Epson launches Artisan 1430 wide-format printer

New Epson Artisan 1430 Takes Wide Format Photo Printing to the Next Level of Performance with Wireless Connectivity
 
Latest Artisan Printer Offers Gallery-Worthy Prints up to 13” X 19” for a Range of Creative and Professional Projects
 
LONG BEACH, Calif. – Jan.  9, 2012 – Epson America, Inc., a leading provider of superior performing desktop printing solutions, today introduced the Epson Artisan® 1430 wide-format printer.  Offering brilliant, Ultra Hi-Definition prints as large as 13”x 19”, convenient wireless networking and mobile printing, the Artisan 1430 enables photo enthusiasts and professionals alike to complete a wide range of creative and professional projects.

The Artisan 1430 delivers professional quality photos by leveraging Epson’s exclusive Advanced MicroPiezo® print head with DX5™ technology for accurate ink placement, smooth gradations and amazing skin tones. The Artisan 1430 offers Wi-Fi CERTIFIEDTMn1 wireless networking to easily share the printer with anyone on the network – as well as Epson iPrint app – to print and share from a smartphone, iPhone®, tablet or other device. With superior media handling capabilitiesto create gallery-quality prints on a host of popular borderless sizes –including 4”x6”, 13”x19” and 12”x12” – and Adobe® Photoshop® Elements bonus software, the printer is ideal for a range of projects– from brochures and posters to photo enlargements andpersonalized CDs/DVDs.

“The Artisan 1430 was designed with the creative professional and photo enthusiast in mind, delivering superior photo quality, unprecedented media handling capabilities, and convenient wireless connectivity that continue to set the Artisan line apart from the competition,” said Gregg Brunnick, group product manager, Epson America, Inc.  “Consumers will be amazed at the level of performance and results they are able to achieve with the all new Artisan 1430 wide-format printer.”

Additional High-Performance Epson Artisan 1430 Features:
·         Ultra Hi-Definition photos that are smudge, scratch and water resistant2
·         PC-free printing and sharing documents and photos from a smartphone, iPhone®, tablet or other mobile devices3 with Epson iPrint
·         Photos last up to 200 years in storage and up to 98years on display under glass4
·         Customized photo enlargements, brochures, posters and scrapbook pages
·         Professional-looking ink jet printable CDs/DVDs
·         Image enhancement tools for automatic color and lighting correction and red eye removal
·         Range of eco features and environmental qualifications including, ENERGY STAR® and RoHS compliance, and is designed to be recycled5

Pricing and Availability
The Epson Artisan 1430 ($299.99*) will be available in February through major computer, office and electronic superstores, a variety of retail stores nationwide and Epson’s retail site, www.epsonstore.com. For more information, please visit www.epson.com.

Epson Masterclass with Gary Wornell, part I

Epson Europe has released a mini Masterclass with Gary Wornell, a certified Digigraphie printmaker, photographer and artist. Filmed at Photokina last year, Wornell describes some of his practices printing on a range of media, some from Epson as well as hand-coated Japanese papers, even aluminium, and steel. Running time is a shade under 5 minutes.

Links:

Epson Digigraphie site, please click here .

Featured photographer's site, Gary Wornell, please click here.

Epson announce Stylus Photo R3000

Epson has announced a new A3+ (13-inch wide) photo-printer using the Vivid Magenta inkset, front-loading of heavyweight fine-art paper and cartridges with a larger than average 25.9ml capacity. The new printer is expected to hit the retailers' shelves at the end of March at a price of $849.99/ £699.99 inc. VAT.

Press release
Medium print runs made possible with compact A3+ printer
Adds to wide range of high-quality A3+ photo printers using UltraChrome K3 with Vivid Magenta inks for unbeatable greyscale reproduction

17 January 2011 – Epson® today launches its latest A3+ photo printer aimed at the professional and advanced amateur: the Epson Stylus Photo R3000. This printer makes professional-quality output accessible, with its convenient high-capacity inks which are perfect for medium print runs, and fits even the smallest desk space with its compact footprint.

In response to photographers and designers’ feedback, Epson has developed the R3000’s new features with convenience in mind. A front-loading fine art paper feed makes insertion easier, reducing the likelihood of damage and removing the need for space behind the printer. Viewing media instructions and checking ink levels is simple with the 2.5-inch colour LCD. And the high-capacity, 25.9ml ink cartridges allow medium print runs to be completed while optimising cost per page.

Epson’s reputation for superior photo quality combined with its advanced UltraChrome K3 with Vivid Magenta inkset means each print is consistently true-to-life. This inkset offers unbeatable greyscale reproduction – important for both colour and black and white prints – thanks to its three densities of black. Either a standard photo or matte black is employed and switched automatically by the printer to suit the media used, along with light black and light light black to create true black and white images. In addition to improving the grey balance and eliminating colour casts, this combination of blacks creates a smoother tonal range with a natural look, perfect for portraits.

Neil Wilson, business manager at Epson UK, says: “We launched the R3000 after listening to customers’ feedback. It is designed to offer photographers and artists a wide range of A3+ prints using our UltraChrome K3 with Vivid Magenta ink, to meet their diverse needs. The R3000 allows them to tap into our unique ability to choose your own black and white tonality from warm to neutral or cool, and adapt it to suit individual tastes. These settings can easily be customised and saved, as we designed the R3000’s print driver to be easy to use.”

Users – whether they’re photographers, designers or architects – can also use the supplied professional-quality ICC profiles in their photo editing application to create professional-quality images that suit their unique style without relying on a lab. They can then focus on capturing the perfect shot, rather than having to learn print production skills. And with a high-quality A3+ photo taking just 195 seconds to print, they don’t then have to wait around to review the result.

And the versatile R3000 allows printing on a variety of media, from roll to cut-sheet fine art paper and board up to 1.3mm thick, making it the ideal choice for total freedom of expression without compromising on quality.

The Epson Stylus Photo R3000 will be available from the end of March 2011 with a recommended retail price (inc VAT) of $849.99/ £699.99.

Key Features Summary
·         Prints at up to A3+ size
·         Compact footprint
·         High-capacity 25.9ml ink cartridges for medium print runs
·         Front-loading fine art paper feed
·         Switches automatically between photo and matte black inks
·         USB, Wi-Fi and 10/100 Ethernet connectivity
·         8-colour UltraChrome K3 with Vivid Magenta inkset for repeatable professional colour and true black and white images
·         Prints on a variety of media, including roll paper, fine art paper and media up to 1.3mm thick
·         2.5-inch colour LCD
·         Control panel with backlit LCD
·         Supports ICC profiles
·         Print high-quality A3+ photos in around 195 seconds
·         Keep power consumption and energy bills down with ENERGY STAR qualified power efficiency
·         PictBridge£ enabled to easily produce one-offs or contact sheets
·         Borderless printing
·         CD/DVD printing
·         Variable-sized Droplet Technology with Ultra Micro Dot£ for 2pl minimum droplet size
·         Up to 5760 x 1440 optimised dpi using Resolution Performance Management
 

Epson announce Stylus Pro 4900 wide format printer, launches Signature Worthy media

Epson's latest photo-printer to add the impressive 11-colour UltraChrome HDR ink-set is the 17-inch (A2+) large format SP 4900. The new printer will have a price of £2295 (inc tax) and will be available from November 2010. The company has also announced a new range of media to support Epson's Digigraphie initiative. Please see below for further details.

Epson to resurrect R-D1 rangefinder with new R-D1x?

Epson Japan has announced the R-D1x, but while there are some improvements including a 2.5-inch LCD screen and compatibility with SD-HC, the maker has stayed with the 6.1MP resolution CCD of the original R-D1 and R-D1s. 

As you can see from the photo above, there's an optional handgrip but what you can't see is that the fold-out and twisting screen of the orginal is now fixed in position. 

According to the Epson Japan site, the new model will be available from the 09 April. No word as yet whether it will be available in Europe or the US.