21 April 2006

 

The Technical Imaging Press Association (TIPA) has awarded Epson three awards in its annual review of the best products in the digital photo imaging arena.

Epson, leader in digital imaging technology, has been presented with three of the most prestigious TIPA Awards 2006. The Epson Perfection V750 Pro scanner has been voted as the “Best Flatbed Photo Scanner in Europe 2006”, the Epson Stylus Photo RX640 as the “Best A4 Multifunction Photo Printer in Europe 2006” and Epson UltraChrome K3 ink as the “Best Printing Technology in Europe 2006”

TIPA currently has 31 member magazines, making it the largest and most influential photo and imaging press association in Europe. Widely regarded as experts, the editors of the magazines test the photo and imaging products and then meet once a year to judge the best in Europe.

“These awards verify Epson’s commitment to developing premium digital imaging technology. Our innovative research and development strives to provide premium solutions that meet the needs of photographers, amateur and professional, in the home and in the studio. We are delighted to be recognised by the TIPA panel for our innovations in the imaging industry,” says Barbara Kuhr, Head of Strategic Marketing, Epson Europe.

Commenting on the winning Epson products, the TIPA judging panel said:

Epson Perfection V750 Pro

“The new Epson Perfection V750 Pro is an excellent flatbed scanner for professional photographers and photo enthusiasts alike. It features a Dual Lens System for film scanning at a high resolution of 6400dpi and also allows reflective scanning at 4800dpi. An optical density value of 4.0 fulfils the needs of professionals, and captures detail in the darkest of shadows. An anti-reflection coating applied to the lenses eliminates reflection and ghosting, while a high reflection mirror improves the quality of the scanned light to the sensor, resulting in faster scanning speeds. Offering all film formats up to 8x10”, it’s supplied with four film holders for 35mm film strips and slides, medium and large format film. Connections are built in for either USB 2.0 or Firewire interfaces, to ensure a rapid data transfer”

Epson Stylus Photo RX640

“The Epson Stylus Photo RX640 is a combination of photo quality printer and a 3200dpi scanner with built-in transparency unit. Scanning is enhanced with Epson’s Easy Photo Fix technology, which automatically restores colour to faded photos and film. Easy Photo Fix also includes a dust and scratches removal function for negative and positive film scanning. To make printing easier than ever, Epson’s PhotoEnhance

Technology automatically detects the image type and adjusts image brightness and contrast accordingly. The high definition 2.5” PhotoFine LCD monitor also ensures easy direct-printing from memory cards and PictBridge-enabled cameras.”

Epson Ultrachrome K3

“The Epson UltraChrome K3 ink technology is a breakthrough in professional printing. It incorporates 8 new colour pigments improving the quality and durability of both colour and black & white printing. Epson printers using the K3 system can utilise two different black ink modes – Photo Black or Matte Black, and these allow the usage of a variety of media types from colour proofing stock to fine art textures. The Epson UltraChrome K3 ink is a resin-coated pigment ink that achieves a high level of longevity and durability, and the characteristics reduce metamerism effects. To support these impressive inksets, Epson offers a full range of UltraChrome K3 printers from 13” to 44” printing width.”

Epson Perfection V750 Pro key features summary:

o Scan documents and film with the unique Dual Lens System

o Super Resolution Lens for 6400 dpi film scanning

o High Resolution Lens for 4800 dpi film and reflective scanning

o Superior image quality and scanning speed due to High Pass Optics system: Anti-Reflection Optical Coatings and a High Reflection Mirror

o Enhance images and productivity further with SilverFast Ai6 and Monaco EZcolor™ software

o Create colour managed reproductions with a maximum resolution of 6400 dpi for film scanning and 48-bit colour

o Remove dust and scratches with DIGITAL ICE™ Technologies

o Excellent tone reproduction with 4.0 DMax optical density

o Scan many different film formats: 4x5”, 35mm stripfilm, 35mm mounted slides and medium format film of up to 6x20cm

o Scan film of up to 8x10” with the use of Film Area Guide

o Scan multiple originals with the 8x10” film adapter

o Track scanning with the moving blue LED

o Preview and retrieve images with Epson Creativity Suite

o Enjoy faster scanning and easy connection with USB 2.0 and IEEE 1394 (FireWire)

o Epson Perfection V750 Pro RRP including tax €799 (Available from May 2006)

Epson Stylus Photo RX640 key features summary:

o Preview vivid and detailed images using the high definition 2.5” PhotoFine colour LCD preview monitor

o Obtain excellent image reproduction with the 3200 x 6400 dpi MatrixCCD scanner and built-in transparency unit

o Quickly and easily print your favourite images as premium quality borderless photos

o Cost effective printing with six individual ink cartridges – you only need to replace the empty cartridge

o Print and copy CD or DVD designs[1] onto compatible disks

o No computer necessary, print photos directly from:

o Negative or positive film, and save the images too

o The integrated memory card reader

o Your PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINT compatible digital camera

o Compatible mobile phones via optional Bluetooth module

o Selected USB Flash memory devices (for more information please refer to www.epson.com)

o Easily restore faded photos and remove dust from negatives

o Back-up your data directly to memory cards or to CD-R/Zip Drives via external USB port

o Epson Stylus Photo RX640 available from €349 RRP including tax

Epson UltraChrome K3 key features summary:

o Eight colour ink system including cyan, magenta, yellow, light cyan, light magenta, light black, light light black and interchangeable photo black and matte black

o The introduction of three black inks delivers the most advanced black & white digital photographic results to date

o Wide colour gamut resulting in accurate reproduction of saturated colours and industry proofing standard

o Prints look good in any lighting condition

o Colours stabilise shortly after printing

o Unique, advanced black and white mode allows users to take control over hue and tone of black & white images

o Outstanding durability, with a lifespan of up to 75 years in colour and over 100 years in black & white[2] 

o Epson Ultrachrome K3 ink is available in the Epson Stylus Photo R2400, Epson Stylus Pro 4800, 7800 and 9800.

[1] for personal, non-commercial use only. Epson expressly disclaims any and all liability with regard to non-personal use

[2] Lightfastness test conditions

*Under fluorescent light (indoor display condition) with glass mount

*The data is calculated by Epson’s accelerated test and it does not mean Epson guarantees periods

Lightfastness test criteria (Indoor Display Condition)

Light Source:         Fluorescent Light

Intensity:            70,000 lux

Temperature:         24°C

Humidity:           60%RH

Glass mount:         2mm, soda lime

Fade criteria:         Pure YMC 30% loss at OD = 1

Display-life calculation:  Total illuminance/ (500lux x 10hours x 365days = 1year)

This lightfastness test is a simulation of colour fading in an indoor preservation condition under fluorescent light with glass mount. The display life may vary depending on the conditions that you display your prints. Factors, other than light, such as ozone, temperature and humidity can affect the print life.

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