Thursday, November 17, 2011

Epson and Microsoft Join Forces to Print and Share Holiday Memories for Picture Perfect Holiday Program

Epson Artisan All-in-One Helps Holiday Travelers Print Photos in Malls and Airports Across the U.S.

/PRNewswire/ -- Epson and Microsoft® join forces to spread some holiday cheer during the busy holiday travel season in malls and airports across the U.S. with the Picture Perfect Holiday Program.  Consumers can now visit participating locations and take pictures with Santa, printing them instantly using Microsoft photo editing tools and the Epson Artisan all-in-one printers for the holidays.
"We are delighted to join Microsoft to help create such a fun and memorable experience for families traveling this holiday season," said Gregg Brunnick, group product manager, Epson America, Inc.  "Nothing captures the moment like a photo in hand and the Epson Artisan 730 all-in-one ensures holiday photos are ready for sharing, gift-giving and more."
The Epson Artisan® 730 is the world's fastest 4" x 6" photo printer with prints in as fast as 10 seconds(1).  Creating one-of-a-kind cards, gifts, CDs/DVDs and more is easier than ever with a smart touch panel and 2.5-inch LCD.  In addition, users can print, scan and access memory card slots from any room in the house with Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ n wireless networking(2) and built-in Ethernet networking.  Also equipped with Epson Connect(3), a new portfolio of cloud and mobile services, the Artisan 730 enables users to print documents and photos directly from any mobile device, tablet and more. Rated number-one in photo quality, printing better-than lab-quality photos with vivid colors is easier than ever(4).
In addition, a holiday sweepstakes features daily offers and a chance to win the Artisan 730 all-in-one printer.  More information on the sweepstakes, Picture Perfect Holiday photo experience, as well as a detailed list of photo locations is available at http://www.freeholidayphotos.com.
About Epson
Epson is a global imaging and innovation leader dedicated to exceeding the vision of customers worldwide through its compact, energy-saving, high-precision technologies, with a product line-up ranging from printers and 3LCD projectors for enterprise and the home, to sensors and other microdevices. Led by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, the Epson Group comprises more than 78,000 employees in 99 companies around the world, and is proud of its ongoing contributions to the global environment and the communities in which it operates. To learn more about Epson, please visit: http://global.epson.com.
You may also connect with Epson America on Facebook (http://facebook.com/EpsonAmerica), Twitter (http://twitter.com/EpsonAmerica and http://twitter.com/EpsonEducation) and YouTube (http://youtube.com/EpsonTV).
Specifications are subject to change without notice. Epson is registered trademark, and Epson Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark of Seiko Epson Corporation. Artisan is a registered trademark of Epson America, Inc. All other product and brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Epson disclaims any and all rights in these marks.
(1) Compared to inkjet, photo all-in-ones priced at $299 or less as of April 1, 2010, based on independent testing.
(2) Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n certified; level of performance subject to the range of the router being used. Visit www.wi-fi.org/files/11nbasics_glossary.pdf for more information.
(3) See www.epson.com/mobileprinting for a list of supported/compatible devices and apps.
(4) First in photo quality when compared to inkjet, photo all-in-ones priced at $299 or less, based on independent testing.
SOURCE Epson America, Inc.


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Belarc Advisor 8.2.6.2

The Belarc Advisor builds a detailed profile of your installed software and hardware, missing Microsoft hotfixes, anti-virus status, CIS (Center for Internet Security) benchmarks, and displays the results in your Web browser. All of your PC profile information is kept private on your PC and is not sent to any web server. The information includes Local Drive Volumes, memory Modules, printer information, Installed Licenses, Installed software, Multimedia information and a lot more.
The Belarc Advisor keeps your PC profile on your PC and does not send it to a web server, including Belarc's server.
Belarc is able to personalize a web page to show you details of your computer without a web server by using technologies included in the Belarc Advisor.
Operating Systems: Runs on Windows 7, 2008 R2, Vista, 2008, 2003, XP, 2000, NT 4, Me, 98, and 95. Both 32-bit and 64-bit Windows are supported.
Browsers: Runs on Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, Opera, and many others.
Download: Belarc Advisor 8.2.6.2 | 3.0 MB (Freeware)
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Tuesday, November 8, 2011

HP launches latest latex Designjet machines


Both devices use the same HP 792 latex inks that are used in HP's larger LX series and feature an enhancement to allow double-sided applications.
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Joan Pericot, worldwide marketing director for HP's Large Format Print division cited the use of the new ink as a "major enhancement" for the Designjet range.
It is said to enable richer blacks and a glossier finish, while also featuring improved water resistance that is needed for fabric and textile applications.
In addition, HP's new double-sided printing workflow allied with an Optical Media Advance Sensor (OMAS) on the printer enables double-sided printing with minimal operator intervention.
The OMAS controls registration automatically by locating a registration mark when the printed media is reloaded to print the reverse side.
Both printers feature a more robust take-up reel than the L25500, which will now be discontinued, with the L26500 capable of up to 40kg reel capacity and the L28500 capable of up to 100kg, thereby allowing longer unattended operation.
The 2.64m wide L28500 is also between 34% (on the same print width) and 70% faster (when printing at full width) than the L25500, due in part to a faster carriage speed.
The maximum print speed of the L28500 is 40sqm/hr in four pass mode, versus 22.8sqm/hr on the L26500; in 16 pass mode the print speed falls to 8sqm/hr and 6.3sqm/hr respectively.
Pricing for the L26500, which is shipping immediately, is flat on the L25500 at $24,800 (£15,500), while the list price for the new L28500, which will ship from 20 January 2012, is set at $62,000 (£38,800).
Both printers are compatible with more than 500 substrates, including HP's new double-sided HDPE reinforced banner material.
Santi Morera, vice president and general manager of HP's Large Format Business, said that expanding HP's portfolio of latex printers was central to its strategy.
"We want to lead the analogue-to-digital conversion," he said. "Only a third of printed signage is digital at the moment. A lot is still being printed screen and offset.
"We also want to drive the conversion of solvent-based digital printers to the new technology, latex and UV, and to help our signage customers expand their business into new applications."
Morera added that HP has now installed more than 9,000 latex printers worldwide while more than 44m sqm of media had been printed using its latex print range.
HP also announced the online HP Latex University, which it said contains a wealth of content on how to produce a wide range of indoor and outdoor wide format graphic applications using HP latex technology.
The digital manufacturer also introduced a free eco-training programme to teach print service providers how to communicate the environmental benefits.

HP Deskjet 3050A e-All-in-One - multifunction ( printer / copier / scanner ) ( color )

The HP Deskjet 3050A All-in-One printer marries an attractive design with the latest cloud printing technology in a multifunction device that works for small offices that don't need to print a lot of full-color photos.



The Good: The HP Deskjet 3050A features a refreshing design and its wireless Web connectivity lets you print in the cloud with HP ePrint technology.
The Bad: The printer lacks an Ethernet port for wired networking and its dual ink cartridge bay is a money sink if you print a high volume of photos and color documents.
The Bottom Line: The HP Deskjet 3050A All-in-One printer marries an attractive design with the latest cloud printing technology in a multifunction device that works for small offices that don't need to print a lot of full-color photos.
INFO:

Price Range: $79.98 - $99.00

  • Manufacturer: HP
  • Part number: CR232A#B1H

General

  • Copier Type
    Digital
  • Printing Technology
    Ink-jet - Color
  • Monthly Duty Cycle (max)
    1000 impressions
  • Recommended Monthly Volume
    250 - 500 pages
  • Display Diagonal Size
    2"
  • Width
    16.8 in
  • Depth
    16 in
  • Height
    9.8 in
  • Weight
    7.7 lbs
  • Localization
    English / Canada, Spanish / United States, French

Copying

  • Max Copying Resolution
    up to 600 dpi (mono) / up to 600 dpi (color)
  • Maximum Copies
    50

Printing

  • Inkjet Technology
    HP Thermal Inkjet
  • Max Printing Resolution
    up to 600 dpi (mono) / up to 4800 x 1200 dpi (color)
  • Max Printing Speed
    up to 20 ppm (mono) / up to 16 ppm (color)
  • Color
    4-ink
  • Printer Drivers / Emulations
    PCL 3 GUI

Scanning

  • Scan Element
    CIS
  • Optical Resolution
    1200 x 1200 dpi
  • Color Depth
    24 bit

Document & Media Handling

  • Max Original Size
    Legal (8.5 in x 14 in)
  • Original Type
    Sheets
  • Max Copy Size
    8.5 in x 11.7 in
  • Supported Media Type
    Iron-on transfers, Labels, Cards, Envelopes, Transparencies, Plain paper, Photo paper
  • Supported Media Sizes
    8.5 in x 11.7 in, 5.12 in x 7.1 in, Letter A Size (8.5 in x 11 in), Legal (8.5 in x 14 in), 3.95 in x 5.9 in
  • Standard Media Capacity
    60 sheets
  • Output Trays Capacity
    25 sheets
  • Document & Media Handling Details
    Input tray - 60 sheets - Letter A Size (8.5 in x 11 in), Output tray - 25 sheets - Letter A Size (8.5 in x 11 in)
  • Speed Details
    Printing : up to 20 ppm ( Letter A ) - B/W draft, Printing : up to 16 ppm ( Letter A ) - Color draft, Printing : up to 5.5 ppm ( Letter A ) - B/W normal, Printing : up to 4 ppm ( Letter A ) - Color normal, Printing : up to 5.5 ppm ( Letter A ) - B/W best, Printing : up to 4 ppm ( Letter A ) - Color best

PC Connectivity

  • PC Connection Availability
    Yes
  • PC Connection
    IEEE 802.11n, Hi-Speed USB, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
  • Operating System Support
    MS Windows 7, Apple Mac OS X 10.6, Apple Mac OS X 10.5, MS Windows Vista, MS Windows XP SP2 or later

Power

  • Power
    AC 110/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
  • Power Consumption Operational
    9 Watt
  • Power Consumption Standby
    2.5 Watt
  • Power Consumption Sleep
    1.2 Watt

Miscellaneous

  • Included Accessories
    USB cable
  • Consumables Included
    1 x Cartridge ( Black ) - HP 61, 1 x Cartridge ( Color ) - HP 61
  • Microsoft Certifications
    Compatible with Windows 7

Environmental Standards

  • ENERGY STAR Qualified
    Yes

Manufacturer Warranty

  • Manufacturer Warranty
    1 year warranty
  • Service & Support Details
    Limited warranty - 1 year

Environmental Parameters