One of Epson’s older SureColor large-format printers.
Next-generation SureColor T-Series available in the US from September.
The Wall Street Journal reported on the launch of Epson America’s SureColor T-Series large-format printers, including the T3270, T5270, T7270, T5270D, and T7270D; all of which feature Epson PrecisonCore print heads and Epson UltraChrome XD pigment ink “to provide technical, corporate and marketing professionals an unprecedented combination of precision, performance and brilliance”.
The devices, which are 24, 36 or 44 inches, are able to deliver print resolutions of up to 2880 by 1440 dpi and are either single-roll or dual-roll; with both types featuring catch baskets for “enhanced output stacking” and “quick retrieval and reduced sorting time”.
The 36-inch and 44-inch printer models also offer an optional MFP module to enable full colour scan and copy capabilities up to 36-inches wide without requiring a PC, with copy and scan-to-share options also available.
In terms of ink, the devices use Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Photo Black, and Matte Black ink in varied capacities of 110 ml, 350 ml and high-capacity 700 ml cartridge sizes, “which can be used interchangeably to accommodate a range of printing needs”.
For an additional cost of $399.95 (€294), the printers can include an 320GB internal print server which “boosts workgroup productivity by quickly transferring print jobs to free-up workstations; adds print queue management, as well as print job save and reprint functionality”. Also for an additional price of $1,199.95 (€882.08), users can add a True Adobe hardware engine which enables “direct and hot-folder batch printing and support for secure PDF printing”.
Each device features a full-colour LCD control panel with a “simple button layout”, providing “quick access to printer features and controls, as well as an intuitive help system for most frequent tasks”. They also support “virtually any media type in roll or cut-sheet, from plain bond paper to 1.5 mm thick posterboard, for use with a wide variety of print applications”.
Timothy Check, Product Manager, Professional Imaging at Epson America, Inc., said: “The next-generation of SureColor T-Series printers were designed based on direct feedback from customers who demand cost-effective, versatile and scalable printing solutions. The new SureColor T-Series printers not only meet the specific requirements of today’s engineering and scientific professionals, they incorporate the latest in printing technology to create accurate large-format prints well-suited for a variety of projects and applications, ranging from CAD drawings and GIS Maps to corporate graphics and retail posters.”
Available from September, the printers carry a range of prices, with the single-roll T3270 costing $2,995 (€2,202), T5270 costing $3,995 (€2,937) and T7270 costing $4,995 (€3,672). Meanwhile the 36-inch dual-roll T5270D is priced at $5,995 (€4,407) and the 44-inch dual-roll T7270D priced at $6,995 (€5,142).