Epson 4900 Product Brochure - Page 6

Unique Print Head Technology High-Precision Ten-Channel MicroPiezo TFP Print Head „ Thin Film Piezo (TFP) print head design capable of handling ten separate ink channels „ One-inch-wide, high performance print head with 360 nozzles per channel „ Auto-sharing Black ink channel technology „ Low vibration meniscus control for highly accurate dot shape and placement „ Ink-repelling coating for dramatically reduced nozzle clogging „ Produces variable-sized droplets as small as 3.5 picoliters to greatly decrease print times while optimizing photographic quality AccuPhoto HDR Screening „ Advanced ten-color screening algorithm resulting in prints with superior color and clarity „ Maximum resolution of 2880 x 1440 dpi for incredibly sharp text and line art „ Produces extremely fine blends and photographic transitions „ Extremely accurate highlight-to-shadow details „ No visible photographic graininess due to the printing process1 „ Ensures consistent color balance regardless of the viewing light source „ When combined with the precise dot placement accuracy of the MicroPiezo TFP print head, overall photographic print quality is dramatically improved Automatic Print Head Alignment „ Built-in sensor performs highly precise alignments of all color channels „ Automatically aligns both single- and bi-directional print modes Automatic Nozzle Verification and Cleaning „ Embedded sensors quickly verify nozzle status without using media and automatically clean the print head if required „ System is user configurable to meet your specific nozzle verification requirements Epson UltraChrome HDR Ink Technology Next Generation Ten-Color Pigment-Based Ink System „ Unique High Dynamic Range (HDR) pigments for an extremely wide color gamut „ Ten-color printing system including all-new Orange and Green inks „ Certified by PANTONE to cover 98% of the PANTONE FORMULA GUIDE solid coated2 „ Designed to work with AccuPhoto HDR screening technology „ Professional print permanence „ Outstanding short-term color stability for mission-critical proofing applications „ Improved Microcrystal Encapsulation™ technology for reduced gloss differential „ Improved black density up to 2.6 with an L* value ~3.03 Three-Level Black Ink Technology „ Simultaneously uses Black, Light Black, and Light Light Black inks „ Significantly improves the gray balance while eliminating color casts „ Outstanding highlight-to-shadow grayscale accuracy for a smoother tonal range „ Extremely reduced color inconstancy ensuring uniform color under almost any lighting condition „ Virtually eliminates any bronzing of basic pigment chemistry „ Enhances the ICC profiling process for ColorSync® and WCS workflows Automatic Black Ink Mode Switching „ Both Photo and Matte Black ink cartridges are installed simultaneously „ Depending upon your media type or driver setting, the printer will automatically switch to the correct black ink type „ Switching can occur automatically or provide a warning before proceeding „ Highly-efficient print head design ensures fast switching with minimal ink usage „ Automatically ensures optimum black ink density, regardless of media type used Epson Signature Worthy Papers „ Only the highest quality Epson papers receive the Signature Worthy® designation „ Signature Worthy papers represent the finest in color fidelity, smooth tonal transitions, exceptional black density and longevity „ Used by the most demanding creative professionals; considered by many to set the benchmark standard in high-end digital imaging „ The Signature Worthy family of papers covers both photographic and fine art applications „ Visit proimaging.epson.com for more details ® Next-Generation Print Engine Technology Professional Media Handling „ Compatible with virtually any media type, in roll or cut sheet, from letter up to 17 inches wide „ Built-in high-capacity paper tray handling up to 250 sheets of plain paper, or up to 100 sheets of premium paper as large as 17" x 24" „ Automatic switching between front high-capacity paper tray and automatic roll media feeder „ Four built-in media paths including roll feed, front paper tray, top manual feeder, and a straight-through, front manual feeder that handles cut sheets up to 1.5 mm thick „ Printer and driver based media identification and synchronization system for virtually error-free media use ePlaten™ Media Loading Technology „ Accurate media loading, movement, skew adjustment and tracking „ User-adjustable, dual-tension, roll media spindle accepts either 2- or 3-inch media cores „ Electronically controlled roll media back tension „ Automatic roll media rewind upon media release Roll Media Length Tracking and Identification System „ Real-time automatic remaining roll media length counter „ Auto barcode tagging of remaining roll media information for faster reloading „ Very useful for tracking partially used media rolls High Performance Rotary Cutting System „ Durable rotary cutter, designed to be virtually maintenance free „ High performance cutting speeds „ Off-carriage cutting system eliminates media dust within critical components „ Capable of cutting virtually any roll media type, including most canvas and fine art papers True Roll-Based BorderFree® Printing „ Capable of printing off both left and right edges of roll-based media, while automatically cutting the top and bottom edges to create a full-bleed print „ Fully trims your photographic prints, faster and safer than by hand Epson Intelligent High-Capacity Ink System „ Newly-designed ink cartridge technology ensures reliable ink delivery at all print speeds, while dramatically reducing the physical size of the ink cartridges „ Eleven individual ink cartridges available in 200 ml fill capacities „ On-the-fly ink cartridge replacement for increased productivity Easy-to-Use Front Control Panel „ 2.5-inch high-resolution color LCD for improved viewing of printer status „ Simple button layout for all navigation and basic printer functions „ All-new 'Ink' button to quickly access key actions such as manual or automatic print head cleaning or nozzle verification „ Built-in printer warning lamp for easy identification across a large space Superior Connectivity „ Standard connectivity includes one USB 2.0 and one 10/100 BaseT Ethernet port „ Professional Epson Photographic Drivers for Macintosh® and Windows® „ Fully supported by most leading third-party software RIPs and workflows New Quiet and More Power-Efficient Design „ Significantly reduced noise while printing, making it ideal for home office or studio use „ Virtually silent when powered 'On' and idle - less than 6.1 dB(A) „ ENERGY STAR® compliant - uses only about 8.5 watts while in Sleep Mode „ User controlled sleep and power management system for maximum efficiency World-Class Service and Support „ Includes one year of limited coverage under the Epson PreferredSM Protection Plan with toll-free telephone support available Monday through Friday and usually next-business-day whole unit exchange „ Optional one- or two-year Epson Preferred Plus service plans available High Performance Print Engine Speeds Utilizing our latest print head technology, the Epson Stylus Pro 4900 is the fastest professional desktop printer Epson has ever produced. Check out these numbers:B Print Mode 8" x 10" 11" x 14" 16" x 20" Fine - 720 dpi HS 0:59 1:42 2:46 SuperFine - 1440 dpi HS 1:28 2:31 4:11 SuperPhoto - 2880 dpi HS 2:26 4:04 6:48 HS = High-speed Print Mode (Bi-directional Print Mode) | Print speeds are shown in min:sec. 1 Photographic graininess could still be visible if present in the actual file being printed. 2 When printing on Epson Proofing Paper White Semimatte at 2880 x 1440 dpi. 3 Dmax and L* values are based on Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper (260).