EPSON Introduces its New Range of Multi-Function Printers to Serve Offices and Budget Conscious Users’ Needs

Featuring its proprietary Micro Piezo print head for the first time in Malaysia that enables a faster print speed and laser-like text qualities, Epson, a world leader in digital imaging and printing solutions has revealed its Stylus Office range with the introduction of its flagship TX600FW multi-function printer (MFP) and TX300F model at Prince Hotel Kuala Lumpur recently. Present at the launch were, Mr. Michiya Hirasaki, Managing Director of Epson Malaysia Sendirian Berhad, Mr. Ho Kean Chew, Product Manager of Epson Malaysia Sendirian Berhad and Mr. Yap Piang Choong, Senior Manager for Retail Sales & Sales Support Marketing of Epson Malaysia Sendirian Berhad.

Designed specifically caters to Small-Office-Home-Office (SOHO) and Small & Medium Enterprise (SME) usage,the Epson Stylus TX600FW and TX300F offers an extremely  high efficiency printing and a cost saving productivity, for example, TX600FW ables to print 38 pages per minute(ppm) for black text, while TX300F manages a swift 31ppm of laser-like prints.

Enhanced functionality like wireless connectivity for TX600FW, allows users to print their documents from virtually anywhere in the office, optimizing space and eliminating the needs for unnecessary multiple devices usage. The incorporation of 30-sheet Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) allows TX600FW and TX300F models to fax, copy and scan and with the help of 2.5-inch built-in LCD display, the printers allow users to view, adjust and configure fax settings at a touch of fingertips.

As for cost budget conscious users, Epson also introduces Stylus Office T30 that ables to print draft documents up to 38 ppm & laser quality prints up to 27 ppm. The Stylus Office T40W which is equipped with wireless network connectivity (intergrated ethernet for shared printing) capables to provide laser quality monochrome print speed of 27ppm, color prints up to 19ppm and draft speed up to 38ppm. Both models are compatible with Epson DURABrite Ultra ink & Economical Epson INKdividual cartridge system.

Incorporating with the latest generation of Epson DURABrite Ultra inks, Epson Stylus printed documents are proven to be durable, smudge-proof, water and highlighter resistant. Prints are clear and professional as the quick-drying DURABrite Ultra inks do not bleed through the page. Black text is sharp and laser-like in appearance. With the economical Epson INKdividual cartridge system, the printing method allows users to replace only the colour that has run out instead of changing the whole set of inks, hence, minimising wastages and maximising cost saving.

Another key factor of new MFP is the low power consumption, which is 3 times lower than conventional laser printers, thus, has created Epson model an environmental friendly product. With a high resolution of 5760×1400 dpi, the Epson Stylus Office TX600FW and TX300F are capable to transform digital images into durable photo prints.

The Stylus Office T30, T40W, TX300F and TX600FW models, are retailed at RM368, RM488, RM468 and RM868 respectively, at all authorised Epson dealers nationwide. For more information about the new product, log on to www.epson.com.my

Epson Unveils the Complete Range Of Printers and Scanners

Epson, a world leader in digital imaging, has introduced its new line-up of latest Epson laser and inkjet printers such as, Epson AcuLaser M4000N, Epson AcuLaser C2800N and C2800DN, Epson B300 and B500DN, Epson AcuLaser M2010D and M2010DN, Epson Stylus TX400 inkjet all-in-one (AIO), Epson Stylus TX200 (AIO) and Epson Stylus T10 at Eden Subang Parade recently.

The Epson AcuLaser M4000N monochrome laser printer that is specifically built for high productivity needs, in an environment comprise of large working group, has an unsurpassed capability to handle all the complex printouts with ease. This machine has a printing speed of 43 pages per minute but, if it is in duplex mode (with optional Duplexer), the Epson AcuLaser M4000N can produce 100-page PDF file below two minutes and even at maximum print speed, Epson’s AcuLaser toner technology ables to print at a sharp 1,200 dots per inch resolutions. The Epson AcuLaser ables to configure a standard paper handling and toner capacities, starting with 700 sheet capacity (1 x 550 sheet lower tray and 1 x 150 sheet closed tray) up to 1800 sheets (with additional 2 x 550 sheet paper trays) and its high yield toner is capable to print up to 20,000 pages. The Epson AcuLaser supports optional upgrades for advanced features like the Overlay feature to help users print letterheads directly on to original documents, while the Anti-Copy function is a great internal compliance tool, whereby all reproduced documents will bear a watermark feature to prevent illegal duplication. The standard 64MB memory can be expanded up to 576MB for advanced users, by upgrading with an internal optical hard disk. The Epson AcuLaser M4000N (is designed with a large LCD screen to guide users to operate various print job) is equipped with password protection, Re-print Job that enables users to save print output in the printer’s memory for a re-print at a later time, the BookMark function to store all the common settings which can be recalled, and lastly it is fitted with a standard built-in network, USB and parallel interface (optional USB Type B interface). The Epson AcuLaser M4000N retails at RM5,585.

The Epson AcuLaser C2800N and C28000DN color laser printers, are built to fulfill the needs of modern offices printing, whereby, the printers feature prints with sharp text and vibrant colors, high-speed printing and a user-friendly interface which makes overall operation and maintenance at ease. The Epson AcuLaser C2800N and C2800DN features 1200 dots per inch resolution that is supported by AcuLaser’s Color 4800 RIT ( Resolution Improvement Technology) to ensure printouts free of jagged edges. This two models print at a speed of 25 pages per minute (ppm) for monochrome and 20 ppm for full color documents. The standard paper holding capacity is 400 sheets and ables to double up to 950 sheets. The standard capacity toner cartridges yield 2,000 pages (cyan, magenta and yellow) and 3,000 pages (black) respectively, while the high capacity toner cartridges generate a significantly higher yield of 6,000 pages (cyan, magenta and yellow) and 8,000 (black only) respectively. The Epson AcuLaser models are fitted with a user friendly interface to offer a text-cum-graphical display of printer status and helps users to monitor toner levels and other print job functions. The standard memory of 128MB for both printers can be expanded to 640MB. The Epson AcuLaser C2800N retails at RM2,388, while for businesses that require duplex printing, the Epson AcuLaser C2800DN is priced at RM3,188.

Users that would like to have a maintenance free laser printer, can check on the Epson AcuLaser M2010D and M2010DN monochrome laser printers. These desktop companions are capable of producing up to 28 ppm (a page for every 2.2 seconds). The standard paper tray carries 300 sheets and ables to maximise up to 800 sheets with additional trays. The EnergyStar Compliant printers (are completely maintenance free, aside from toner) are equipped with energy savings features such as fuser power-off immediately after printing to minimise overall energy consumption. Both models are complement with duplex (double-sided printing) as standard feature for both models, users can expect reduction in paper usage. The Epson AcuLaser M2010D and M2010DN surpasses basic office printing requirements and are certified with Windows Vista compatible, the former model is retailed at RM1,182, while the latter model is tagged at RM1,521.

The introduction of Epson B300 and B500DN marks the revolution of Epson business inkjet printers to reduce printing costs and enhance productivity. The Epson B300 and B500DN produce an excellent fast printing speed of up to 37 ppm for monochrome and color printing. The printers boast a standard paper holding capacity of 650 sheets and equipped with Epson DURABrite Ultra Inks for class leading water, smudge and fade resistance. This two unique printers have several features to produce unsurpassed print consistency and product reliability for business users like its Auto Ink Drop Detector feature that enables a series of automatic checks to ensure all 360 nozzles on the print head are clear before printing commences, Wiper Cleaner Technology feature enables Epson’s inkjet print head contains a wiper that cleans the head to ensure clean print outs, Maintenance Box to contain all serviceable parts for the printer, Ink Cartridge Bay enables users to swap ink cartridges easily, without need to expose internal components unnecessarily and lastly the innovative Paper Feed Mechanism technology to guide each sheet of paper to prevent double feeding and jamming. The Epson B300 (duplex optional) is priced at RM1,114 while the Epson B500DN (includes duplex for double-side printing) is priced at RM1,860.

As for the epitome of hassle free operations for Small Office Home Office (SOHOs), users can look out for Epson Stylus TX400 inkjet all-in-one (AIO), that guide users via an intergrated 2.5-inch LCD for true PC-free digital imaging experience. The distinctive feature of Epson Stylus TX400 inkjet(AIO), is the LCD interface that guides and helps the users to understand its graphic functionality and it is built to boost productivity at a touch of a button, like users can connect PictBridge device or memory card into card slot bay, and ables one to watch a preview and print directly at the tap of one button, all without the use of Personal Computer. The Epson Stylus model also incorporates the use of DURABrite Ultra Inks (which boast the most outstanding water, smudge, and fade resistance) for color superiority in documents and photos. The ink cartridges come separately in a four-color ink cartridge configuration to enhance cost savings, the AIO capables to print photos up to 5760 dots per inch resolutions and ables to print out 34 pages per minute easily for black & white and colored documents easily. The new AIO is equally accomplished in high quality scanning at 1200 dots per inch resolution and rapid copying of about 30 copies per minute. The Epson’s Stylus bundled Creativity Suite helps to find and sort digital files easily, the Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software helps SOHO users automatically convert scanned documents into a text document for editing, and Epson Photo Print guides users easily to print photos, while Epson Photo Enhance acts like an invisible expert photographer to fine tune the photos for end product. Produced as a complete basic SOHO general purpose imaging solution, the Epson Stylus TX400 AIO is retailed at RM588 and individual ink cartridge is priced at RM34 each.

The unveiling of Epson Stylus TX200 inkjet all-in-one (AIO), offers small office and home user the space saving convenience of a printer, scanner and copier in a single converged device. The user friendly Epson Stylus TX200 is designed to operate with minimum fuss and instruction, by incorporating an intuitive set of control buttons to access all the most common functions. At the base of the AIO, there is an extensive card slot bay to support PC-free printing via memory cards and PictBridge. To boost productivity, the Epson Stylus TX200 capable to print 34 pages per minute in drafted mode and prints a single 4R photo in 19 seconds (drafted mode with border) at 5760 dots per inch resolutions. This model also uses Epson’s DURABrite Ultra Inks that prevents premature color fading for up to 120 years. It is equipped with 1200 dots per inch scanner which surpasses the capability of handling a general A4 scanning operations. The AIO produce a high speed copying function at 30 copies per minute (drafted mode) and is intelligent enough to automatically resize odd-sized copies into standard A4 size printout. The Epson Stylus TX200 also enhances cost saving method, by incorporating four-color individual ink cartridge configuration. Like TX400 model, TX200 also use Creativity Suite to enhance photo & document management, Epson Easy Photo Print to guide users how to photo print, the Dust Removal Tool that digitally clears the dust particles in digital images and the Epson Photo Enhance which works as an invisible photo expert to touch-up photo prints. The Epson Stylus TX200 AIO is retailed at an affordable RM468, with each ink cartridge is priced at RM34.

The absolute affordable Epson Stylus T10 inkjet printer is launched to target at entry-level users such as students and first-time buyers. The ideal desktop companion has a host of high quality features such as, the Micro Piezo technology print that produces up to 5760 dots per inch resolutions at 22 ppm and 4R photos under a minute. The Epson Stylus T10 also uses a four-color ink individual ink cartridge system to enhance cost savings, incorporates Epson DURABrite Ultra Inks, equipped with a straightforward 3-step guide of Epson Easy Photo Print, Epson PhotoEnhance and Red Eye Correction that adjust color for perfect photo and removes the common red eye effect respectively. The Epson stylus T10 is priced at RM168 with each ink cartridge priced at RM34.

In conjunction with the launch of new laser and inkjet printers, Epson also unveiled its business scanner Epson GT-20000 for low cost document management solution and its latest entry-level scanner Epson GT-1500 to help business jump on the digital document management bandwagon. The Epson GT-20000 is easily accessible with a touch of a button, ables to achieve high productivity with optional automatic document feeder (ADF) that, scans up to 23 ppm for monochrome and 15 ppm for color documents. The optional ADF can load up to 100 sheets in a single scan and also supports duplex (double-sided) scanning. With a broad flatbed surface, Epson GT-20000 ables to load A3 size and scans 1,200 dots per inch resolution (dpi). The GT-20000 features the Epson Scan software to enhance text for greater sharpness, while Color Enhance and Dropout, allows users to either enhance or remove a color (such as removing images to facilitate Optical Character Recognition (OCR) processing). This model is priced at RM5288.

The Epson GT-1500 scanner is the latest A4 entry-level scanner to help business kick start with digital document management. The efficient GT-1500 which is equipped with ReadyScan LED technology, is to help scanning operation to commence its tasks immediately with zero warm-up time. The scanner which is fitted with ADF (Automatic Document Feeder), ables to accommodate 40 sheets of A4 paper at one go, and it also enables users to scan up to 18 ppm for monochrome documents and 12 ppm for full color documents. The scanner’s Correct Document Skew feature is intelligent to detect slanted documents placed on the input tray and automatically straighten the images. With this model, users have a variety of options such as saving scanned documents into searchable PDF for easy retrieval by tagging key words or into Encrypted PDF for security purposes. For editing, the bundled ABBYY FineReader 6 Sprint Plus is supported by Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software to identify text characters and scans paper documents into editable computer files. The Epson GT-1500 is retailed at RM1,488.

For more details about Epson new printers and scanners, log on to www.epson.com.my

HP Unveils Its First Ever Colour LaserJet Printers with Skins

HP Imaging and Printing Group has unveiled its first ever skin designs by complementing its new line-up of Color LaserJet CP 1215 and CP 1510. This significant event is to create a hype for the new line of HP Color LaserJet printers and also to infuse colour to have a lively workplace suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

The unveiling of new Color LaserJet printers are to optimise the in-house production of professional quality marketing materials, business collaterals and daily documents in an efficient and affordable manner.

According to Miss Serene Ho, Market Development Manager, Commercial Category, Imaging & Printing Group of HP Malaysia said,”With the inception of HP’s “One-pass technology”, CP1215 and CP1510 Series has enabled users to print at a faster speed, less occurrence of paper jam (paper jam is at 0%), superior printing quality and definitely at quiet environment. The CP1215 Printer which is for SOHO environment, is claimed to be time-saving and lowest price in the market and maintains 4 colour toner at no cost penalty when print black and white. Equipped with REt technology, CP1215 model ables to achieve a high quality printing without drop or slowdown in print speed performance. The CP1215 model can accommodates thick printing paper which applies a single door access, compact in size that takes lesser space on the desk.

The CP1510 Series is separate into HP Color LaserJet CP1515n and HP Color LaserJet CP1518ni model, which is suitable for SMB environment has a built-in technology suitable for usage in a small working group. This new LaserJet series that includes complimentary HP In-House Marketing Starter Kit ( a comprehensive package of free tools, templates, resources and materials to help SMBs to produce their own professional marketing colllaterals), is powered by the newly formulated HP ColorSphere Toner, which enables printer series to produce high-quality professional color document. The CP1510 Series ables to operate at a robust environment and has no cost penalty for black and white. The only difference between these two models is CP1518ni has a network connection that comes with PictBridge capability.

In conjunction with the launch of new Color LaserJet printers, newly formulated HP ColorSphere Toner was also introduced and it helps users to product print-shop quality photos and documents in-house by delivering a wider range of magnificent colors at a higher gloss. Market Development Manager, Commercial Category, Imaging & Printing Group, HP Malaysia, Miss Kym Lim said, the newly formulated HP ColorSphere Toner, provides more color intensity with a broader range of colors, with at least 30% more gloss and it enhances less energy usage while printing consistently with high-quality results at faster speeds. Its Color Matching concept, is able to adjust color printing output to match those displayed on computer screen, thus achieving precise screen colour for the users.

HP Color LaserJet CP1215 retails at RM1,199

HP Color LaserJet CP1510 Printer Series : CP Color LaserJet CP1515n retails at RM1,499 and HP Color LaserJet CP1518ni retails at RM1,629

For more information about new HP products, log on to www.hp.com