Epson has launched its new 17-inch Epson® SureColor® P5070 which, by incorporating the latest imaging technologies, resets the standard for the desktop photography, fine art, graphic design, and proofing markets.
Leveraging the advanced Epson PrecisionCore® TFP® printhead and UltraChome HDX® 10-colour pigment ink set, the SureColor P5070 delivers outstanding output with an increased colour gamut, higher-density blacks and superior running costs. A refined printer design incorporates improved dust and static control for reduced maintenance and increased durability and reliability, and reduced ink pricing delivers lower running costs.
General Manager, Business Division, Epson Australia Craig Heckenberg said, “The SureColor P5070 is the latest addition to the Epson SureColor product line, which is bringing Epson’s photographic technology to the next level. Sitting above the popular Epson SureColor SC-P800 in the range, the SureColor P5070 packs all of the SureColor printing technology into a 17-inch desktop model, providing photographers and graphic designers with the best imaging technology has to offer.”
The SureColor P5070 leverages 200 ml UltraChrome HDX 10-colour ink cartridges2. Not only are these cartridges even better value than those of the previous model, they also use newly developed core pigments. Moreover, the new Black inks are 1.5 times denser than the previous generation and deliver a wider contrast ratio with improved resin encapsulation technology for superior gloss uniformity and optically clearer, sharper images. Touting a refined design, the SureColor P5070 supports a 10-channel PrecisionCore TFP printhead that includes a new ink-repellant surface coating, along with improved dust and static control for reduced nozzle clogging and maintenance, and it supports printless nozzle checks for time, production and resource efficiency.
The Epson SureColor P5070 can support two different ink configurations, one that uses Light Light Black and another that uses Violet ink. The Light Light Black configuration delivers smooth and neutral tonal transitions and support of the Epson Advanced Black and White print mode, which is ideal for photography, fine art and graphic design applications and delivers 98% PANTONE® coverage. Configured with Violet ink in place of Light Light Black the Epson SureColor P5070 achieves an expanded colour gamut to deliver an industry-best 99% PANTONE® coverage4, ideal for commercial, graphic and proofing applications.
The Epson SureColor P5070 offers versatile media handling capabilities with auto-switching between the high-capacity front paper cassette and roll media feeder. It includes a power-driven roll media spindle, ideal for producing panoramas and roll printing up to 100 feet, and an internal high-speed single pass rotary cutter. The high-capacity cassette can hold up to 100 sheets of premium photo paper for high productivity printing on sheets up to A2+. In addition, the Epson SureColor P5070 features a front feed straight path for delicate fine art sheet media, including poster board, up to 1.5mm thick. Auto-switching between roll and cassette sheet feeding allow both sources to be loaded at the same time.
Additional Epson SureColor P5070 features include:
• Exceptional Print Permanence – Offers next-generation pigment ink technology for up to twice the overall print permanence than previous generation3
• Remarkable Detail – Epson PrecisionCore TFP printhead delivers high print speeds with 360 nozzles per colour channel, with variable-size ink droplets as small as 3.5 picolitres
• Epson Precision Dot Screening Algorithm – Ensures incredibly accurate control of the sizing and mixing of ink droplets for beautiful prints
• Borderless Printing – Four-sided BorderFree® printing is available at common widths, including 8”, 10”, 11”, 13”, 14”, 16”, 16.5”, and 17”
• Optional SpectroProofer – Developed jointly with X-Rite, the in-line spectrophotometer provides automated colour management and verification-related tasks for a range of proofing applications. It supports all current illumination standards for UV and UV-Cut measurement and is UV selectable between M0, M1 and M2.
• LCD Control Panel – Full-colour 2.7-inch LCD panel allows for easy setup, control and maintenance of the printer
Current Pricing, Availability and Support
The SureColor P5070 is available now through the Epson Australia website from RRP $2,695 and authorised Epson dealers in a variety of bundles, which include an optional SpectroProofer and CoverPlus service packs up to five years for business reliability. The 5-year onsite CoverPlus service pack option retails for $3,895 (incl. GST). www.epson.com.au