Epson win two categories at the 2007 TIPA Awards

Press Release:
Epson wins two prestigious TIPA awards 2007 for its high-quality digital imaging products. The TIPA panel judge on quality, performance and value, they voted the Epson Stylus Pro 3800 as the Best Expert Photo Printer in Europe 2007 and the Epson P-5000 Multimedia Storage Viewer as the Best Storage Back-up in Europe 2007.

TIPA currently has 31 member magazines from twelve countries, making it the largest and most influential photo and imaging press association in Europe. Once a year the highly regarded industry experts of the TIPA panel meet to vote for the best digital imaging products in Europe.

“Epson is dedicated to developing premium digital imaging technology for photographers, whether they are professionals or happy snappers. Continuous research and development puts Epson at the forefront of innovative printing and imaging products. We are extremely proud that TIPA has recognised our commitment and our innovation in this market. The awards reinforce our commitment to provide the best quality products for our customers and show that Epson is the choice of photography professionals,” says Barbara Kuhr, Head of Strategic Marketing, Epson Europe.

Voted by the panel as the Best Expert Photo Printer in Europe 2007, the Epson Stylus Pro 3800 was recognised for its high-quality ink technology, performance and flexibility. The judges said, “The Epson Stylus Pro 3800 is a 17” wide printer using new photographic screening technology. Epson UltraChrome K3 Ink technology features three-level Black ink, along with new colour pigments. A 1” print head allows both photo and matte Black ink to be installed and switched automatically. The Epson Stylus Pro 3800 handles print sizes from 4x6 up to 17x22” and is capable of handling media up to 1.5mm thick plus a single-sheet feeder optimized for fine art papers.”

The Best Storage Back-up in Europe in 2007 is the Epson P-5000 Multimedia Storage Viewer, it features the world’s first four-colour filter system for a portable device. The judges recognised the value of the storage capacity, the quality of the Photo Fine display and the versatility of the P-5000, they said it “offers 80GB of storage capacity and a large, 4” LCD based on Epson Photo Fine Ultra LCD technology. Besides JPEG and RAW files, a variety of video and audio formats are also supported, making this a true multimedia device. The Epson P-5000 displays 24-bit colour images with up to 16.7 million colours, and compatibility with both sRGB and Adobe RGB colour spaces allow for a more accurate display. The P-5000 provides SD and CF card slots plus a USB 2.0 interface, which allows for fast transfer to and from a PC.”

Epson Stylus Pro 3800 key features summary:

• Achieve exceptional digital photographic results, in black and white and colour, with Epson UltraChrome K3 ink
• Enjoy a wide colour spectrum and vivid, true colours resulting in accurate reproduction of saturated colours and industry proofing standards with Epson’s eight-colour pigment inks
• The smallest footprint on the market makes it ideal for small studios
• Large 80ml ink cartridges provide low cost per print
• Select between matte black and photo black ink cartridges easily on your PC
• Print on a wide range of materials including premium quality photo paper and art media
• Improved colour stability shortly after printing
• Achieve true borderless printing
• Print in a variety of sizes, from A6 to A2
• Enjoy high detail and smooth gradation with a resolution of 2880 x 1440 dpi
• High-speed connectivity with USB 2.0 and 10/100 Mb Ethernet I/F

Epson P-5000 Multimedia Storage Viewer key features summary:

• World first four-colour filter with Epson’s 4.0” Photo Fine Ultra LCD viewer
• Display unparalleled image brightness, colour and detail (640x480 pixels)
• Back-up, view and share digital photos(JPEG & RAW)
• Store up to 4,500 files in RAW format1 with 80GB storage capacity
• Adobe RGB support
• Built-in CompactFlash and SD memory card slots for additional back-up
• Incredible reliability with a long battery life (up to 3 hours of continuous slide show viewing)
• Print your photos to any compatible Epson photo printer via USB 2.0 direct print
• View metadata at the touch of a button
• Folder protection function for guaranteed security
• Rate your photos as you view them for improved file management
• Sleek and durable, high quality casing
• Enjoy a wide range of movies and music formats
• World’s first portable player to support xvYCC video colour space
• Officially certified DivX product

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