LFP - Large-Format-Printing
Epson Launches Stylus Pro GS6000
Wednesday 02. April 2008 - Epson is launching the Stylus Pro GS6000, a 64" large format printer with an 8-colour ink set, offering the widest colour gamut to date in a printer designed for both indoor and outdoor applications. The new ink set allows production of high-impact, high-quality and durable prints enabling printers, copy-shops and sign shops to extend their business into higher quality demanding applications such as airport and exhibition graphics, as well as art-reproduction.
Integral to the quality and durability of print output is the new Epson UltraChrome GS inks, an 8-colour eco-solvent type ink set (C,M,Y,K,LC,LM,+ O,G) with an exceptionally wide colour palette. This ink set also addresses commonly used spot colours and is available in efficient 950ml cartridges. Importantly for the environment and operators, Epson UltraChrome GS ink doesnt spread harmful VOCs (volatile organic compound) and is the first major eco-solvent type ink set to be launched without the need for a hazard symbol. This makes the Stylus Pro GS6000 both environmentally- and user-friendly. Additional ventilation isnt required and Epson focused on significantly reducing the need for time-consuming daily operator maintenance thus increasing available production time.
The Epson Stylus Pro GS6000 has a resolution up to 1440×1440 dpi and a 3.7 picolitre droplet. Production speeds of up to 25m2/hour using Epsons Variable-sized Ink Droplet and MicroWeave half-toning Technologies deliver fast-drying, scratch-resistant prints that are water and UV resistant for up to 1.5 years without lamination but can be laminated for applications exposed to intensive mechanical stress or abrasion.
The Stylus Pro GS6000 will be supported by all major RIP vendors and will retail at 29,995 (ex VAT), including auto-take-up-reel to support heavy rolls up to 30kg, a maintenance and starter-kit.