Epson Press Release 01/02/04

EPSON(r) enhances range to deliver high quality, economy and durability to home photo printing with the Stylus Photo R200

The EPSON Stylus Photo R200 features a unique 6-colour inkjet system, high resolution and new ink formula in individual cartridges, to deliver long lasting, quality prints

1st February 2004: Launched today, the Stylus Photo R200 extends EPSON’s Stylus Photo printer range to offer a cost-effective device that delivers premium quality, durable photographs.  The device features a new 6-colour inkjet system for glossy, highly detailed photographs, an ultra-high print resolution for maximum definition and a new ink formula for long lasting quality prints. With the Stylus Photo R200, EPSON is the first vendor to bring cost saving benefits of individual cartridges and CD/DVD printing1 to the home and digital camera user at this price.

Responding to the growth of the digital camera market and the increased demand for printing photos at home, this printer has been designed for recent digital converts with an eye for premium quality at an affordable price.  EPSON’s MicroPiezoTM print head offers users an optimised print resolution of 5760 x 1440 dpi - the highest in the market, combined with dot sizes as small as 3 picolitres. With 90 nozzles used per colour the results provide fine detail, smoother gradations, vivid and detailed photographs at fast speeds - a 10x15” photo can be printed in approximately 36 seconds.
   

EPSON’s new 6-colour inkjet system utilises higher density inks to deliver detailed, vibrant and long-lasting photos. EPSON has enhanced its ink formulation to improve colour reproduction and the overall durability of photos. This ink formulation provides the best level of durability in real life conditions - where exposure to air, light and water are all significant factors - on the widest range of media.

The Stylus Photo R200 includes 6 separate ink cartridges to maximise ink yield. Since these individual colour inks can be replaced at any time, economy is maximised thereby lowering the cost per print.

The EPSON Stylus Photo R200 also allows users to print directly onto CDs and DVDs1. The device implements an easy-to-use front-loading system with a dedicated CD/DVD tray, to enable users to customise their media. The CD Print feature is supported by EPSON Print CD software ensuring users can produce high-quality images on their CDs and DVDs very easily.

The device has added flexibility with the inclusion of standalone photo printing direct from an EPSON digital camera2. Users simply plug their digital camera into the USB slot on the front of the printer and EPSON’s intuitive printing system takes care of the rest to deliver high-quality photos customised to the users specification.

The device is bundled with a range of software including PhotoQuicker 3.5, Print Image Framer Tool 2.1 and Print Image Framer Designer 2.1, allowing the user to customise their images, add effects and create powerful high-quality output.

Key features include:

* 6 separate ink cartridges for improved cost-effectiveness
* New 6-colour inkjet system for fuller, smoother gradients
* Fast printing speed - 10x15” photo in 36 seconds
* New ink formulation for enhanced durability on all media
* MicroPiezo technology that delivers an optimised resolution of 5760 x 1440 dpi - the highest resolution available in the inkjet market
* Variable Size Droplet Technology delivers a droplet size of as little as 3 picolitres for ultra-fine detail on images
* CD/DVD printing functionality via a front-loading CD/DVD tray for customising media
* Borderless printing up to A4
* Front and rear USB ports with Microsoft Windows and Mac OS compatibility
* EPSON direct print functionality for standalone photo printing from any EPSON digital camera2
* Compatible with both Microsoft Windows 98/Me/2000/XP and Mac OS.
* Price: RRP INC VAT £99

1 Requires printable CDs and DVDs
2 Compatible digital cameras: EPSON PhotoPC L-300, EPSON PhotoPC L-400