May 2008 Epson have also launched a new Photoshop Plug in, this is available as a free download and will support a limited number of previous Epson printers (Epson Stylus Photo 1400, R1800, R1900, R2400, R2880 and Stylus Pro 3800). The new Epson Print Plug-In will be available as a free download from Epson Europe. It supports Mac OS 10.4.3 – 10.4.10 (Tiger), Mac OS 10.5 (Leopard) and Windows XP SP2 and Vista.

23rd May 2008 – Imaging specialist Epson has today launched an innovative new print plug-in for the Adobe Photoshop family of products that provides users with enhanced functionality and flexibility, making colour-managed printing quicker and easier. Engineered specifically for the popular Adobe Photoshop CS and Elements products, Epson designed the software to meet the needs of the users of its Stylus Pro 3800 and its A3+ printers, including the new Epson Stylus Photo R2880. Mark Robinson, Senior Product Manager at Epson UK commented: “The new Epson plug-in provides an invaluable tool for the keen photographer, allowing them to increase their efficiency when printing a wide variety of projects. “As an independent resource, the Epson Print Plug-In allows users to switch easily between its interface and Photoshop. This allows them to add images to the multi-image print easily and keep temporary images for reprint even if the plug-in window is closed. For many users, this functionality is highly valuable and could significantly enhance productivity.” The Epson interface splits the printing workflow into three steps; image selection, layout selection/definition and printer settings and previewing, making the printing process simple and efficient. The window of each step is modular and can be minimised to optimise space on-screen. The layout function automates the layout process, allowing users to select from three layout types; template, index and free layout, which can be arranged over multiple pages. Over 170 templates, ranging from credit card sizes to A2 are available as standard and users can even create custom templates and save them for regular use. Once the layout is selected, images are simply dragged and dropped into the template and can even be cropped as needed. Colour management can be automated for both direct colour management using the printer driver, and ICC profile-based colour management. Users can also specify their own ICC profiles for specific print media. The preview function provides a fast and easy way to proof the final print layout before printing begins.

Stylus Photo 1400 info

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Epson Stylus Photo 1400 key features summary:

Print superior quality photos up to A3+ with Claria Photographic Ink
Efficient printing with separate ink cartridges – only replace the colour that is used
Photos will last 200 years in an album1
Achieve bright and vibrant photos with Epson PhotoEnhance technology
Print an 8x10"  photo in 111 seconds
Achieve vivid, life-like images with 5760x1440dpi
Print directly from PictBridge digital camera
Edit and print photos with Epson Easy PhotoPrint
Print directly onto compatible CD-R/DVD-R
Print, edit, remove red-eye, add fun-frames and crop photos with Epson Creativity Suite
Stylus Photo R1400 available January 2007 - RRP inc VAT £299.99

The Epson Stylus Photo 1400 features fast connectivity, six individual ink cartridges with Epson Claria Photographic Ink and advanced Epson imaging technologies.  It prints high-quality, glossy photos up to A3+.

8 January 2007 – Epson has launched a new A3+ six-colour photo printer, featuring Claria Photographic Ink for long lasting, borderless premium quality photo prints. The Stylus Photo 1400 is the successor to the renowned Epson Stylus Photo 1290s and offers more durable photos, superior image quality and faster printing speeds. It also features six individual ink cartridges, so only the colour that is used needs to be replaced. Direct printing onto CD and DVD faces is included for personalised archiving and easy identification of CD content.  Connectivity support includes Pictbridge, USB 2.0 and an optional Wireless Ethernet Print server.   

The Stylus Photo 1400 is equipped with Epson’s advanced Micro Piezo™ print head technology that delivers sharp borderless prints from 10x15cm up to A3+. It also incorporates Epson’s improved Advanced Variable-Sized Droplet Technology (Advanced VSDT) which provides more flexible ink droplet sizes and more accurate placement of the droplets.  Together with six-colour printing, the result is even more detail where light colour and softer tones are required.  

The Stylus Photo 1400 driver also supports Adobe RGB for a wide colour gamut.  Additional colour output modes include ‘Epson Vivid’ ideal for presentations and graphs and ‘Epson Standard’ for faithful reproduction of sRGB images.  In addition, the Epson Stylus Photo 1400 allows advanced colour management with out-of-the-box ICC profiles for the Epson media range.  

Epson PhotoEnhance automatically detects and optimises images according to subject type, for example, portraits, landscapes and sky lines. In addition it analyses and improves skin tones, colour casts or light exposure.  The end result is optimum image quality regardless of experience in photo manipulation.

About Epson Claria Photographic Ink

The name “Claria” is derived from the term clarity and is specifically denoted as Photographic Ink to express Epson’s confidence in its rich definition and excellent durability. When combined with Epson Glossy Photo Paper, Epson Claria Photographic Ink delivers superior quality glossy prints of the highest levels of durability.  The six-colour ink set includes cyan, magenta, yellow, black, light cyan and light magenta. It offers 200 years of durability and archivability in album storage, family photos can be preserved and shared for generations to come.

With Epson Claria Photographic Ink the colouring agents’ molecules have a stronger and more stable structure, making them more resistant to the fading effects of light and unstable gasses in the atmosphere. The result is that Epson photo prints retain their beauty under a wide range of conditions.

From Epson USA

What's in the Box?

Epson Stylus Photo 1400 ink jet printer
One cyan high-capacity ink cartridge (T079220)
One magenta high-capacity ink cartridge (T079320)
One yellow high-capacity ink cartridge (T079420)
One light cyan high-capacity ink cartridge (T079520)
One light magenta high-capacity ink cartridge (T079620)
One black high-capacity ink cartridge (T079120)
CD print tray and software
Printer documentation
CD-ROM containing printer drivers and software (Windows and Macintosh)
Adobe Photoshop Elements
Cable NOT Included

Features & Benefits

Print 13" x 19" enlargements fast
Amazing colour and detail on glossy and matte papers with Claria dye-based ink
Up to 5760 x 1440 optimized dpi and droplets as small as 1.5 picoliter for the finest detail
Automatic colour and lighting correction for high quality photos1
BorderFree photos in more sizes (4" x 6", 5" x 7", 8" x 10", 8.5" x 11", 11" x 14", 12" x 12" and 13" x 19"
4" x 6" photos in as fast as 46 seconds; 8" x 10" photos in as fast as 1 min 51 sec1
Beautiful 12" x 12" prints — great for scrapbooking projects
Direct printing onto ink jet printable CD/DVDs
Convenient, individual ink cartridges
DX5 MicroPiezo print head delivers five sizes of ink droplets for enhanced photographic printing.
Versatile software included — Adobe Photoshop Elements and more

Specifications

Printing Technology :6-colour advanced DX5 MicroPiezo ink jet technology optimized for photo printing

Ink Cartridge Configuration: 6 individual high-capacity ink cartridges

Ink Type: Claria Hi-Definition Ink (smudge-, scratch-, water- and fade-resistant photos)

Light Resistance / Print Longevity:

Up to 98 years under glass
Up to 200 years album storage1

Minimum Ink Droplet Size: 1.5 picoliters

Maximum Resolution (dots per inch): 5760 x 1440 optimized dpi

Print Speed

Up to 15 ppm black text, up to 15 ppm colour²

4" x 6" Borderless Photo -- 4" x 6" photo in as fast as 46 sec²

8" x 10" Borderless Phot0 -- 8" x 10" borderless photo in as fast as 1 min 51 sec²

Special Features: Auto photo correction³

Direct Camera Connection: PictBridge™ port (cameras/phones) Exif

Direct CD/DVD Printing: Ink jet printable CDs and DVDs

Maximum Paper Size: Up to 13" x 19" BorderFree

Paper Sizes

4" x 6", 5" x 7", 8" x 10", A4 (8.3" x 11.7"), letter (8.5" x 11"), legal (8.5" x 14"), 11" x 14", 12" x 12", B (11" x 17"), A3 (11.7" x 16.5") and Super B (13" x 19")

Borderless Photo Sizes

4" x 6", 5" x 7", 8" x 10", A4 (8.3" x 11.7"), letter (8.5" x 11"),11" x 14", B (11" x 17"), 12" x 12" and Super B (13" x 19")

Paper Types

Supports plain paper, Epson Bright White Paper, Photo Paper Glossy, Premium Photo Paper Glossy, Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy, Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss, Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster, Presentation Paper Matte, Premium Presentation Paper Matte, Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte, and Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double-sided

Envelope Types: No. 10

Input Paper Capacity: 120 sheets plain paper, 20 sheets Premium Photo Paper Glossy

Recommended Ink Cartridges

79 High-Capacity Black; T079120
79 High-Capacity Cyan; T079220
79 High-Capacity Magenta; T079320
79 High-Capacity Yellow; T079420
79 High-Capacity Light Cyan; T079520
79 High-Capacity Light Magenta; T0796204

Weight and Dimensions (W x D x H)

Weight: 25.4 lb Printing: 24.2" x 31.6" x 16.3" Storage: 24.2" x 12.4" x 8.8"

Case Colour: Silver and black

Connectivity: Hi-Speed USB 2.0

Operating Systems: Windows 2000, XP, XP Professional x64 and Windows Vista™ Macintosh OS X 10.2.8, 10.3.9 and 10.4.x

Software Included: Epson printer driver, Epson Print CD, Web to Page³, Adobe Photoshop Elements

Colour Management: PhotoEnhance3, ICM or ColourSync™ with ICC profiles

Sound Level: 47 dB per ISO 7779

Temperature: Operating: 50 °to 95 °F (10° to 35°C), Storage: 4° to 104 °F (-20 ° to 40 °C) [one month at 40 °C]

Relative Humidity: Operating: 20–80% Storage: 5–85% (no condensation)

Safety Approvals: Safety standards UL60950-1-CAN/CSA-22.2 No. 60950-1 EMC FCC Part 15 subpart B class B, CAN/CSA-CEI/IEC CISPR 22 class B

Power Requirements (US version)

Rated voltage: 100–120 V AC
Rated frequency: 50–60 Hz
Rated current: 0.5 A (Max .06 A)

Power Consumption: Approx. 16 W ISO 10561Approx. 1.2 W (Standby Mode) ENERGY STAR compliant

Warranty: One-year limited in the U.S. and Canada

Notes

1 Ink lightfastness ratings based on accelerated testing of prints on specialty media, stored in an album. Actual print stability will vary according to media, printed image, display conditions, light intensity, humidity and atmospheric conditions. Epson does not guarantee the longevity of prints. For maximum print life, display all prints under glass or properly store them. Visit www.wilhelm-research.com for the latest information.

2 PPM speed measured after first page, based on black and colour text patterns in Draft Mode on plain paper. Colour photo in Photo Mode on Premium Photo Paper Glossy measured from start of paper feed. Additional print time will vary based on system configuration, software application and page complexity. See www.epson.com/printspeed for more information about print speeds.

3 Not available when printing using Mac OS X

4 Epson recommends that you use genuine Epson ink cartridges. The use of other products may affect your print quality and could result in printer damage. Yields vary considerably based on images printed, print settings, paper type, frequency of use and temperature. For print quality, a small amount of ink remains in the cartridge after the “Replace cartridge” indicator comes on. The printer ships with full cartridges and part of the ink from the first cartridges is used for priming the printer. See www.epson.com/cartridgeinfo for more information about cartridges.

Dye based inks for the Epson 1400

Black ink - C13T07914010
Yellow ink - C13T07944010
Magenta ink - C13T07934010
Cyan ink - C13T07924010
Light Magenta ink - C13T07964010
Light Cyan ink - C13T07954010

SPECIFICATIONS
Part number:	C11C655031
PRINT TECHNOLOGY	Colour inkjet photo printer Epson Micro Piezo™ Print Head of 540 nozzles (90 nozzles per magenta, cyan, yellow, light magenta, light cyan and black) Ultra Micro Dot™ for 1.5pl droplets Epson Claria photographic ink, Variable-sized droplet technology
PRINT QUALITY	Up to 5760 x 1440 optimised dpi on suitable media using RPM (Resolution Performance Management)
PRINT SPEED	8x10" Photo Bike Image on A4 size * - 111 seconds * See image samples Note that print speeds may vary depending on print conditions
INTERFACE	USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed) Interface for PC and Mac connection
PAPER HANDLING	Automatic sheet feeder Manual CD/DVD printing slot
PAPER SIZE	A3+ A3, A4, A5, A6, Letter, Legal, B5, 4"x6", 12"x12", 8"x10", 7"x5", 3.5"x5", 11"x17"
PRINT MARGIN	0mm top, left, right and bottom - via custom setting in printer driver. Otherwise 3mm top, left, right, bottom
DIMENSIONS (hxwxd)	223mmx615mmx314mm (hxwxd)
NOISE LEVEL	47dBA (per ISO 7779)
POWER CONSUMPTION PATTERN	approx. 16W (during printing ISO/IEC 10561 Letter Pattern) approx. 1.5W (in sleep mode)
INK CARTRIDGES CAPACITY	Black T0791, cyan T0792, magenta T0793, yellow T0794, light cyan T0795, light magenta T0796
RECOMMENDED MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS	Mac OS X 10.2.8*1*3: Power PC G4 ≥500MHz or Intel CPU*4, ≥256MB, ≥1,6GB free, USB 1.1&2.0 Mac OS X 10.3.9*3 or later: Power PC G4 ≥500MHz or Inter CPU*4, ≥256MB, ≥2,7GB free, USB 1.1&2.0 Windows 98 SE, Me*1: Pentium ≥300MHz, ≥64MB, ≥50MB free, USB 1.1 Windows 2000, XP: Pentium ≥2.0GHz, ≥256MB, ≥1GB or more free, USB 1.1&2.0; Windows XP x64*1*2: Pentium ≥2.0GHz, ≥256MB, ≥1GB or more free, USB 1.1&2.0 *1: Minimum system requirements. *2: Refer to Windows XP Professional x64 Edition recommended system requirements. *3: Some applications and/or functions may not be supported under Mac OS X. *4: Utility software support provided by Apple's Rosetta for Intel-based Macs.
WARRANTY	Standard: 1 Year Repair or Replace. Optional: Extension to 3 Years

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