Stylus Photo R1800

on Friday announced the Epson Stylus Photo R1800, which features USB 2.0 and FireWire connectivity, 5760 x 1440 dpi resolution, 1.5 picoliter droplet size, and an eight-color ink system using UltraChrome Hi-Gloss inks. Epson says the printer can produce documents that last between 104 to 200 years using Epson paper and features its Gloss Optimizer technology for producing uniform glossy prints. The printer features print speeds of as little as 42 seconds for a 4" x 6" print or 111 seconds for an 11" x 14" print. It offers borderless printing for sizes up to 13" x 19" as well as panoramic prints and is also capable of printing directly on printable CDs or DVDs. The company said the new photo printer will cost $550, but did not provide details on its release date.

by MacNN Staff