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press releasesMay 2004
Epson® brings high-quality printing and copying to the officeNetwork printing and scanning, local copying functionality and A3 media support, Epson's latest addition to its popular AcuLaser range is a complete colour printing solution. The AcuLaser Color Station 8600+ is ideal for businesses and graphic designers looking for a fast turn-around on high-quality output. Utilising Epson's expertise in colour acquisition and printing technology the AcuLaser Color Station 8600+ offers high-speed, high-quality mono and colour prints, and copies. 1 st May 2004 - The AcuLaser Color Station 8600+ is Epson's latest networked colour laser print and copy device. A combination of the AcuLaser 8600 A3W colour laser printer and the GT-15000 A3 scanner, the device offers users maximum flexibility and usability. Designed for networked business users, the AcuLaser Color Station 8600+ meets the needs of those who require the added efficiency and productivity provided by a single, integrated colour imaging solution. The AcuLaser Color Station 8600+ offers high-speed network printing up to 8ppm colour and 35ppm black and white, ensuring output is fast irrespective of printing a text based or image-heavy document. For network functionality and compatibility, the AcuLaser Color Station 8600+ supports standard 10/100 BaseTx network protocols and data compression technology, enabling any group of users to simultaneously print without delay. In addition to this, Epson ASIC printing technology offers users job reprints, verification and storage. And coupled with Epson's RIP technology, data is managed efficiently and accurately for high-speed, high-quality output. Epson has enhanced its copier functionality on the AcuLaser Color Station 8600+ with additional features and improved usability. Utilising the GT-15000 scanner, the AcuLaser Color Station 8600+ offers users full colour network scanning at 4msec/line at a resolution of 600 x 1200 dpi. This means scans are fast whilst maintaining network performance and stability. Users also benefit from the A3 size scan area. For added functionality the AcuLaser Color Station 8600+ supports One Scan Multi Copy, Page Joining and Separation, Zoom functions, Collation, and Shadow Removal. The copier features are accessed through a high-quality back-lit display panel. This latest offering from Epson provides the very best of Epson technology to deliver high-speed network print and scan performance, cost-efficient operation, and in-depth functionality. AcuLaser Color Station C8600+ features summary
Bringing the excitement of big screen sport and entertainment to your home with the Epson® EMP-TW10HWith crystal clear picture quality, a large screen size and a sleek, slim-line design, the EMP-TW10H is Epson's solution to your entire home viewing needs. Transform your living room to catch up with the latest sporting event or chill out with your favourite movie. The EMP-TW10H combines high quality, value for money and looks, making it the number one choice for home viewing. 11 th May 2004: The Epson EMP-TW10 home cinema projector is now brighter and better than ever before with the launch of the EMP-TW10H. The upgraded EMP-TW10H features increased brightness and higher contrast ratio. This versatile projector has 1200 ANSI lumens and Epson's exclusive Automatic Cinema Filter to enhance black levels and heighten the contrast ratio to 800:1, creating bright and vibrant images. With the EMP-TW10H you could transform your living room to experience the blood, sweat and cheers of every top-class sporting event this summer from Euro 2004 to Wimbledon. To stay in the action and create the complete viewing experience in your home, purchase the Epson EMP-TW10H and receive a free 60" projector screen, a superb mini fridge and a £20 drinks voucher to set you up this summer. * Whether you are watching the football, your favourite film or even playing games, the EMP-TW10H's wide range of features mean the projector is flexible enough to cater for the most demanding entertainment systems. The projector incorporates Epson's leading optical technology using a D3 LCD projection system with a Poly-silicon TFT Active Matrix and includes 4 preset colour modes including Theatre, Theatre Black, Living Room and Dynamic for high picture quality under a variety of ambient light. The EMP-TW10H can achieve an impressive screen size of up to 300" (7.62m) and with a 1.54x optical zoom lens means that even in smaller rooms you won't miss out on the big picture allowing an 80" diagonal (2.03m) image from just 2m away. The EMP-TW10H uses universal connectivity so it can be easily hooked up to existing video and audio entertainment equipment including televisions, DVD players, video recorders and games consoles. To ensure the EMP-TW10H can be used across any type of media it supports PAL, NTSC and SECAM, for maximum flexibility. With a slim-line design the EMP-TW10H will look stylish in any home, whilst a maximum fan noise of 29dB guarantees all viewing will be un-interrupted. Priced at just £999 including VAT, the EMP-TW10H's wide range of features and flexibility deliver perfect image quality making it a welcome addition to any home. Peace of mind is guaranteed with Epson's built-in reliability and the standard three year, next day, on-site repair or replacement warranty. * The promotion runs from the 1st May to 30th June 2004. Key Features include:
Epson®'s lead in digital imaging innovation recognised with two TIPA AwardsMay 13th 2004 - Epson received a double accolade at this year's Technical Image Press Association (TIPA) Awards, winning both the best photo printer and best flatbed scanner categories . The Epson Stylus Photo R800 and Epson Stylus Perfection 4870 Photo were both recognised by the 31 publications that belong to TIPA for their outstanding innovation and technical excellence. The Best Ink-Jet Photo Printer Winner - Epson Stylus Photo R800 Epson was the first to introduce a six-colour, true photographic inkjet printer, and it continues to raise the bar in this sector. The Epson Stylus Photo R800 is the latest in the series and includes a new eight cartridge UltraChrome Hi-Gloss pigment ink set and features the new Epson Gloss Optimizer that has established new benchmarks for photo-quality printing, durability and flexibility. Designed to suit the needs of both the professional and amateur photographer, the Epson Stylus Photo R800 offers the widest colour gamut available from an inkjet photo printer , a new Epson Gloss photo optimiser, unbeatable precision thanks to the smallest ink droplet (1.5pl) in the world and borderless printing and resolution up to 5760 x 1440 optimized dpi for outstanding photos, reprints and enlargements. As one of the judges commented: "The Epson Stylus Photo R800 stands out on its own because it is the first and only printer that combines long-lasting pigment ink with high gloss paper printing." The Best Flatbed Photo Scanner Winner - Epson Perfection 4870 Photo Described by the judges as 'setting a new standard in professional flatbed scanners', the Epson Stylus Perfection 4870 Photo offers the power and quality of a film scanner with the flexibility of a flatbed, without sacrificing the scan quality. Incorporating an unrivalled optical resolution of 4800x9600dpi, new DIGITAL ICE Technology and a moving TPU (transparency unit) lamp, this scanner challenges the traditional film scanner manufacturers on both quality and price. Simon Fagan, Sales and Marketing Director at Epson says, "Recognition from an independent and well-respected organisation such as TIPA reinforces our continuing innovation and technological advances in digital imaging. The winning products are just two examples of how Epson is anticipating and responding to the rapidly changing needs of the digital photography market. We are consistently setting new benchmarks for input and output flexibility, quality and durability for both the professional and amateur photographer." TIPA is an amalgamation of 31 photography publications from 12 countries across Europe. Each year, TIPA presents awards for outstanding products and technologies across a number of areas in the field of photography. For full details about this year's awards visit www.tipa.com Johnny Vaughn, Tony Blair and Prince Edward in the race to become Epson Celebrity Dad of The Year 2004With Father's Day under a month away, the competition is fierce for the celebrity dads vying for the title of this year's Epson Celebrity Dad of the Year Award. The Awards are sponsored by Epson, the worlds leading digital imaging company, and members of the public have swamped their website to register their votes (at www.epson.co.uk/celebritydad ) since the nominations opened last week. The Celebrity Dad Of The Year Award aims to reward the celebrity dad who has impressed the public by balancing a hectic public life with the demands of parenting. The Award was won last year by ex- Westlife member Bryan McFadden. The dads who are currently leading the race to pick up the Epson Celebrity Dad of the Year Award 2004 include (in no particular order):
Jane Barnard, Marketing Communications Manager for Epson commented; "For the second year running we have been overwhelmed with the enthusiasm the public have shown towards the Epson Celebrity Dad of the Year Awards. It is still early days in terms of nominations and there is currently no clear leader, may the best dad win!" Members of the public have until midnight on 15 th June to vote for the celebrity dad they think deserves to win by registering their nomination on www.epson.co.uk/celebritydad . The winner will be presented with their Award at an exclusive presentation ceremony on Thursday 17 th June at the Grosvenor House Hotel , Park Lane, London.
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