January 16, 2012

Epson Stylus Pro WT7900 Designer Edition – the package prototyping solution

By Databazaar Blog

The Epson Stylus Pro WT7900 incorporates Epson’s latest achievements in high-resolution ink jet technology and their first of its kind, Epson UltraChrome™ HDR White Ink. This aqueous based white ink uses the new Organic Hollow Resin Particle Technology to produce white color; no known carcinogens are involved.

This printer has a 9-color system that uses the HDR (High Dynamic Range) pigment based inks that provide a wide color range. The high precision 10-channel print head is capable of printing both color and white in the same pass. The built-in cleaning cartridges automatically clean the print head, making it virtually maintenance free.

Both Reverse white and Surface white printing press methods are supported. In the reverse white method all the colored inks are applied first followed by white; the prototype is viewed from the “reverse” side. In the surface white method white color is printed first followed by all the other colors; the prototype is viewed from the surface of the media.

The front loading media includes a number of new substrates and ink jet coated clear as well as metallic films. Both rolls and cut sheets are supported, with the maximum roll width not exceeding 24”. This printer incorporates roll media length tracking and identification that is useful for tracking partially used rolls and issuing alerts when nearing the end of media. The Epson ePlaten™ Media Loading Technology ensures accurate media loading, movement, skew adjustment and tracking.

The control panel consists of a 2.5” color LCD that displays the status of the print job and intuitive navigation buttons for the basic printer functions. The Designer Edition includes support for the EFI®eXpress.

With this printer, you can produce proofing prints for a variety of packaging, including the most difficult flexographic and gravure print jobs.

Summary

The Epson Stylus Pro WT7900 Designer Edition has been specially engineered to deliver package prototyping solutions.

MSRP: $6,995

Manufacturer

Epson

Product Page

Epson Stylus Pro WT7900

Supplies

Ink

Photo Black, Cyan, Vivid Magenta, Yellow, Light Cyan, Vivid Light Magenta, Orange, Green, White

Specs that matter

Release Date:	September, 2011
Notable Features:	Aqueous based white ink; Built-in cleaning cartridges for automatic maintenance; Supports both reverse white and surface white printing methods; 9-color system uses HDR pigment based inks; Automatic nozzle verification, cleaning and print head alignment; Front loading media; ePlaten™ Technology to control precise media loading, movement, skewing; 2.5” color LCD control panel
Printer Resolution:	1440 x 1440 dpi; 1440 x 720 dpi
Paper Sizes:	Maximum paper width 24”; Minimum paper width 8.27”
Paper Compatibility:	User-adjustable roll media adapters accept either 2" or 3" media cores; Media weight 12 lb bond up to 1.5 mm posterboard
Standard Interface:	a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 (1.1 compatible) and an Ethernet port (10/100Base-T)
OS Compatibility:	Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, and Windows 7 (32 & 64-bit); Macintosh Leopard 10.5, Snow Leopard 10.6
Warranty:	1 year on-site limited warranty

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