Award-Winning EPSON Stylus Color 600 Drops in Price to Become Best Value on the Market; 1440 DPI Print Resolution Is Even More Affordable at $269.TORRANCE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 3, 1997--Epson America Inc., creator of high-quality, award-winning imaging products, Friday announced that the EPSON EPSON Son of Electronic Printer Stylus stylus: see pen. (1) A pen-shaped instrument that is used to "draw" images or select from menus. Styli (the plural of stylus, pronounced "sty-lye") come with handheld devices that have touch screens, such as PDAs and video games. Color 600 is even more affordable for home and small-office users. Effective Oct. 1, the EPSON Stylus Color 600 is available for $269. ``The EPSON Stylus Color 600's combination of phenomenal 1440 dpi `Photo Quality' output, fast print speeds and an award-winning software bundle is what has enabled this printer to already receive 15 awards,'' said Donald R. Brewer, assistant product manager, entry-level printers, Epson. ``At $269, the EPSON Stylus Color 600 is the best value on the market.'' Micro Piezo "Piezo", derived from the Greek piezein, which means to squeeze or press, is a prefix used in:
Epson is able to achieve its industry-leading 1440 dpi resolution because of its proprietary piezoelectric The property of certain crystals that causes them to produce voltage when a mechanical pressure is applied to them such as sound vibrations. This technique is used to build crystal microphones, phonograph cartridges and strain gauges, all of which turn mechanical movement into voltage. technology. Most color ink-jet printers available today employ thermal technology, which boils ink and splats Splats (Greek: Σπλατς) is a fanzine with comics. It is sold mainly within Patras as well as other cities. The volume does not number ant its stories are entirely humoristic. It has sold several volumes. it onto the page. Piezo (pee-AY-zo) technology, through electromechanical The use of electricity to run moving parts. Disk drives, printers and motors are examples. Electromechanical systems must be designed for the eventual deterioration of moving components that wear over time. The first TVs were electromechanical systems (see video/TV history). pressure, provides the ability to more accurately place ink on paper with consistent dot shape and size -- the basis of ``Photo Quality'' printing without the need for special ``photo'' inks. The superiority of piezo printing is readily apparent in the jump to higher resolutions, but the technology contains further inherent benefits. Print-head design is highly specialized to offer a broader ink selection and better control of the ink-droplet firing process in order to provide a more precise and consistent dot pattern. The EPSON Stylus Color 600 features a new piezoelectric print- head design called Micro Piezo technology. Advancements in the print-head design result in smaller dot sizes that allow a greater range of halftones, ultrarealistic fleshtones and smooth color gradations. The result is 1440 x 720 dpi ``Photo Quality'' color and true black laser-quality text output. In addition, the new print head utilizes quick-drying inks that have excellent waterfastness, lightfastness and smudge resistance and has more nozzles, allowing faster speeds. In fact, independent speed tests conducted by National Software Testing Laboratories National Software Testing Laboratories, or NSTL, is an American company, established in 1983, which tests computer hardware and software. The company provides certification (such as WHQL and Microsoft Windows Mobile certification), quality assurance, and benchmarking (NSTL (National Software Testing Lab, Blue Bell, PA, www.nstl.com) An independent organization established in 1983 that evaluates computer hardware and software in the PC, mobile and gaming markets. It adheres to controlled testing methods to ensure objective results. ) show that overall, the EPSON Stylus Color 600 is the fastest printer in its class. EPSON Stylus Color 600 Features The EPSON Stylus Color 600 is a four-color (CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow blacK) The color space used for commercial printing and most color computer printers. In theory, cyan, magenta and yellow (CMY) can print all colors, but inks are not pure and black comes out muddy. ) ink-jet printer that delivers revolutionary 1440 x 720 dpi resolution. Out of the box, the printer is PC- and Mac-compatible, with simultaneous autoswitching between both platforms. The new ``Epson Answers'' CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). helps customers to quickly install their printer with ease. The CD-ROM also provides on-screen on·screen or on-screen adj. & adv. 1. As shown on a movie, television, or display screen. 2. Within public view; in public. trouble-shooting capabilities. By simply pointing and clicking with the mouse, Epson Answers will automatically run trouble-shooting procedures and solve the most common problems experienced by new ink-jet-printer users. The EPSON Stylus Color 600 comes with a robust print driver for both Windows and Mac that offers automatic print quality, media type and halftoning settings so customers can create picture-perfect images with little hassle. For more advanced color management, end users have full control to manually select levels of brightness, contrast, saturation saturation, of an organic compound saturation, of an organic compound, condition occurring when its molecules contain no double or triple bonds and thus cannot undergo addition reactions. and individual color (cyan, magenta, yellow). The customized color settings may then be saved for specific applications or different types of print jobs without the need and expense of additional software. In addition, video/digital camera output, Windows 95 ICM ICM Intercom ICM Integrated Crop Management ICM International Congress of Mathematicians ICM Information Classification and Management ICM Intelligent Contact Management (Cisco) ICM International Creative Management and Apple ColorSync profiles may be selected in the driver. Epson's print driver also features a new on-screen ink-low/ ink-out detection that displays ink levels. It functions much like a gas-tank gauge and is particularly useful when initiating large print jobs to eliminate wasted time and supplies. The EPSON Stylus Color 600 includes the award-winning ``Look Your Best Color Pak,'' which includes full versions of Sierra's Print Artist and Adobe PhotoDeluxe PhotoDeluxe was a consumer oriented image editing software line published by Adobe Systems until July 8, 2002. At that time it was replaced by Adobe's newly launched consumer oriented image editing software, Photoshop Elements. for Windows users and Adobe HomePublisher and Adobe PhotoDeluxe for Mac users, as well as extra fonts, art images and high-resolution photos. Warranty and Support The EPSON Stylus Color 600 is available at retail outlets retail outlet n → punto de venta retail outlet n → point m de vente retail outlet retail n → nationwide at an estimated street price of $269 (dealer prices may vary). The printer carries a two-year limited warranty Limited warranty A warranty with certain conditions and limitations on the parts covered, type of damage covered, and/or time period for which the agreement is good. and is supported by the Epson Connection, a toll-free customer-support and technical-assistance line. Epson is recognized as being one of the only manufacturers to offer a two-year limited warranty with toll-free support. For more information on Epson and its products, call 800/GO-EPSON (800/463-7766) or visit the company's Web site at http://www.epson.com . About Epson Epson offers an extensive array of image-capture and image-output products. For the OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and market, a variety of component and electric devices are available. Founded in 1975, Epson America Inc. is an affiliate of Seiko Epson Seiko Epson Corporation (セイコーエプソン株式会社 Corp., a global manufacturer and supplier of high-quality products that meet customer demands for increased functionality, compactness, systems integration and energy efficiency. Epson America has headquarters in Torrance. -0-
EPSON STYLUS COLOR 600
Fact Sheet (a)
Printing Method: Epson four-color drop-on-demand Micro Piezo
ink-jet printing
Maximum Resolution: 1440 x 720 dpi, black and color
Print Speed (b): Fastest overall print speed in its class
Compatibility: Windows 95, 3.1, Windows for Workgroups 3.1,
Macintosh System 7.1 or higher (with
simultaneous autoswitching between both
platforms)
Interfaces: IEEE-1284 parallel, high-speed Mac serial (up
to 900KB/sec)
Paper Capacity: 100 sheets
Paper Types: Plain paper, envelopes, Epson's ``Photo
Quality'' ink-jet paper, glossy film, ink-jet
cards, transparencies, iron-on transfer paper
and self-adhesive sheets
Paper Sizes: Letter, legal, A4, B5, statement, executive,
44-inch banners, user-definable
Maximum Paper Size: 8.5 x 44 inches
Maximum Printable
Area: 8.26 x 10.34 inches
Software Bundle: Windows: Sierra's Print Artist and Adobe
PhotoDeluxe
Macintosh: Adobe HomePublisher and Adobe
PhotoDeluxe
Warranty and Support: Two-year limited warranty with toll-free
support
(a) Specifications are subject to change without notice.
(b) The National Software Testing Laboratories (NSTL) tested print
speeds against competitive printers using Windows 95 and popular
software applications. The NSTL report is available; call
800/GO-EPSON (800/463-7766).
NOTE: EPSON is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corp. Other
brand or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of
their respective holders.
CONTACT: Epson, Torrance Susie Mitchell, 310/782-5174 susie_mitchell@ea.epson.com or Walt & Co. Heather Chastain, 408/496-0900 hchastain@walt.com |
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