelerated testing of prints on specialty media stored in archival sleeves in album storage. Actual print stability will vary according to the media, printed image, display conditions, light intensity, humidity, and atmospheric conditions. Epson does not guarantee longevity of prints.

[7] Epson iPrint and Epson Creative require a wireless connection. Epson Email print, Epson Remote Print Driver and Epson Scan-to-Cloud require a connection to the internet. For more information, supported languages and devices, please visit www.epsonconnect.eu

[8] Automatic set-up compatible with Windows 8, 7, Vista and Mac OS

[9] For more information, visit www.epson.eu/testing

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