Hard on the heels of its new SureColor SC-S series printers Epson has now announced the latest addition to the SureColor SC-P series, the 64in wide SC-P20000. With a permanent PrecisionCore MicroTFP printhead it is said to be able to produce print at up to 2400 x 1200dpi, even at the highest print speed of 17.5m2/hr. It will be shown at Fespa Digital in March and be commercially available the same month.
Martin Johns, product manager, Epson UK, said: “We understand that the market has been waiting a long time for the next generation of the Epson Stylus Pro 11880 and, with the SC-P20000, we have created a significantly superior successor.”
The printer employs a newly developed camera-based paper feed stabiliser and media inductive roller system to ensure it operates smoothly even when unattended.
A new Epson UltraChrome Pro 10-colour inkset includes high density Photo and Matte Black inks. Epson said better gradation with reduced graininess is achieved due to the inkset containing four shades of black ink, and Multi Size Droplet Technology (MSDT), while a new printhead structure means fewer vibrations and more accurate ink droplets and dot placement. There’s also an Epson Colour Calibration utility.
During printing, a transparent printer cover window and roll cover window allows users to check the status of printing and remaining media. After printing has finished, the position of the printhead means that it can be cleaned by the user, along with the ink cap, to help save on maintenance costs.
User efficiency and workflow can be improved further with an optional Adobe post script module; while an optional HDD allows jobs to be reprinted directly from the printer panel, without the need for a PC.