Epson has launched two new large format printers, the Stylus Pro 7890 and Stylus Pro 9890, which are designed for Professional Photographers, Fine Art Print Service Providers and Graphic Arts Professionals.

 

September 29, 2010: Epson has launched two new large format printers, the Stylus Pro 7890 and Stylus Pro 9890, which are designed for Professional Photographers, Fine Art Print Service Providers and Graphic Arts Professionals.
Both models feature eight colour printing with the latest Epson printing technologies. The combination of Epson’s revolutionary Thin Film Piezo (TFP) print head and UltraChrome K3 ink with Vivid Magenta in the 24-inch Epson Stylusø‚ ® Pro 7890 and 44-inch Epson Stylus Pro 9890 deliver superior print quality and productivity gains across a wide range of media print widths. Epson’s one-inch wide MicroPiezo TFP print head features 360 nozzles per colour channel, enabling the new models to print twice as fast as their predecessors.
The print head has an ink-repelling coating which combines with automatic nozzle checking to minimise down time due to clogged nozzles. A sensor near the print head counts the electrical charges on the ink droplets as they are fired. A lower than expected electrical charge means insufficient ink was fired, so the print head cleaning process automatically starts. The permanent nature of Epson’s MicroPiezo TFP print head eliminates the hassle involved in frequently replacing print heads, allowing users to print consistently for longer periods, without continuous interruptions.
Epson’s UltraChrome K3 ink with Vivid Magenta ink set covers a significantly expanded gamut – especially in blues and magenta – on both Photo and Matte Papers. The highly concentrated resin coated pigment ink formulation provides short term colour stability within 30 minutes, while at the same time offering long term colour stability of up to 200 years for black and white prints. Both models feature a new media loading mechanism that requires no spindle, making it easier to change media and reducing overall downtime. Overall increased productivity can be achieved with the rotary paper cutter.
Both models can be configured with an optional SpectroProofer, enabling professional colour workflows by means of 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. The Stylus Pro 7890 and Stylus Pro 9890 will be available from Epson Authorised Professional Graphics Dealers in November 2010. Pricing will be confirmed at a later date. For more information, visit www.epson.com.au.