Category: Printers
HP UK Press Release 16/11/04
HP Introduces Two Top of the Range New Photosmart All-in-Ones for Best-in-Class Printing
HP Photosmart 2710 and HP Photosmart 2610 All-in-Ones offer a stylish answer to print, fax, scan and copy demands
LONDON, UK, 16 November, 2004. HP (NYSE, Nasdaq: HPQ) announced the launch of two new All-in-Ones, the HP Photosmart 2710 and HP Photosmart 2610. Designed for creative home or home office users, these two All-in-Ones offer a range of high quality print, flatbed fax, scan and copy functions in a compact and sophisticated device.
Both new models offer users integrated home networking with easy set up, enabling fast, multi-user printing, scanning and sharing of photos. The HP Photosmart 2610 and HP Photosmart 2710 All-in-Ones connect to the network using the quick, reliable, built-in 802.3 Ethernet. Additionally, the HP Photosmart 2710 All-in-One connects simply by using the embedded wireless1 (802.11g) LAN technology for secure, wireless sharing.
The HP Photosmart 2710 and HP Photosmart 2610 enable users to preview, select, edit and print their photos directly from a digital camera without having to connect to a computer. This can be achieved by using the built-in memory card slot2 or by connecting a PictBridge-enabled digital camera to the All-in-One via the front USB port. By using the memory card slots on these All-in-Ones, users can preview images on the 8.8 cm colour LCD screen on the HP PSC 2710 or the 6.4cm colour LCD screen on the HP Photosmart 2610, and crop, zoom, edit or rotate photos.
HP UK Press Release 16/11/04 HP Introduces Two Top of the Range New Photosmart All-in-Ones for Best-in-Class Printing HP Photosmart 2710 and HP Photosmart 2610 All-in-Ones offer a stylish answer to print, fax, scan and copy demands LONDON, UK, 16 November, 2004. HP (NYSE, Nasdaq: HPQ) announced the launch of…
CBS MarketWatch has taken a look at the current state of the inkjet cartridge market - a bit heavy on the financial-speak, but an interesting read nonetheless.
“Ink makers are losing sales to non-branded cartridge vendors. Generic ink already has grabbed 16 percent of the market and is expected to grow to 23 percent within four years, according to Jim Forrest, a senior analyst with digital imaging research firm Lyra Research.
“Vendors like H-P do need to protect their consumables,” said Riley McNulty, a senior research analyst at research firm IDC. “And if they can offer added value beyond what a reseller or a non-branded toner cartridge supplier can offer, then it’s only going to help strengthen them. A lot of people will gravitate toward a branded consumable.”
Thanks to Sanj for the link.
CBS MarketWatch has taken a look at the current state of the inkjet cartridge market - a bit heavy on the financial-speak, but an interesting read nonetheless. “Ink makers are losing sales to non-branded cartridge vendors. Generic ink already has grabbed 16 percent of the market and is expected to…
Pocket-Lint have published their review of the Epson PictureMate inkjet printer.
“We were decidedly disappointed with this model, which surprised us as many have said that they rate this among the best. Compared to the test prints we produced with the HP 375, the prints came across dulled in colour. Epson suggests that its print quality will last for over 100 years and this while we aren?t about to hold off our review till the results come in giving it a good battering proved fruitless in our determination of scratching the print.”
Pocket-Lint have published their review of the Epson PictureMate inkjet printer. “We were decidedly disappointed with this model, which surprised us as many have said that they rate this among the best. Compared to the test prints we produced with the HP 375, the prints came across dulled in colour…
InfoTrends are reporting that sales of inkjet printers in the USA are rising, with 80 million units installed in 2003 and 116 million prints made. This has had a knock-on effect on speciality papers:
“A growth in the number of prints is expected to occur in every key specialty media product category except for coated papers due to the improved quality and lower price of uncoated papers. Photo papers are experiencing the highest growth rates due to low-priced digital cameras, easy electronic transmission of images, and the introduction of printers priced below $50. InfoTrends/CAP Ventures expects the sales of all photo papers to experience a CAGR of 16% between 2002 and 2007.”
Website: InfoTrends - Inkjet Popularity is Fueling Specialty Media Growth
InfoTrends are reporting that sales of inkjet printers in the USA are rising, with 80 million units installed in 2003 and 116 million prints made. This has had a knock-on effect on speciality papers: “A growth in the number of prints is expected to occur in every key specialty media…
The Norwegain website Akamera.no have just posted their review of the new HP Photosmart 8450 printer.
The Norwegain website Akamera.no have just posted their review of the new HP Photosmart 8450 printer. Website: Akamera.no - HP Photosmart 8450 Printer Review Check the Latest Prices for the HP Photosmart 8450 Printer
PCMagazine have just reviewed the Lexmark P6520 All-in-One printer/scanner/copier, which is aimed at digital photographers rather than business users.
“Features that make the P6250 easy to use include showing ink-loading instructions on the 2.5-inch color LCD when you open the printer top. Similarly, if you plug in a memory card, the LCD menu reads I Want To… along with such choices as Save to Computer, View Photos, and Print. Bundled software for your PC makes it easy to copy, scan, and even scan and fax, if your PC has a fax modem.”
Website: PCMagazine - Lexmark P6520 Review
PCMagazine have just reviewed the Lexmark P6520 All-in-One printer/scanner/copier, which is aimed at digital photographers rather than business users. “Features that make the P6250 easy to use include showing ink-loading instructions on the 2.5-inch color LCD when you open the printer top. Similarly, if you plug in a memory card…
A-Digital-Eye have also just reviewed the new Canon PIXMA iP5000 printer, which features the industry’s first 1 picoliter droplets.
“Print quality is excellent. The PIXMA iP5000 photo printer with 1 picoliter droplets produces prints that are sharp, and have true rich colors. The balanced contrast makes these prints pop to life. I was surprised to see how well these prints compared to 6 and 7 color printers. At a suggested retail price of $199. Canon’s PIXMA iP5000 photo printer should be on everyone’s Christmas list this winter.”
A-Digital-Eye have also just reviewed the new Canon PIXMA iP5000 printer, which features the industry’s first 1 picoliter droplets. “Print quality is excellent. The PIXMA iP5000 photo printer with 1 picoliter droplets produces prints that are sharp, and have true rich colors. The balanced contrast makes these prints pop to…
A-Digital-Eye have posted the first review that I have seen of a new wireless printer from Canon, the PIXMA iP4000R.
“This printer by Canon represents a great printer with many options at a remarkable price. The PIXMA iP4000R photo printer integrates easily into a home or office environment. With many homes now going wireless or thinking about going wireless this would be the printer to get. The previous solutions of sharing a printer required having a dedicated computer turned on (or left on continuously) whenever a printout was required or a wireless print server (around $100) makes the PIXMA iP4000R an easy choice to get. What makes this printer even better is the dual paper paths. Now you can have the printer ready to print with two different types of papers!”
A-Digital-Eye have posted the first review that I have seen of a new wireless printer from Canon, the PIXMA iP4000R. “This printer by Canon represents a great printer with many options at a remarkable price. The PIXMA iP4000R photo printer integrates easily into a home or office environment. With many…
The latest article in the “Tech Corner” monthly column, by Mike Chaney, over on Steves Digicams poses the question “Which printer is right for you?”:
“If you need one printer that meets all your needs, you have to ask yourself the question: how large will you need to print? If you regularly (or even occasionally) need to print at a size larger than 8x10, you are basically limited to wide format inkjets as consumer level dye sub printers are limited to 8x10. In the dye sub category, we start out with the small 4x6 versions that normally sell for $200 or less and then we move up to the “big boys” like the Olympus P-440 or the Kodak 8500/8600 series that can print up to 8x10.”
Website: Steves Digicams - “Which Printer is Right for You”
Check the Latest Prices for the Olympus P-440 Digital Photo Printer
The latest article in the “Tech Corner” monthly column, by Mike Chaney, over on Steves Digicams poses the question “Which printer is right for you?”: “If you need one printer that meets all your needs, you have to ask yourself the question: how large will you need to print? If…
Tom’s Hardware Guide have published a very detailed review of 8 of the newest mid-range inkjet printers, including the Epson R300 photo printer (pictured). (found via Digital Photography Blog).
”...this article concentrates on the mid-range models, though even that covers a fairly wide price spectrum, with the least expensive model reviewed costing $59 and the most expensive $199. As we’ll see, however, the price of an inkjet printer is of little importance in the final cost analysis. Cost of use is what you have to look at above all, and we’ve devoted an entire section of this article to understanding that aspect of the printer purchase equation.”
Website: Tom’s Hardware Guide - In Living Color: 8 New Inkjet Printers Put to the Test
Tom’s Hardware Guide have published a very detailed review of 8 of the newest mid-range inkjet printers, including the Epson R300 photo printer (pictured). (found via Digital Photography Blog). ”...this article concentrates on the mid-range models, though even that covers a fairly wide price spectrum, with the least expensive model…
Imaging Resource have reviewed the 8-colour Canon i9900 printer, which can create a 13 x 19-inch borderless photograph in under three minutes and has a maximum resolution of 4800 x 2400 dpi. The printer is available now for a suggested list price of $499.
“What was astonishing about the 3-Mp images was the color, which appeared almost three dimensional. Viewed from a distance just out of arm’s reach, they appeared without artifacts. Hand held, you had to scrutinize them to see any flaws introduced by resizing and sharpening. The detail and density range exceeded the Cibachromes we have here.”
Imaging Resource have reviewed the 8-colour Canon i9900 printer, which can create a 13 x 19-inch borderless photograph in under three minutes and has a maximum resolution of 4800 x 2400 dpi. The printer is available now for a suggested list price of $499. “What was astonishing about the 3-Mp…
Kodak Press Release 29/10/04
Kodak Monthly Tech Brief Explores How Digital Photo Printers Go Back to the Future
ROCHESTER, N.Y., Oct. 29—It’s a digital photographer’s brain-teaser: If you have a high-megapixel digital camera and need to print pro-quality photos and proofs, do you spend time calibrating and re-adjusting your printer to get consistent photos? Or just buy a gift basket for your photo lab manager?
This month’s Kodak Tech Brief focuses on the growing use of dye-sublimation printers in home- and small-office photo applications. Pro photographers and advanced amateurs love producing their own high-quality prints, but such high-end printers - which use a continuous-tone ribbon and thermal print head instead of multiple inkjet tanks - were priced above $1,000.
Kodak Press Release 29/10/04 Kodak Monthly Tech Brief Explores How Digital Photo Printers Go Back to the Future ROCHESTER, N.Y., Oct. 29—It’s a digital photographer’s brain-teaser: If you have a high-megapixel digital camera and need to print pro-quality photos and proofs, do you spend time calibrating and re-adjusting your printer…
The Danish website Akamera.dk have just reviewed the new Canon PIXMA iP8500 printer.
The Danish website Akamera.dk have just reviewed the new Canon PIXMA iP8500 printer. Website: Akamera.dk - Canon PIXMA iP8500 Review Check the Latest Prices for the Canon PIXMA iP8500
PCMagazine have published their review of the A4 Epson Stylus Photo R800 printer.
“Almost any ink jet printer today can print photos at something approaching photo quality. But for professional photographers and serious amateurs, nothing short of true photo quality will do. This is the group that the Epson Stylus Photo R800 takes aim at, and it does a good job of hitting the mark. As icing on the cake, it also prints on printable CDs and DVDs and from standard business applications well enough to serve as your only printer.”
Website: PCMagazine - Epson Stylus Photo R800 Review
PCMagazine have published their review of the A4 Epson Stylus Photo R800 printer. “Almost any ink jet printer today can print photos at something approaching photo quality. But for professional photographers and serious amateurs, nothing short of true photo quality will do. This is the group that the Epson Stylus…
PCMagazine have reviewed the 8-colour Canon i9900 printer, which can create a 13 x 19-inch borderless photograph in under three minutes and has a maximum resolution of 4800 x 2400 dpi. The printer is available now for a suggested list price of $499.
“For high-quality photos up to 13 by 19 inches without the wait, the Canon i9900 Photo Printer is our printer of choice. It can serve as an all-purpose printer, but that would be like using a Porsche 911T as your everyday car.”
PCMagazine have reviewed the 8-colour Canon i9900 printer, which can create a 13 x 19-inch borderless photograph in under three minutes and has a maximum resolution of 4800 x 2400 dpi. The printer is available now for a suggested list price of $499. “For high-quality photos up to 13 by…
PCMagazine have published their review of the Epson PictureMate inkjet printer.
“We timed the PictureMate at 2 minutes 15 seconds to 2:22 for each 4- by 6-inch photo, about 30 seconds slower than the Sony model. Image quality is a match for conventional film-based photos. It’s also waterproof and smear-proof: We took one photo directly from the printer, held it under running water for about 15 seconds, rubbed it, and let it dry, with no noticeable effect.”
PCMagazine have published their review of the Epson PictureMate inkjet printer. “We timed the PictureMate at 2 minutes 15 seconds to 2:22 for each 4- by 6-inch photo, about 30 seconds slower than the Sony model. Image quality is a match for conventional film-based photos. It’s also waterproof and smear-proof…
HiTi Press Release 27/10/04
HiTi LinkPrint - Direct Digital Photo Printing
HiTi have released their latest printer into the digital photo printing arena - the HiTi 641PS with LinkPrint TM technology - PictBridge supported.
The sleek new 641PS retains the same high quality 403x403dpi (6400dpi inkjet equivalent), and functions as its predecessor, the 2004 DIMA award winning 640PS, and conveniently the same 6"x4” consumables, for lab quality photos.
The distinct advantage of the new model is the peer-to-peer printing functions, via USB, and PictBridge compatible technology.
The HiTi 641PS’ handheld controller can directly run the connected digital camera as a card reader for quick printing, eliminating any potential memory card compatibility issues or read images from USB key drives and other portable storage devices. Images can also be read from the built in 7-in-1 memory card reader.
HiTi Press Release 27/10/04 HiTi LinkPrint - Direct Digital Photo Printing HiTi have released their latest printer into the digital photo printing arena - the HiTi 641PS with LinkPrint TM technology - PictBridge supported. The sleek new 641PS retains the same high quality 403x403dpi (6400dpi inkjet equivalent), and functions as…
Shutterbug magazine have reviewed the 8-colour Canon i9900 printer, which can create a 13 x 19-inch borderless photograph in under three minutes and has a maximum resolution of 4800 x 2400 dpi. The printer is available now for a suggested list price of $499.
“My conclusion is that Canon has achieved a new level of photo ink jet performance with the new i9900 model. It prints finer images with greater color fidelity, particularly when reproducing natural greens and skin tones. This significantly improved image print performance is achieved with no loss of the fast print speed enjoyed with the previous i9100, and without any apparent loss in economy in ink cost per print. In addition, the $499 list price is competitive for a top of the line dye-type 13? wide photo ink jet.”
Shutterbug magazine have reviewed the 8-colour Canon i9900 printer, which can create a 13 x 19-inch borderless photograph in under three minutes and has a maximum resolution of 4800 x 2400 dpi. The printer is available now for a suggested list price of $499. “My conclusion is that Canon has…
Lyson Press Release 21/10/04
Lyson Launches Breakthrough Black and White Imaging System at PhotoPlus Expo 2004
New Daylight Darkroom System Incorporates True Monochrome Print Software, Lyson Daylight Darkroom Quad Black Inks, and Lyson Darkroom media
ELK GROVE, IL and NEW YORK, NY (October 21, 2004)—Lyson, Inc., a leading provider of inks, media, and related products to the printing, photography, graphic arts, and other allied industries, will be featuring the revolutionary Daylight Darkroom digital black and white printing system at PhotoPlus Expo ?2004, booth 1340, from October 21-23 at New York?s Jacob Javits Convention Center. This new imaging system provides photographers what they have long desired—the ability to accurately mirror traditional darkroom techniques, including silver halide printing, with digital images and an inkjet printer. The complete Lyson Daylight Darkroom System consists of:
- Daylight Darkroom Quad Black inks in cartridges or a bulk feed system
- Daylight Darkroom print driver software
- The Lyson Darkroom range of inkjet media
- A set of Lyson cleaning cartridges for removal of standard color inks from the printer
- Lyson PrintGuard protection spray (optional).
The Daylight Darkroom system is being introduced for use with the Epson Stylus Pro 2200 and Stylus Pro 7600/9600 printers. Plans are to extend the system for use with the new Epson Stylus Pro 4000 and the most recent Canon printers over the next two quarters.
Lyson Press Release 21/10/04 Lyson Launches Breakthrough Black and White Imaging System at PhotoPlus Expo 2004 New Daylight Darkroom System Incorporates True Monochrome Print Software, Lyson Daylight Darkroom Quad Black Inks, and Lyson Darkroom media ELK GROVE, IL and NEW YORK, NY (October 21, 2004)—Lyson, Inc., a leading provider of…
Lyson Press Release 21/10/04
Lyson Unveils Bulk Feed Delivery System for Epson Stylus Pro 4000
Extends Lyson’s award-winning line of bulk ink delivery systems; saves on ink costs; speeds workflow; eliminates time and hassle for photographers
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL and NEW YORK, NY (October 21, 2004)—Lyson, Inc., a leading provider of inks, media, and related products to the printing, photography, graphic arts, and other allied industries, has introduced the first bulk feed ink delivery system with complete pigment and dye-based inksets for the Epson Stylus Pro 4000. This new system is being displayed for the first time to the photographic market at PhotoPlus Expo 2004, in New York City?s Jacob Javits Exposition Center, from October 21-23, at Booth #1340.
Highly popular among commercial photographers, printmakers, and service bureaus, the Stylus Pro 4000 is a 17” wide desktop inkjet printer designed to meet the needs of the most demanding professionals. By having access to bulk-enabled inksets for the printer, photographers and other users of the 4000 can:
—Save upwards of 70 percent on ink costs versus cartridges
—Significantly speed workflow processing
—Eliminate the time and hassle involved in changing cartridges
Lyson Press Release 21/10/04 Lyson Unveils Bulk Feed Delivery System for Epson Stylus Pro 4000 Extends Lyson’s award-winning line of bulk ink delivery systems; saves on ink costs; speeds workflow; eliminates time and hassle for photographers ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL and NEW YORK, NY (October 21, 2004)—Lyson, Inc., a leading…