Category: Printers
Ferrania Technologies Press Release
Ferrania Technologies expands inkjet products line with Compatible Print Kit that delivers 4” x 6” prints for as low as 16¢ each
Chicago, Ill. — November 12, 2006 — Ferrania Technologies (Booth #4342) is here to help retailers attending the 2006 Private Label Manufacturers Association offer their consumers the first ever paper and ink compatible replacement print kit for EPSON PICTUREMATE*. “It is estimated that there are over 10 million of these printers in US homes,” stated Tom Zohn, Inkjet Director of Growth for Ferrania. “We’re so pleased that we can offer retailers an attractive alternative to the current OEM product, at a price 45% less than what their consumer customers are currently paying.”
Ferrania Technologies Press Release Ferrania Technologies expands inkjet products line with Compatible Print Kit that delivers 4” x 6” prints for as low as 16¢ each Chicago, Ill. — November 12, 2006 — Ferrania Technologies (Booth #4342) is here to help retailers attending the 2006 Private Label Manufacturers Association offer…
TrustedReviews have the first online review of the new Epson Stylus Photo R265 printer.
“The prints we produced were of fair quality, though photo output was definitely better than text or graphics. The text pages showed quite irregular characters and in some cases you could see mis-registration between lines of print. For general use, they’d probably be OK, but the output is definitely not among the best we’ve seen. Colour graphics were much better, cleanly reproduced and with good solid fills and no notable dither patterns. The paper nap showed through in places, though.”
TrustedReviews have the first online review of the new Epson Stylus Photo R265 printer. “The prints we produced were of fair quality, though photo output was definitely better than text or graphics. The text pages showed quite irregular characters and in some cases you could see mis-registration between lines of…
Photo-i have just started an interactive review of 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.
“In February 2006 HP announced a new printer the HP Photosmart Pro B9180 A3 printer. This printer is clearly aimed at the professional and creative photographer. The printer is built like a Sherman tank and is going to withstand heavy duty professional use. The B9180 uses HP’s newly formulated Vivera Pigment inks for outstanding colour quality. I have been using the B9180 for nearly a year and the prints I have been producing surpass all other printers that I have tested. The printer did have one or two quirks, but these have been rectified (so I am told- we will see over the next few days). For a change the Mac drivers were ready before the Windows drivers.”
Website: Photo-i - HP Photosmart Pro B9180 Review
Photo-i have just started an interactive review of 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. “In February 2006 HP announced a new printer the HP Photosmart Pro B9180 A3 printer. This…
PCMagazine have published their review of the new Lexmark P350 Portable Photo Printer, which features new Evercolor II ink technology and PerfectFinish Photo Paper.
“A more global issue, though, is that most of the P350’s photos show a slight case of differential gloss, with some areas reflecting light better than others. You can see this effect only from some angles, but at those angles it gives the photos an odd look. You also have to be careful about how you handle photos you care about, because they’re relatively easy to scratch. After I finished evaluating photo quality, I noticed several subtle scratches that were caused just by shuffling through the stack and sliding the back of one photo over the front of another.”
Website: PCMagazine - Lexmark P350 Review
PCMagazine have published their review of the new Lexmark P350 Portable Photo Printer, which features new Evercolor II ink technology and PerfectFinish Photo Paper. “A more global issue, though, is that most of the P350’s photos show a slight case of differential gloss, with some areas reflecting light better than…
PCMagazine have reviewed the Epson PictureMate PM 280 portable home photo-lab.
“Setup is easy. Slide the ink cartridge—which contains cyan, yellow, magenta, and black inks—into a slot in the back and load paper. Given the built-in CD drive for burning photos to a disc, I suspect a lot of people will stop there. But if you want to print from a computer, you can also install a driver using an automated installation routine, then connect via USB cable.”
PCMagazine have reviewed the Epson PictureMate PM 280 portable home photo-lab. “Setup is easy. Slide the ink cartridge—which contains cyan, yellow, magenta, and black inks—into a slot in the back and load paper. Given the built-in CD drive for burning photos to a disc, I suspect a lot of people…
Photo-i have started an interactive review of the new Canon PIXMA iP6700D printer.
“The iP6700D uses six individual ChromaLife 100 ink tanks, the ink tanks are fitted into the Print Head cradle. Fitting the inks is a simple process twist each orange cap off and inserting the ink into the correct slot on the cradle. Easy, yes, but don’t squeeze the sides or you will re-colour your hands and carpet, as Canon claims 100 years life for the ChromaLife inks you might be looking at messy hands for the rest of your life - still it could be worse, imagine if the inks had a 200 year life. be very careful.”
Website: Photo-i - Canon PIXMA iP6700D Review
Photo-i have started an interactive review of the new Canon PIXMA iP6700D printer. “The iP6700D uses six individual ChromaLife 100 ink tanks, the ink tanks are fitted into the Print Head cradle. Fitting the inks is a simple process twist each orange cap off and inserting the ink into the…
Steves Digicams have just reviewed the new Canon PIXMA MP960 all-in-one printer.
“The MP960 is not the equal of a $1,500 dedicated film scanner, but considering its lower cost and greater versatility, you’ll find it more than adequate. Would you like to digitize that old slide collection that you’ve got gathering dust in the closet before they just fade away? The entire process of scanning a slide or negative is made simple with the included ScanGear software. Not only does it scan quickly, it automatically adjusts the color, brightness and contrast and for old slides it can correct color fade and minimize the dust and scratches too.”
Steves Digicams have just reviewed the new Canon PIXMA MP960 all-in-one printer. “The MP960 is not the equal of a $1,500 dedicated film scanner, but considering its lower cost and greater versatility, you’ll find it more than adequate. Would you like to digitize that old slide collection that you’ve got…
ThinkCamera have published the first review of the new Lexmark P350 Portable Photo Printer, which features new Evercolor II ink technology and PerfectFinish Photo Paper.
“What is remarkable is the fact that the colours on the print exactly match those on my monitor. I didn’t have to mess about with profiles, set options or experiment. In Photoshop I “let the printer determine colours” and it did just that - one of the most faithful prints I have seen on an budget inkjet. This really is as it should be - Lexmark supply the printer, the paper and the ink. My screen is carefully calibrated - as long as I don’t fiddle with anything I should get accurate prints time after time (allowing for the difference between LCD and paper). What’s refreshing is that it works!”
Website: ThinkCamera - Lexmark P350 Review
ThinkCamera have published the first review of the new Lexmark P350 Portable Photo Printer, which features new Evercolor II ink technology and PerfectFinish Photo Paper. “What is remarkable is the fact that the colours on the print exactly match those on my monitor. I didn’t have to mess about with…
Kodak Press Release
ROCHESTER NY and COLOGNE GERMANY, September 26—Taking a bold new step in wireless printing technology, Eastman Kodak Company today announced the KODAK EASYSHARE Photo Printer 350—an affordable, innovative, and easy-to-use printing solution ideal for camera-equipped mobile phones. Using state-of-the-art BLUETOOTH® wireless technology, the Photo Printer 350 can wirelessly print 4x6-inch photos directly from BLUETOOTH technology-enabled devices. Additionally, the Photo Printer 350 works with any PICTBRIDGE-enabled digital camera or camera phone and can quickly print pictures from personal computers using USB 2.0. “As the latest addition to Kodak’s award-winning line of EASYSHARE printers, we are proud to introduce the EASYSHARE Photo Printer 350. Kodak is committed to offering consumers a smart and simple photo printing solution at an affordable price that does not sacrifice quality,” said Lisa Vandemark, Worldwide Marketing Director, Kodak’s Home Printing. “Helping to free pictures wirelessly from their mobile phone, the Photo Printer 350 is an essential companion to any BLUETOOTH technology-enabled camera phone and part of a cool, interactive printing experience.”
Kodak Press Release ROCHESTER NY and COLOGNE GERMANY, September 26—Taking a bold new step in wireless printing technology, Eastman Kodak Company today announced the KODAK EASYSHARE Photo Printer 350—an affordable, innovative, and easy-to-use printing solution ideal for camera-equipped mobile phones. Using state-of-the-art BLUETOOTH® wireless technology, the Photo Printer 350 can…
HP Press Release
The versatile HP Photosmart Pro B8350 Photo Printer is ideal for hobbyist photographers and offices who want to achieve professional lab-quality prints and documents – from 9x13cm to 33x48cm. The printer produces rich and realistic, six-ink colour photos that resist fading longer than lab-processed photos – up to 108 years – using HP Vivera Inks.(1) Additionally, the HP Photosmart Pro B8350 Photo Printer offers office and home users more printing options via a rear input tray, and easily handles thicker and stiffer papers.
HP Press Release The versatile HP Photosmart Pro B8350 Photo Printer is ideal for hobbyist photographers and offices who want to achieve professional lab-quality prints and documents – from 9x13cm to 33x48cm. The printer produces rich and realistic, six-ink colour photos that resist fading longer than lab-processed photos – up…
Epson Press Release
Epson® delivers A2 printer with UltraChrome™ K3 ink and the smallest footprint on the market - An A2, professional desktop printer, the new Epson Stylus Pro 3800 features UltraChrome K3 ink and has the features and performance to cater for the needs of the photography, fine art, proofing and graphics markets.
Photokina, 25 September – 1 October 2006 – The Epson Stylus Pro 3800 is the most compact A2 printer on the market, making it ideal for those with limited studio space. It is an advanced inkjet system featuring UltraChrome K3 ink technology for premium quality output, comes with high-capacity ink cartridges for overnight print runs and offers a range of print sizes from A6 to A2. Designed for ease of use, the Epson 3800 is ideally suited for fast and flexible printing in the photography, fine art, proofing and graphics markets. The Epson 3800 includes Epson’s UltraChrome K3 ink technology, an eight-colour pigment ink system that delivers premium quality prints with neutral gradations in colour and black and white. The full ink set includes cyan, magenta, yellow, light cyan, light magenta, light black, light light black photo black or matte black. Print quality is life-like with excellent greyscale performance and smooth tonal reproduction. UltraChrome K3 inks offers a wide gamut of the colour spectrum, meaning that even colours such as vibrant orange, signal red and ochre can be achieved. The lighter inks also allow smooth gradations for the printing of watercolour, pastels and crayons. The photo black and matte black cartridges provide you with increased ease of use when you need to switch from matte to glossy media by simply choosing the black ink that you need from your printer driver.
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Epson Press Release Epson® delivers A2 printer with UltraChrome™ K3 ink and the smallest footprint on the market - An A2, professional desktop printer, the new Epson Stylus Pro 3800 features UltraChrome K3 ink and has the features and performance to cater for the needs of the photography, fine art…
Canon USA Press Release
Canon Serves Up A Triple-Threat Large Format Line-Up - Now Offering Three 12-Color Wide Format Printers in 17, 44, and 60-Inch Widths
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., September 26, 2006 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leading provider of office imaging systems, inkjet technology and digital photography equipment, today unveiled the new 12-color imagePROGRAF iPF8000 pigment ink large format printer. Designed to produce stunning color for professional quality giclee prints and photographs, the iPF8000 utilizes Canon’s proprietary LUCIA pigment inks to print borderless images up to 42-inches wide, with a maximum paper width of 44-inches at amazing production speeds with outstanding archival image quality. The iPF8000 debuts at SGIA, (Booth #0534) September 26th, in Las Vegas. Canon’s Graphic Arts line of large format printers now includes the imagePROGRAF iPF5000, iPF8000, and iPF9000 printers at 17-, 44-, and 60-inches wide respectively. This expands Canon’s large format portfolio which includes their recently announced Corporate and CAD line of large format print solutions. The new iPF8000 printer joins its two sister products by offering an extremely wide color gamut with a full 12-color inkset featuring LUCIA pigmented inks, along with the L-COA processor to quickly and accurately process high resolution image data.
Canon USA Press Release Canon Serves Up A Triple-Threat Large Format Line-Up - Now Offering Three 12-Color Wide Format Printers in 17, 44, and 60-Inch Widths LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., September 26, 2006 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leading provider of office imaging systems, inkjet technology and digital photography equipment, today…
The new HP DesignJet Photo Printer series is unveiled today at Photokina, offering an embedded spectrophotometer, advanced profiling solution and 200 year print life. The HP Designjet Z2100 features an eight-color HP Vivera pigment ink system, while the HP Designjet Z3100 uses a 12-ink HP Vivera pigment ink system with HP 70 Gloss Enhancer and HP Quad-Black Inks. Both printers come in two different sizes, 24 inch and 44 inch.
HP Press Release
PALO ALTO, Calif., Sept. 26, 2006 – HP today announced it is changing the way graphics professionals create large-format images with the unveiling of the HP Designjet Z Photo Printer Series. Continuing to expand its professional printing portfolio, HP is leveraging its pigment ink technologies developed for the HP Photosmart Pro B9180 to create the first large-format printers employing HP’s Scalable Printing Technology. The HP Designjet Z Photo Printer Series is designed to deliver intuitive, dependable and repeatable color accuracy for 24- and 44-inch museum-quality prints with 200 years’ photo permanence.(1) “The HP Designjet Z Photo Printer Series enables photographers, graphic designers and artists to print their vision accurately and consistently,” said Enrique Lores, vice president and general manager, Inkjet Commercial Division, HP. “With our breakthrough color management features, graphics professionals can now leverage a truly intuitive and automated printing process that expands both their business opportunities and their creative boundaries.”
The new HP DesignJet Photo Printer series is unveiled today at Photokina, offering an embedded spectrophotometer, advanced profiling solution and 200 year print life. The HP Designjet Z2100 features an eight-color HP Vivera pigment ink system, while the HP Designjet Z3100 uses a 12-ink HP Vivera pigment ink system with…
Canon USA Press Release
Canon Unveils New Flagship PIXMA MP960 Photo AIO That Combines Exceptional Photo Lab Capabilities with Elegant Look and Feel
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Sept. 14, 2006—In any lineup, there can only be one flagship model. Canon’s new PIXMA MP960 Photo All-In-One (AIO) is a premium device that provides all the features needed for an exceptional photo experience in the home. As the only seven-color photo all-in-one on the market using the ChromaLife100 system, discerning consumers can now produce long-lasting(1) vivid photo lab quality prints. Because Canon’s focuses on developing easy-to-use and elegantly designed products, the PIXMA MP960 Photo AIO also features the revolutionary Easy-Scroll Wheel user interface to complement the bright 3.5-inch high-definition TFT screen. For the photo enthusiast who wants the best equipment for a variety of uses, from reprinting photos to scanning slides and negatives, the MP960 Photo AIO (estimated selling price $399.99(2)) is the answer.
Canon USA Press Release Canon Unveils New Flagship PIXMA MP960 Photo AIO That Combines Exceptional Photo Lab Capabilities with Elegant Look and Feel LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Sept. 14, 2006—In any lineup, there can only be one flagship model. Canon’s new PIXMA MP960 Photo All-In-One (AIO) is a premium device that…
TrustedReviews have the first online review of the Canon PIXMA MP160 all-in-one.
“Canon claims the PIXMA MP-160 can produce a 15 x 10cm ‘photo lab’ quality print in 52 seconds, but we couldn’t quite match that. Printing from a PC in top quality mode took one minute 50 seconds and in standard mode from a camera, via PictBridge, it still clocked one minute three seconds. This, in itself, is not a bad time and is considerably quicker than, for example, the latest budget all-in-ones from Lexmark. When printing from a camera, pressing Fit to page gives you a borderless print.”
TrustedReviews have the first online review of the Canon PIXMA MP160 all-in-one. “Canon claims the PIXMA MP-160 can produce a 15 x 10cm ‘photo lab’ quality print in 52 seconds, but we couldn’t quite match that. Printing from a PC in top quality mode took one minute 50 seconds and…
PCMagazine have reviewed the new Sony DPP-FP55 photo printer.
“For the most part, the new Sony PictureStation DPP-FP55 ($150 street) can serve as the archetypal dedicated photo printer. Limited to 4- by 6-inch photos, it can print from PictBridge-enabled cameras, memory cards, and computers. A 2-inch color LCD lets you preview photos, and a built-in menu system gives you some basic kiosk-like editing features such as cropping, adjusting color, and removing red-eye. But this printer also stands out for fast printing speeds and a relatively low cost per photo.”
Website: PCMagazine - Sony DPP-FP55 Review
PCMagazine have reviewed the new Sony DPP-FP55 photo printer. “For the most part, the new Sony PictureStation DPP-FP55 ($150 street) can serve as the archetypal dedicated photo printer. Limited to 4- by 6-inch photos, it can print from PictBridge-enabled cameras, memory cards, and computers. A 2-inch color LCD lets you…
PCMagazine have the vey first review of the new HP Photosmart A716 compact photo printer.
“When I reviewed the 475, I said it had so many strengths that if it weren’t for the lack of water resistance, it would be a runaway pick for Editors’ Choice. With the HP Photosmart A716 Compact Photo Printer, the company retains the strong features and performance of the 475 and adds water resistance, too. That’s enough for it to replace the Epson PictureMate Deluxe Viewer Edition as our Editors’ Choice for a high-end, small-format photo printer.”
PCMagazine have the vey first review of the new HP Photosmart A716 compact photo printer. “When I reviewed the 475, I said it had so many strengths that if it weren’t for the lack of water resistance, it would be a runaway pick for Editors’ Choice. With the HP Photosmart…
Lexmark Press Release
Lexmark International today introduced the Lexmark P350 Portable Photo Printer, featuring new Evercolor II ink technology, and PerfectFinishTM Photo Paper as part of a photo printing system that produces photos of exceptional quality and durability. The Lexmark P350 has an estimated street price of £99.99*. The first to feature Lexmark’s new Evercolor II pigmented ink technology, the Lexmark P350 4-by-6 inch photo printer produces vibrant, borderless photos that print in as little as 75 seconds** with up to 4,800 x 1,200 dots per inch resolution. Evercolor II is a pigment-based ink system that is meant to be used with Lexmark’s new PerfectFinish Photo Paper, a micro-porous photo paper that absorbs the inks quickly. Compared with conventional dye-based inks, the Evercolor II pigmented inks dry more quickly and are highly resistant to water. Together, Lexmark’s Evercolor II inks and PerfectFinish Photo Paper yield high-quality photos that are remarkably resilient and durable – lasting for up to 100 years in a frame and up to 200 years in an album***
Lexmark Press Release Lexmark International today introduced the Lexmark P350 Portable Photo Printer, featuring new Evercolor II ink technology, and PerfectFinishTM Photo Paper as part of a photo printing system that produces photos of exceptional quality and durability. The Lexmark P350 has an estimated street price of £99.99*. The first…
Lexmark Press Release
Lexmark International are proud to introduce the new Lexmark X5470 All-In-One with Fax and Photo, a feature-packed, four-in-one inkjet backed by the new Lexmark Protection Guarantee*. The X5470 has an estimated street price of £99.99**. The Lexmark X5470 sports a stylish, compact design for today’s home office, while also delivering workhorse performance with print speeds up to 25 pages per minute (ppm) black and 18 ppm colour***, a 10-sheet automatic document feeder, premium photo features and PC-free photo, fax and copy capabilities. The Lexmark X5470 is backed by the new Lexmark Protection Guarantee that features next-business-day replacement for up to one year, helping to ensure a printing experience that is as reliable as it is productive.
Lexmark Press Release Lexmark International are proud to introduce the new Lexmark X5470 All-In-One with Fax and Photo, a feature-packed, four-in-one inkjet backed by the new Lexmark Protection Guarantee*. The X5470 has an estimated street price of £99.99**. The Lexmark X5470 sports a stylish, compact design for today’s home office…
Lexmark Press Release
Lexmark International are proud to introduce the new Lexmark Z845 High Performance Colour Printer, a single-function inkjet that delivers sharp, crisp text, high-end graphics and photos at exceptional speeds, priced under £60*. Designed for budget-conscious consumers with high expectations for productivity, quality and reliability, the Lexmark Z845 delivers speeds up to 24 pages per minute (ppm) black and 18 ppm colour**. The Z845 features borderless graphic and photo printing, as well as an optional colour cartridge that provides six-colour printing capabilities. Lexmark’s exclusive Fast Pics and Imaging Studio Software make it easy for users to enhance, print and manage their photos.
Lexmark Press Release Lexmark International are proud to introduce the new Lexmark Z845 High Performance Colour Printer, a single-function inkjet that delivers sharp, crisp text, high-end graphics and photos at exceptional speeds, priced under £60*. Designed for budget-conscious consumers with high expectations for productivity, quality and reliability, the Lexmark Z84…