Epson UK Press Release 28/09/04

EPSON continues to provide low-cost home photo printing with its new all-in-one solution for digital converts

The Stylus Photo RX420 is EPSON’s latest, most economical all-in-one home digital photo solution that allows users to scan, copy, print and restore premium quality photographs up to A4. The EPSON Stylus Photo RX420 sits at the entry level of the photo all-in-one range and combines high quality home photo-printing with ease of use at a low cost.

September 2004: The EPSON Stylus Photo RX420 is a new addition to the EPSON range of all-in-one photo solutions. It allows users to scan, copy and print photographs up to A4. The EPSON Stylus Photo RX420 is ideal for every digital camera user, from the novice to the photo enthusiast and produces highly durable photo prints at a resolution of 5760 x 1440dpi.

It can produce 24 borderless photographs at home in under one hour.

The EPSON Stylus Photo RX420’s flexibility allows users to print direct from virtually any memory card. Photographs can be easily enlarged up to A4, directly from the memory card or from photographs. The index print functionality allows the user to conveniently view all images from the memory card and print only the photos required, without using a PC. Users can also select DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) setting via their digital camera to specify which images and how many copies they require.

Furthermore, the EPSON Stylus Photo RX420 offers high-quality photo printing at competitive prices. For extra convenience Epson has also produced a PhotoPack, containing a full set of cartridges and 10 x 15cm premium glossy photo paper to make 100 photos.

The EPSON Stylus Photo RX420 also includes the latest versions of EPSON?s photo printing and editing software: PhotoQuicker 3.5, Print Image Framer Tool and Designer 2.1.

?The EPSON Stylus Photo RX420 provides digital converts with an attractively priced all-in-one device that caters for their needs,? says Richard Baylis, Sales and Marketing Manager, Consumer Products, EPSON UK. ?It is an easy to use, standalone device giving photo lab quality output at economical prices.?

According to GFK the all-in-one printer market has become the fastest growing segment of the total inkjet printer market with a rolling year-to-date growth of 130% year-on-year[1].

IDC[2] forecasts that all-in-one devices in EU5 will reach around 18.7 million by 2008. ?EPSON has addressed the main concerns coming from non-technical consumers who are keen to experiment with digital photo printing in the home.

These concerns centred on quality, convenience and cost. The EPSON Stylus Photo RX420 has combined all the necessary features to provide users with the complete home digital partner,? says Baylis.

EPSON Stylus Photo RX420 Features Summary
? A4, Low cost, high quality, all-in-one solution
? Requires 4 individual ink cartridges for cost effective home photo printing
? Long lasting, photo quality results
? Up to 5760 optimised dpi on suitable media
? Print a borderless photos at home in as little as 130 seconds
? 1200x2400dpi scanner for high quality photo reproduction
? Restore old and faded photos with EPSON Scan Colour Restoration tool
? Integrated memory card reader for computer free printing
? Quickly and easily print the photos you want using EPSON Scan Index sheet
? Stylus Photo RX420 RRP inc VAT ?99