Epson UK Press Release 18/06/04

EPSON launches three new printers designed to improve the quality and cost efficiency of home and small office printing

June 2004 - The EPSON Stylus C46, EPSON Stylus C66 (pictured), and the EPSON Stylus C86, are the latest additions to EPSON’s range of general-purpose inkjet printers. All models are ideal for all kinds of home projects and small business use.

The new products benefit from EPSON’s latest PhotoQuicker 3.5 and EPSON Web-To-Page software. PhotoQuicker 3.5 allows users to modify and print photos more easily, while Web-To-Page software allows web pages to be automatically condensed to paper size, so the printed version reflects what users see on screen.

Richard Baylis, Sales and Marketing Manager, Consumer products at EPSON UK, “EPSON is committed to the home printing market and these three new products are a great addition to our existing inkjet range. We are constantly looking at how we can improve the quality of our products and we think this latest range offers great performance through our superior technology and fantastic value for money”.

The EPSON Stylus C86
The EPSON Stylus C86 offers high resolution (5760 optimised dpi) and delivers unmatched output quality and superior performance. Users benefit from variable sized droplet technology and individual DURABrite? inks that are capable of producing vivid photographs and graphics even on plain paper.

The EPSON Stylus C86 is ideal for home and business users who desire speed and quality. It offers a superior, all-round solution for a broad range of applications, from web prints and photographs to business presentations. This printer is designed to meet the needs of the business user who requires faster print speeds up to 22 pages per minute, maximum efficiency and laser-like results.

The EPSON Stylus C86 includes a number of key features:

Individual ink cartridges for cost-effective printing
High speed printing up to 22 pages per minute
Class-leading resolution up to 5760 optimised dpi
EPSON DURABrite inks for bright, durable results
Up to A4 borderless printing
USB and Parallel connection for PC and Mac users
EPSON Web-To-Page software for web printing
Optional high capacity ink cartridges available

The EPSON Stylus C86 will be available from July 2004 at a recommended retail price of ?76.58 RRP EX VAT. There is also a Photo Edition of the EPSON Stylus C86 available, which includes a pack of DURABrite photo paper, Print Image Framer software and a USB memory card reader. The recommended retail price is ?85.09 RRP EX VAT.

The EPSON Stylus C66
The EPSON Stylus C66 is the ideal multi-purpose printer for the home and home office. It has the advantage of individual ink cartridges, which enables better control over the printer’s running costs and excellent print quality without the need to purchase specialist media.

EPSON’s unique DURABrite? inks, variable sized droplet technology and a high resolution of up to 5760 optimised dpi, deliver high quality, durable output whether the user requires a photograph, a powerful graphic or sharp text.

The EPSON Stylus C66 incorporates the following key features:

Smudge-proof output straight from the printer
Class-leading resolution up to 5760 optimised dpi
High speed printing up to 17 pages per minute
Prints 10 x 15cm borderless photos
Easy USB connection to your computer
EPSON PhotoQuicker for simple, fun photo printing
EPSON Web-To-Page software for web printing

The EPSON Stylus C66 will be available from June at a recommended retail price of ?59.56 RRP EX VAT. There is also a Photo Edition of the EPSON Stylus C66 available which includes a pack of DURABrite photo paper and Print Image Framer software.

The EPSON Stylus C46
The EPSON Stylus C46 is a perfect introduction to home colour printing. It is ideal for all kinds of home projects, from black and white documents to glossy colour photos. In addition the EPSON Stylus C46 also allows users to print sharp text and graphics, making this a versatile and cost-effective inkjet for the occasional printer user.

EPSON’s Perfect Picture Imaging System, a combination of EPSON print-head technology, media technology and software, ensures high-quality output for all types of documents. It also ensures that the EPSON Stylus C46 is easy to use and customers do not require expert knowledge to produce quality colour prints.

The EPSON Stylus C46 key features include:

Stylish, new compact design
EPSON PhotoQuicker for simple photo printing
EPSON Web-To-Page software
Up to 2880 optimised dpi delivering amazing prints
USB for easy connection to a PC
Versatile and easy to use software

The EPSON Stylus C46 will be available from June at a recommended retail price of ?42.54 RRP EX VAT.