Luminous Landscape have just reviewed the new HP B9180, an 8 colour, A3+ inkjet printer that uses Vivera pigment inks for waterproof photos which resist fading for more than 200 years.

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HP UK Press Release

Great For Both Work and Play - HP All-in-One Produces Lab-Quality Photos and Laser-Quality Documents - HP printer, copier and scanner gives breakthrough printing speeds along with networking, exceptional photo printing and 2.4in colour screen

Bracknell, UK, 7 September 2006 - HP today unveiled the HP Photosmart C5180 All-in-One, giving home users photo quality expected from a dedicated photo printer alongside fast, efficient document printing, scanning and copying. The all-in-one comes with six economical individual HP Vivera inks for beautiful photos that last for generations(1), printed in as fast as 12 seconds.(2) Built-in Ethernet networking and document print speeds of up to 32 pages per minute (ppm) in mono and 31ppm in colour make this an efficient home office companion. Using the 2.4in display, users can scan, print, organise and edit photos and documents without using a computer.

InfoTrends Press Release

New InfoTrends Forecast Reveals Continued Growth in Digital Photo Printing for Western Europe through 2009

(Weymouth, MA) September, 07 2006… According to new forecast data released by InfoTrends, the total volume of digital photo prints produced in 2005 by Western European consumers was 9.4 billion. The digital photo prints market is expected to grow to 11.9 billion in 2006. This significant growth can be primarily attributed to the increase in the installed base of digital cameras. Although the total volume of digital photo prints is growing for the next couple of years, InfoTrends estimates that the market will peak in 2009 at 14.6 billion prints. The market will still remain stable or decline slightly, but it is unlikely that total print volume will grow significantly beyond 2010.

TrustedReviews have reviewed the new HP Photosmart D7360, which can print a 4x6-inch photo in just 12 seconds.

“You can use two different kinds of photo paper with the Photosmart D7360, but we strongly recommend using Advanced Photo paper. This is an absorbent paper, so the ink sinks into the surface and dries almost instantly. Photo prints come out with a photographic gloss and a clarity which is as good as we’ve seen from a digital print. Even at fast draft, which is when you approach the 12 seconds per print claimed by HP, print colours are very natural, while remaining full and vibrant.”

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The PictureMate Pal, Snap and Flash will all be available in September 2006 for $149, $199 and $299.

Epson America Press Release

Epson Builds on Success of PictureMate® Personal Photo Lab Family With New Printers That Deliver Even Better Image Quality, Speed and Ease of Use - PictureMate Pal, Snap and Flash Offer Professional Quality 4” x 6” Photos That Consumers Can Easily Print Themselves

LONG BEACH, Calif., Sept. 6 /PRNewswire/—Building on the phenomenal success of the PictureMate personal photo lab line, Epson America Inc. today announced three new printer models, which enable consumers to easily print professional looking 4” x 6” photos themselves at home or wherever they choose, with or without a computer. The newest PictureMate printer line, which includes PictureMate Pal™, PictureMate Snap™ and PictureMate Flash™, boasts several improvements over the previous generation, including features that make it even easier to print the best looking photos with no tradeoffs.

Epson UK Press Release

The Epson Stylus Photo R360 and Epson Stylus Photo R265 are Epson’s latest A4 photo printers, featuring a new dye ink formulation – Claria Photographic Ink for high quality, low cost printing. It also includes PhotoEnhance, the photo expert inside your printer and Advanced Variable Sized Droplet technology for smooth tones and fast print speeds.  Both printers are ideal for any home where superior print quality is required. 

5th September 2006 – Epson features its latest ink technology innovation - Claria Photographic Ink, for superior photo quality, in its two new 6-colour photo printers. The Epson R360 and Epson R265 also feature Epson PhotoEnhance technology, a photo expert inside your printer that ensures you produce bright and vibrant photos every time.  As with all of Epson’s new consumer printer range for 2006, both new models also offer cost-effective printing with individual ink cartridges from only £6.99 each. You only need to replace the colour you have used.  You won’t have to wait long for your photos either as you can print a 10x15cm photo in just 13 seconds.

Epson UK Press Release

Epson’s Stylus Photo RX560 features Epson’s latest innovation, Claria Photographic Ink for high quality, low cost printing and also includes PhotoEnhance, the photo expert inside your printer.  It delivers affordable, premium quality print, copy and scan functionality for photo enthusiasts and small office users.

5th September 2006 – Epson launches the Stylus Photo RX560, a six-colour premium quality All-in-One as an addition to its award winning range. It features Epson’s new innovative Claria Photographic Ink for superior photo quality; Epson PhotoEnhance technology for bright and vibrant photos and Advanced Variable Sized Droplet technology for smooth tones and fast print speeds. With individual ink cartridges from only £6.99, it offers cost effective printing and copying as you only need to replace the colour you have used, a feature of all Epson consumer printer range for 2006.  The RX560 also features an A4 flatbed scanner with optical resolution up to 1200x2400dpi to deliver high-quality scanning and copying.

Epson launches the PictureMate PM 280 and PictureMate PM 240 portable home photo-labs. The Epson PictureMate PM 240 will cost £129.99 and be available in September 2006, whilst the Epson PictureMate PM 280 will cost £199.99 and be available in October 2006.

Epson UK Press Release

4th September 2006 – Don’t lose your precious memories into the depths of your computer hard drive or leave them trapped on memory cards and CDs.  Epson’s new PictureMate PM range with a contemporary and iconic design empowers you to print superior quality photos at home more conveniently and cost-effectively than ever before, from only 20p per photo.  The two new models, the Epson PictureMate PM 280 and Epson PictureMate PM 240 are premium quality 10x15cm photo printers.  Both work standalone, so there is no need to connect to your computer.  They are easy to use with fast print speeds up to 42 seconds per photo. The PictureMate PM 280, features an internal CD drive allowing you to print directly from a CD or save images from your digital memory card to CD.  Both printers also provide direct printing from digital camera memory cards, “USB DIRECT -PRINT™”, PictBridge and an optional Bluetooth® adapter.

The new 4-colour Epson Stylus D78 and Epson Stylus D88 printers are available immediately for £49.99 and £59.99 respectively.

Epson UK Press Release

Epson’s general purpose, four-colour inkjet printers provide the home and small office with a high-quality, low cost printing solution.

1st September 2006 – The Epson Stylus D88 Plus and Epson Stylus D78 are the latest four-colour general purpose inkjet printers from Epson.  They offer low cost printing solution with four individual ink cartridges from only £6.99 each, as with all of Epson’s new consumer printer range for 2006, you save money by only replacing the colour you use. The Epson D88 and Epson D78 also feature Epson DURABrite Ultra ink that is highly durable and is smudge, fade and water resistant on either plain or photo paper; a printing resolution of up to 5760x1440dpi and Epson’s unique Micro Piezo™ technology. Both printers include Epson’s PhotoEnhance, image enhancing software which automatically detects the scene and corrects your photo accordingly to produce perfect results every time.

TrustedReviews have taken a look at the Canon PIXMA MP830 all-in-one.

“When it comes to the quality of the prints, regular text comes out clear and dense and solid graphics are just that, solid and with no signs of banding. Photos also come out well, with good colours and fine detail. The only blot on the landscape is those duplex prints, again. Text looks thin and a bit ragged and on closer examination, ink is not evenly distributed and the paper nap shows through.”

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The Epson Stylus Photo R260 will be available in September for an estimated street price of $129.99. The Epson Stylus Photo R380 and RX580 will be available in October for an estimated street price of $199.99.

Epson America Press Release

Epson Ushers in the Era of Ultra Hi-Definition Photo Printing - New Ultra Hi-Definition Epson Stylus(R) Photo R260 and R380 Printers and Epson Stylus Photo RX580 Photo All-in-One Bring Unparalleled Combination of Image Quality, Longevity and Speed to Home Photo Enthusiasts

LONG BEACH, Calif., Aug. 28 /PRNewswire/—Beginning today, the world of consumer photo printing takes a big step forward with the introduction of three Ultra Hi-Definition photo printers from Epson that deliver the ultimate professional-level prints to the home photo enthusiast at amazing print speeds. The Ultra Hi-Definition product line consists of the Epson Stylus Photo R260 and R380 photo printers, along with the Epson Stylus Photo RX580 photo all-in-one. Using some of the same technology that professionals rely on to produce beautiful and marketable art, Epson’s new Ultra Hi-Definition printers set a new standard in the photo printer category. A key component of the new product line is Claria(TM) ink, the latest breakthrough in Epson’s long line of ink innovations, delivering superior image quality with Ultra Hi-Definition richness, depth and clarity. With Claria ink and a newly designed print head, these products deliver the fastest photo print speeds of any previous Epson model, and print longevity that is superior to lab photos.

Epson America Press Release

New Epson ‘More-in-Ones’ Give Home and Small Office Users the Most Value-Packed Set of Features for Printing, Scanning and Copying - The Epson Stylus® CX5000 and CX6000 Produce Long-Lasting Prints With DURABrite® Ultra Ink, Copy With Ease, Scan at Remarkable Resolutions, and Restore Faded Photos

LONG BEACH, Calif., Aug. 29 /PRNewswire/—Whether printing or copying client-ready documents, enlarging photos for reprints, or restoring color to old photos that have faded over the years, Epson’s new “More-in-One”™ products offer more unique features than any other all-in-ones priced less than $150. The new Epson Stylus CX5000 and CX6000, priced respectively at $99.99 and $149.99 (estimated street prices), provide versatile office and home printing solutions that can be used for everyday printing and a wide range of color and photo projects. “When it comes to choosing an all-in-one for your home or small office that gives you the most ideal combination of performance, quality, ease-of-use, and affordability, nothing beats an Epson—the brand overwhelmingly preferred by professional photographers,” said R. Craig Allen, product manager, consumer ink jet printers, Epson. “Offering more than just printing, copying and scanning, these products have aptly earned the nickname ‘more-in-ones’ because they’re packed with more unique features and benefits for end-users than any other all-in-ones at these prices.”

Kodak UK Press Release

New Porous Technology and Streamlined Portfolio Provide Consumers with a Simple, Truly Universal Inkjet Media Solution

London – August 2006—Eastman Kodak Company today announced changes across its entire line of consumer inkjet papers.  By incorporating porous media technology and streamlining the product portfolio, Kodak has improved the usability of the paper and the overall consumer experience. “Kodak inkjet papers provide a universal printing solution with phenomenal results regardless of what brand of printer or ink are used, and based on our new porous technology, they offer an easier out-of-the-box experience, eliminating the guesswork for the consumer,” said Carolyn Walsh, Product Sales Director Digital, Eastman Kodak Company. “Kodak inkjet papers give all inkjet users an effortless way to get beautiful pictures.”

The Canon SELPHY ES1 printer will be available from September 2006 for £189.00 (€279.99) RRP inc. VAT.

Canon UK Press Release

Canon today defines a new standard for compact photo printing with the launch of the Compact Photo Printer SELPHY ES1. Based around the concept of stress-free printing, the new flagship of the SELPHY range supports new all-in-one ink and media cassettes, 50-sheet capacity and one-touch operation for unparalleled ease of use. The stylish vertical design incorporates a carry handle and retractable USB cable for further convenience, while Canon’s DIGIC II image processor and a newly developed print head controller contribute to the highest print quality ever achieved by a Canon SELPHY compact photo printer. A broad range of creative options and image enhancement tools are selectable from the printer’s tilt-up 2.5” colour LCD.

The SELPHY CP730 and SEPLPHY CP720 will be available from September 2006 for £139.00 (€199.99) and £99.00 (€149.99) RRP inc. VAT respectively.

Canon UK Press Release

Canon is pleased to announce two new updates to its SELPHY range of compact photo printers. Replacing the popular SELPHY CP710 and CP510, the Compact Photo Printer SELPHY CP730 and SELPHY CP720 feature 2.0” and 1.5” LCD screens respectively and a stylish new design. The SELPHY CP730 offers more creativity with the addition of Canon’s My Colours photo effects, while the entry-level SELPHY CP720 provides great connectivity with support for direct printing from most memory cards. Delivering high quality photos that last for up to 100 years , the low running cost of £0.22 per print ensures that these printers compete with standard photo lab developing on price as well as convenience and quality.

Canon UK Press Release

Canon is launching six new photo lab quality printers as part of the third generation PIXMA range: the iP1300,  iP1700, iP3300, iP4300, iP5300 and iP6700D. Benefiting from advantages derived from the unique combination of Canon’s digital imaging, media handling and print head know-how, these PIXMA printers also showcase an eye-catching new range design and continue the PIXMA tradition of delivering the finest in photo lab quality output at outstanding print speeds. With the iP4300, Canon introduces the successor to the PIXMA iP4200, Europe’s best selling inkjet printer,  while the iP5300 sets new records for PIXMA, slashing speeds for a single 10x15cm (4”x6”) print to just 21 seconds. With this new generation, PIXMA gets even better.

The PIXMA mini260 and PIXMA mini220 will be available from October 06, priced at: £119.00 inc. VAT/ €171.81 inc. VAT and £79.00 inc. VAT/ €114.06 inc. VAT respectively.

Canon UK Press Release

Canon is launching its latest must-have products from the PIXMA range of home, office and professional quality photo printers - the compact PIXMA mini series. Comprising of the PIXMA mini 260 and entry-level PIXMA mini 220, PIXMA mini combines superior photo lab quality with high print speeds. The flagship mini 260 also features Canon’s innovative new easy-scroll wheel – the very first time this popular type of controller has been incorporated into a compact printer’s design. The refined user interface makes menu navigation and operation of the printer’s functions a far easier and more intuitive process. The easy-scroll wheel allows users to spend more time exploring the many creative printing possibilities available to them. The printer’s eye-catching design incorporates a foldaway carry handle for on the move printing – a perfect partner for the latest compact digital cameras and other mobile imaging devices.

The PIXMA 600 will be available from October 06 priced at £159.00/ €229.56 RRP inc. VAT. The PIXMA MP600R and PIXMA MP810 will be available from November 06, priced at: £249.00inc. VAT/ €359.51 inc. VAT and £249.00 inc. VAT/ €359.51 inc. VAT respectively.

Canon UK Press Release

Canon is launching a new intuitive user interface featuring an easy-scroll wheel on three of its high specification PIXMA Photo All-in-One printers. The easy-scroll wheel, which will be featured on the new MP600, MP600R and MP810, will change the way that people interact with their All-in-One photo printers. Similar to controllers found on other popular digital devices – such as MP3 players and mobile phones – the easy-scroll wheel is rotated to operate the printer and make selections from the menu, displayed on a high quality colour TFT screen. With the easy-scroll wheel built into an eye-catching contemporary design, these new PIXMAs move All-in-Ones out of the office and into the home, delivering a 10x15cm (4”x6”) print at speeds as fast as 21 seconds (MP810).

Canon announces four new PIXMA Photo All-in-Ones. The Canon MP160, Canon MP180, Canon MP460 and Canon MP510 will be available from September 2006, priced at: £59.00 inc. VAT/ €85.18 inc. VAT, £79.00 inc. VAT/ €114.06 inc. VAT, £99.00 inc VAT/ €142.94 inc. VAT and £119.00 inc. VAT/ €171.81 inc. VAT respectively.

Canon UK Press Release

Canon is launching four new PIXMA Photo All-in-Ones, the MP160, MP180, MP460 and MP510, which combine superior PIXMA quality photo printing with advanced copying and scanner functions. By offering users a choice of features, from the entry-level PictBridge-ready MP160 to the MP510, which features a 1.9” (4.7cm) colour LCD screen and Single Ink technology at a new low price, the PIXMA range offers a Photo All-in-One to suit every budget. “PIXMA Photo All-in-Ones bring photo lab quality and versatility into the home, helping users to realise their creative ideas,” said Alessandro Stanzani, CCI Country Director Canon UK. “By making Photo All-in-Ones even more affordable, these four new PIXMAs will bring the benefits of core Canon technologies, including our latest imaging, media handling and print head systems, to a wider home audience.”

Refill your used inkjet cartridges with cheaper third-party ink and prepare to pay the price in much shorter fading times, claims a new study by Wilhelm Imaging Research.

HP UK Press Release

LONDON, UK, August 23, 2006 - A new study at the independent testing organisation Wilhelm Imaging Research, Inc (WIR) shows that photos printed with refilled cartridges can fade significantly in less than two months, while prints made with original HP inks and photo papers last far longer. Photos printed using original HP inkjet print cartridges on HP media1 had the highest WIR Display Permanence Rating of all inks tested - 73 years. This means that under the standard conditions of the WIR tests it would take 73 years before noticeable fading would occur.2   By contrast, refilled inkjet print cartridges had among the lowest WIR Display Permanence Ratings ever measured in the WIR lab.