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introduces new line of professional level inkjet printers.
Using the new UltraChrome K3 ink technology, the Epson R2400,
4800, 7800, and 9800 again set the bar for truly professional
level photo printing. The new ink system utilizes an 9-color
pallett that now includes three black inks. Epson indicates that
the new printers will be able to produce neutral tone black &
white images without the usual hassel and tinted prints we normally
see from an inkjet printer. The inkset includes cyan, magenta,
yellow, light-magenta, light-cyan, photo black or matte black,
light
black, and
light-light black.
Printers at a glance
Epson 2400
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13" wide printer that will do borderless
prints on seven sizes and is compatible with glossy,
matte, and fine art papers. We consider this printer
a replacement for the 2200. MSRP $849.99. More
info click here |
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Epson R4800
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17" wide pro-level platform. This printer can
use sheets and rolls, and offers speeds approximately
20% faster than the 4000. MSRP $1995 (engine only) More
info click here |
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Epson R7800
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24" wide format printer that uses sheets and rolls.
At its starting street price, the 7800 will be absolutely
unmatched in the industry.
MSRP $2995 More info click here |
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Epson R9800
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44" wide format printer that can utilize sheets
and rolls. MSRP $4995 More info click here |
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Technology at a glance From Epson's website: Epson UltraChrome K3™ ink technology
represents a turning point in the history of inkjet printing.
Inspired by
our past
generations of pigmented ink technology, Epson's all new 8-color
ink set incorporates three unique levels of black, which along
with new color pigment technology, dramatically improves both
color and black and white prints. Imagine producing archival
prints with amazing color fidelity, gloss level, and scratch
resistance, while providing stable colors from the moment prints
exit the printer.
Incorporating high density pigments, Epson
UltraChrome K3 produces prints with an extremely wide color
gamut allowing the reproduction of colors that were originally
envisioned at the point of capture. With its expanded color
gamut and breakthrough 8-color system, no other ink set can
reproduce the three dimensional lifelike quality and stunning
photographic feel of Epson UltraChrome K3.
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Read the entire technology overview here
FAQs
Will Red River Paper carry papers for these printers?
Yes! We are already working on product recommendation pages
for our site. You can count on the same unmatched selection of
glossy, satin, matte, semigloss, and fine art papers.
Will you have ICC profiles?
Yes - as soon as the printers are in-house, we will begin profile
production.
Will the R2400 replace the R1800?
Not likely. The new R2400 seems more suited to replace the 2200.
The R1800 is still going to be the 13" printer of choice if you
concentrate heavily on color prints on glossy or satin papers.
Will Red River conduct independent fade testing with your papers
and these printers?
Yes, as soon as we have copies of the printer in-house.
Will Red River sell these printers? Yes.
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