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| 04/17/2008 |
Epson Stylus Pro GS6000 Solvent Printer
Epson’s much anticipated entry into the solvent inkjet printer market finally came to fruition with the announcement and unveiling of the Epson Stylus Pro GS6000 at this year’s ISA tradeshow. After getting a “sneak peak” a month earlier and also seeing it at ISA, I am confident in saying that it has been worth the wait. The GS6000 sets a new standard in image quality, production, and ease of use for solvent printers.
A short list of Epson GS6000 printer features include:
* 64 inch wide print path
* Compatible with existing solvent media
* Output quality up to 1440x1440 DPI
* Droplets as small as 3.7 picoliters
* 8 Color inkset with new orange and green inks for wide gamut
* Virtually odorless, nickel free ink is extremely Eco-friendly
* Built-in media take-up reel system
* Includes Colorburst Professional Postscript 3 RIP
* Intelligent Preventative Maintenance minimizes user maintenance and downtime
* 950ml ink tanks can be hot –swapped during printing
* 1 Year Epson Warranty
Critical testing and comparing of the Stylus Pro GS6000 to existing printers in its class will be impossible until we receive a demo unit but upon initial looks the GS6000 appears to “leapfrog” the competition in terms of print quality, production capabilities, and ease of operation. This new printer reminds us of Epson’s entry into the wide format aqueous market with the Epson Stylus Pro 9000 back in 1999. They looked at the market leaders at the time, HP and Encad, and in the 9000 brought a product to market that was higher quality, significantly easier to use, more reliable and at a very aggressive price. I guess Epson’s tag line for the GS6000 says it all: “The way solvent printing should be!”
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| 03/20/2008 |
Hasselblad Phocus available from DTG
Hasselblad has now released a public version of its highly anticipated Phocus® software for Mac OSX 10.5+. This is the current replacement for FlexColor, which is now up to version v4.8.4. Phocus® brings with it a significant amount of work-flow improvements, along with some exciting new tools such Anti-Moire, native 3FR support, complete H3D/H3DII remote control operation, dual monitor support, GPS-capable meta-data, Google Earth integration, and host of additional improvements. In addition, it has seen a fundamental improvement to the overall appearance and layout, in comparison to FlexColor. You can expect Phocus® to very quickly find its way in to the hands of both photographers and digital techs, as it quickly becomes a standard for not only the support of Hasselblad DSLR cameras and backs, but also the for the processing of Hasselblad’s 3FR and FFF file formats. Be sure to read the associated readme file, for specifics regarding hardware and software requirements. You will find the provisional (v1) instruction manual with this download as well. Phocus® by Hasselblad
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| 07/17/2007 |
Epson New Printers - Stylus Pro 4880, 7880, 9880, & 11880
Epson America today announces a new generation of Epson Stylus Pro wide format inkjet printers. The Epson Stylus Pro 4880, 7880, 9880 are all replacements for the current generation and are expected to ship in late September or early October. These printers offer built in ethernet and a new Ultrachrome K3 ink with vivid magenta which expands color gamut, especially in the red colors.
As one of the country's largest Epson Pro Graphics resellers, DTG will be shipping these printers in quantity as soon as they hit US shores. We will also be offering free custom ICC profiles on papers from Hahnemuhle, Kodak, Ilford, Epson, Fredrix, BullDog, Premier Imaging, and several other manufacturers. Please see below to get on a waiting list for these products.
Epson also announced it's first 64 inch printer, the Epson Stylus Pro 11880. The Stylus Pro 11880 features Epsons UltraChrome K3 ink with Vivid Magenta, Micro Piezo TFP printhead, Gigabit Ethernet and Super Halftone technology, a new screening algorithm. The Epson 11880 costs $14,995 and is expected to be available in September or October of 2007. Highlights of the Epson 11880 include 700ml ink tanks, a much faster print engine, larger print head, automatic black ink switching (matte black and photo black), built in cutter, built in take up system, large 2.5" LCD panel, thick 1.5mm posterboard media handling and more.
The following is from a UK Press Release:
Epson breakthrough in pigment ink technology features in new large format printer range
The Epson Stylus Pro 4880, 7880 and 9880 feature Epsons breakthrough pigment ink technology, UltraChrome K3 ink with Vivid Magenta and improved image processing. They provide an enhanced colour gamut and superior tonal gradation, ideal for the professional in the proofing, photography, fine art and graphics markets.
17 July 2007 Epson launches three new large format, eight-colour professional production printers. They are the 17 (A2+) Epson Stylus Pro 4880, 24 (A1+) Stylus Pro 7880 and 44 (B0+) Stylus Pro 9880. Each features Epson UltraChrome K3 ink with Vivid Magenta technology, the latest development in pigment chemistry, which offers a wide colour gamut and unrivalled image quality from an 8-colour inkset.
Epsons new large format range provides the highest quality output that is required for the fine art, photography and proofing markets. A new Ethernet interface is included as standard and delivers fast, efficient connectivity and data transfer speeds. The improved printhead further enhances image quality and when combined with Epsons Super Halftone Technology, a new screening algorithm, it delivers sharp detail and accurate colour reproduction.
The Epson large format printer range offers superior media flexibility and is compatible with a wide range of Epson paper up to 1.5mm in thickness. Glossy paper, matte paper, matte board, fine art paper and plain paper are all supported. The Epson Stylus Pro 4880, 7880 and Stylus Pro 9880 include a roll holder and cut sheet support, as standard. The Epson Stylus Pro 4880 also features a paper cassette feed mechanism for high-volume production on cut sheet paper from A4 (Letter) to 17 (A2+) wide. Also new is an enhanced cutting sequence delivering a faster and more productive printing workflow.
The UltraChrome K3 with Vivid Magenta further expands the already wide colour gamut of UltraChrome K3 and is a breakthrough in pigment chemistry. The full inkset includes nine ink cartridges: photo black, matte black, light black, light light black, cyan, light cyan, yellow, vivid magenta and vivid light magenta. The two magenta inks use new high-density pigments that create more vibrant colour, especially blues and magenta, for example those found in seascapes or landscapes.
The UltraChrome K3 ink with Vivid Magenta, enables superb grey balance and precise colour without any colour cast. It also maintains the superior features of the UltraChrome K3 ink such as great colour accuracy of neutral and dark colours, excellent short-term colour stability and smooth tonal gradation from shadow to light. The issue of metamerism is virtually eliminated with this new inkset. The permanent Epson Micro Piezo printhead also offers unrivalled consistency in each print. Every print will be the same as the first, even if the artwork is printed months apart, making it ideal for studios producing limited edition print runs.
Also included is the Epson Super Halftone technology, a new image processing engine for dot mapping. It enhances the image detail that may be lost in low resolution images. A new mapping algorithm reduces the graininess at both low and high resolution. The end result delivers smooth images with more accurate colour representation.
Epson is also launching MyEpsonprinter.eu. This new online portal allows Epson Stylus Pro owners to retrieve up-to-the-minute technical information and monitor the performance of each printer. The secure website allows users to view print job activity, hardware information and historical data, and tracks key performance indicators such as cost of ownership and cost per print. MyEpsonprinter.eu can also be accessed remotely by service contractors to quickly identify the cause and scope of any queries, which saves time in unnecessary call-out fees.
Martin Johns, Business Manager Pro Graphics Epson UK, says, The Stylus Pro series incorporates Epsons latest print production technologies, delivering output that surpasses any other large format inkjet printers on the market. These latest innovations are the result of significant research and development to refine and advance the print production process to provide professionals with the highest quality prints. Epson has established a strong reputation for providing superior products that professionals can rely on to continually perform. This is why we remain the choice of professionals in the proofing, fine art, photography and graphic design markets.
Epson Stylus Pro series key features summary:
Consistent output with Epson Micro Piezo printhead technology
High-density Epson UltraChrome K3 with Vivid Magenta Ink Technology
Image processing with Epson Super Halftone Screening Technology
Maximum resolution of 2880 x 1440 dpi
Individual high-capacity ink cartridges 110ml or 220ml
Professional media handling at a width of 44, 24 or 17 in roll and cut sheet mode
BorderFree roll printing from 8 up to 44 wide
Print on media up to 1.5 mm thick poster board
Built-in automatic media cutting system
High-performance print engine speeds
Standard USB 2.0 and 10/100 Ethernet interface
User-friendly back lit LCD control panel
MyEpson Printer network compatible
Pressurised ink cartridge technology for Stylus Pro 7880 and Stylus Pro 9880
Cassette feed mechanism for Stylus Pro 4880
Optional take-up unit for Stylus Pro 9880
DTG is currently taking deposit orders for all of the new Epson printers. We will be offering custom ICC profiles for the new Ultrachrome K3 inks with vivid magenta on a variety of papers including Ilford, Kodak, Epson, Fredrix, Hahnemuhle, Moab, Legion, fineline, Inkpress, Innova, and many others.
Please visit here for more information:
http://www.dtgweb.com/shop/home.php?cat=645
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| 06/08/2006 |
DTG Receives Canon ipf5000 Printer
DTG received it's Canon ipf5000 inkjet printer and has begun testing this new 17", 12 color printer. Initial test results look good and we have begun building profiles. Look for ICC profiles for papers from Ilford, Kodak, Hahnemuhle, Fredrix, BullDog, Moab, InteliCoat, and others for photo papers, canvas, fine-art, and signage medias. Look for a full review on the Canon 5000 printer shortly.
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