Epson has announced the
It includes groundbreaking image processing algorithms to manage colour combinations and ensure beautiful prints. It also features a new formulation of Epson UltraChrome Hi-Gloss Ink technology; UltraChrome Hi-Gloss2 represents the evolution of photographic printing, offering a wider colour gamut, natural skin tones and consistent colour with a smooth gloss finish.
In addition to cyan, magenta and yellow inks, UltraChrome Hi-Gloss2 features matte black, photo black, red, orange and gloss optimiser. The new orange ink allows significant enhancements in colour reproduction for natural skin tones. The magenta and yellow inks have been reformulated and contribute to accurate blue and green tones. The resin coating of the gloss optimiser and colour inks has been redesigned to create even smoother and glossier prints. Further, the individual ink cartridges mean only the colour that is used needs to be replaced.
To calculate which combination should be used to deliver the tones and colours required for the images, Epson has developed new Look Up Table (LUT) technology in partnership with one of the world’s leading centres of colour science, the Munsell Color Science Laboratory of the Rochester Institute of Technology. In conjunction with the Micro Piezo print head the Epson LUT technology decides how much of each colour is used to translate a RGB source file into a CMYK print. The end result is prints with smooth gradations, reduced graininess, wide colour gamut and low colour inconstancy; all of which combine to create clear and beautiful photographic images.
Other printing technologies include Epson’s Variable-sized Droplet Technology. The smallest droplet of 1.5pl is used for areas where fine detail is required and bigger droplets where larger blocks of colour are needed.
The flexibility of the Stylus Photo R1900 is enhanced with its increased media support. It will print onto glossy, matte and fine art paper in cut-sheet and roll format, and prints directly onto printable CDs and DVDs. For printing photos without a computer, photographers can connect their digital camera or picture viewer using Pictbridge.
