Epson UK Press Release

Epson Stylus PRO 4800 and 7800 to make their UK debut at Adobe Live!

26th-27th May 2005 -  The Epson stand (number 230) at Adobe Live 2005 will see the UK debut of two of Epson’s brand new large format printers; the Epson Stylus PRO 4800 and the Epson Stylus PRO 7800.

Marking a new era in digital imaging, both the Epson Stylus PRO 4800 (17” wide) and the Stylus PRO 7800 (24” wide) incorporate the innovative new Epson UltraChrome K3 inkset, a new standard in ink technology for the photographic, design and proofing markets.

Unlike other inks, the Epson UltraChrome K3 8-colour ink set has three black inks, as well as a full set of colour inks, offering the ultimate in black and white printing and colour. The 8 ink cartridges in the UltraChrome K3 ink set produce a wide colour gamut for accurate reproduction of saturated colours and accurate simulation of industry proofing standards. Furthermore, it delivers prints that look good in any lighting condition, and have a professional finish even when printed on glossy media.

In addition to the UltraChrome K3 8-colour inkset, the Epson Stylus PRO 4800 and Stylus PRO 7800 also feature a high resolution of up to 2880dpi, flexible media handling and lightfast images of up to 75 years in colour and over 200 years in black and white. To see live product demonstrations, please visit the Epson stand (number 230)

Other Products also on show at the Epson stand include:

Epson Stylus Photo R1800: The Epson Stylus Photo R1800 delivers unsurpassed print performance in an A3 photo printer. High definition images are achieved through Epson’s UltraChrome™ Hi-Gloss pigment ink, which is delivered in 1.5 picolitre (pl) droplets to capture the finest details.  It includes Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Blue, Red, Photo Black, Matte Black and Gloss Optimizer Technology. The inclusion of red and blue ink increases the colour gamut and colour space, primarily making it closer (and in some areas wider) than Silver Halide, essential for photographers requiring premium colour reproduction.

Epson Stylus Photo R1800 RRP £399.00 inc VAT

Epson Perfection 4990 Photo: Aimed at photo enthusiasts and professionals, looking for the best in fast, multi-format film scanning technology, the Epson Perfection 4990 Photo offers 4800 x 9600 dpi resolution and has several features to facilitate scanning large archives of prints and films. A built-in transparency unit for 35mm film, medium and large format film allows you to scan entire photo contact sheets in one batch. While the integrated LED allows you to track the progress of the film scanning, preventing you from inadvertently interrupting the scanning process before completion.

Epson Perfection 4990 Photo RRP £349.00 inc VAT

Epson P-2000 Multimedia storage viewer: The Epson P-2000 Photo Viewer is the latest digital imaging accessory. The key features of the Epson P-2000 include a 3.8 inch VGA (640x480) high definition Photo Fine display that offers a resolution of 212 pixels per inch (ppi).  You can store and view your photo albums, create slide shows and connect to your photo printer, computer or TV.  The Epson P-2000 is approximately twice as fast as its predecessor when viewing photos and has a battery life of up to three hours.

Epson P-2000 Multimedia storage viewer RRP £349 inc VAT

Epson Rangefinder R-D1: The Epson Rangefinder R-D1, the world’s first rangefinder digital camera, is where photographic tradition meets the digital culture. It is a camera to rekindle your love of photography. The R-D1 is a digital camera that still manages to feel like a traditional manual camera, for people who appreciate the peculiar satisfaction that comes with the ability to use an analog camera well. In other words, the R-D1 is simultaneously a state-of-the-art digital camera that offers outstanding performance and image quality, and a throwback that offers camera buffs the look and feel of a vintage film camera, as well as the joy of skillfully using their camera as a tool.

Epson Rangefinder R-D1 RRP £2000.00 inc VAT