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June 2001

• Epson LAUNCHES HIGH QUALITY INKJET PRINTERS FOR FIRST AND SECOND TIME HOME USERS

Epson Launches High Quality Inkjet Printers for First & Second Time Home Users

15th June 2001 - Epson is launching a new range of high quality, entry level inkjet printers, the new models are set to become firm favourites within homes across the UK. The Stylus C20SX and Stylus C20UX, both have fast print speeds, improved sleek design and are competitively priced to appeal to the first time home user. Also new to the range is the Stylus C40SX and Stylus C40UX ideal for the second time home purchase.

The Stylus C20SX and Stylus C40SX models come with a parallel port as standard while the Stylus C20UX and Stylus C40UX feature a USB connection. The Stylus C20 range offers a printing resolution of 720dpi and will print up to 6.5 pages per minute black text while the C40 range offers an increased 1440dpi and achieves print speeds up to 8ppm, black text. Aimed at the home market, the new printers are the perfect solution to produce high quality results for letters, invitations and web site printing.

All new models feature a new compact design with retractable paper tray, ensuring more room on the desktop while the new sleek design is stylish and practical.

Yasbir Sihan, Business Manager for consumer products comments, "The Stylus C20 range make ideal home printers, which are easy to set up and use. Its extremely cost effective price tag means that every home can now access a high quality printer which has both performance and reliability built in".

Sihan continues, "The Stylus C40SX is an ideal printer as a first or second time inkjet purchase for the home. Its ability to print high quality colour images and text will ensure clear, professionally presented documents are produced quickly and easily within the home".

Stylus C20SX and C20UX Features Summary

• 720 x 720dpi resolution for High Quality Black and Colour Printing
• 4 colour printing for a wide range of printing applications including photo printing
• Print speeds of up to 6.5ppm black text and 3.5ppm colour
• Epson 6pl Ultra Micro Dot with Variable Sized Droplet Technology
• Parallel only connectivity for Windows® 95, 98, ME and 2000 with C20SX model
• USB only connectivity for Windows® 98, ME and 2000 with C20UX model
• Advanced driver functionality including PhotoEnhance 4 for automatic image optimisation
• Retractable paper tray conveniently slides away when not in use
• Power and Cancel Buttons for simple operation
• Black Cartridge (T013) RRP ex VAT £ 9.54, Colour Cartridge (T014) RRP ex VAT £13.37
• RRP £59 inc VAT

Epson Stylus C40SX and C40UX Features Summary

• 1440 x 720dpi resolution for High Quality Black and Colour Printing
• 4 colour printing for a wide range of printing applications including photo printing
• Print speeds of up to 8ppm black text and 3.9ppm colour
• Epson 6pl Ultra Micro Dot with Variable Sized Droplet Technology
• Stylus C40SX features parallel port only as standard - compatible with Windows® 95, 98, ME and 2000
• Stylus C40UX features USB as standard -compatible with Windows® 98, ME and 2000 and USB supported Mac.
• Advanced driver functionality including PhotoEnhance 4 for automatic image optimisation
• Retractable paper tray conveniently slides away when not in use
• Power and Cancel Buttons for simple operation
• RRP £79 inc VAT
• Black Cartridge (T013) RRP ex VAT £9.54, Colour Cartridge (T014) RRP ex VAT £13.37