Epson Launches SureColor P5070 Photographic 17" 10-Colour Inkjet Printer

January 2017

Desktop Printer Offers Enhanced Performance, Reliability, and Reduced Cost of Ownership for Professional Photography, Fine Art, Graphic Design and Proofing

SYDNEY, 24 January 2017 – Epson has launched its new 17-inch Epson^® SureColor^® P5070 which, by incorporating the latest imaging technologies, resets the standard for the desktop photography, fine art, graphic design, and proofing markets.

Leveraging the advanced Epson PrecisionCore^® TFP^® printhead and UltraChome HDX^® 10-colour pigment ink set, the SureColor P5070 delivers outstanding output with an increased colour gamut, higher-density blacks and superior running costs¹. A refined printer design incorporates improved dust and static control for reduced maintenance and increased durability and reliability, and reduced ink pricing delivers lower running costs.

General Manager, Business Division, Epson Australia Craig Heckenberg said, "The SureColor P5070 is the latest addition to the Epson SureColor product line, which is bringing Epson's photographic technology to the next level. Sitting above the popular Epson SureColor SC-P800 in the range, the SureColor P5070 packs all of the SureColor printing technology into a 17-inch desktop model, providing photographers and graphic designers with the best imaging technology has to offer."

The SureColor P5070 leverages 200 ml UltraChrome HDX 10-colour ink cartridges². Not only are these cartridges even better value than those of the previous model, they also use newly developed core pigments. Moreover, the new Black inks are 1.5 times denser than the previous generation and deliver a wider contrast ratio with improved resin encapsulation technology for superior gloss uniformity and optically clearer, sharper images. Touting a refined design, the SureColor P5070 supports a 10-channel PrecisionCore TFP printhead that includes a new ink-repellant surface coating, along with improved dust and static control for reduced nozzle clogging and maintenance, and it supports printless nozzle checks for time, production and resource efficiency.

The Epson SureColor P5070 can support two different ink configurations, one that uses Light Light Black and another that uses Violet ink. The Light Light Black configuration delivers smooth and neutral tonal transitions and support of the Epson Advanced Black and White print mode, which is ideal for photography, fine art and graphic design applications and delivers 98% PANTONE^® coverage. Configured with Violet ink in place of Light Light Black the Epson SureColor P5070 achieves an expanded colour gamut to deliver an industry-best 99% PANTONE^® coverage⁴, ideal for commercial, graphic and proofing applications.

The Epson SureColor P5070 offers versatile media handling capabilities with auto-switching between the high-capacity front paper cassette and roll media feeder. It includes a power-driven roll media spindle, ideal for producing panoramas and roll printing up to 100 feet, and an internal high-speed single pass rotary cutter. The high-capacity cassette can hold up to 100 sheets of premium photo paper for high productivity printing on sheets up to A2+. In addition, the Epson SureColor P5070 features a front feed straight path for delicate fine art sheet media, including poster board, up to 1.5mm thick. Auto-switching between roll and cassette sheet feeding allow both sources to be loaded at the same time.

Additional Epson SureColor P5070 features include:

• Exceptional Print Permanence - Offers next-generation pigment ink technology for up to twice the overall print permanence than previous generation³
• Remarkable Detail – Epson PrecisionCore TFP printhead delivers high print speeds with 360 nozzles per colour channel, with variable-size ink droplets as small as 3.5 picolitres
• Epson Precision Dot Screening Algorithm – Ensures incredibly accurate control of the sizing and mixing of ink droplets for beautiful prints
• Borderless Printing – Four-sided BorderFree^® printing is available at common widths, including 8", 10", 11", 13", 14", 16", 16.5", and 17"
• Optional SpectroProofer – Developed jointly with X-Rite, the in-line spectrophotometer provides automated colour management and verification-related tasks for a range of proofing applications. It supports all current illumination standards for UV and UV-Cut measurement and is UV selectable between M0, M1 and M2
• LCD Control Panel – Full-colour 2.7-inch LCD panel allows for easy setup, control and maintenance of the printer

Current Pricing, Availability and Support The SureColor P5070 is available now through the authorised Epson dealers in a variety of bundles, which include an optional SpectroProofer and CoverPlus service packs up to five years for business reliability. The standalone printer starts at $2,995 (incl. GST) and the 5-year onsite CoverPlus service pack option retails for $3,895 (incl. GST).

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The new 17-Inch Epson^® SureColor^® P5070

Notes
¹ As of the date of publication based on current Australian hardware and ink cartridge costs.
² This product uses only genuine Epson-brand cartridges. Other brands of ink cartridges and ink supplies are not compatible and, even if described as compatible, may not function properly.
³ Ink lightfastness rating based on accelerated testing of prints on specialty media, displayed indoors, under glass. Actual print stability will vary according to media, printed image, display conditions, light intensity, humidity and atmospheric conditions. Epson does not guarantee longevity of prints. For maximum print life, display all prints under glass or lamination or properly store them. Visit www.wilhelm-research.com for the latest information.
⁴ 99% PANTONE^® coverage is based on Epson Proofing Paper White Semimatte printed with Epson Driver at 2880 x 1440 dpi. PANTONE^® coverage may vary when printed under other conditions. PANTONE^® is the property of Pantone LLC

About Epson and Epson Australia
Epson is a global technology leader dedicated to connecting people, things and information with its original efficient, compact and precision technologies. With a lineup that ranges from inkjet printers and digital printing systems to 3LCD projectors, smart glasses, sensing systems and industrial robots, the company is focused on driving innovations and exceeding customer expectations in inkjet, visual communications, wearables and robotics. Led by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, the Epson Group comprises more than 67,000 employees in 90 companies around the world, and is proud of its contributions to the communities in which it operates and its ongoing efforts to reduce environmental impacts.

Epson Australia offers an extensive array of award-winning image capture and image output products for the commercial, industrial, consumer, business, photography and graphic arts markets, and is also a leading supplier of value-added point-of-sale (POS) solutions for the retail market. Epson is the market leader in Australia and worldwide in sales of projectors for the home, office and education. Established in 1983 Epson Australia is headquartered in North Ryde NSW and is a subsidiary of the Epson Group headquartered in Japan.
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