Epson Stylus Pro 7900 Proofing Edition Product Brochure - Page 6

Advanced Print Head Technology High-Precision Ten-Channel Epson 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 „ All-new 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 Epson 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 Epson 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 „ 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 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 „ Designed to work with Epson AccuPhoto HDR screening technology „ Professional print permanence ratings „ Outstanding short-term color stability for mission-critical proofing applications „ Improved Microcrystal Encapsulation™ technology for reduced gloss differential „ Improved black density up to 2.5 with an L* value ~2.82 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 „ Virtually eliminates any bronzing of basic pigment chemistry „ Enhances the ICC profiling process for ColorSync™ and ICM™ workflows Automatic Black Ink Mode Switching With both Photo and Matte Black ink cartridges installed simultaneously, the Epson Stylus Pro 7900 and 9900 series printers automatically utilize the optimal black ink mode, delivering maximum black density for the chosen media. Taking advantage of the Epson MicroPiezo TFP auto-sharing black ink channel ensures a fast and efficient switch. And, to further reduce switching errors, the user can now confirm the switching process from the front control panel. The standard Photo Black ink mode can be used for any media type with professional results. However, for certain Epson media types such as Velvet Fine Art, Enhanced Matte and UltraSmooth® Fine Art, using the Matte Black ink mode will dramatically increase your black optical density for even better print quality. Advanced Black-and-White Printing Technology „ Unique driver technology takes full advantage of our three-level black system to produce professional black-and-white prints from color or grayscale image files „ Advanced Epson screening technology developed specifically for black-and-white printing „ Produces a truly consistent image with no color crossovers or color casts „ Capable of fine-color adjustment for truly customized black-and-white prints „ Some of the world's greatest black-and-white prints are being produced with this technology Photograph by Lois Greenfield