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press releasesMay 2005
DADS BATTLING IT OUT FOR THE EPSON CELEBRITY DAD OF THE YEAR AWARD 2005The race is on for the Epson Celebrity Dad of the Year Award 2005. Each year the list of top 10 dads sees the return of a few familiar faces, including Jonathon Ross, PM Tony Blair and Sir Bob Geldof, who repeatedly impress the public by balancing a hectic public life with the demands of parenting. This year however, sees one or two former favourites out of the running for the first time and replaced by some new faces who have become dads in the past year. Recent media coverage in the run up to the award has helped raise the profile of several celebrity dads and encouraged support for them in the competition. For instance Jamie Oliver's current campaign for healthier school dinners ensures his place in the top 10 for the second year running. Alongside him this year is new entrant Vernon Kay, whose work for BBC Radio 1, ITV and Channel 4 ensures he is rarely far from public view. The awards, which are now in their 3 rd year, are sponsored by Epson , the world's leading digital imaging company. Members of the public have swamped their website to register their votes at www.epson.co.uk/celebritydad since the nominations opened. The dads currently going head to head to be crowned for the Epson Celebrity Dad of the Year Award 2005 include (in alphabetical order):
Jane Barnard, Marketing Communications Manager for Epson commented, “We are always overwhelmed by the enthusiasm shown by the British public towards the Epson Celebrity Dad of the Year Awards. With just under a month of voting to go, the competition is starting to heat up. May the best dad win!” To cast your vote for the Epson Celebrity Dad of the Year 2005 , please log onto www.epson.co.uk/celebritydad . Voting ends at midnight on 14 th June and the winner will be presented with his award at an exclusive presentation ceremony in London on 16 th June, in time for Father's Day on Sunday 19 th June IT'S BACK… EPSON CELEBRITY DAD OF THE YEAR AWARD 2005With Father's Day only a few months away, the time has come when Epson asks the public to vote for the celebrity dad of the year. The Epson Celebrity Dad of the Year Award , now in its third year, rewards the celebrity dad who throughout the year has demonstrated the ability to manage both his work and family life. In the past, favourite nominees have ranged from David Beckham, Bob Geldof and Jamie Oliver to Prince Charles, Tony Blair and Gordon Brown. Poised to knock recent favourites off the top spot are a host of new celebrities who have gained the status of “dad”, putting them in the running for the prestigious title for the first time. New celebrity dads joining the list this year will include former T4 presenter and current Radio 1 DJ Vernon Kay, after his model wife Tess Daly gave birth to their first child, Phoebe. Top comedian, Peter Kay; Southampton ace Jamie Redknapp and Coldplay front man Chris Martin are also likely to debut in the nominations. Last year, the 2004 award was a joint victory as TV and radio personality Jono Coleman and Ground Force star Tommy Walsh came first in a long list of celebrity dads. Brian McFadden became the first winner back in 2003, at a time when Westlife were flying high in the UK charts. Since then, the British public has voted for an array of celebrity dads coming from fields including television, politics, music, entertainment and sporting backgrounds. To cast your vote for the Epson Celebrity Dad of the Year 2005 , please log onto www.epson.co.uk/celebritydad . Voting ends at midnight on 14 th June and the winner will be presented with his Award at an exclusive presentation ceremony in London later that week in time for Father's Day on Sunday 19 th June Epson launches the most advanced range of high productivity colour printers for the POS, CAD and GIS marketsA new range of printers brings POS, CAD and GIS markets high productivity, quality output, flexible media support and ease of use at a low cost of ownership Epson is launching a new 4-colour large-format printer range for the POS, CAD and GIS markets. The new range includes the 17-inch wide Stylus Pro 4400, 24-inch Stylus Pro 7400 and 44-inch Stylus Pro 9400. The range combines a unique set of features to make it one of the most cost-effective, fast and flexible range of printers for design professionals in the Point of Sale (POS), Computer Aided Design (CAD), Geographic Information System (GIS) and corporate markets.
All three models feature Epson UltraChrome ink resulting in vivid and life-like images. An intuitive control panel and interface are included for quick and easy printing. The range is also robust and will handle a large number of print jobs without supervision, whilst the large capacity ink cartridges allow users to deliver large print jobs without interruption.
Professionals can print applications ranging from POS materials, GIS maps and architectural designs to colour presentations on a range of media. The printer range supports matte and glossy media up to 1.5mm thick. Even for specialist requirements such as screen printing, the Stylus Pro range prints on suitable transparent media with screen rulings up to 150lpi to create perfect black and white masks. Epson UltraChrome Range Feature Summaries:
Epson Stylus Pro 4400
Epson Stylus Pro 7400
Epson Stylus Pro 9400
Epson launches new generation of large-format inkjet printers for photographic, fine art and proofing professionalsEpson is launching a new large-format printer range that incorporates its latest 8-colour Ultrachrome K3 inkset. The new range includes the 17-inch wide Stylus Pro 4800, 24-inch Stylus Pro 7800 and 44-inch Stylus Pro 9800. The new range offers a number of options geared specifically to meet the demands of professionals in the photograhic, fine art and proofing professionals. The Epson UltraChrome K3 ink is a new formulation incorporating a new pigment and resin coating. It produces a wide colour gamut for accurate reproduction of saturated colours and accurate simulation of industry proofing standards. Furthermore it delivers prints that look good in any lighting condition and have a professional finish. It features, as the name suggest, three shades of black (K) ink. They are, photo or matte black, light black and light light black. The colour inks include, cyan, magenta, yellow, light cyan, and light magenta. The combination provides more neutral gradations in colour and black and white prints, resulting in life-like replication of skin tones. It also provides excellent greyscale performance and smoother tonal reproduction for high-quality black and white printing. A new improved driver technology is included with all of the new printers. It features printer colour adjustment modes, making it easy to print in whatever mode matches the colour space of the digital input, for example, sRGB or Adobe RGB. Featuring Epson 's core technologies, the range delivers results where quality cannot be compromised. These include Epson 's Micro Piezo print head technology, which precisely controls the amount of ink delivered, resulting in finely detailed images. The range also incorporates Epson 's Variable-sized Droplet Technology, which automatically adjusts the size of the droplet according to the image content. Epson UltraChrome K3 Range Feature Summaries: Epson Stylus Pro 4800
Epson Stylus Pro 7800
Epson Stylus Pro 9800
Additional Pricing Information: New prices for the Epson Stylus Pro 4000 are as follows: Stylus Pro 4000-C8 old price £1495 new price £1195 Stylus Pro 4000-C4 old price £1495 new price £1195 Stylus Pro 4000-PS old price £1795 new price £1495 Innovative ink technology reinforces Epson’s position at the forefront of digital imagingNew ink technology from Epson revolutionises black & white digital and colour photography whilst simultaneously offering outstanding results in colour imaging and colour proofing . Marking a new era in digital imaging, Epson – the preferred choice of thousands of professional photographers, self-publishing artists and companies in the proofing market – today announced the availability of UltraChrome TM K3, a new standard in ink technology for the photographic, fine art and proofing markets. Unlike other ink s sets , the Epson UltraChrome K3 range 8 - colour ink set has three black inks, as well as a full set of colour inks, offering the ultimate in black & white and colour printing. The three black inks offer more - neutral gradations in colour and black & white prints, resulting in life-like replication of skin tones required for by commercial and professional photographers. The third black ink – light light black – gives excellent greyscale performance and smoother tonal reproduction for the ultimate in high quality black & white and colour printing. The new ink set boasts many features to make it the ink of choice ideal for professionals who cannot afford to compromise on quality. Featuring 8 ink cartridges, the UltraChrome K3 ink set produces a wide colour gamut for accurate reproduction of saturated colours and accurate simulation of industry proofing standards. Furthermore, the ink technology it delivers prints that look good in any lighting condition, and have a professional finish even when printed on glossy media. The UltraChrome K3 ink set technology addresses many of the issues faced by professionals in the photographic, fine art and proofing industr ies y . For instance, until now, black & white images printed digitally were compromised by variable colour tones UltraChrome K3 technology removes the “rainbow effect ” occasionally seen in black & white inkjet prints . UltraChrome K3 The ink set technology also gives you a great glossy finish with an , even n higher Dmax to on give dense black shadows Similarly the ink set takes proofing to another level , thereby satisfying even the most demanding proofing professionals . The UltraChrome K3 ink set technology delivers more consistent results, resulting in accurate proofing, even when working remotely or from two different printers. UltraChrome K3 produces colours that stabilise within half an hour, allowing proofing professionals to make accurate colour matches quickly. With a unique, advanced black & white mode in the printer driver, photographers and artists can have absolute control over the tone and hue of black & white prints, whilst interchangeable photo or matte black inks enable printing on high quality photo and art media. UltraChrome K3 ink offers outstanding durability, so prints are more likely to look good for longer on a wide range of paper types. The ink is highly light, gas and water resistant, resulting in a lifespan of up to 75 years in colour and over 100 years in black & white. * To coincide with the launch of the new UltraChrome K3 ink, Epson announced a new range of Stylus Pro printers - three the Epson Stylus Photo R2400 and the Stylus Pro 4800, 7800, and 9800 – the range features a number of media handling options . These include the ability new printers allow users to print any size with maximum formats ranging from A2 A3+ to B0+, in addition to the ability to print on a wide range of materials including high quality photo and art media. The printers feature Epson's core technologies to deliver ultra-fine outstanding results for high definition images. These include Epson's Micro Piezo™ print head technology, which delivers ink from microscopic nozzles that measure a fraction of the diameter o f a human hair, thereby allowing greater precision for finely detailed images. Meanwhile, Epson's variable Variable- sized droplet Droplet T t echnology ensures that even the finest detail and colour tones are reproduced accurately. Martin Johns, Product Manager, Graphics Products says, “Until now, professional photographers, artists, and professionals in the proofing market have demanded greater control and consistency. Despite many satisfied photographers and artists, some have been hesitant to adopt the digital format for high-end colour and black & white photography because of the compromise in quality . Epson's UltraChrome K3 ink technology promises to revolutionise the photographic industry by offering them the ultimate black & white, and colour printing solution, as well as greater control and consistency for proofing.” Epson UltraChrome K3 ink set key features summary:
Epson Stylus Photo R2400 and Stylus Pro 4800/7800/9800 range features summary:
Epson launches a new series of multi function colour laser printers for business usersThe Epson AcuLaser CX11N series includes one of the first colour Multi Function Printers (MFPs) on the market, offering business users fast, high quality colour copying, scanning, faxing, and colour laser printing in an affordable, space-saving footprint. The Epson AcuLaser CX11NF and AcuLaser CX11N are two new high quality MFPs for the business market. These two new models are amongst the first colour MFPs on the market, and provide a set of features to make them the ideal MFP series for small offices and workgroups. When time is of essence, the speed with which you can print and copy documents is crucial. Both new models offer multiple copy and printing speeds of 25ppm in mono, and 5ppm in colour. Furthermore, a first page out of only 9 seconds in mono, and 17 seconds in colour, makes them as fast as other more expensive laser printers and copiers on the market. In addition to high quality prints, copies and colour scanning, the AcuLaser CX11NF provides users with full fax functionality, thereby offering a high degree of flexibility in a small footprint. For business users working in a networked environment, the AcuLaser CX11N Series features the Epson Net 10/100 Base Tx Ethernet interface, which allows users to scan documents and print across the office. The AcuLaser CX11NF and AcuLaser CX11N are easy to use and administer. Featuring a large back-lit LCD control panel, users can check on the current status, including toner consumption, making the series ideal for small offices with an outsourced IT department. For additional flexibility in small spaces, the series offers a paper output that is accessible from all sides. Despite its small footprint (460mm W x 467mm D), the series boasts a paper capacity of up to 680 sheets, allowing users to print large quantities without interruption. Free software is also included with the printers, allowing business users to create professional colour documents more easily and manage scanned files and photos. A business card scanning utility is also bundled, along with character recognition software and filing utilities. Mark Richardson, Business Manager, Business Products, Epson UK says, ” The AcuLaser CX11N series combines Epson's highest aspirations in colour imaging with our proven high-performance scanning engine. With a very competitive price we are aiming to be recognized as a leader in the colour MFP market by offering small businesses a central communication tool that reflects our dedication to our clients.” Epson AcuLaser CX11N series key features summary:
Epson AcuLaser CX11NF
Epson AcuLaser CX11NFC key
Epson announces the most advanced colour and black and white A3+ photo printerFeaturing Epson 's new state of the art UltraChrome K3 ink technology, the Stylus Photo R2400 is an affordable inkjet solution for photographers looking for high-quality results from a desktop printer. Amateur and professional photographers can now confidently produce photographs for both black and white and colour, up to A3+, with the new Epson Stylus Photo R2400. Featuring Epson 's new UltraChrome K3 8-colour ink technology, the Stylus Photo R2400 produces long lasting, high-quality images for photography, fine art and proofing. The Epson UltraChrome K3 ink is a new formulation incorporating a new pigment and resin coating. It produces excellent greyscale performance and smoother tonal gradation for black and white printing. For colour printing, the wide colour gamut ensures that even the most vibrant saturated reds, greens and blues can be printed. Epson UltraChrome K3 ink, as the name suggests, includes three shades of black (K) ink. They are, photo or matte black, light black and light light black. The colour inks include, cyan, magenta, yellow, light cyan, and light magenta. The combination provides more neutral gradations in colour and black and white prints, resulting in life-like replication of skin tones. It also provides excellent greyscale performance and smoother tonal reproduction for high-quality black and white printing. Featuring improved driver technology, the printer colour adjustment modes, make it easy to print in whatever mode matches the digital input, for example, sRGB or Adobe RGB. It also ensures you are able to precisely control the tone of your monochrome images. Supplied with the Stylus Photo R2400 is a comprehensive suite of software to enhance and simplify the workflow from image selection through to final printout. Featuring Epson 's core technologies, the Stylus Photo R2400 delivers results where quality cannot be compromised. These include Epson 's Micro Piezo print head technology, which precisely controls the amount of ink delivered, resulting in finely detailed images. It also incorporates Epson 's Variable-sized Droplet Technology, which automatically adjusts the size of the droplet according to the image content. Epson Stylus Photo R2400 Features Summary
* please refer to www.epson.com for test conditions. Epson launches its first convertible laser printer for small workgroupsThe new AcuLaser 2600N series from Epson provides users with an affordable, high quality future-proof printing solution. Users can switch between mono or colour printing by simply changing the colour toner cartridges. May 2005 - Launched today, Epson announced a new laser printer series that allow business users to upgrade from black and white to colour or vice-versa, as and when the need arises. Comprising of the Epson AcuLaser 2600N and the Epson AcuLaser C2600N, the products provide users with a unique, “future proof” solution that removes the need to buy a colour laser printer later. The Epson AcuLaser 2600N is a mono laser printer that can function as a pure mono printer for every day print jobs. A unique print engine allows users to upgrade to colour as they need to, allowing them to print vibrant, high quality documents by simply adding colour toner cartridges. Furthermore, when users run out of colour toner, they can still continue to print in black and white. Designed to be cost-effective to run without compromising quality, the Epson AcuLaser 2600N allows users to print in colour immediately after adding colour toners. The four-cycle print engine produces immaculate prints every time, so there are no traces of black toner on colour prints or vice-versa. The Epson AcuLaser 2600 Series boasts many features to make it the laser printer of choice for demanding users. The Epson AcuLaser 2600 Series can print an impressive 30ppm, and prints the first page out in just over 9 seconds in black and white – faster than many monochrome only laser printers. Furthermore, with a standard paper capacity of 650 sheets of paper, the AcuLaser 2600N has the highest standard paper capacity in its category. For large print jobs that need to be completed without interruption, the paper capacity can be increased to 1150 sheets. Flexibility is key with the AcuLaser 2600 series. These printers can hold a combination of colour and black toner cartridges simultaneously, allowing users to print in black and white in situations when colour toner has run out. When holding 1 black toner cartridge, or 1 black toner cartridge and 3 colour cartridges, users can print up to 5000 pages. When holding 4 black toner cartridges, the printing capacity can be increased to up to 20,000 pages in black and white before needing to replace the toner cartridge. Both models are easy to use, making them the ideal choice for novice users and organisations with small or outsourced IT support staff. A large LCD panel provides detailed, intuitive step-by-step instructions, whilst a driver user interface helps the user set the settings for the best quality output. Mark Richardson, Business Manager, Business Products, Epson UK says, “Our innovative AcuLaser 2600 Series provides a future proof and cost-effective solution.” With the AcuLaser 2600N, you get a flexible, high performance mono laser printer. You will be able to upgrade to colour if your business needs it in the future. Business users can meet their colour printing needs and upgrade to colour in a matter of minutes simply by adding colour toner cartridges. Epson AcuLaser C 2600 Series key features summary
In addition to the standard units the following options are available: AcuLaser 2600DN A4, 30ppm Mono Laser, Colour Upgradeable, Auto Duplex, 64MB, 150 Sheet MP Tray, 500 Sheet Tray, 10/100BaseTX RRP ex VAT £651.00 AcuLaser 2600TN A4, 30ppm Mono Laser, Colour Upgradeable, 64MB, 150 Sheet MP Tray, 2 x 500 Sheet Tray, 10/100BaseTX RRP ex VAT £651.00 AcuLaser 2600DTN A4, 30ppm Mono Laser, Colour Upgradeable, Auto Duplex, 64MB, 150 Sheet MP Tray, 2 x 500 Sheet Tray, 10/100BaseTX RRP ex VAT £777.00 AcuLaser C2600DTN A4, 7.5ppm Colour/30ppm Mono, Auto Duplex, 64MB, 150 Sheet MP Tray, 2 x 500 Sheet Tray, 10/100BaseTX RRP ex VAT £865.00 |
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