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cost less than traditional analog and other
digital proofs. And they can be produced in
a fraction of the time. In fact, the Epson Stylus
Pro 4800, 7800 and 9800 are up to twice as fast
as our previous proofers. So you can respond
more quickly to your clients’ needs.
To learn more about Epson Stylus Pro profes-
sional prepress proofers, see your local Epson
reseller or visit prographics.epson.com
Q
&
A
What is a “contract proof”?
A color, hard-copy representation of a
printed image that will be used to match to
the final printed piece. The word “contract”
comes from the fact that, when signed by
the client, a contract is formed, which states
that the final printed job should be a close
match to the contract proof.
Why is it important to use Epson
professional proofing media?
Epson professional proofing media has
a base color that approximates printing
stock to enable color-accurate proofs.
Why is it important to use Epson
genuine inks in your Epson proofer?
Epson ink cartridges produce superior image
quality, longer print life, greater reliability and
unbeatable value versus third-party ink
cartridges. Epson ink cartridges deliver
reliable and optimal print performance
because they are designed to work with
Epson hardware.
to 44
"
wide. So you can choose a medium that more
closely matches the stock to be used on press.
Slips seamlessly into
virtually any workflow
Epson professional proofers are used more than any
other ink jet proofers for serious contract-quality
proofing. As a result, they’re supported by virtually
every workflow available today. Chances are good
than an Epson proofer offers plug-and-play
compatibility with your current RIP workflow.
A faster, more affordable
proofing solution
Epson professional prepress proofers offer a faster,
more cost-efficient alternative when compared to
many other forms of proofing. Epson proofs typically
Ideal proofing solutions
from 17" to 44" wide
24"
17"
Epson Stylus
®
Pro 9800
The 44"-wide prepress proofer
Estimated street price
$4,995
Shown with included printer stand.
Epson Stylus
®
Pro 7800
The 24"-wide prepress proofer
Estimated street price
$2,995
Shown with included printer stand.
Epson Stylus
®
Pro 4800
The 17"-wide prepress proofer
Estimated street price
$1,995
Shown with optional printer stand.
44"
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Epson Stylus Pro
Prepress Proofers
Epson Stylus Pro professional prepress proofers
offer the perfect solution for fast, affordable,
accurate proofing. Our breakthrough new Epson
UltraChrome K3
™
inks with three levels of black,
combined with a new high-performance precision
print engine, deliver superior color accuracy and
stability for general proofing, imposition proofing
and even contract proofing applications.
Dead-on accurate color
New Epson UltraChrome K3 inks with high-density
pigments produce a wider color gamut that more
closely matches the inks used in the actual printing
process. It’s our most accurate ink technology ever.
So whether it’s spot color or 4-color process, you can
reproduce the most demanding “out-of-gamut”
colors, even colors you never thought you could hit
with an ink jet proofer.
Consistent color from
proof to proof, day after day
Epson UltraChrome K3 inks are significantly more
stable than other ink technologies. They dry faster
and are not prone to color shifting over time. They
deliver stable, repeatable color, proof after proof, with
no short-term color shifts
.
Print on a wide variety of media,
even high-gloss stock
Semigloss. Matte. Semimatte. Posterboard. Epson
proofers can handle them all, in roll or cut-sheet, up
PREPRESS PROOFING
Prepress
Proofing
Interested in a faster, more cost-effective way to get prepress approvals?
Then you need to look into the new Epson PrintCertification.
SM
This unique
time-saving, remote-proofing solution incorporates Epson Stylus
®
Pro
printing technology with ColorSciences
®
print certification to virtually
eliminate undue delays and expenses associated with prepress approvals.
Instantly deliver contract proofs
With Epson PrintCertification, Epson Stylus Pro printers serve as remote
proofers that can be installed in any office, press facility, design firm or
agency, in virtually any location around the world. Then ColorSciences
completes the equation with its CrossMatch
™
Enterprise solution. The
industry’s first supply-chain end-to-end process-control solution, Epson
PrintCertification ensures each remote proofer, regardless of location,
produces uniform output with accurate, certified color throughout the entire
commercial printing process.
Plus, the CrossMatch Enterprise solution continuously monitors remote
proofers in all locations, measuring color output, identifying any variances,
and making any necessary adjustments to the Epson Stylus Pro ink jet printer.
A smarter way to get prepress approvals
With Epson PrintCertification, everyone involved in the proof analysis and
approval phases of prepress production can view certified proofs
instantly…from virtually any location worldwide. This dramatically speeds
up the entire workflow, while reducing dependence on courier services,
travel and on-site visits from proofing technicians. It’s a must-have solution
for busy printing professionals who want to save time and money and
increase productivity. To learn more about Epson PrintCertification, contact
your local Epson reseller or visit prographics.epson.com
Simplify prepress approvals
with Remote Proofing
What is SWOP
®
Certified
and why is it important?
All Epson prepress proofers, when used
with select Epson professional proofing
media and their included ColorBurst
®
RIP,
are SWOP Certified.
††
But what exactly does this mean?
SWOP, or Specifications for Web Offset Publications, Inc., is an
industry organization that has developed a certification process for
ensuring the consistency and quality of printed materials. During
this rigorous process, SWOP experts check proofing systems for
conformance to their standards and monitor how closely the
systems’outputs match to SWOP Certified Press Sheets.
Once a system successfully passes
this inspection, it is deemed “SWOP
Certified.” Recognition as a SWOP
Certified proofing system proves that
the system is capable of producing
proofs that meet the requirements for
contract proofing and is recognized by
industry leaders as being able to
produce high-quality contract proofs.
“
Epson printers have allowed my
studio to be completely self-sufficient
in terms of my publishing and museum
exhibition needs.
Joyce Tenneson
Photographer/author of the recent
best-sellers Amazing Men and Wise Women
”
The NEW
Epson PrintCertification Solution
ensures accurate,
certified color throughout
the proofing process.
DID YOU KNOW?
Epson professional
prepress proofers
were the first
pigment-based ink
jet proofers to earn
SWOP Certification.
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Your Epson printer’s standby mode means you can leave your
printer turned on and still conserve energy. Plus, you’ll save on ink
that is used in the automatic cleaning cycle each time the printer
is turned on. If you decide to turn your printer off (because it won’t
be used for a week or longer), be sure to use the ON/OFF button
—not just the power strip—so that the heads get safely parked.
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