One of the most recent worst-kept-secrets on the Web has been the Epson Stylus PRO 4000 printer, which the website Photo-i has now made official by publishing the specifications, sample images, price and their initial impressions:

“The Stylus Pro 4000 promises to give professional photographers a cost effective replacement to the traditional darkroom. The colour prints I have seen from this printer are stunning, I don’t know if Epson have re-formulated the inks but they certainly seem to have more punch than the original 2100 UltraChrome inks, perhaps it is due to better profiles and improved media.”

The A2, 8-colour, 2880x1440 dpi Stylus Pro 4000 will, however, cost the equivalent of a digital DSLR camera - ?1,495 + VAT to be exact.

Website: Photo-i

UPDATE 21/10/03
Epson UK are now listing the Stylus Pro 4000 on their website. If you are interested in buying one, you’d better be quick, as Epson have issued the following statement:

“Available from January 2004, however, we anticipate demand to be extremely high, so please contact your reseller from the 1st November to place an advance order.”

Website: Epson UK