Epson launches compact A3+ photo printer targeted at professional and advanced amateurs

Epson has announced the launch of its latest A3+ photo printer - the Stylus Photo R3000- in the Middle East aimed at the professional and advanced amateur. This printer makes professional-quality output accessible, with its convenient high-capacity inks which are perfect for medium print runs, and fits even the smallest desk space with its compact footprint. 

In response to photographers and designers’ feedback, Epson has developed the R3000’s new features with convenience in mind. A front-loading fine art paper feed makes insertion easier, reducing the likelihood of damage and removing the need for space behind the printer. Viewing media instructions and checking ink levels is simple with the 2.5-inch colour LCD. And the high-capacity, 25.9ml ink cartridges allow medium print runs to be completed while optimising cost per page. 

Epson’s reputation for superior photo quality combined with its advanced UltraChrome K3 with Vivid Magenta inkset means each print is consistently true-to-life. This inkset offers unbeatable greyscale reproduction – important for both colour and black and white prints – thanks to its three densities of black. Either a standard photo or matte black is employed and switched automatically by the printer to suit the media used, along with light black and light light black to create true black and white images. In addition to improving the grey balance and eliminating colour casts, this combination of blacks creates a smoother tonal range with a natural look, perfect for portraits. 

Shihab Zubair, Business Development Manager – ProGraphics, Epson Middle East, said, “The R3000, which has been launched after listening to customers’ feedback, is designed to offer photographers and artists a wide range of A3+ prints to meet their diverse needs. The printer allows photographers in the Middle East to tap into our unique ability to choose your own black and white tonality from warm to neutral or cool, and adapt it to suit individual tastes.  These settings can easily be customised and saved, as Epson has designed the R3000’s print driver to be easy to use.” 

Users – whether photographers, designers or architects – can also use the supplied professional-quality ICC profiles in their photo editing application to create professional-quality images that suit their unique style without relying on a lab. They can then focus on capturing the perfect shot, rather than having to learn print production skills. And with a high-quality A3+ photo taking just 195 seconds to print, they do not then have to wait to review the result. 

And the versatile R3000 allows printing on a variety of media, from roll to cut-sheet fine art paper and board up to 1.3mm thick, making it the ideal choice for total freedom of expression without compromising on quality.