The OEM has introduced a new wireless photo printer model XP-8500.
The Expression Photo XP-8500 delivers borderless photos up to 8″ x 10″, and 4″ x 6″ in as fast as 10 seconds. With an array of features, including built-in USB and memory card slots for PC-free printing, dedicated photo and CD/DVD printing trays, and a rear paper feed for specialty media, the Expression Photo XP-8500, Epson said in their announcement, is an ideal solution for photo enthusiasts, hobbyists and today’s busy families.
“Life moves fast amidst endless to-dos, school events, family gatherings, holidays, and more. Nevertheless, it’s important to take a few moments to relish and print the milestone memories along the way,” said Carrie Fox, group product manager, Consumer Ink Jets, Epson America, Inc. “The new Expression Photo XP-8500 is the ultimate addition to a home office, enabling you to print wirelessly for every day printing, create lab-quality photos or custom borderless photo collages from Instagram with Epson’s Creative Print app, and scan your favorite memories to Facebook and the cloud.”
The Expression Photo XP-8500 is a printing and scanning solution offering a range of productivity features. The announcement described the six-color Claria® Photo HD inks, including Light Cyan and Light Magenta mean that the Expression Photo XP-8500 delivers photo output with smooth gradations and accurate skin tones.
In addition, utilizing Epson Connect™, the Expression Photo XP-8500 is the ultimate wireless solution allowing users to print directly from an iPad®, iPhone®, Android™ tablet or smartphone, and with the embedded Wi-Fi Direct® users can print network-free from anywhere.
The Expression Photo XP-8500 is compatible with the Epson Creative Print App, allowing users to create custom borderless photo collages from Instagram, and with Scan and Share software users can automatically scan to Facebook and the cloud.