Inkjet & Digital Printing

Epson Introduces Newest 13-Inch Printer for Photographers and Fine Artists – Epson Stylus Photo R3000

Monday 17. January 2011 - Epson Stylus Photo R3000 Combines Epson UltraChrome K3 with Vivid Magenta Ink and AccuPhoto HD2 Image Technology to Deliver Stunning Wide-Format Prints

Epson America today introduced its most advanced 13-inch printer to date – the Epson Stylus Photo R3000. Designed for professional photographers and fine artists, the Epson Stylus Photo R3000 draws from the advanced technology of Epson Stylus Pro-series printers to deliver gallery-quality black-and-white output and vivid color prints. This printer also includes new features such as high-capacity individual ink cartridges, advanced media handling to support a wide range of paper types, and Ethernet and wireless-N connectivity.
Featuring Epson UltraChrome K3 with Vivid Magenta ink technology and an advanced MicroPiezo AMC(TM) print head, the Epson Stylus Photo R3000 produces exhibition quality prints on a wide variety of glossy, matte and fine art papers up to 13-inches wide using advanced media handling capabilities. Its innovative pigment ink set delivers an extremely wide color gamut with more dramatic blues and violets, while AccuPhoto(TM) HD2 image technology provides smoother color transitions and better highlight and shadow detail.
“The Epson Stylus Photo R3000 represents the next generation of 13-inch professional printers with its advanced features and design,” said Richard Day, senior product manager, Professional Imaging, Epson America. “Epson is always striving to anticipate the demands of professionals while pushing the boundaries of technology to provide the level of quality expected from Epson. We’ve integrated new productivity features that will have a big impact on design workflows, including superior media handling, wireless connectivity, larger ink cartridges, and auto-switching black inks.”
More about the Epson Stylus Photo R3000
Designed to provide unmatched performance, exhibition quality and professional media support, the Epson Stylus Photo R3000 delivers several innovative features, including:
— Epson UltraChrome K3 with Vivid Magenta Ink: Professional eight-color
ink set with Vivid Magenta and Vivid Light Magenta provides more
dramatic blues and violets for an expanded color gamut. Built on Epson’s
heritage of professional ink technology, this pigment ink set offers
instant color stability and exceptional print permanence ratings for
color and black-and-white prints.
— Advanced Media Handling: In addition to a main top-loading,
high-capacity tray, this printer features a new front-in, front-out
media path designed for fine art media up to 1.3 mm thick, including
Epson’s line of Signature Worthy papers. It also offers broad media
support with BorderFree cut-sheet media handling, roll paper printing
up to 44-inches long and CD/DVD printing.
— AccuPhoto HD2 Image Technology: Created in collaboration with the
Rochester Institute of Technology’s Munsell Color Science Laboratory,
this complex mathematical architecture and advanced screening technology
ensures precision placement of each individual ink droplet for smooth,
grain-free images. This technology optimizes ink usage to maximize color
gamut and provide smooth transitions and gradations, and reduces the
metameric index to achieve consistent color under different lighting
conditions.
— MicroPiezo AMC Print Head: The eight-channel, high-precision print head
produces a maximum resolution of 5670 x 1440 optimized dpi and
variable-sized droplets as small as 2 picoliters and places them with
precision and accuracy. For decreased maintenance and increased
reliability, the print head also incorporates an ink repellent coating.
— Intelligent High-Capacity Ink System: Nine individual 25.9 ml ink
cartridges with pressurized ink technology ensures reliable ink delivery
at all print speeds.
— Auto-switching Black Inks: The Epson Stylus Photo R3000 automatically
switches between Photo and Matte black inks to produce the deepest
blacks and richest color on glossy, matte or fine art media.
— Unparalleled Connectivity: Built-in Ethernet, wireless 802.11n and
Hi-Speed USB 2.0 provide flexible options for fast connectivity to
multiple computers in a home or studio.
— Advanced Black-and-White Photo Mode: Professionals can choose from one
of four pre-set modes – neutral, warm, cool, or sepia for stunning
neutral or toned black-and-white prints. This feature provides intuitive
and consistent control through custom slider bars and a color tone wheel
for advanced tone adjustment. In addition, customized settings can be
saved and recalled to achieve consistent prints.
Pricing, Availability and Support
The Epson Stylus Photo R3000 will be available in March 2011 through authorized resellers for $849 (MSRP). The printer is supported by a one-year whole-unit exchange limited warranty plan and specialized technical support staff.