Epson launches next-gen family of large-format printers

Starting in September, the new next-generation family of large-format color printers – the Epson SureColor T3270, T5270, T7270, T5270D, and T7270D will be launched. Epson product manager, Timothy Check, gave me a demo of these printers at the Esri User Conference 2014 in San Diego last week.

Available in both single- and now dual-roll models, the SureColor T-Series features the Epson PrecisionCore TFP print head and Epson UltraChrome XD pigment ink to provide AEC and marketing professionals with high performance prints and scans using a brilliant ink set. Epson has added two more printers to their SureColor T-Series lineup –their dual role model now comes in 24”, 35” and 44”. They are scalable and can include the Adobe Postscript engine. The 36” and 44” are the Multifunction SureColor T5270D. The 24” does not have a scanner and it uses the Adobe Postscript module also. These printers can print on thick poster board type material. Scanning is done face up. According to press materials, the Epson SureColor T-Series delivers impressive line accuracy with resolutions up to 2880 x 1440 dpi at very fast speeds – producing a presentation quality D-size plot in as little as 25 seconds. For increased efficiency, the SureColor T-Series single-roll printers utilize a horizontal catch basket for enhanced output stacking, while the dual-roll printers feature a high-capacity catch basket for quick retrieval and reduced sorting time.

In addition, the SureColor T-Series 36- and 44-inch printer models offer an optional multifunction (MFP) module, enabling PC-free full color scan and copy capabilities – up to 36-inches wide – at best-in-class speeds for added convenience. In addition, ergonomic design with intuitive copy and scan-to-share capabilities ensures seamless integration to maximize workflow performance.

The SureColor T-Series is comprised of five printer models, offering varying performance and feature sets to accommodate a range of printing needs:

More about the SureColor T-Series

The SureColor T3270, T5270, T7270, T5270D, and T7270D offer the following features:

• Three Printer Widths: The SureColor T-Series features maximum print widths of 24, 36, and 44-inches, with minimal floor space requirements to fit virtually anywhere

• Optional Multifunction MFP: An optional upgrade for 36- and 44-inch single- and dual-roll T-Series models, the PC-free MFP Scanner leverages Epson’s REALOID image processing engine to produce crisp color D-size copies in under 40 seconds, and best-in-class color scan speeds up to 6.0 inches per second – maximizing productivity; available for $4,500*

• Epson UltraChrome XD Ink: Epson pigmented ink delivers brilliant color and crisp lines on virtually any paper type, as well as truly archival and extremely smudge and water-resistant output; the SureColor T-Series printers are designed to be used exclusively with these specially-formulated inks, and not with other brands of cartridges or inks

• Varied Ink Capacities: To maximize efficiency and keep printing costs low, each of the five ink colors – Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Photo Black, and Matte Black – are available in 110 ml, 350 ml and high-capacity 700 ml cartridge sizes, which can be used interchangeably to accommodate a range of printing needs; all cartridges are front-loading for easy access

• Epson PrecisionCore TFP Print Head: Offers high-performance and consistency for accurate plotting with high-precision line detail and minimum line widths as thin as 0.018 mm, along with variable size ink droplet technology for remarkable photographic print quality

• Current and Future-Ready Print Language: Epson Precision XD printer language sets a new standard for high-performance, high-resolution printing, compatible with today’s latest applications and workflow software

• Optional Internal Print Server: An internal 320GB print server boosts workgroup productivity by quickly transferring print jobs to free-up workstations; adds print queue management, as well as print job save and reprint functionality; available for $399.95*

• Optional True Adobe Postscript 3 Hardware Engine: Fastest in-class postscript engine enables direct and hot-folder batch printing and support for secure PDF printing; includes the optional internal print server hardware; available for $1,199.95*

• Control Panel: Full color LCD panel with simple button layout provides quick access to printer features and controls, as well as an intuitive help system for most frequent tasks

• Professional Media Handling: Supports virtually any media type in roll or cut-sheet, from plain bond paper to 1.5 mm thick posterboard, for use with a wide variety of print applications

The T-Series ships September 15th.

Tags: Adobe Postscript, AEC, Epson, GIS, large-format, printing, scanning, SureColor T-Series

Categories: AEC, integrated project delivery, project management

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