The 64" Stylus Pro 11880 is the world’s first large format printer to feature Epson® ’s latest MicroPiezo Thin Film Piezo™(TFP) print head technology and UltraChrome K3™ Ink with Vivid Magenta. It will be demonstrated at PMA Europe conferences in Paris (10th Sept), Moscow (13th Sept), Birmingham (9th and 10th Oct) and Milan (15th Oct). 

Visitors to this year’s European PMA Regional Imaging Conferences will be among the first to see the new 64" Epson Stylus Pro 11880. There will also be opportunities to learn more about Epson Digigraphie® and to see live product demonstrations. Epson, a Gold Sponsor of PMA Europe, will attend all four PMA conferences held in Paris, Moscow, Birmingham and Milan.

The Stylus Pro 11880 is Epson’s latest addition to its large format printer range, designed specifically to meet the creative needs of the professional digital imaging markets. It features UltraChrome K3 Ink with Vivid Magenta, a breakthrough in pigment chemistry, which further expands the already wide colour gamut of UltraChrome K3 Ink. The two magenta inks use new high-density pigments that create more vibrant blues and purples, for example found in seascapes or landscapes. Consistency of output from the new MicroPiezo Thin Film Piezo print head and accuracy of colour profiles means each print will be the same as the first, even if the artwork is printed months apart. The Epson Stylus Pro 11880 is compatible with a wide range of Epson media up to 1.5mm in thickness. It will be demonstrated at the PMA conferences using Epson Ultra Smooth Fine art, Enhance Matte Poster Board and Premium Luster Photo paper.

Epson will also highlight the benefits of Digigraphie, which is increasingly being recognised in the world of art as a distinction of the highest quality in colour reproduction. A Digigraphie print is produced with Epson UltraChrome Ink, UltraChrome K3 Ink, or UltraChrome K3 Ink with Vivid Magenta on certified paper and is accompanied with a certification and signature of authenticity. Professional artists and photographers can authenticate their work with an embossment which customers can identify as a mark of quality and longevity.

The award winning Stylus Pro 3800 and Perfection V750 Pro will be demonstrated simultaneously to show the high-quality professional output that is achieved using Epson’s printing and scanning technologies. The Stylus Pro 3800, an A2 large format printer features the revolutionary UltraChrome K3 Ink technology. It produces print quality that is life-like with excellent grey-scale performance and smooth tonal reproduction. The Perfection V750 Pro is designed for those who want advanced film scanning capability. The Dual Lens System features a Super Resolution and High Resolution lens offering up 6400dpi for high-resolution scanning. DIGITAL ICE™ Technology ensures all dust particles and scratches are removed ensuring final images are clear and crisp.

The Epson award winning P-5000 Multimedia Storage Viewer will also be on display and is the ideal accessory for professional photographers. Featuring 80GB of storage capacity, images can be viewed instantly on its 4.0" LCD screen, ideal for on location shooting. Epson’s Photo Fine Ultra technology uses a four-colour filter system that provides an unrivalled colour gamut reproducing bright and vibrant colours on screen.

Marco van Niekerk, Senior Product Manager Large Format Printers, Epson Europe, says, ”Publicly demonstrating the Stylus Pro 11880 marks Epson’s commitment to offering professional photographers and artists solutions that create large, high-quality prints for display and resale. As a Gold Sponsor of PMA Europe 2007, Epson is able to meet the industry’s most talented professionals and showcase its latest technological innovations.”

PMA Europe schedule

10th September – Paris, Pavillion Dauphine
13th September – Moscow, Cosmos Hotel
9th and 10th October – Birmingham, Chateau Impney
15th October – Milan, Unione Commercianti

Epson Stylus Pro 11880 key features summary:

• Professional paper handling up to 64" wide
• Consistent output with Epson MicroPiezo TFP™ print head technology
• High-density Epson UltraChrome™ K3 with Vivid Magenta Ink
• Standard USB 2.0, and Gigabit Ethernet
• Flexible paper handling with roll or cut-sheet media from A3 / tabloid up to 64” wide BorderFree™ roll printing from 10” up to 64” wide

Epson Stylus Pro 3800 key features summary: 

• Achieve exceptional digital photographic results, in black and white and colour, with Epson UltraChrome K3 ink
• Enjoy a wide colour spectrum and vivid, true colours resulting in accurate reproduction of saturated colours and industry proofing standards with Epson’s eight-colour pigment inks
• The smallest footprint on the market makes it ideal for small studios
• Large 80ml ink cartridges provide low cost per print
• Improved colour stability shortly after printing

Epson Perfection V750 Pro key features summary:

• 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
• Create colour managed reproductions with a maximum resolution of 6400 dpi for film scanning and 48-bit colour
• Remove dust and scratches with DIGITAL ICE™ Technologies
• Excellent tone reproduction with 4.0 DMax optical density
• Scan many different film formats: 4x5”, 35mm stripfilm, 35mm mounted slides and medium format film of up to 6x20cm

Epson P-5000 Multimedia Storage Viewer key features summary:

• World first four-colour filter with Epson’s 4.0" Photo Fine Ultra LCD viewer
• Display unparalleled image brightness, colour and detail (640x480 pixels)
• Back-up, view and share digital photos (JPEG & RAW )
• Store up to 4,500 files in RAW format  with 80GB storage capacity
• Adobe RGB support
• Built-in CompactFlash® and SD memory card slots for additional back-up

About PMA

PMA is a well recognised trade association that helps the worldwide photo imaging community achieve business success and adapt to new technologies.  It has 20,000 members in 100-plus countries who actively contribute to the expanding $83 billion imaging industry. As photo imaging continues to evolve, this association has grown to represent the diversity in imaging: photo retailers and processors, manufacturers, commercial imaging labs, sports and event photography, custom picture frame shops, and scrapbook retailers.  PMA Europe 2007

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