Epson Announces Stylus Pro 4900

September 24, 2010: Epson has released details of a new A2 printer, the Stylus Pro 4900, which uses UltraChrome HDR (High Dynamic Range) inks.
Replacing the Stylus Pro 4880, the new model provides print speeds up to three times faster than its predecessor and includes automatic switching between matte and photo black inks. With ten UltraChrome HDR ink colours including orange and green and three levels of black, the Stylus Pro 4900 delivers the widest colour gamut of any Epson Stylus Pro printer, as well as reproducing 98% of the Pantone colours, making it ideal for graphics arts professionals where colour accuracy is critical.

Epson’s new Stylus Pro 4880 A2 desktop printer. (Source: Epson.)
Features of the Stylus Pro 4900 include a new Thin Film Piezo (TFP) print head with 360 nozzles per colour channel plus Epson’s Variable Sized Droplet Technology, which supports faster printing speeds while delivering smoother tonal graduation and deep, rich colours. The TFP print head has an ink-repelling coating, which reduces the potential for clogging on long print runs so there is less printer down-time and fewer print head cleans. Large-capacity (200 ml per colour) ink cartridges enable long print runs with fewer cartridge replacements, while a roll paper mount makes it one of the most economical and efficient printers in its class.
The Stylus Pro 4900 can be configured with an optional SpectroProofer, enabling professional colour proofing workflows with automatic colour calibration and verification. The SpectroProofer operates with a black or white backing of the measurement patch, ensuring conformity with the ISO-12647-7 standard for proofing. To compensate for optical brighteners in media, the SpectroProofer is available in two models – with or without a UV cut filter.
The new printer will be available through authorised professional graphic dealers from November 2010. Pricing is still to be determined.