Epson has announced the launch of the Stylus Photo R1800 printer in the Middle East market, which features many of the award-winning capabilities of the successful Epson Stylus Photo R800. The Epson Stylus Photo R1800 now delivers border-free printing up to an A3 format, enabling photo enthusiasts and semi-professional photographers to print images large enough for photographic exhibitions.
The Epson Stylus Photo R1800 delivers unrivalled print performance in an A3 photo printer. Its high definition images are achieved through Epson’s UltraChrome™ Hi-Gloss pigment ink, which is delivered in 1.5 picolitre (pl) droplets to capture the finest details. It includes Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Blue, Red, Photo Black, Matte Black and Gloss Optimizer Technology.
The inclusion of red and blue ink increases the colour gamut and colour space, primarily making it closer than Silver Halide, essential for photographers requiring premium colour reproduction. The Gloss Optimizer provides a smooth gloss finish to prints for exceptional premium glossy and semi-gloss prints.
Epson's Variable-sized Droplet Technology and MicroPiezo™ print head ensure that this printer provides outstanding photographic reproduction at fast speeds to satisfy the most demanding photographers. The UltraChrome Hi-Gloss pigment ink has also been designed for unsurpassed print permanence in an A3 photo printer, with a light fastness estimated* at over 80 years for glossy papers and over 100 years on matte media; a flexibility and durability that truly rivals silver halide.
The Epson Stylus Photo R1800 is compatible with a wide range of Epson media, including Epson Premium Glossy Paper, Epson Photo Paper, Epson Archival Matte Paper, Epson Enhanced Matte Paper and Epson Water Color Radiant White. It also prints onto roll media and ink jet printable CD/DVDs, making the Epson Stylus Photo R1800 one of the most versatile A3 printers on the market.
The borderless printing, at a resolution up to 5760 x 1440 optimised dpi, featured in the Epson Stylus Photo R1800, guarantees outstanding photos, and prints 10 x 8 photos at 1440 x 720 dpi in 66 seconds. The printer can capture the finest photo details and uses eight individual cartridges for maximum cost efficiency.
The Epson Stylus Photo R1800 printer produces CDs and DVDs of professional quality, making use of advanced connectivity with USB 2.0 hi-Speed and IEEE 1394 (FireWire). In addition, the printer is bundled with sophisticated photo software, including Epson RAW Print for fast, easy processing and printing of camera RAW files.
Khalil El-Dalu, General Manager, Epson Middle East, says: “The Epson Stylus Photo R1800 breaks new ground in photo printing for the most demanding photo enthusiasts and semi-professional photographers, who need the freedom to print a wide range of formats for portfolios, display, and photographic exhibitions without sacrificing quality. A3 printing capabilities, combined with Epson UltraChrome Hi-Gloss ink, delivers prints that can even exceed the quality you would get from a professional photo lab. The printer comes as a real boon for photographers in the Middle East who are keen on producing high quality prints from the comfort of their homes or offices.”
