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Epson Stylus Photo R1900 A3+ Pigment Ink based ink printer
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It's the replacement for the R1800 and has an all new range of inks, including Orange and a gloss optimiser for getting better glossy prints.
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Epson's A3+ printer line gets an upgrade with the Stylus Photo R1900.
This incorporates new UltraChrome Hi-Gloss2 Ink technology for enhanced colour gamut, better skin tones and improved glossy finish.
The new system replaces the blue ink (of the 1800) with orange, in addition to modified magenta and yellow pigments. The printer also features a new LUT (look up table) developed in conjunction with the Munsell Colour Science Laboratory.
The Epson Stylus Photo R1900 is priced around £400
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Epson press info
Epson Stylus Photo R1900 with groundbreaking technology for smoother images and colour control
Incorporating revolutionary colour processing technology and UltraChrome Hi-Gloss2 Ink, the Epson Stylus Photo R1900 offers a new level of quality for photo enthusiasts, who demand the big picture.
03 October 2007 – The Epson Stylus Photo R1900 incorporates the latest developments from Epson to provide durable, superior quality, Hi-Definition photos up to A3+ on a wide range of media. It includes groundbreaking image processing algorithms to manage colour combinations and ensure beautiful prints. It also features a new formulation of Epson UltraChrome Hi-Gloss Ink technology. UltraChrome Hi-Gloss2 represents the evolution of photographic printing, offering a wider colour gamut, natural skin tones and consistent colour with a smooth gloss finish.
In addition to cyan, magenta and yellow inks, UltraChrome Hi-Gloss2 features matte black, photo black, red, orange and gloss optimiser. The new orange ink replaces the blue ink previously used with UltraChrome Hi-Gloss. It allows Epson to offer significant enhancements in colour reproduction for natural skin tones. Output also features more vivid oranges and an expansion in the red colour gamut. The magenta and yellow inks have been reformulated and contribute to accurate blue and green tones. The resin coating of the gloss optimiser and colour inks has been redesigned to create even smoother and glossier prints. The individual ink cartridges mean only the colour that is used needs to be replaced.
The eight-colour inkset featured in the Stylus Photo R1900 creates a staggering 18,446,774 trillion colour combinations. To calculate which combination should be used to deliver the tones and colours required for the images, Epson has developed new Look Up Table (LUT) technology in partnership with one of the world's leading centres of colour science, the Munsell Colour Science Laboratory of the Rochester Institute of Technology. In conjunction with the Micro Piezo print head the Epson LUT technology decides how much of each colour is used to translate a RGB source file into a print. The mathematical algorithm effectively optimises colour matching to ensure the printed image is consistent with the original photograph. The end result is prints with smooth gradations, reduced graininess, wide colour gamut and low colour inconstancy*; all of which combine to create clear and beautiful, Hi-Definition photographic images.
Other printing technologies in the Stylus Photo R1900 include Epson's Variable-sized Droplet Technology. The smallest droplet of 1.5pl is used for areas where fine detail is required and bigger droplets where larger blocks of colour are needed.
The flexibility of the Stylus Photo R1900 is further enhanced with its increased media support. It will print onto glossy, matte and fine art paper in cut-sheet and roll format. It prints directly onto printable CD's and DVD's. For printing photos without a computer photographers can connect their digital camera or picture viewer using Pictbridge. The comprehensive software package includes Epson Print CD and Epson Creativity Suite including Epson Easy Photo Print, FileManager, Web to Page and Camera RAW Plug-in.
Mark Robinson, Senior Product Manager, Epson UK commented, "The new Epson Stylus Photo R1900 is a truly advanced printing system that is easy and fun to use. The extensive research and development required to develop Epson Micro Piezo inkjet printers and ink technologies is fully illustrated in the launch of the Stylus Photo R1900. The UltraChrome Hi-Gloss2 Ink works in harmony with the Epson LUT technology and Epson paper to deliver outstanding photo quality for sale, for display and for archiving."
Epson Stylus Photo R1900 key features summary:
Print Hi-Definition durable photos and album pages on various media up to A3+
Achieve vivid colours and natural skin tones with Epson UltraChrome Hi-Gloss2 ink
Advanced colour processing for smooth and accurate colours with Epson LUT technology
Achieve a range of photo finishes with Epson glossy, matte and fine art papers in cut-sheet and roll format
Personalise inkjet printable CDs and DVDs Prints are lightfast for 80 years** on Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper
Borderless printing at a resolution up to 5760 x 1440dpi for stunning Hi-Definition photos
Print photos on A3+ at 1440 x 720dpi (Photo Mode) in only 106 seconds***
Efficient printing with individual ink cartridges, only replace the colour used
Enhanced connectivity with Dual Port USB 2.0 Hi-Speed
Bundled with sophisticated photo software including Camera RAW plug-in for Creativity Suite for fast, easy printing of camera RAW files
Epson Stylus Photo R1900 RRP including VAT £399.99 – available November 2007
* Phenomenon where one colour looks different under different light sources
** Light source: Fluorescent light, Intensity: 70,000 lux. Temperature : 24C, Humidity : 60% RH
Glass mount: 2mm, soda lime. Fade criteria: Pure YMC 30% Loss at OD=.
Display-life Calculation: Total illuminance/(500 lux x 10 hours x 365 days = 1 year).
The data is calculated using Epson's accelerated test and does not mean Epson guarantees lightfastness.
Tests developed and conducted by Epson.
*** Standard ISO Bike image 11x14" used
Specifications (from Epson)
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Printing method |
8-colour inkjet photo printer, Epson Micro Piezo™ print head |
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Nozzle configuration |
1440 nozzles/180 nozzles per colour |
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Droplet size |
1.5pl (minimum) with Variable-sized Droplet Technology with Ultra Micro Dot™ |
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Ink system |
Epson UltraChrome™ Hi-Gloss2 ink |
| Print Resolution | |
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Print resolution |
Up to 5760 x 1440 optimised dpi on suitable media using RPM (Resolution Performance Management) |
| Print Speed | |
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8x10" Photo bike image on A4 size |
64 seconds |
| Standalone connectivity | |
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Interface |
USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed) Dual port for PC and Mac connection |
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PictBridge |
Yes |
| Paper Handling | |
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Paper handling |
Automatic sheet feeder |
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Capacity |
120 sheets (A4 plain paper); 30 sheets (A4 Premium Glossy Photo Paper) |
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Media size |
A3+/SuperA3/B, A3, 12x12", B4, A4, A5, A6, 11x14", 20x25 cm (8x10"), 11x17", 13x18 cm (5x7"), 10x15 cm (4x6"), 16:9 wide size, 9x13 cm (3.5x5") |
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Media weight (cut sheet) |
64-90g/m² for plain paper, Premium Glossy Photo Paper is 255g/m2 |
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Media thickness (Auto sheet feeder) |
0.08 mm-0.27 mm |
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Print margin |
0 mm top, left, right and bottom – via custom setting in printer driver. Otherwise 3 mm top, left, right, bottom |
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Supported media (selection) |
Premium Glossy Photo Paper, Premium Semigloss Photo Paper, Glossy Photo Paper, Archival Matte Paper, Enhanced Matte Paper, UltraSmooth Fine Art Paper, Velvet Fine Art Paper, Watercolour – Radiant White, Matte Paper Heavy Weight, Double sided Matte Paper |
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ICC profiles standard |
Yes |
| Ink Cartridges | |
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T0870 |
Gloss Optimizer |
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T0871 |
Photo Black |
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T0872 |
Cyan |
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T0873 |
Magenta |
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T0874 |
Yellow |
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T0877 |
Red |
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T0878 |
Matte Black |
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T0879 |
Orange |
| Operating Systems | |
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Operating systems |
Mac OS 10.2 or later with USB |
| General | |
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Dimensions |
Storage: 214x616x322 mm (HxWxD) |
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Weight |
12.0kg without AC cable/bundled ink cartridges |
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Noise level |
5.0dB (according to ISO7779 pattern with Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper/Best Photo mode) |
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Memory buffer |
256kB |
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Bundled software |
Epson Creativity Suite incl. Epson Easy Photo Print, FileManager, Web to Page, Camera RAW Plug-in for Epson Creativity Suite, Epson Print CD |
| Electrical specification (UK spec) | |
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Power consumption |
Approx. 20 W during printing (230V) |
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Voltage |
AC 220-240 V |
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Energy Star |
Energy Star qualified printer |
| Environmental conditions (operating) | |
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Temperature |
10-35°C |
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Humidity |
20-80% Relative Humidity |
| Warranty | |
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Warranty |
Standard: 1 year repair or replace. Optional: extension to 3 years |
This product meets the strict ENERGY STAR guidelines set by the European Commission. Epson is a global manufacturer committed to protecting the environment for future generations by offering a range of ENERGY STAR products. This is achieved by significantly reducing electricity usage, which saves energy, money and the environment, without compromising quality.
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