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Epson Stylus NX420

Epson has announced a new All-in-One printer. The printer is called Epson Stylus NX420 and is supposedly the first AIO printer that costs under $100.

Some key features for the Epson Stylus NX420:
-Able to print, copy and scan
-Individual ink cartridges
-2400dpi scanning
-Manual duplexing
-Wireless connectivity

The Epson Stylus NX420 wireless All-in-One printer will be on the market in May 2010 and cost about $100.

Press release:
New Epson Stylus NX420 is Industry’s First Wireless-N All-In-One Under $100

LONG BEACH, Calif. – May 5, 2010 – Epson America, Inc., a leading provider of superior performing desktop printing solutions, introduced the first $99 all-in-one with built-in wireless-n1 (IEEE 802.11n) that offers superior performance and print quality over competitive models in its price range2. The affordable and easy-to-use Epson Stylus® NX420 printer/scanner/copier is designed for busy families and students who want to conveniently share one printer with multiple users for various everyday printing tasks, such as schoolwork, recipes, or vacation photos.

“Not only is the Epson Stylus NX420 extremely easy to use, but it also includes the latest wireless standard, wireless-n, plus print, copy and scan features in one powerful machine,” said Stacey Tieu, associate product manager, Consumer Ink Jets, Epson America, Inc. “Consumers definitely get more for their money with the feature-rich NX420 all-in-one.”

Offering superior print quality, built-in wireless printing and scanning, and advanced image enhancement tools, the Epson Stylus NX420 is an efficient, high-quality all-in-one. Its individual ink cartridges and exclusive fade3-, smudge- and water4-resistant DURABrite® Ultra ink make it simple to print everything from family pictures and photo projects to book reports and driving directions. In addition, the Epson Stylus NX420 boasts a 1.5-inch LCD screen and built-in memory card slots to effortlessly print stacks of borderless photos, all without turning on the computer.

Additional Features of the Epson Stylus NX420:

· High-quality scanning up to 2400 dpi

· Multiple black and color copies with just one touch

· Reduces and enlarges copies from 25 to 400 percent

* ISO Print Speeds of 6.4 ISO ppm in black and 3.3 ISO ppm in color5

· Restores old, faded, discolored photos back to their original brilliance

* One-click red-eye removal and automatic photo correction to quickly fix digital images

· One standard ink set for photo and document printing

· Moderate and standard ink cartridge capacities to fit various print volume needs6; costs as low as $8.99 per cartridge7

· Saves up to 50 percent of paper supply with manual, two-sided printing8

· ENERGY STAR® qualified, RoHS compliant, and designed to be recycled9

* Epson MicroPiezo® print head features DX3™ technology with smart nozzles that each produce and precisely place three sizes of ink droplets to create exceptional photos and documents

Pricing and Availability

The Epson Stylus NX420 ($99.99*) is currently available through major computer, office and electronic superstores, a variety of retail stores nationwide, mail order, PC manufacturers, the Internet, and Epson’s own retail site, http://www.epsonstore.com. For more information, please see the Epson Stylus NX420 fact sheet.

About Epson America, Inc.

Epson America, Inc. is a leading provider of an extensive range of printers, 3LCD projectors, scanners and point-of-service printers that are renowned for their high quality, functionality, innovation and energy efficiency. Epson America is a U.S. affiliate of Seiko Epson Corporation, which employs more than 70,000 people in 106 companies around the world. Seiko Epson is committed to its ongoing contributions to the global environment and for the second year in a row has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index, an indicator for leading companies in economic, environmental and social criteria.

Specifications are subject to change without notice. Epson, Epson Stylus and MicroPiezo are registered trademarks, Epson Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark, and Exceed Your Vision is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. DURABrite is a registered trademark of Epson America, Inc. All other product and brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Epson disclaims any and all rights in these marks.
1Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n certified, level of performance subject to the range of the router being used.
2Compared to ink jet all-in-ones priced at $100 or less, as of May 2010.

3Display permanence based on accelerated testing of prints displayed under glass in indoor display conditions; album permanence based on accelerated testing of prints in dark storage conditions. Actual print stability will vary according to media, printed image, display conditions, light intensity, temperature, humidity and atmospheric conditions. Epson does not guarantee the longevity of prints. For maximum print life, display all prints under glass or UV filter or properly store them.

4Water resistance on Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy, Premium Photo Paper Semi-Gloss, Premium Luster Photo Paper, and Photo Paper, when using genuine Epson inks.

5Black and color print speeds are determined in default, single-side mode in accordance with ISO/IEC 24734. Actual print times will vary based on system configuration, software, and page complexity. See http://www.epson.com/printspeed for details, including complete ISO reports.

6Cartridge yields are based on continuous printing of a suite of five black and color pages as required by ISO/IEC 24711 and 24712. Actual yields will vary considerably for reasons including images printed, print settings, temperature and humidity. Yields may be lower when printing infrequently or predominantly with one ink color. A variable amount of ink remains in the cartridges after the “replace cartridge” signal. Part of the ink from the first cartridges is used for priming the all-in-one. Ink is used for both printing and print head maintenance. All inks are used for both black and color printing. For more information about yields for this all-in-one, see http://www.epson.com/cartridgeinfo.

7$8.99 MSRP; actual retail price may vary.
8Some applications and/or functions may not be supported by Mac®.
9See our website for convenient and reasonable recycling options at http://www.epson.com/recycle.

*Estimate street price

Epson Stylus Photo PX650

Trusted Reviews has tested a photo printer from Epson. The printer is called Epson Stylus Photo PX650 and is able to print 10x15cm photos in about 12 seconds.

Some key features for the Epson Stylus Photo PX650:
-Prints 10×15 cm photos in about 12 seconds
-6.3 LCD viewer
-120-sheet feed tray
-Prints directly onto CDs and DVDs
-USB 2 connectivity
-Memory card reader

Trusted Reviews ends up giving the Epson Stylus Photo PX650 an overall score of 7 out of 10 points. The printer scores highest on features and value while scoring lower on print speed and print quality. The printer offers very good value when you look at the low price tag and has some nice features, but if you want to print plain documents this is not the printer for you and the quality and photo prints can be variable.
Read the full review of the Epson Stylus Photo PX650 photo printer here.

Epson Stylus Office BX610FW

Trusted Reviews has tested the Epson Stylus Office BX610FW All-in-One inkjet printer. The Epson printer is able to print, fax, scan and copy so it should fit most needs.

Some key features for the Epson Stylus Office BX610FW:
-4 in 1 printer: prints, scans, copies and faxes
-Print speeds up to 15 ppm in black and 9.3 ppm in color
-6.3 cm LCD viewer
-30-page Automatic Document Feeder
-Wi-Fi and Ethernet connectivity

Trusted Reviews gives the Epson Stylus Office BX610FW a very good rating with an overall score of 9 out 10 points. The printer even gets a “Trusted Reviews Recommended” award and scores highest on print speed and value. It scores a little lower on print quality and features, but still high scores. It seems like an excellent and fast inkjet printer for the office if you do not need massive volumes of prints.
Read the full review of the Epson Stylus Office BX610FW all in one inkjet printer here.

Epson Stylus Pro 7700

Epson has announced two new large format printers called Epson Stylus Pro 7700 and 9700. They will cost about $2,995 and $4,995 in the US and about £2,395 and £4,795 in the UK.

Press release:
Epson America Introduces Epson Stylus Pro 7700 and 9700 Printers, Partners with Ricoh Americas Corporation in Exclusive Agreement

LONG BEACH, Calif., and WEST CALDWELL, N.J., – March 2, 2010 – Epson America, Inc. is introducing a new line of Epson Stylus® Pro printers that will further expand the company’s industry-leading printing technology to a new and broader range of professional imaging markets. The Epson Stylus Pro 7700 and 9700 printers are specially engineered to exceed the expectations of CAD, GIS mapping, and corporate graphics professionals for applications such as high-resolution architectural plans, highly-precise engineering drawings, extremely detailed photographic GIS mapping, brilliant indoor signage, and more.
Epson America is also announcing it has joined forces with Ricoh Americas Corporation to sell these printers exclusively in North America. The combination of Epson’s latest advancements in commercial printing technology with Ricoh’s outstanding reputation and expertise in these markets will enable both companies to elevate the overall quality and range of product offerings in these markets that will be beneficial to customers in more ways than ever before.
“The Epson Stylus Pro 7700 and 9700 offer unprecedented accuracy, speed, precision, and extreme quality that has never been available to the CAD, GIS and corporate graphics markets,” said Reed Hecht, product manager, Epson America. “The advancements our engineers have made with our technology in conjunction with the exciting agreement we’ve entered with Ricoh Americas Corporation will really make this a win-win for the industry and especially for our customers.”
“This new line builds on the strength of Ricoh’s exceptional wide format LED products and will provide choices that support a variety of customers,” said Michael Hunter, director, product marketing, Ricoh Americas Corporation. “We value the high quality of Epson products and believe by adding these printers to our product portfolio, we are providing solutions that exceed what is currently available on the market.”

The Epson Stylus Pro 7700 (24-inch) and Epson Stylus Pro 9700 (44-inch) incorporate the company’s latest achievements in high-performance ink jet printing. The extreme precision, speed and image quality achieved by MicroPiezo® TFP™ print heads and the benefits of Epson UltraChrome® Vivid Magenta Inks position these printers to deliver a level of printing technology unprecedented within the engineering scientific and display signage markets.
Epson’s advanced MicroPiezo TFP print head is capable of producing extremely precise text and line-art, along with brilliant photographic quality prints, at speeds almost twice as fast as the previous generation. This advanced print head combined with a four-color Epson UltraChrome Vivid Magenta pigment-based ink with dual black technology produces prints with brilliant color, accuracy, and true archival capability. Line-art precision and overall image quality and color accuracy are further elevated through the advancements of AccuPhoto™ HD screening technology.
The Epson Stylus Pro 7700 and 9700 are currently available at a suggested retail price of $2,995 and $4,995, respectively.
About Epson America, Inc.
Epson America, Inc. is a leading provider of an extensive range of printers, 3LCD projectors, scanners and point-of-service printers that are renowned for their high quality, functionality, innovation and energy efficiency. Epson America is a U.S. affiliate of Seiko Epson Corporation, which employs more than 70,000 people in 106 companies around the world. Seiko Epson is committed to its ongoing contributions to the global environment and for the second year in a row has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index, an indicator for leading companies in economic, environmental and social criteria. For additional information on Epson printers, visit http://www.proimaging.epson.com.