The Epson Stylus Photo R220 printer is announced. The Epson R220 includes a direct CD and DVD printing function and uses MicroPiezo technology delivering a resolution of up to 5760x1440 dpi. The Epson Stylus Photo R220 will cost £69.99 including VAT.

Epson UK Press Release

Epson® Stylus Photo R220 offers home users premium quality, cost-effective printing for photo, CD and DVD printing

A compact and stylish premium quality photo printer, the Epson Stylus Photo R220 provides home users with a cost-effective solution that will print photographs up to A4 and also personalise printable CDs and DVDS.

September 2005: The Epson Stylus Photo R220 is designed to meet the needs of those who want to obtain premium quality photos, up to A4, from the comfort of their own home.  Using six separate ink cartridges, it is a cost effective photo printing solution, you only need to replace the ink that you have used.  Additional features include a direct CD and DVD printing function and easy-to use photo software.

To personalise a CD or DVD, the Stylus Photo R220 comes complete with simple-to-use Epson Print CD software.  You can print your own designs directly onto compatible printable CD and DVD media, ensuring you can manage and identify your photo-CD’s, home music and movie collections.

Also included with the Stylus Photo R220 is Epson Creativity Suite, a software package that allows you to easily manage and manipulate all of your digital images. Using Epson Easy Photo Print you can select and edit your images to then print in your preferred format, for example, A4, 10x15cm or 2 photos per A4 page.

At the heart of the Stylus Photo R220 is Epson’s MicroPiezo™ technology delivering a resolution of up to 5760x1440 dpi, which, when coupled with Variable Size Droplet technology,  produces photos that are brighter, sharper and more vivid than those from the photo lab. 

Richard Baylis, Consumer Sales and Marketing Manager, says, “With the Stylus Photo R220, Epson has once again demonstrated that it understands the needs of home users who want a premium quality printer to meet their photo printing needs. Competitively priced, easy to use and economical to run, it provides an ideal solution to produce personalised photos, CD’s, and DVD’s from the comfort of your own home.”

Epson Stylus Photo R220key features summary:
Economical home premium quality photo printer with 6 individual ink cartridges, allowing the user to only replace the colour that has run out
Premium quality photos with Epson Micro Piezo™ print head
High definition images with up to 5760dpi
Long lasting borderless photos from 10 x 15cm to A4
Personalise CDs/DVDs by printing your own designs
PC and Mac compatible with USB connectivity
Epson Print Image Matching™ III for faithful photo reproduction
Bundled with Epson Creativity Suite software allowing users to manage, manipulate and print their images

Price £69.99 including VAT

Other EPSON websites:
www.pim.epson.co.uk - the PRINT Image Matching website
www.photoexpert.epson.co.uk - the photography website for expert advice and tips

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