Category: Printers
PMDA Press Release
PMDA ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF VISIONARY AWARD: GRAHAM NASH AND MAC HOLBERT
Graham Nash from Rock Group Crosby, Stills, & Nash and Partner Mac Holbert Win Award for Inventing Digital Fine Art Printing
NY, NY, January 23, 2006—The PhotoImaging Manufacturers & Distributors Association (PMDA) http://www.pmda.com announced today that Graham Nash, award-winning photographer and legendary member of the rock group Crosby, Stills, & Nash and his partner, master printmaker Mac Holbert of Nash Editions, are winners of the prestigious PMDA “Visionary Award” for inventing digital fine art printing. The prestigious Visionary Award will be presented during the annual PMDA Awards Dinner, held the night before PMA on Saturday, February 25, 2006 at the Caribe Royal Hotel in Orlando, Florida.
PMDA Press Release PMDA ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF VISIONARY AWARD: GRAHAM NASH AND MAC HOLBERT Graham Nash from Rock Group Crosby, Stills, & Nash and Partner Mac Holbert Win Award for Inventing Digital Fine Art Printing NY, NY, January 23, 2006—The PhotoImaging Manufacturers & Distributors Association (PMDA) http://www.pmda.com announced today that…
Sony UK Press Release
Instant digital prints anytime anywhere with Sony SnapLab ™
Revolutionary desktop photofinishing solution delivers new revenue opportunities for traditional and opportunistic photo printing channels
Basingstoke, 16 January 2006 – Sony today announced SnapLab™, a brand new desktop photofinishing solution designed to meet increasing consumer demand for digital photographs. SnapLab enables retailers to provide consumers with photographic-quality printed images via the ultra-small and ultra-light printer package – and at a price both parties can afford. This latest addition to the “Print by Sony” product family means that Sony provides solutions for every link in the digital photography value chain, from image capture to instant print.
Sony UK Press Release Instant digital prints anytime anywhere with Sony SnapLab ™ Revolutionary desktop photofinishing solution delivers new revenue opportunities for traditional and opportunistic photo printing channels Basingstoke, 16 January 2006 – Sony today announced SnapLab™, a brand new desktop photofinishing solution designed to meet increasing consumer demand for…
Epson America Press Release
New multifunction Epson printer includes fax capabilitiy along with Epson’s DURABrite® Ultra pigment ink for printing beautiful smudge, fade and water resistant images on plain and glossy photo papers
LONG BEACH, Calif., January 10, 2006 – The Epson Stylus CX5800F, which is one of the latest multifunction products geared to the consumer and SOHO market, is now shipping and will be available by the end of the month for under $150 (after $30 mail-in rebate). This product features all the capabilities customers are looking for in a multifunction printer, including fax capability, one-touch color restoration with Epson Easy Photo Fix™ technology, and Epson’s DURABrite Ultra Inks for smudge, fade and water resistant high resolution printing on most types of paper.
Epson America Press Release New multifunction Epson printer includes fax capabilitiy along with Epson’s DURABrite® Ultra pigment ink for printing beautiful smudge, fade and water resistant images on plain and glossy photo papers LONG BEACH, Calif., January 10, 2006 – The Epson Stylus CX5800F, which is one of the latest…
Lexmark US Press Release
New Lexmark X7350 Office All-in-One Makes Multi-Tasking Easy For Soho
LEXINGTON, Ky., Jan. 4, 2006—Lexmark International, Inc. (NYSE: LXK) today introduced the Lexmark X7350 Office All-in-One printer, designed to provide the most cost-conscious small office/home office (SOHO) customers with an easy-to-use combination of performance, functionality and photo features for under $150.
The Lexmark X7350 offers photo capabilities along with the ability to print, scan, copy and fax at business-class speeds, as well as manage and share color documents and photos. Users can print directly from their PC or a PictBridge-compatible digital camera.
Lexmark US Press Release New Lexmark X7350 Office All-in-One Makes Multi-Tasking Easy For Soho LEXINGTON, Ky., Jan. 4, 2006—Lexmark International, Inc. (NYSE: LXK) today introduced the Lexmark X7350 Office All-in-One printer, designed to provide the most cost-conscious small office/home office (SOHO) customers with an easy-to-use combination of performance, functionality and…
Photo-i have tested the HP Photosmart 8250 photo printer, which features six individual ink cartridges and can print photos in just 14 seconds.
“When I first saw this printer in July 2005 I was impressed with the overall performance, although I was only using a pre-production model. I ran my photo-i test file through the printer and it produced an excellent print first time. Can this be repeated? In short the answer to this is yes, the A4 test prints colours are every bit as good as any I have seen from other HP printers, but under close magnification the print dot seems to be larger. Having said that, I should point out that you would need a good quality magnifying glass to see the dots, under normal viewing conditions the prints will surpass most wet chemistry photographs.”
Website: Photo-i - HP Photosmart 8250 Review
Photo-i have tested the HP Photosmart 8250 photo printer, which features six individual ink cartridges and can print photos in just 14 seconds. “When I first saw this printer in July 2005 I was impressed with the overall performance, although I was only using a pre-production model. I ran my…
DIWA member and Czech website FotoAparat have tested the HP Photosmart 8250 photo printer, which features six individual ink cartridges and can print photos in just 14 seconds.
DIWA member and Czech website FotoAparat have tested the HP Photosmart 8250 photo printer, which features six individual ink cartridges and can print photos in just 14 seconds. Website: FotoAparat - HP Photosmart 8250 Review Latest Prices / User Reviews
Trusted Reviews have the first online review of the Epson Stylus Photo RX520 all-in-one printer, which includes a transparency unit for film scanning and allows direct photo printing from memory cards.
“When it comes to printing 15 x 10cm photos, though, things are very different. A print from a PC still takes an uncomfortably long 2:24, but prints from memory cards or a PictBridge camera come in at only just over a minute. This is a very competitive time, when compared with Canon or HP devices in the same price bracket. Print quality for photos, as we’ve come to expect from Epson printers, is very good. Our test images were clear and precise with little noticeable colour cast. There was good definition in darker, shadowed areas and gradated areas of colour, such as skies, were smooth. Colours printed from cards and cameras were also natural and images sharp.”
Trusted Reviews have the first online review of the Epson Stylus Photo RX520 all-in-one printer, which includes a transparency unit for film scanning and allows direct photo printing from memory cards. “When it comes to printing 15 x 10cm photos, though, things are very different. A print from a PC…
DCResource have taken a look at the new Kodak Easyshare Printer Dock Series 3 compact photo printer.
“The Kodak EasyShare Printer Dock Plus Series 3 (PD+s3) is a dye-transfer, a.k.a. dye-sublimation, compact photo printer with simple, stylish looks and an army of communication features (including wireless from camera/computer to printer). While its rambling product name won’t win any branding awards, it more than makes up for that with a simple and straightforward user interface (for the most part). The “easy” part of EasyShare applies best to using the printer when paired with a Kodak EasyShare digital camera.”
Website: DCResource - Kodak Easyshare Printer Dock Series 3 Review
DCResource have taken a look at the new Kodak Easyshare Printer Dock Series 3 compact photo printer. “The Kodak EasyShare Printer Dock Plus Series 3 (PD+s3) is a dye-transfer, a.k.a. dye-sublimation, compact photo printer with simple, stylish looks and an army of communication features (including wireless from camera/computer to printer)…
BIOS Magazine have just reviewed the new Canon PIXMA iP8500, which is is Canon’s first ChromaPLUS eight-color ink A4 format photo printer.
“All of the new PIXMA photo printers feature Canon’s exclusive FINE high-performance printheads. FINE technology (Full-photolithography Inkjet Nozzle Engineering) delivers sub-micron level precision during the manufacturing process. FINE print heads are also the only consumer-oriented print heads to achieve an actual 1200dpi nozzle pitch. The iP8500’s FINE printhead has 6144 micro nozzles, capable of ejecting a staggering 147 million 2-picolitre droplets per second. This gets more ink on the page in less time and with greater accuracy for grain-free prints of superb clarity, contrast, colour range and smoothness of tone.”
BIOS Magazine have just reviewed the new Canon PIXMA iP8500, which is is Canon’s first ChromaPLUS eight-color ink A4 format photo printer. “All of the new PIXMA photo printers feature Canon’s exclusive FINE high-performance printheads. FINE technology (Full-photolithography Inkjet Nozzle Engineering) delivers sub-micron level precision during the manufacturing process. FINE…
CNET have just reviewed the Canon Selphy DS810 compact photo printer.
“The Canon Selphy DS810 is one mobile photo printer that you’ll probably want to leave at home, despite its estimated 29-cents-per-print economy. The Selphy’s three-color output, 9-by-9-by-4-inch, 4.2-pound design, and lack of battery support don’t stack up well against those of smaller, lighter transportable printers in this price range. Print quality was especially disappointing; our test output frequently looked flat, and the composite blacks (produced by combining cyan, magenta, and yellow; there is no black ink tank) were more of a dark, muddy green.”
Website: CNET - Canon Selphy DS810 Review
CNET have just reviewed the Canon Selphy DS810 compact photo printer. “The Canon Selphy DS810 is one mobile photo printer that you’ll probably want to leave at home, despite its estimated 29-cents-per-print economy. The Selphy’s three-color output, 9-by-9-by-4-inch, 4.2-pound design, and lack of battery support don’t stack up well against…
BIOS have reviewed the new Epson Stylus Photo R2400 A3+ photo printer.
“Ever since color inkjet printers made for photographic printing were introduced a significant portion of the photo community has felt they were left out because color inkjets have not provided a good solution for black and white photography compared to color. Now, Epson has responded with their new Stylus Photo R2400 that is really three printers in one. First, it is an even better color printer of RGB photographic images than the 2200 it replaces. Second, it also prints black and white with equally fine image quality. Third, it also provides the ability to reproduce CMYK press proof prints of exceptional quality.”
BIOS have reviewed the new Epson Stylus Photo R2400 A3+ photo printer. “Ever since color inkjet printers made for photographic printing were introduced a significant portion of the photo community has felt they were left out because color inkjets have not provided a good solution for black and white photography…
Epson America Press Release
Epson Redefines Future of Portrait Photography With New Epson Gemini(R) K3 Portrait Printing System
New Professional Portrait System Gives Photographers Quick and Simple Way to Take Control of Printing Process to Boost Image Quality, Productivity and Profits
LONG BEACH, Calif., Dec. 8 /PRNewswire/—Epson America Inc. is introducing a new digital workflow system that is tailor-made for portrait photographers who are looking for an immediate and simple way to increase their productivity, image quality and profitability. The Epson Gemini K3 Portrait Printing System combines the benefits of Epson’s new, award-winning Epson UltraChrome K3(TM) photographic printing technology with new image management and enhancement programs that are designed to dramatically improve the way portrait photographers do business.
Epson America Press Release Epson Redefines Future of Portrait Photography With New Epson Gemini(R) K3 Portrait Printing System New Professional Portrait System Gives Photographers Quick and Simple Way to Take Control of Printing Process to Boost Image Quality, Productivity and Profits LONG BEACH, Calif., Dec. 8 /PRNewswire/—Epson America Inc. is…
Kodak and Ritz Camera Centers Press Release
Kodak and Ritz Camera Centers Partner to Bring Kodak’s New Digital Photo Kiosks to 1100 Stores Nationwide; Just in Time for the Holidays, the New KODAK Picture Kiosk G4 Makes Digital Photography Faster and More Convenient for Consumers
NEW YORK—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Dec. 8, 2005—Eastman Kodak Company and Ritz Camera Centers, the largest retail camera and imaging photo chain in the U.S., today announced a partnership to deploy Kodak’s new digital photo kiosks in all Ritz Camera stores across the country, totaling approximately 1,100 locations. Ritz Camera will be the first retailer to install Kodak’s new G4 kiosks, which make KODAK-quality digital print in just eight seconds - 35% faster than prior models.
Kodak and Ritz Camera Centers Press Release Kodak and Ritz Camera Centers Partner to Bring Kodak’s New Digital Photo Kiosks to 1100 Stores Nationwide; Just in Time for the Holidays, the New KODAK Picture Kiosk G4 Makes Digital Photography Faster and More Convenient for Consumers NEW YORK—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Dec. 8, 2005—Eastman…
Norwegian website Akam.no have just reviewed the Canon SELPHY CP510 compact photo printer.
Website: Akam.no - Canon SELPHY CP510 Review
Norwegian website Akam.no have just reviewed the Canon SELPHY CP510 compact photo printer. Website: Akam.no - Canon SELPHY CP510 Review Latest Prices / User Reviews
Lyra Research Press Release
Why Do Some Consumers Say “No Thanks” to Third-Party Ink Jet Cartridges? New Lyra Report Answers with New Forecast, Demographics and Branding Data
Newton, MA (PRWEB) December 2, 2005—Lyra Research’s new report, Third-Party Ink Jet Cartridges: Challenges and Prospects in a Growth Market, provides unprecedented research and data on the highly competitive third-party ink jet cartridge market (www.lyra.com). This report focuses on the thousands of third-party ink jet cartridge vendors worldwide that are facing increasing challenges to their profitability. Continually refining their ink formulations to keep up with the OEMs, circumventing new cartridge electronics, sourcing empty cartridges, battling for consumer mind share, and worrying about patent infringement are just a few of those challenges, and aftermarket cartridge makers now face a new source of competition as numerous retail refill shops open worldwide.
Lyra Research Press Release Why Do Some Consumers Say “No Thanks” to Third-Party Ink Jet Cartridges? New Lyra Report Answers with New Forecast, Demographics and Branding Data Newton, MA (PRWEB) December 2, 2005—Lyra Research’s new report, Third-Party Ink Jet Cartridges: Challenges and Prospects in a Growth Market, provides unprecedented research…
TrustedReviews have reviewed the Epson PictureMate 100 printer, which provides glossy high-quality 6x4 inch prints at £0.19p per photo.
“Judging by the amount of television advertising devoted to personal photo printers, they are becoming very valuable products for their manufacturers. Epson now has one of these ‘photo lab’ devices at well under £100, and so puts itself up against HP and Lexmark, in what is an increasingly crowded market. The white and purply-silver case of this small-loaf sized printer gives it a clean, homely look and there’s a handle for carrying it around with you. This is somewhat spoiled by the fact you also have to carry a power supply and mains lead, but you can invest in an optional Lithium ion battery (around £50), if you need to print away from the mains.”
TrustedReviews have reviewed the Epson PictureMate 100 printer, which provides glossy high-quality 6x4 inch prints at £0.19p per photo. “Judging by the amount of television advertising devoted to personal photo printers, they are becoming very valuable products for their manufacturers. Epson now has one of these ‘photo lab’ devices at…
Canon UK Press Release
Go PIXMAD! A great Christmas offer from Canon
Free Canon glossy photo paper worth over £30/€40 with Canon’s PIXMA MP450 or PIXMA iP5200
Anyone buying a Canon PIXMA MP450 multifuntional or iP5200 printer in December 2005 or January 2006 can GO PIXMAD with over £30/€40 worth of free Canon glossy photo paper. With Canon’s photographic paper in these, or any other Canon PIXMA printers and multifunctionals it’s easy to produce great looking, lab-quality photos that can last a lifetime. To claim their free glossy photo paper, customers can pick up a leaflet in store (or download it from www.canon.co.uk/gopixmad), complete the voucher and return with original proof of purchase (being sure to take a copy). Canon will then post the paper pack directly to them.
Canon UK Press Release Go PIXMAD! A great Christmas offer from Canon Free Canon glossy photo paper worth over £30/€40 with Canon’s PIXMA MP450 or PIXMA iP5200 Anyone buying a Canon PIXMA MP450 multifuntional or iP5200 printer in December 2005 or January 2006 can GO PIXMAD with over £30/€40 worth…
Canon UK Press Release
Free battery pack and the freedom to print anywhere with Canon SELPHY printers
Anyone who buys a Canon SELPHY CP710 or CP510 compact photo printer in December will be free to roam with their photography thanks to Canon’s Set your SELPHY free promotion. Throughout December , Canon is giving away a portable battery pack worth £50 free with every SELPHY CP710 or CP510 purchased; making it even easier to have fun with photography. To claim their free battery pack, customers can pick up a leaflet in store, complete the voucher and return with original proof of purchase (being sure to take a copy). Canon will then post the free battery pack directly to them.
Canon UK Press Release Free battery pack and the freedom to print anywhere with Canon SELPHY printers Anyone who buys a Canon SELPHY CP710 or CP510 compact photo printer in December will be free to roam with their photography thanks to Canon’s Set your SELPHY free promotion. Throughout December …
Luminous Landscape have reviewed ColorByte Phatte Black, which allows you to load both Photo Black and Matte Black inks at the same time on the Epson 4800, 7800 and 9800 printers.
“‘There’s little more to say about using Imageprint 6.1 with Phatte Black. It simply works transparently. Load your preferred paper, select a profile, and print. The installation process is straightforward, and only requires that you insert the special Matte Black cartridge and run a purge routine. This involves loading a special TIFF file and printing about 20-30 sheets of plain paper using a special purge profile. This removes any Light Light Black ink in the printers lines. You only need to do this the first time.”
Luminous Landscape have reviewed ColorByte Phatte Black, which allows you to load both Photo Black and Matte Black inks at the same time on the Epson 4800, 7800 and 9800 printers. “‘There’s little more to say about using Imageprint 6.1 with Phatte Black. It simply works transparently. Load your preferred…
Digital Outback Photo have a good article on making black and white prints with the Epson 4800 and UltraChrome K3 inkset.
“‘All of the zonal values in the monochrome photographic prints produced by this combination of technology show with exacting precision. What I have composed on my calibrated Sony Artisan monitor is exactly what comes out of the printer—tit for tat. The Dmax of the prints is so deep that even under the bright lights of our gallery spots, the prints never wash out—the blacks only look deeper, and the whites brighter. The resolution of the print process has created image prints at 18” width, with more detail than I have ever seen in an entire 30”-wide fiber print. The dimensionality of the print has come to life because of the resolution, precision, and fidelity of this new print scheme.”
Website: Digital Outback Photo - Monochrome Photographic Printmaking with the Epson UltraChrome K3 Inkset
Digital Outback Photo have a good article on making black and white prints with the Epson 4800 and UltraChrome K3 inkset. “‘All of the zonal values in the monochrome photographic prints produced by this combination of technology show with exacting precision. What I have composed on my calibrated Sony Artisan…