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Epson Stylus® Pro WT7900 Introducing the A New Generation of Flexographic & Gravure Proofing Epson Professional Imaging Division Sales Reference Guide v1.4a...
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The Epson Stylus Pro WT7900 is perfect for printing directly on ink jet coated clear and metallic films. It is NOT intended for proofing on standard white papers.
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What Defines an Epson Stylus® Pro Branded Printer? “To develop printing technology that exceeds the expectations of Printing Professionals.” “To allow any proof to be sold.”...
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Epson Stylus® Pro Proofing Milestones Five-Year Digital Proofing Strategy 2005 Through 2010 2005 800 Series 2007 880 Series 2008 900 Series 2010 WT7900...
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Epson Stylus® Pro Proofing Milestones Five-Year Digital Proofing Strategy 2005 Through 2010 2005 2007 2008 2010 800 Series 880 Series 900 Series WT7900 Unique Epson Ink Technology Drives All Our Printer Development...
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Epson UltraChrome® HDR White Introducing The World’s First Aqueous-Based White Ink...
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Unlike Traditional White Ink Chemistry - There Are No Known Carcinogens Involved Light Hollow Resin Shell Random Light Dispersion is Seen as White The World’s First Aqueous-Based White Ink Technology Actual Particle Cross Section Epson UltraChrome HDR White Actual Particles Printed on the Surface of Epson ClearProof™ Film...
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Extreme High Dynamic Range Color Gamut Professional Short-term Color Stability for Mission Critical Color Proo ng Fully Compatible with Epson ClearProof™ Film and Epson MetallicProof™ Silver Film Safe Water-Based Pigment Ink Technology Sets a New Standard for Professional Color Ink Technology...
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Reverse Print Mode on Epson ClearProof Film Epson UltraChrome HDR White The World’s First Aqueous-Based White Ink Technology Epson UltraChrome HDR White GRACoL ® Grade 1 SWOP ® Grade 3 SWOP ® Grade 5 L*70...
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Reverse Print Mode on Epson ClearProof Film Epson UltraChrome HDR White The World’s First Aqueous-Based White Ink Technology Epson UltraChrome HDR White GRACoL ® Grade 1 SWOP ® Grade 3 SWOP ® Grade 5 L*50...
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Reverse Print Mode on Epson ClearProof Film Epson UltraChrome HDR White The World’s First Aqueous-Based White Ink Technology Epson UltraChrome HDR White SWOP ® Grade 5 SWOP ® Grade 3 GRACoL ® Grade 1 L*30...
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Reverse Print Mode on Epson ClearProof Film Epson UltraChrome HDR White The World’s First Aqueous-Based White Ink Technology SWOP ® Grade 5 GRACoL ® Grade 1 SWOP ® Grade 3 Epson UltraChrome HDR White L*10...
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Epson UltraChrome HDR White The World’s First Aqueous-Based White Ink Technology GRACoL ® Grade 1 SWOP ® Grade 3 Epson UltraChrome HDR White Reverse Print Mode on Epson ClearProof Film...
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Tortilla Chips. Especially when served with all-natural salsa with real tomatoes. Extremely Clear Film Actual Flexographic Contract Proof – Printed on Epson ClearProof Film 100% WHITE CORN NET WT. 20 0Z. (1 LB. 4 OZ.) 567g CLIENT DATE...
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Printer Photographic Overview Epson Stylus Pro WT7900...
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Printer ships with printer stand, film output bin, and one set of 110 ml starter ink cartridges. Epson Stylus Pro WT7900 – 24” Contact your local reseller for the latest pricing information. Pricing does not include front-end RIP. (Pricing shown is MSRP) Epson UltraChrome®...
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Rotary Cutter Left Ink Bay Door OR Y LC W Robust Print Stand Cut Sheet Loader Epson Stylus Pro WT7900 Shown 54”(W) x 26”(D) x 48”(H) | 220 lbs, Epson Stylus® Pro WT7900 Front View Front Control Panel 2.5” Color LCD...
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Epson Stylus® Pro WT7900 Photo Walkthrough Front & Side Views 24” Epson Stylus Pro WT7900 - 24” Image at Right Shown with Standard Film Output Bin...
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Photo Walkthrough Delete or Cancel Job Button Initiate Print Head Cleaning 2.5” Color LCD Electronic Ink Door Covers Epson Stylus® Pro WT7900 Front Control Panel View ePlaten Release Rotary Cutter...
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Simple Tension Lever Ensures Quick and Secure Media Core Loading Extremely Fast Roll Media Loading with Less Chance of Media Damage Designed with Epson ePlaten™ Technology for Highly-Accurate Roll Media Loading Media Core Tension Lever 2– or 3–Inch Media Core Switch...
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All New Epson ePlaten™ Technology High-Accuracy Roll Media Loading System Accurate Automatic Media Loading, Movement, Skew Adjustment, and Tracking Electronically Controlled Roll Media Back Tension Automatic Media Core Rewind Upon Media Release Simpli es the Overall Roll and Cut Sheet Media Loading Process...
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All New Rotary Type Cutting Mechanism – Extremely durable design and virtually maintenance free – Off-carriage cutting system eliminates media dust within critical components High Performance Cutting Speeds – Capable of cutting a 24-inch wide sheet in less than two seconds All-New High-Performance Rotary Cutter New High Performance Rotary Cutting System...
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Epson MicroPiezo TFP™ Print Head Technology The World’s Most Advanced Inkjet Print Head Technology...
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– White is applied first, followed by all the color – Proofs are viewed on the printed surface – Color gamut is smaller than the Reverse White Print Mode Two Different Printing Modes for White Ink Epson Stylus Pro WT7900...
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Allows software RIP to tone the white ink color to match the actual press condition Color Ink is Used in Addition to the White – Simple solution with maximum white toning capability – Can be used in either the Surface or Reverse White Print Modes Powerful White Ink Toning Technology Epson Stylus Pro WT7900...
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Epson MicroPiezo TFP Print Head Technology Epson Stylus Pro WT7900 10-Channel Print Head Technology Ink Repelling Coating Technology One-Inch Wide Print Head Auto-Cleaning White Channel 360 Nozzles Per Inch Variable Droplet Piezo | Advanced Thin Film Piezo (TFP) | 360 Nozzles x 10 Channels | 3.5 Picoliters...
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Epson MicroPiezo TFP Print Head Technology The World’s Most Advanced Inkjet Print Head Technology Actual Ink Droplet on Paper ~ 1,420X Magnification ~ 210X Magnification Print Head Direction Extreme Dot Placement Accuracy Perfectly Round & Consistent Droplets Low Vibration Meniscus and High Impact Control Technology Examples Shown Above...
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Epson MicroPiezo TFP print head technology allows the printer to use two built-in cleaning cartridges to automatically maintain the printer for consistent operation One cleaning cartridge is used to remove the Hollow Organic Resin Particles from the printing mechanics if left idle for a certain amount of time...
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Performance Benchmarking Epson Stylus Pro WT7900...
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1,440 x 1,440 dpi Based upon print engine speeds only. Total throughput times depend upon front-end driver/RIP,file size,printer resolution,ink coverage,etc. Images printed as shown above on Epson ClearProof Film using a standard ICC color managed workflow. People are crazy for the crunch!
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Epson worked closely with leading RIP companies to ensure complete compatibility with our latest printing technology, inks, and media The technology behind the Epson Stylus Pro WT7900 is complex, but the following RIP companies have con rmed to Epson America they are capable of taking full advantage...
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Protection plans provide limited warranty for parts and labor Optional One- and Two-Year Extended Service Plans – The Epson Preferred Plus Service Plans extends the one-year limited warranty that comes standard Warranty and Service Program World Class Service and Support...
Epson ClearProof Film Introducing Unique Clear Film Designed for the Epson Stylus Pro WT7900...
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Epson ClearProof Film Unique Clear Film for the Epson Stylus Pro WT7900 All-New Clear Film Technology Developed by Seiko Epson Unique Ultra-Clear Layering Technology Capable of Higher Ink Capacity for Extreme Color Gamut Fast Drying for Higher Productivity Incorporates an Easy-to-Remove Separation Layer for Scratch-Free Output...
Print times and costs are estimates based on the proof below. The time for the Kodak Approval NX is based upon a trained operator creating the proof on clear film. The costs for the two Epson proofs are based on estimates produced using myEpsonPrinter.com.
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Epson ShrinkWrap Film Epson ClearProof™ Adhesive Film Epson ClearProof Film & Epson CrystalClear Film available in January 2010. See Your Local Authorized Epson Reseller for the Latest Availability and Pricing on all other media. Epson Professional Media Line Media Sizes Available Quick Notes 17”, 24”...
Key Product Features – 24-Inch Wide Inkjet-Based Flexo & Gravure Proofing System – Epson UltraChrome® HDR White Ink Technology – Epson MicroPiezo TFP® Print Head – Epson ClearProof Film and More – Easy-to-Use and Virtually Maintenance Free – Supported by Leading Third-Party RIPs and Workflows Target Market –...
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Why to Buy? High Density White Printing Extreme Image Quality Direct-to-Substrate Printing Faster Proofing Speeds* Easy-to-Use Very Low Maintenance Extremely Reliable Safer Aqueous-based Inks About Half the Cost-per-Proof* $8,495 MSRP Shipping Q1 2010 *When Compared to a Kodak Approval NX...
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A Realtime Web-based Printer Information System...
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A Realtime Web-based Printer Information System “The myEpsonPrinter.com web site, allows our customers to securely automate and track their entire line of Epson Stylus Pro printers. “ “The days of trying to manually track printing expenses are over. The myEpsonPrinter.com website allows print shops to use a single...
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Provides Real Time Cost-per-Print Estimates and Print-job-Run Information Create Various Custom Reports Using Actual Print Job Information Easy Access to Technical Support Information, Including Printer Firmware, Real Time Warranty Information, and Much More Provides Remote Monitoring and Remote Printer Alert Capability for Superior...
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Realtime Alerts View various printer and maintenance alerts Easy Access to Printer Model and Warranty Status Information View Important Printer and Warranty Status Information Detailed Job Activity Information Quickly View the latest print job information...
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A Realtime Web-based Printer Information System Detailed Print Job Information access to detailed print job information Automatic Print Cost Estimates Detailed financial information for cost accounting. You input your cost information for ink, media, sales tax rate, etc., and we’ll automatically...
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A Realtime Web-based Printer Information System Powerful Reporting and Graphing Capability Create up to 17 detailed graphs on virtually any data point including consumables usage, print jobs, billable dollars, and much more. Graph by bar, line, pie, etc.
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Epson, Epson Exceed Your Vision, Epson Stylus, Epson UltraChrome, MicroPiezo TFP, ClearProof and MetallicProof, are trademarks or registered trademarks of Seiko Epson Corp. ePlaten, and PreciseColor are trademarks of Epson America, Inc. myEpsonPrinter and Epson Preferred are service marks of Epson America, Inc.