Category: Printers
Epson UK Press Release
Epson again successful in halting sales of infringing ink cartridges
In on-going activities to protect its intellectual property rights, Seiko Epson Corporation (“Epson”) recently filed patent infringement proceedings in the English High Court against CybaHouse Limited to stop the importation from China, and supply within the UK, of certain Epson compatible printer cartridges (IM JET brand).
Epson has now agreed to settle the case out of Court, based on undertakings from CybaHouse, their sister company Nutronic Limited and their directors that they will cease trading in the Epson compatible cartridges. The settlement terms also include the payment by CybaHouse Limited of Epson’s legal costs plus an undisclosed sum in respect of damages. The full terms of the settlement are confidential.
Epson UK Press Release Epson again successful in halting sales of infringing ink cartridges In on-going activities to protect its intellectual property rights, Seiko Epson Corporation (“Epson”) recently filed patent infringement proceedings in the English High Court against CybaHouse Limited to stop the importation from China, and supply within the…
PHOTOgraphic Magazineave reviewed the new A3+ printer from the HP, the Photosmart 8750, which was announced at PMA in February.
” Black and white output is among the best I’ve seen from a inkjet printer, with good neutral prints easily handled by the included drivers. When printing on HP papers, the display life is estimated at 108 years—much longer than a traditional print would last! If you’re a fan of fine-art paper the 8750 can handle these through a manual feed slot. The paper tray holds up to 50 sheets of photo or plain paper.”
Website: PHOTOgraphic Magazine - HP Photosmart 8750 Review
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PHOTOgraphic Magazineave reviewed the new A3+ printer from the HP, the Photosmart 8750, which was announced at PMA in February. ” Black and white output is among the best I’ve seen from a inkjet printer, with good neutral prints easily handled by the included drivers. When printing on HP papers…
creativepro.com have reviewed the new Epson Stylus Photo R2400 A3+ photo printer.
“Compared to the 2200, the R2400 provides a little extra brightness in the yellows and reds and in some greens, and a slight saturation boost overall. The new K3 ink system improves detail, too. I viewed 2200 and R2400 prints side by side and saw noticeably more fine details in the R2400 print. Also, because the K3 system allows for truly neutral grays, the R2400 does better with gray elements in your color images. Cloudy skies and other gray subject matter fares better on the R2400.”
Website: creativepro.com - Epson Stylus Photo R2400 Review
creativepro.com have reviewed the new Epson Stylus Photo R2400 A3+ photo printer. “Compared to the 2200, the R2400 provides a little extra brightness in the yellows and reds and in some greens, and a slight saturation boost overall. The new K3 ink system improves detail, too. I viewed 2200 and…
DIWA member Steves Digicams have taken a look at the new Sony PictureStation DPP-FP50 photo printer.
“The print quality is the equal of conventional, wet-processed photo prints and thanks to its protective overcoat, just as UV resistant and durable. The printing process is totally dry, no leaky ink cartridges to change, just a ribbon cartridge and the special paper that it prints on. Dye-sub printers make four passes on the paper, three to lay down the primary colors (magenta, cyan and yellow) and the fourth pass puts a protective overcoat on the print.”
Website: Steves Digicams - Sony PictureStation DPP-FP50 Review
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DIWA member Steves Digicams have taken a look at the new Sony PictureStation DPP-FP50 photo printer. “The print quality is the equal of conventional, wet-processed photo prints and thanks to its protective overcoat, just as UV resistant and durable. The printing process is totally dry, no leaky ink cartridges to…
The Epson Stylus Photo R340 printer is announced today. The Epson Stylus Photo R340 has a 2.4 inch LCD screen abd can print directly onto ink jet printable CDs and DVDs. The Epson R340 can print a 4” x 6” lab-quality borderless photo in as fast as 57 seconds, and it is available now for $199.
Epson America are also announcing the Stylus Photo R220, which was first announced by Epson UK back in September.
Epson America Press Release
Two New Printers Join Epson’s Six-Color Ink Jet Printer Line and Offer Enhanced Printing Features
LONG BEACH, Calif., Oct. 11, 2005 – Epson America Inc. is debuting two new six-color photo printers today—the Epson Stylus Photo R220 and R340—each with a rich set of photo-centric and user-friendly features. The Epson Stylus Photo R220 is the most affordable six-color photo printer in Epson’s line with a price tag under $100, but is rich in features and quality. The Epson Stylus Photo R340 is a full-featured, PC-free printer that provides a convenient 2.4” premium photo viewing monitor and memory card slots.
These new printers share some improvements over the previous products, such as better color saturation for brighter reds and yellows and automatic image enhancement for adjusting a photo that is too dark when a subject is backlit. In addition, both printers offer the capability of printing directly onto the surface of ink jet printable CDs and DVDs and can now print from the center to the edge of the CD or DVD with no visible blank space for a cleaner, more professional look. Epson was the first and still is the only consumer ink jet printer manufacturer in the U.S. to include CD/DVD printing on its printers.
The Epson Stylus Photo R340 printer is announced today. The Epson Stylus Photo R340 has a 2.4 inch LCD screen abd can print directly onto ink jet printable CDs and DVDs. The Epson R340 can print a 4” x 6” lab-quality borderless photo in as fast as 57 seconds, and…
DesignTechnica have reviewed the HP Photosmart 475 compact photo printer, which can store up to a thousand photos internally on an internal hard drive, eliminating the need to store images on a PC or camera.
“At first it was enough for photo printer makers to add a portable model to their mix. Now that most companies sell one, a little more creativity is required to separate one from the pack. HP has stepped up to the challenge with the Photosmart 475 ($279), a.k.a. GoGo, an unabashedly cute tagalong that prints not only the requisite 4 x 6 prints but 5 x 7 enlargements too. GoGo went a step further, adding 1.5 gigabytes of internal storage that can pack up to 1,000 images. Take it to the next family party, hook it up to a TV and you can run a slide show that lasts all afternoon.”
Website: DesignTechnica - HP Photosmart 475 Review
DesignTechnica have reviewed the HP Photosmart 475 compact photo printer, which can store up to a thousand photos internally on an internal hard drive, eliminating the need to store images on a PC or camera. “At first it was enough for photo printer makers to add a portable model to…
TrustedReviews have just reviewed the Canon PIXMA iP90 mobile photo and document printer which can print a 4” x 6” borderless photo print in just 51 seconds.
“There are several features of the Pixma iP5200R which make it an interesting colour printer for general office or photo printing needs. Although it has only four ink colours, it comes as standard with both dye-based and pigmented black inks, so when you’re printing black text you get the increased permanence of black pigments and when printing colour graphics or photos, you get extra depth from dye-based black. The printer can also handle duplex (double-sided) printing as standard and you can print on coated CDs or DVDs, using the separate disc-holder, supplied with the machine.”
Website: TrustedReviews - Canon PIXMA iP90 Review
TrustedReviews have just reviewed the Canon PIXMA iP90 mobile photo and document printer which can print a 4” x 6” borderless photo print in just 51 seconds. “There are several features of the Pixma iP5200R which make it an interesting colour printer for general office or photo printing needs. Although…
DigitalCameraReview have reviewed the HP Photosmart 475 compact photo printer, which can store up to a thousand photos internally on an internal hard drive, eliminating the need to store images on a PC or camera.
“Quality is also very good. I used a single image and printed it both to the Photosmart 475 and a Photosmart 2510, which utilizes six colors for truer photo prints. Both printers were set to print in Best mode and the 2510 had the Maximum DPI option selected. In side-by-side testing, images from the portable 475 were as good as or better than the 2510. The 475’s photo had crisper detail and more vibrant colors. Granted the 2510 is two years old, but it just goes to show how much printing technology continues to change. In this case, the 475 uses HP’s Vivera inks whereas my older 2510 does not. It makes a notable difference in side-by-sides provided you’re looking for the differences. Finally, I will mention that the Photosmart 2510 required just over 4 minutes to print a photo that took the 475 just 2 minutes.”
Website: DigitalCameraReview - HP Photosmart 475 Review
DigitalCameraReview have reviewed the HP Photosmart 475 compact photo printer, which can store up to a thousand photos internally on an internal hard drive, eliminating the need to store images on a PC or camera. “Quality is also very good. I used a single image and printed it both to…
X-Rite Press Release
X-Rite Premium ICC Color Profiles, Color Guide and Demo Version of MonacoEZColor Software to be Bundled with Epson’s New Stylus® Photo R2400
Grandville, MI — October 5, 2005 — X-Rite (NASDAQ: XRIT) today announced that Epson will bundle X-Rite premium ICC profiles, Complete Guide to Color Management publication, and a demo version of MonacoEZcolor color management software with each Epson Stylus Photo R2400. The Epson Stylus Photo R2400 is a revolutionary printer that uses the new Epson UltraChrome K3™ ink and delivers large, archival prints worthy of gallery display. Premium ICC color profiles were specifically created for the Epson Stylus Photo R2400 using X-Rite’s award-winning MonacoPROFILER 4.8 software, the graphic arts industry’s leading color profile engine. X-Rite is currently offering the same bundle for the Epson Stylus Photo R1800 printer, introduced at PMA in February.
“Epson strives to set new standards that enable photographers and digital artists to both express and exceed their vision,” said Patrick Chen, Product Manager, Photo Imaging, Epson America. “X-Rite shares these same values and we are proud to include X-Rite premium ICC profiles for the mutual benefit of our customers.”
X-Rite Press Release X-Rite Premium ICC Color Profiles, Color Guide and Demo Version of MonacoEZColor Software to be Bundled with Epson’s New Stylus® Photo R2400 Grandville, MI — October 5, 2005 — X-Rite (NASDAQ: XRIT) today announced that Epson will bundle X-Rite premium ICC profiles, Complete Guide to Color Management…
The Epson PictureMate Express Edition is announced. The PictureMate Express Edition is the third PictureMate and will retail for $149. The new Epson PictureMate Express Edition is 35% faster than the original PictureMate model and can print a 6x4 inch photo in 80 seconds.
Epson USA Press Release
Epson Adds PictureMate(R) Express Edition to Its Line of Personal Photo Labs - Company Also Reduces Pricing for PictureMate and PictureMate Deluxe Viewer Edition in Anticipation of Holiday Shopping Season
LONG BEACH, Calif., Oct. 4 /PRNewswire/—Last year, Epson’s PictureMate(R) personal photo lab was a top choice among gift givers looking for the perfect digital camera companion for their friends and family members. With less than 90 days left to shop for holiday gifts, Epson is giving consumers yet another PictureMate product to choose from—and making the popular line of 4” x 6” compact photo printers even more affordable.
The latest addition to the PictureMate product line, Epson’s new PictureMate(R) Express Edition (MSRP $149) has all the benefits of the original PictureMate, plus a faster print speed that allows users to print brilliant, glossy 4"x6” photos in as little as 80 seconds—35 percent faster than the original PictureMate(1). In addition to the introduction of a third PictureMate model, Epson also is reducing the price of its existing PictureMate products. PictureMate and PictureMate(R) Deluxe Viewer Edition are now available for a suggested retail price of $129 and $199, respectively.
The Epson PictureMate Express Edition is announced. The PictureMate Express Edition is the third PictureMate and will retail for $149. The new Epson PictureMate Express Edition is 35% faster than the original PictureMate model and can print a 6x4 inch photo in 80 seconds. Epson USA Press Release Epson Adds…
DCResource have reviewed the Canon PIXMA iP6000D, a six colour, 4800 x 1200 dpi printer with 2-picolitre nozzles, card slots for all popular brands of memory card and a 2.5” colour LCD screen.
“We were impressed with the iP6000D’s simplicity and ease of use making it a perfect photo printer for newbies to digital photography who want to print very good quality photos at home. You can print directly from memory card or a camera (using PictBridge) - and its LCD screen lets you make minor adjustments to images without the aid a computer. If you plan on printing text or composite documents, you may want to consider another (faster) printer.”
Website: DCResource - Canon PIXMA iP6000D Review
DCResource have reviewed the Canon PIXMA iP6000D, a six colour, 4800 x 1200 dpi printer with 2-picolitre nozzles, card slots for all popular brands of memory card and a 2.5” colour LCD screen. “We were impressed with the iP6000D’s simplicity and ease of use making it a perfect photo printer…
Epson Press Release
Seiko Epson Corporation continues to enforce its Intellectual Property rights
30th September 2005 - Following the recent settlement of legal action taken in the United States against the suppliers of Print Rite branded printer cartridges, Seiko Epson Corporation (“Epson”) has started High Court proceedings in England against Mills Computer Products (International) Limited, an importer of Print Rite branded cartridges in the UK. Epson has started these proceedings to stop the importation and supply of Epson compatible printer cartridges that infringe its patents.
Epson Press Release Seiko Epson Corporation continues to enforce its Intellectual Property rights 30th September 2005 - Following the recent settlement of legal action taken in the United States against the suppliers of Print Rite branded printer cartridges, Seiko Epson Corporation (“Epson”) has started High Court proceedings in England against…
TrustedReviews have tested the HP Photosmart 8250 photo printer, which features six individual ink cartridges and can print photos in just 14 seconds.
“While HP has ratcheted up the speed of its photo printing and finally separated its ink tanks by individual color, its photo quality has suffered slightly. Whereas the default prints from the HP 8150 were impressive (see our HP 8150 review), you’ll have to fiddle with the 8250’s settings to get best results. And you probably won’t want to print at the 8250’s fastest speeds—the quality isn’t great at all. Also, if you print a lot of black and white photos you may be disappointed with the bluish cast you’ll get from the 8250.”
Website: TrustedReviews - HP Photosmart 8250 Review
TrustedReviews have tested the HP Photosmart 8250 photo printer, which features six individual ink cartridges and can print photos in just 14 seconds. “While HP has ratcheted up the speed of its photo printing and finally separated its ink tanks by individual color, its photo quality has suffered slightly. Whereas…
Steves Digicams have reviewed the Epson R1800 A3 / 13x19 inch printer. The R1800 is an A3 version of the Epson Stylus Photo R800 that I reviewed last year, featuring the same 8 colour UltraChrome Hi-Gloss inks and 1.5 picoliter droplet size.
“The Epson Stylus Photo R1800 is a fast and versatile wide-carriage photo printer that when used with Epson UltraChrome inks and papers, produces photo lab quality prints that last as long as conventional photo prints. It is capable of printing on a wide range of glossy, semi-gloss, matte and fine art media. It has a top mounted auto sheet feeder for most media, the thicker Velvet Fine Art and Watercolor Paper-Radiant White papers are fed through the rear manual feed slot, one sheet at a time. As seen from our Print Time chart above, the R1800 is a relatively fast printer, capable of making a borderless 4x6” in less than a minute and a large 13x19” glossy print in just over six minutes. In addition to photo prints the R1800 can also make full color photo labels for CD and DVD discs.”
Website: Steves Digicams - Epson R1800 Printer Review
Steves Digicams have reviewed the Epson R1800 A3 / 13x19 inch printer. The R1800 is an A3 version of the Epson Stylus Photo R800 that I reviewed last year, featuring the same 8 colour UltraChrome Hi-Gloss inks and 1.5 picoliter droplet size. “The Epson Stylus Photo R1800 is a fast…
BIOS have reviewed the Epson PictureMate 100 printer, which provides glossy high-quality 6x4 inch prints at £0.19p per photo.
“Epson’s latest photo printer is based on the excellent PictureMate 500 but cuts features in order to slash costs by half. Most noticeable is the fixed, tiny LCD monitor instead of a large flip-up screen and a hashed menu system. Photo quality is still excellent and it retains support for wireless and battery-operated printing, but the PictureMate 100’s unintuitive menu system and small monitor are a real disappointment. If you can live with these shortcomings, you should be very happy with the printer’s water and smudge-proof photos that will stay brilliant for years longer than any other digital printing option. If you can stretch your budget, the PictureMate 500 is a much more user-friendly product.”
Website: BIOS - Epson PictureMate 100 Review
BIOS have reviewed the Epson PictureMate 100 printer, which provides glossy high-quality 6x4 inch prints at £0.19p per photo. “Epson’s latest photo printer is based on the excellent PictureMate 500 but cuts features in order to slash costs by half. Most noticeable is the fixed, tiny LCD monitor instead of…
The Canon PIXMA MP950 is unveiled today. The Canon MP950 is an all-in-one printer and scanner with a large 3.6 inch TFT display and wireless printing options. Up to 12 negatives and eight slides can be scanned at 3200-dpi and 48 bit depth. The Canon PIXMA MP950 Photo All-In-One will be available in late October for an estimated selling price of $449.99(7).
Canon USA Press Release
New PIXMA MP950 Photo All-in-One from Canon Offers the Quality and Convenience of a Photo Kiosk for the Home
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Sept. 27, 2005—PIXMA MP950 Model Features 7-Color Ink System Producing up to 9600 X 2400 Color DPI, 3.6-Inch LCD Display, the Ability to Scan up to 12 Negatives or 8 Slides, and Wireless Printing
Photo enthusiasts and scrapbookers can now have all their imaging needs met at home thanks to the new Canon MP950 Photo All-In-One which prints, copies and scans personal photos and documents with the speed and ease of a photo kiosk - yet is small enough to fit on a desktop.
The Canon PIXMA MP950 is unveiled today. The Canon MP950 is an all-in-one printer and scanner with a large 3.6 inch TFT display and wireless printing options. Up to 12 negatives and eight slides can be scanned at 3200-dpi and 48 bit depth. The Canon PIXMA MP950 Photo All-In-One will…
DIWA member and Danish website DigitalMagasinet has published a joint review of the new Canon PIXMA iP5200 (pictured) and MP800 printers.
Website: DigitalMagasinet - Canon PIXMA iP5200 and MP800 Printer Review
DIWA member and Danish website DigitalMagasinet has published a joint review of the new Canon PIXMA iP5200 (pictured) and MP800 printers. Website: DigitalMagasinet - Canon PIXMA iP5200 and MP800 Printer Review
BIOS are the first website to review the Epson Stylus Photo R220 printer, which includes a direct CD and DVD printing function and uses MicroPiezo technology delivering a resolution of up to 5760x1440 dpi.
“Epson’s latest inkjet photo printer is designed for home users looking to produce cost-effective photographs up to A4 in size, as well as personalise printable CDs and DVDs. It’s far from being the most complete photo studio, but its low cost, wide range of features and above-average print quality make it a solid choice for general photo printing duties. Competitively priced, easy to use and relatively economical to run, the Stylus Photo R220 is hard to beat for the money.”
Website: BIOS - Epson Stylus Photo R220 Review
BIOS are the first website to review the Epson Stylus Photo R220 printer, which includes a direct CD and DVD printing function and uses MicroPiezo technology delivering a resolution of up to 5760x1440 dpi. “Epson’s latest inkjet photo printer is designed for home users looking to produce cost-effective photographs up…
The new Dell Photo All-in-One Printer 924 and Dell Photo All-In-One Printer 944 offer faster printing speeds, enhanced photo capabilities, wireless capacity and a new design for $89 and $149 respectively.
Dell Press Release
Dell Expands Personal Technology Portfolio with Printers, Handhelds and Miniature Music Player
Round Rock, Texas, September 20, 2005 - Dell today announced six personal technology products-ranging from feature-packed all-in-one photo printers and enhanced AximTM handhelds to the tiny new Dell DJ DittyTM music player-each designed to extend the capabilities of the personal computer for work and play.
The new products underscore Dell’s commitment to meet the needs of diverse lifestyles. For example, the company’s newest all-in-one photo printers feature high speeds, enhanced standalone photo printing options and optional wireless capabilities. Three new Axim handhelds offer data protection with persistent storage and on-the-go entertainment features. Weighing a little more than an ounce1, the Dell DJ Ditty music player, the latest addition to Dell’s Digital Jukebox lineup, holds up to 220 songs2 and supports FM radio and digital books.
The new Dell Photo All-in-One Printer 924 and Dell Photo All-In-One Printer 944 offer faster printing speeds, enhanced photo capabilities, wireless capacity and a new design for $89 and $149 respectively. Dell Press Release Dell Expands Personal Technology Portfolio with Printers, Handhelds and Miniature Music Player Round Rock, Texas, September…
ePhotoZine have reviewed the Kodak PROFESSIONAL 1400 printer that was first announced in late 2004.
“Being squarely aimed at the Pro market, expectations for print quality were quite high when we recieved this printer. One huge advantage it has over inkjet rivals, due to its dye-sub technology, is excellent consistency. There’ll be no starting to run out of ink half way through a print or other inkjet troubles. Colour accuracy, as we’d expected, is spot on, showing a true copy of the original source image. Detail levels are very good, comparing very well to some of the best inkjet technologies available. “
Website: ePhotoZine - Kodak PROFESSIONAL 1400 Printer Review
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ePhotoZine have reviewed the Kodak PROFESSIONAL 1400 printer that was first announced in late 2004. “Being squarely aimed at the Pro market, expectations for print quality were quite high when we recieved this printer. One huge advantage it has over inkjet rivals, due to its dye-sub technology, is excellent consistency…