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Epson SC-P8500D and SC-T7700D announced

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Epson SC-P8500D and SC-T7700D announced

New 44″ printers



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Epson have announced a new range of printers that includes two new 44in machines – the SC-T7700D for the technical/AEC and POS markets and the SC-P8500D for photo production.

In the US the P8500 is the P8570 and referred to in the second part of this article.

The printers will be available later in 2021 and we hope to have a more detailed look in due course

P7700

Two new printers from Epson are designed to take up less space and can be placed flat up against a wall.

Epson UK Press info – US below. US model number is P8570

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Epson announces brand new 44-inch photo and technical printers

SureColor SC-P8500D and SC-T7700D offer productivity combined with highest security standards

15th June 2021 – Global technology firm Epson has announced a new range of printers which includes two new 44-inch printers — the SC-T7700D for the technical/AEC and POS markets and the SC-P8500D for photo production.

Both are designed for users looking for a compact and stylish dual-roll printer that offers the highest levels of security together with exceptional productivity and image quality.

Slim-line and unobtrusive, they fit seamlessly into most working environments. The flat backs of the printers enable them to be stored tightly against the wall and the flat top surface can be used as a proofing bench and station.

The user experience is simplified with everything accessible from the front of the printers – an intuitive user interface, retractable basket and consumables – all without having to move the printer from its convenient location.

Productivity is optimised thanks to the 2.64-inch PrecisionCore MicroTFP printhead, Variable Sized Droplet technology, and Nozzle Verification Technology. A new simplified automatic roll loading feature makes media installation effortless coupled with automatic media switching between rolls, and the optional Production Stacker adds a finishing solution, stacking prints from up to 2 whole rolls.

Secure printing is assured thanks to a vast range of enhanced IT and security features. Secure communications with network authentication, data protection and device access control mean that highly confidential documents can be protected. Supporting Open Platform allows customers to work with ISVs to tailor their printing solutions, and central managing and tracking applications such as Epson’s Cloud Solution PORT and software tools allow for central management of external threats, making these printers ideal for commercial businesses.

SureColor SC-T7700D

The SureColor SC-T7700D has been designed for architectural, engineering and construction (AEC) companies producing detailed and precise CAD plans and drawings as well as retailers that need to produce point of sale (POS) posters that exactly replicate logo colours. Government and public sector companies with workers based across different sites will also benefit from the high-level security features. The 6-colour Ultrachrome XD3 ink set uses a new red ink, giving vivid depth of colour, and crisp, sharp lines.

Tom Owers, Pro Graphics Product Manager at Epson UK said, “The SC-T7700D offers a fully integrated printing solution with productive printing, smart features and easy operation with the highest standards of document security.”

P7700 printer

SureColor SC-P8500D

The SC-P8500D has been designed for high print volume poster production and copy shops offering large format photo printing also as self-service. The 6-colour UltraChrome Pro6 inkset offers matte and photo black as well as a new grey ink for smooth gradations and reduced graininess.

Owers continues: “Our customers in this area need low running costs, high production speeds and easy printer handling. Combined with great image quality and a small footprint, the SC-P8500D is an ideal proposition.”

P8500 printer

The SC-T7700D and SC-P8500D will be available from September 2021.

8500-photo-printingmulti-printer-setup

Epson P8570

US Info

SureColor P8570D 44-Inch Powerhouse Printer, First in New Line, Delivering High-Volume Production-Level Print Speeds in Reimagined Space-Saving Design

LOS ALAMITOS, Calif. – June 15, 2021 – Focused on the current market needs of production-class print providers, Epson today introduced a new line of SureColor® P-Series photographic and graphic art wide-format printers. The new SureColor P-Series models are designed specifically for high-volume photo fulfillment, retail photo labs, poster and graphic art production. The new production-class SureColor P-Series 24- and 44-inch models are slated to launch this year, with the initial SureColor P8570D 44-inch dual roll printer available first.

Leveraging Epson’s largest 2.64-inch PrecisionCore® MicroTFP® printhead and six-color UltraChrome® PRO6 pigment inks, Epson’s new photographic printer line enables higher-speed performance than previous generation models while providing outstanding image quality. The innovative, space-saving design provides a small footprint for space-constrained production environments. In addition, the latest models include several new features that improve workflow and media handling, including dual roll, built-in take-up reel for roll-to-roll printing, complete front operation, easy automatic roll loading, and optional, adjustable production stackers.

stacker

 

“With print service providers producing more personalized photo products, decor and graphic art, there is a rising need for higher quality and higher productivity at lower costs,” said Marc Aguilera, product manager, Professional Imaging, Epson America, Inc. “The new production-class printers are engineered for the performance, quality and reliability print service providers demand. As our first available model in the new line, the SureColor P8570D wide-format production photo printer is engineered to achieve high-quality and speed with innovative media handling – built to enhance the way print service providers work.”

More about the new SureColor P-Series

The new line contains a range of features designed to meet the needs of demanding print service providers, including:

  • Advanced performance – Using the fast and reliable 2.64-inch PrecisionCore MicroTFP printhead, the new SureColor P-Series line is up to 2.3 times faster than the SureColor P8000
  • Innovative design fits any workflow – Robust, functional flattop design with complete front operation; small footprint with compact design fits into small spaces and can be pushed against a wall or used in an island configuration
  • Seamless, dual roll productivity – Simple, automatic roll loading; automatically switches between two media types or sizes, or second roll can be used as a take-up reel for roll-to-roll production
  • Wide range of media for various photo applications – Print on a wide range of media, including roll, photo, fine art, canvas, and rigid posterboard up to 1.5mm thick
  • Easy to use and maintain – Configurable 4.3-inch touch-screen control panel for simple operation, automated routine maintenance and convenient self-service for long-term operation
  • Outstanding image quality with six colors – UltraChrome PRO6 pigment ink with Gray produces vibrant, rich colorful prints with smooth gradations and neutral black-and-white images that rival comparable eight-color printers
  • Adobe® Embedded Print Engine – High-speed processing and PDF printing convenience powered by a powerful Adobe Embedded Print Engine with four on-board Intel Atom CPUs; provides up to 3x faster processing of complicated data and accurate printing of transparent layers, with PDF RIP resolution up to 1200 dpi;1 engine ensures live transparency blending and smoother shades with graphics containing levels of gradients, as well as integrated ICC-based color management
  • Epson Cloud Solution PORT – Remotely manage and monitor entire printer fleets cost-effectively with a convenient dashboard on laptops or smart devices, including production rates, page and square foot counters, printer status, and equipment utilization
  • No assembly required – Up and printing in as little as 30 minutes
    Versatile connectivity – SuperSpeed USB 3.0, Gigabit Ethernet or Wi-Fi® connectivity (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) options to fit virtually any production workflow
  • Enhanced security features and IT tools – Over 28 IT security features to assist with data production, communication security, and access control, including IC card option for user control and tracking, SSD
  • Encryption, and IEEE 802.1x
  • Expandable options – Optional adjustable print production stacker and optional industry-leading capacity 960 GB solid state drive2 to save jobs directly on printer, freeing up bandwidth for repeat jobs

1 (At 600×600 dpi, 2 pass). At 300 x 300 dpi with 4 halftone layers.

2 Compared to similarly featured Aqueous Photo printers priced at $10,000 MSRP (USD) or less based on manufacturers’ published specifications and industry data available as of May 2021.

The Epson SureColor P8750D 44-inch dual roll model will be the first in the line to ship later this year.

Technical Specs

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