Epson Unveils New SureColor P800 17-Inch Wide Professional Printer

LONG BEACH, Calif., April 14, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Epson today announced the highly anticipated SureColor^® P800 printer, representing a new benchmark in photographic print quality. Designed for professional use, the SureColor P800 is a full 17-inch wide borderless printer with unique Epson^® MicroPiezo^® AMC^TM printhead technology. Leveraging an all-new Epson UltraChrome^® HD eight-color pigment ink set, the SureColor P800 is capable of producing the next generation of color and black-and-white prints that will inspire us all.

"We understand how important it is for our printers to produce exceptional output that not only accurately conveys a photographer's vision, but also delivers on the promise of longevity," said Larry Kaufman, product manager, Professional Imaging, Epson America. "The SureColor P800 redefines the 17-inch photographic printing market, providing robust photo, fine art and canvas media handling capabilities, all focused on delivering stunning exhibition-quality prints that stand the test of time."

The SureColor P800 features advanced media handling, including a sheet feeder for photo or matte media, and a front-in and front-out paper path for printing on thicker fine art papers and poster board. An optional 17-inch wide roll paper adapter is ideal for canvas and longer print lengths of up to 10 feet for creating breathtaking panoramas. Along with individual 80 ml high-capacity ink cartridges, the SureColor P800 is designed for serious professional use at home or in the studio.

More About the SureColor P800
The versatile SureColor P800 offers a range of new features:

• UltraChrome HD Ink: Industry-leading pigment ink technology delivers outstanding color with improved black density and print permanence
• Professional Features: Advanced Black-and-White print mode for professional-level neutral or toned black-and-white prints
• True Productivity with High-Capacity Ink Cartridges: Nine 80 ml ink cartridges with Auto-switching Photo and Matte Black Ink
• Advanced Media Handling up to 17-Inches Wide: Easily print on fine art and roll papers and create panoramas over 10 feet long; front-in and front-out paper path for media and poster board up to 1.5 mm thick and optional rear-mounted 2 or 3-inch core roll feeders
• Modern Case Design: Professional look and feel; compact printer design optimized for desktop placement
• Complete Connectivity: USB 2.0, Ethernet, Wireless n¹, Wi-Fi Direct^®, Apple^® AirPrint^™, and Google Cloud Print^™ support

Pricing, Support and Availability
The SureColor P800 will be available for purchase in June 2015 through authorized resellers; pricing follows:

The printer is supported by a one-year, whole-unit-exchange, limited warranty plan, and specialized technical support staff. For more information on the SureColor P800, visit www.epson.com/P800.

About Epson
Epson is a global innovation leader dedicated to exceeding expectations with solutions for markets as diverse as the office, home, commerce, and industry. Epson's lineup ranges from inkjet printers, printing systems and 3LCD projectors to industrial robots, smart glasses and sensing systems and is based on original compact, energy-saving, and high-precision technologies.

Led by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, the Epson Group comprises more than 72,000 employees in 94 companies around the world, and is proud of its ongoing contributions to the global environment and the communities in which it operates. Epson America, Inc. based in Long Beach, Calif. is Epson's regional headquarters for the U.S., Canada, and Latin America. To learn more about Epson, please visit: www.epson.com.

You may also connect with Epson America on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/Epson), Twitter (http://twitter.com/EpsonAmerica) and YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/EpsonAmerica).

Note: EPSON, MicroPiezo, SureColor, and UltraChrome are registered trademarks and EPSON Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark of Seiko Epson Corporation. AMC is a trademark of Epson America, Inc. Apple is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. AirPrint is a trademark of Apple Inc. Google Cloud Print is a trademark of Google Inc. Wi-Fi Direct^® is a registered trademark and Wi-Fi CERTIFIED^TM is a trademark of Wi-Fi Alliance^®. All other product and brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Epson disclaims any and all rights in these marks.

¹ Wi-Fi CERTIFIED^TM; level of performance subject to the range of the router being used. Wi-Fi Direct may require printer software.

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