LFP - Large-Format-Printing
Epson launches the worlds first 64″ printer to feature a MicroPiezo TFP printhead and new UltraChrome K3 ink-set
Friday 30. May 2008 - The 64" Stylus Pro 11880 is the worlds first large format printer to feature Epsons latest print-head technology and UltraChrome K3 ink with Vivid Magenta. It is designed for professionals in the photography, fine art and proofing markets.
The Stylus Pro 11880 is the first 64″ large format printer from Epson. It includes the latest MicroPiezo Thin Film Piezo (TFP) printhead for superior printing performance and is optimised for pigment ink technology. The eight-colour ink set features a new formulation of UltraChrome K3 with Vivid Magenta, widening the colour gamut and further strengthening Epsons award winning UltraChrome K3 ink as the choice of professionals. The Stylus Pro 11880 is designed to be productive, with each cartridge containing a high capacity of 700ml. The new Gigabit Ethernet delivers fast processing speeds, while the Epson Super Halftone technology further improves image tone and definition. The combination of features and ink set make the Stylus Pro 11880 the most advanced digital large format printer on the market.
The new MicroPiezo TFP print head fulfils all the requirements of a professional printer – quality, durability and speed. The nozzle density has increased from 180 to 360 dpi, the world’s highest for an inkjet print head using piezoelectric technology. Epson has doubled the number of nozzles on the print head, while maintaining the same size of ink droplet and accelerated print speeds. Despite the microscopic size of its elements, this next-generation Micro Piezo head retains all the advantages of the current print head, including Variable-sized Droplet Technology. Meniscus control helps to produce perfectly spherical dots and manages the degree of droplet impact. It also improves the speed of jetting, further enhancing the print speed.
The UltraChrome K3 with Vivid Magenta further expands the already wide colour gamut of UltraChrome K3 and is a breakthrough in pigment chemistry. The full ink set includes nine ink cartridges: photo black, matte black, light black, light light black, cyan, light cyan, yellow, vivid magenta and vivid light magenta. The two magenta inks use new high-density pigments that create more vibrant blues and purples, for example those found in seascapes or landscapes. Both photo black and matte black cartridges are installed at the same time, there is no need to exchange. The most suitable black ink is automatically chosen depending on the media type used.
The UltraChrome K3 ink with Vivid Magenta, enables superb grey balance and precise colour without any colour cast. It also maintains the superior features of the UltraChrome K3 ink such as great colour accuracy of neutral and dark colours, excellent short-term colour stability and smooth tonal gradation from shadow to light. Metamerism is eliminated with this new ink set. The permanent Epson Micro Piezo print head also offers unrivalled consistency in each print, every print will be the same as the first, even if the artwork is printed months apart, making it ideal for studios producing limited edition print runs.
The Stylus Pro 11880 is compatible with a wide range of Epson media up to 1.5mm in thickness, including glossy paper, matte paper, matte board, fine art paper and plain paper. It features an automatic take-up reel to support heavy-duty production for improved usability. It will also support flexible paper handling for cut sheet printing from A3 up to 64″. The optional paper basket stores prints cleanly and securely.
Epson is also launching MyEpsonprinter.eu. The new online portal allows Epson Stylus Pro owners to retrieve up-to-the-minute technical information and monitor the performance of each printer. The secure website allows users to view print job activity, hardware information and historical data, and tracks key performance indicators such as cost of ownership and cost per print. MyEpsonprinter.eu can also be accessed remotely by service contractors to quickly identify the cause and scope of any queries, which saves time and unnecessary call-out fees.
Marco van Niekerk, Senior Product Manager Large Format Printers, Epson Europe, says, “Epsons leading research and development into pigment chemistry has long set its professional printers apart, and along with its high-quality output, Epson has become widely known as the choice of professionals. The launch of our new 64″ inch printer means that as well as going larger with Epson, quality is also further enhanced for truly vibrant, first-class output.”
Epson Stylus Pro 11880 key features summary:
Professional paper handling up to 64″ wide
Consistent output with Epson MicroPiezo TFP Print Head Technology
High-density Epson UltraChrome K3 with Vivid Magenta Ink Technology
Standard USB 2.0, and Gigabit Ethernet
Flexible paper handling with roll or cut-sheet media from A3 / tabloid up to 64″ wide BorderFree roll printing from 10″ up to 64″ wide
Accepts media up to 1.5 mm thick poster board
Productive printing with built-in automatic media cutting system and take-up reel system
Record information about paper with media bar code tracking and identification system
Superior image processing with Epson Super-Halftone Screening Technology
Easy to use and maintain with Auto Ink Droplet Detection System
High-quality printing with maximum resolution of 2880 x 1440 dpi
Nine individual high-capacity ink cartridges – 700 ml
Automatically change from photo black to matte black
Pressurized ink cartridge technology
High-performance print engine speeds
Large 2.5″ back lit LCD control panel
Ink status LED system
MyEpson Printer network compatible
Stylus Pro 11880 RRP excluding taxes 13,995 – available September 2007