To search the Digital News content (plus any other content) on this site, enter the word(s) in the box below and click on the "Search" button. News Archive Q3 2006 Q2 2006 Q1 2006 Q4 2005 Q3 2005 Q2 2005 Q1 2005 Q4 2004 Q3 2004 Q2 2004 Q1 2004 Q4 2003 Q3 2003 Q2 2003 Q1 2003 Q4 2002 (NOTE: the following is a mixture of press releases and editorial comments. When ONLY a company-provided press release is used--either in full or excerpted--it will be identified as such.) PRESS RELEASE: EPSON PRINT ACADEMY 2004 TO GIVE ADVANCED AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHERS TWO EXCITING WAYS TO LEARN EXPERT TECHNIQUES, TIPS AND INSIDER SECRETS TO CREATE SPECTACULAR DIGITAL PRINTS. Epson Adding Unique Online Component to Successful Traveling National School Program. 12/20/03 - (12/16/03) Advanced amateur photographers and photo enthusiasts across the country will soon have two new programs in which they can learn from the pros how to use the latest digital technology to create the highest quality prints. Based on the success of last year's program, Epson is offering the Epson Print Academy 2004 traveling school, as well as adding the Online Experience, a new web-based course to provide even more educational opportunities. Print Academy 2004 will travel to 30 cities on weekends beginning Jan. 31 for half-day sessions, with multiple programs offered in several cities. The program will feature all new content from last year's program, enabling participants to learn more creative solutions from master photographers and printmakers, watch live demonstrations of the latest digital imaging equipment and learn valuable tips and techniques they can use right away to improve their photography and printmaking. Digital printing expert Vincent Versace will lead the Epson Print Academy, demonstrating in person how to get the best results from the newest digital printers, ink and paper technology from Epson. Other leading photographers who are members of Epson's elite Stylus Pro program will share their expertise and give testimonials, including Hollywood celebrity photographer Greg Gorman, acclaimed former National Geographic photographer Bruce Dale, award-winning travel photographer Bob Krist and noted advertising photographer Jack Reznicki. In addition to the traveling school, Epson is offering the Epson Online Experience. This unique video streaming program will be hosted by award-winning photographer and musician Graham Nash. The Online Experience is a 90-day self-paced program beginning Jan. 31 in which participants will have access from the comfort of their homes to approximately 60 digital printing tutorials, plus as an exciting insider's perspective on how some of Epson's Stylus Pro photographers create their magic. The tutorials will cover digital photography techniques from capture through printing, including such topics as monitor calibration, printer driver set-up, creating panoramas and framing. Participants will also be able to follow Jay Maisel as he shoots aerials from a helicopter over the Stature of Liberty, view a New York City fashion shoot with Douglas Dubler, and follow John Shaw as he looks for the perfect light in Moab, Utah. Epson is offering these programs to address the continuing demand for education on digital photography and printing to show photographers how to get the maximum results from a broad range of digital cameras and scanners, including those of the highest quality. "The response to last year's Epson Print Academy was overwhelming and showed just how hungry people are for education about how to get the best prints from their digital equipment," said Dan Steinhardt, marketing manager, Epson America Inc. "Since then, so many people have been asking us when we were coming back to their area. So we are glad to offer a new traveling school this year. And by expanding the Academy to include an online component, even more photographers of different skill levels will be able to benefit from the insider secrets that make for breathtaking photographic prints." The registration fee is $59.95 for the Epson Print Academy 2004 traveling school and $29.95 for the Online Experience. Photographers who register at the same time for both programs will receive a $10 discount. More information about the Academy, including a schedule, registration fees and a registration form, is available online at www.epson.com/PrintAcademy. About Epson Epson offers an extensive array of award-winning image capture and image output products for the consumer, business and graphic arts markets. The company is also a leading supplier of value-added point-of-sale (POS) printers and transaction terminals for the retail market. Founded in 1975, Epson America Inc. is the U.S. affiliate of Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, a global manufacturer and supplier of high-quality technology products that meet customer demands for increased functionality, compactness, systems integration and energy efficiency. Epson America Inc. is headquartered in Long Beach, Calif. SOURCE: Epson America Inc. http://www.epson.com/PrintAcademy ^ back to top PRESS RELEASE: DELL EXPANDS ITS ALL-IN-ONE PRINTER LINE. New Model Incorporates Standalone Fax, Automatic Document Feeder. 12/13/03 - (11/17/03) Added customer conveniences of standalone faxing and automatic document-feeding capabilities highlight the newest product in Dell's line of all-in-one printers, the company announced today. Priced at $179 after a $20 instant rebate ($199 pre-rebate price), the new Dell Personal All-In-One Printer A960 also makes easy work of printing in color, photocopying and scanning, said Tim Peters, vice president and general manager of Dell Imaging & Printing. "The Dell A960 is the perfect machine for small businesses and home offices, where professional quality imaging products are needed," said Peters. "It will do everything needed to help run a business or to work from home without breaking the budget." The A960 is based on the Dell Personal All-in-One Printer A940, winner of the PC Magazine Editors' Choice Award.1 It maintains the print and scan quality of the A940, but also includes advanced features such as an automatic document feeder that lets customers fax, copy or scan up to 50 pages at a time, leaving them free to do more important tasks. Its standalone fax capability includes built-in memory, reducing the chances customers will miss a fax and or need to wait to send one. Other technical features of the A960 include print resolutions up to 4800 dots per inch (dpi), and a 48-bit flatbed scanner with a maximum resolution of 19,200 dpi. Imaging and printing is further complemented with Dell Premium Photo Paper, which users can use to create high-resolution color prints in either 4x6 inch or 8.5x11 inch sizes. In order to simplify the ink replenishment process, the A960 features the Dell Ink Management SystemTM , which monitors ink levels and proactively prompts users to order replacement cartridges. Once ordered, the cartridges are conveniently shipped directly to the customer, eliminating the time, cost and hassle of traveling to a local retailer. The Dell Personal All-In-One Printer A960 is now available in North America and will be offered in other regions in the coming months. All Dell printers come standard with Dell's industry-leading service and support; extended service offerings also are available. Additionally, through the Dell Recycling program, customers who purchase a Dell printer will receive recycling and pick-up of their old home or office printer, regardless of the manufacturer, at no additional charge. Ink cartridges also ship with prepaid packaging so that customers can send empty cartridges back to Dell for proper recycling. More information and specifications on the Dell Personal All-In-One Printer A960 can be found online at www.dell.com/printers. About Dell Dell Inc. (NASDAQ: DELL) is a premier provider of products and services required for customers worldwide to build their information-technology and Internet infrastructures. Company revenue for the past four quarters totaled $39.7 billion. Dell, through its direct business model, designs, manufactures and customizes products and services to SOURCE: Dell Inc. http://www.dell.com/printers ^ back to top PRESS RELEASE: ROLAND INTRODUCES HEAT TRANSFER MATERIAL FOR INKJET PRINTING. 12/3/03 - (12/5/03) Roland DGA Corporation today introduced a new material that makes it easy to print and transfer inkjet graphics directly onto T-shirts, hats, jackets, gym bags and other apparel. Heat Transfer Material is the latest addition to Roland's Piezo Certified Media lineup. The material has been carefully tested, profiled and certified to yield accurate and consistent print results with all Roland pigment, dye and solvent inks. This means that all Roland inkjets - including the new VersaCAMM and Pro II EX Series - can now print heat transfer graphics. "Combined with Roland ink, Heat Transfer Material represents an easy and reliable solution for decorating a wide variety of cloth apparel," said Laura Wilson, Roland Product Manager. "Colors really pop on both light and dark colored cotton and cotton blends." Roland designed Heat Transfer Material to be print and cut without reversing the image. Simply peel the print-cut graphic from the backer and lay it on the garment. Then, cover graphic with a Teflon® pad or silica sheet and transfer it with a heat press at 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Heat Transfer Material, available in late December, costs about $1.50 per square foot. It has a list price of $154.95 for a 24"x50' roll and $264.95 for a 42"x50' roll. About Roland DGA Corporation Roland DGA Corporation is the North and South American marketing, sales and service arm of Roland DG Corporation - a worldwide leader in the fine art, photography, sign making, graphic arts, engraving and 3D modeling industries. Established in 1983, Roland DGA serves as a two-way bridge between the manufacturing of dynamic technologies and the creative professionals who put these products into action. Roland DGA is ISO-9002 certified, and Roland DG is ISO-9001 and 14001 certified. Major products include VersaCAMM and Pro II EX Series inkjet printers and printer/cutters, ColorCAMM thermal transfer printer/cutters, CX series vinyl cutters, EGX series engravers, and 3D scanning and milling machines. Roland DGA headquarters are located in Irvine, CA, with international headquarters in Japan. For more information, please call (800) 542-2307 or visit the website at http://www.rolanddga.com. SOURCE: Roland DGA Corporation http://www.rolanddga.com ^ back to top PRESS RELEASE: PANTONE LAUNCHES COLORVANTAGE SYSTEM FOR INKJET PRINTERS. New Inks and Papers Deliver Unparalleled Color Reproduction, Quality and Fidelity; Brings Professional Color Capabilities to Consumers. 11/29/03 - (11/24/03) Pantone, Inc., the global authority on color and provider of professional color standards for the design industries for 40 years, today announced that it is expanding its business by entering the inkjet market with a series of products that address the unserved need for professional-quality reproduction in inkjet printing systems. This is the first step in Pantone's strategy to take its professional color brand and expertise directly to the people. Pantone, a pioneer in digital color for 20 years, is the first company to deliver a closed-loop system of products that work in concert for superior color output without the high cost and complex solutions associated with general-purpose OEM products. PANTONE ColorVantage(TM) is a family of premium inkjet products that includes inks, papers and specially developed profiles. The products are designed for applications where the most accurate color reproduction and the widest possible range of color are required. With new application areas opening for inkjet technology, sales of both narrow- and wide-format inkjet hardware, media and inks are expected to see continued growth, climbing from $28.5 billion in 2001 to $40.9 billion by 2006, according to a report issued by IT Strategies in January 2003. "We've been involved in digital printing for the past 20 years and have a deep understanding of the growing needs of this market," said Richard Herbert, president of Pantone, Inc. "There is a burgeoning demand for low cost inkjet printers for reproducing digital photographs, signage, quality graphics and fine art. With PANTONE ColorVantage, we're continuing our 40-year leadership in color science and color fidelity by offering a set of products that work together to deliver unparalleled color reproduction. We plan to prove our product in the professional and prosumer markets, before offering ColorVantage for the higher volume, photo printer market." "We continue to see solid growth in the inkjet market as end users -- from corporations to consumers -- recognize the all around value of inkjet printers as both low-cost and high print quality devices. For color-critical output, such as photos, pigmented inks offer better durability than dye-based inks," explained Larry Jamieson, director of Lyra Research's Hard Copy Industry Advisory Service. "Pantone is a well-known brand in color, its entry into the market should further the acceptance of pigment inks in home and office environments." PANTONE ColorVantage Inks PANTONE ColorVantage inks have a much larger color gamut than those of OEM inks, resulting in richer, deeper, more saturated hues that provide vibrant, true-to-life color reproduction. Using specially pigmented formulations, ColorVantage inks are individually created for the unique characteristics of each supported printer model. In addition to providing superior color quality, the inks dry quicker, have increased lightfastness, and are less prone to color shifts over time than OEM wide-format printer inks. "My artwork has bright and vibrant colors. With standard OEM inkjet inks, I was always disappointed with the levels of saturation and the way the shadow areas seemed to spread out," explained Gail Marie, founder and co-owner of Gail Marie, whose artwork is licensed worldwide for posters, greeting cards, calendars and home and garden decorative furnishings. "The larger color gamut of the PANTONE ColorVantage inks lets me accurately reproduce my art, including purples, yellows and blues, which are often difficult to reproduce cleanly. I was impressed with how well the PANTONE Products performed." PANTONE ColorVantage Papers PANTONE ColorVantage papers provide the best white point and most accurate reproduction when used with PANTONE ColorVantage inks. The paper is available in a variety of finishes -- high-gloss photo, semi-matte proofing, matte and fine art -- and has been selected to achieve optimal color output on inkjet printers. PANTONE ColorVantage Printer Profiles Included in the PANTONE ColorVantage Starter Kit are Pantone-developed custom printer profiles that are optimized for use with the ColorVantage inks and papers to improve color reliability and provide the largest color gamut possible. Printer profile updates will be available at www.pantoneinkjet.com. Pricing and Availability PANTONE ColorVantage pigmented inks are now available through office superstores including Staples online and mail order catalogs such as the Reliable catalog from Boise Cascade, TigerDirect and PC and Mac Mall. The current set of ColorVantage inks are compatible with EPSON(R) wide-format color printer models 1270, 1280, 5000, 5500, 7000, 7500, 9000 and 9500, as well as EPSON(R)-compatible printers from Mimaki, Mutoh and Roland. Support for additional printers will be added over time. ColorVantage inks and papers are priced 10 to 15 percent below OEM products. Suggested retail prices for PANTONE ColorVantage Starter Kits, which include all the ink cartridges, a CD with profiles and an easy-to-print PANTONE Color Chart, range from $48 to $605, depending on printer model, with individual replacement cartridges from $21 to $100. About Pantone, Inc. Pantone, Inc., developer of the globally accepted PANTONE Color Systems, is the leading source of traditional and electronic products for the selection and accurate communication of color. With 40 years of experience, Pantone is recognized as the worldwide market leader in color communication and color technology for the graphic design, printing, publishing, textile and plastics industries. More information is available at www.pantone.com and www.pantoneinkjet.com. PANTONE(R) and other Pantone, Inc. trademarks are the property of Pantone, Inc. All other names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. SOURCE: Pantone, Inc. http://www.pantoneinkjet.com ^ back to top PRESS RELEASE: ERGOSOFT RIPS NOW DRIVE CANON imagePROGRAF INKJETS. Canon added to the comprehensive list of inkjet printers driven by ErgoSoft RIPs. 11/22/03 - (11/3/03) ErgoSoft announced today that its PosterPrint and StudioPrint RIPs now support the latest Canon imagePROGRAF printers. imagePROGRAF W8200Pg and W7200Pg can elevate its already outstanding image quality and color accuracy by being driven by ErgoSoft RIPs. The imagePROGRAF W8200Pg and W7200Pg are Canon's latest additions to its large-format printer lineup to combine the speed and quality for imaging professionals. The imagePROGRAF W8200Pg utilizes Canon's revolutionary 1-inch wide print head with 7,680 nozzles for unmatched print speeds. Image quality is controlled by Canon's MicroFine Droplet Technology that ensures crisp, clear, high quality output. As a professional machine, it meets high-caliber needs by delivering photographic-quality prints at an extremely fast speed and at a super-competitive cost per print. It is perfect for printing graphics, digital proofs and photographic images. "ErgoSoft is excited to add the Canon line of printers to our line up," notes Robert Eversole, president of ErgoSoft US. "With Canon's new commitment to archival pigment solutions, impressive speed-to-quality ratio and aggressive push into the photography and large format display markets, I am confident that our solutions are the ideal RIPs to drive these devices." ErgoSoft's highly intuitive professional-level software solutions are ideal for the production of digital graphics. All ErgoSoft's RIPs offer improved image fidelity capabilities, increased productivity and profitability features while reinforcing its' dedication to developing RIPs that are the easiest to use on the market. In addition to the Canon imagePROGRAF, ErgoSoft RIPs continue to drive today's most popular inkjets such as Epson, Roland®, Mimaki®, Mutoh®, HP® and Kodak/Encad® as well as newer printers such as DGI® and Zund®. StudioPrint and PosterPrint are currently available for use with Windows XP®, Windows® 2000, Windows NT®, Windows® ME and Windows® 98. About Ergosoft U.S. LLC. ErgoSoft's mission is to provide intuitive, high fidelity digital printing solutions to the creative professional. Each of ErgoSoft's comprehensive line of inkjet RIPs is designed to meet the unique requirements of Fine Art, Photography, Large Format Display, Textile and Sublimation. We do this by developing feature-specific, production-oriented applications to optimize image fidelity, color accuracy and production speed in the most demanding digital printing environments. For more information, visit www.ergosoftus.com or call 703.464.0876. SOURCE: Ergosoft U.S. LLC http://www.ergosoftus.com ^ back to top PRESS RELEASE: HP MAKES INKJET PRINT CARTRIDGE RECYCLING EASIER. Free postage-paid envelopes provide consumers and businesses with convenient recycling for their HP inkjet print cartridges. 11/15/03 - (11/12/03) HP (NYSE:HPQ) is making it easier for customers to recycle HP printing supplies with an expanded HP Planet Partners return and recycling program for HP inkjet print cartridges. Starting in December, HP customers in the United States will find postage-paid recycling envelopes in their new HP 56 and 57 inkjet print cartridge boxes. This trial service builds upon HP's environmental leadership in the return and recycling of printing supplies. With this expanded service, business customers and consumers can help protect the environment by mailing their empty HP inkjet cartridges to HP's state-of-the art recycling operations. The cartridges are then processed into recycled raw materials for use in new consumer products. This new ink cartridge recycling service is an integral part of HP's renowned Planet Partners program, which has been recognized for its industry-leading HP LaserJet print cartridge recycling program. Since Planet Partners started in 1991, more than 64 million HP inkjet and LaserJet print cartridges have been recycled. The service expands on existing returns options, including in-box postage-paid return labels for most HP LaserJet cartridges, an option begun in 1991. Customers can also order online postage-paid shipping materials for bulk and individual returns of HP inkjet and LaserJet cartridges at http://www.hp.com/recycle. HP was the first original equipment manufacturer to offer an inkjet print cartridge return and recycling program in the United States through this online offering. "Environmental protection is a complex undertaking, but the laws of nature are simple. We will provide leadership on the journey to an environmentally sustainable future, with environmentally sound products and creative recycling systems," said Pradeep Jotwani, senior vice president of supplies, Imaging and Printing Group, HP. "We do this while continuing to deliver what we promise and what customers expect - reliable performance and excellent print quality." HP's Planet Partners program is available in more than 30 countries in Asia, Europe and North America and is a key part of HP's longstanding environmental commitment and stewardship over the entire product lifecycle of its printing supplies. Combining environmental stewardship and innovation, HP is now seeking to close the loop on the product lifecycle by qualifying recycled HP inkjet print cartridge plastics for use in HP's own materials. In a pilot project, HP has developed an HP Scanjet scanner component made from 25 percent recycled inkjet cartridge plastic and 75 percent recycled plastic bottles, while meeting all part and product specifications and requirements. HP will continue to investigate opportunities for using recycled plastics to deliver high-quality, reliable and environmentally sound products. About HP HP is a technology solutions provider to consumers, businesses and institutions globally. The company's offerings span IT infrastructure, personal computing and access devices, global services and imaging and printing for consumers, enterprises and small and medium businesses. For the last four quarters, HP revenue totaled $71.3 billion. More information about HP is available at http://www.hp.com. SOURCE: Hewlett-Packard Company http://www.hp.com ^ back to top PRESS RELEASE: MOAB PAPER CO. ANNOUNCES NEW RELATIONSHIP WITH ARTZ. Entrada Fine Art Paper to be used in ArtZ's BookMaker™ 11/8/03 - (11/4/03) Moab Paper Co. today announces a new relationship with ArtZ, makers of museum quality photo display products. Beginning immediately ArtZ has chosen Entrada Fine Art Paper to be used in its BookMaker™, a beautiful create-yourself hardbound digital book. ArtZ's BookMaker is a beautifully crafted leather digital book with 2-sided fine art pages that photographers can produce and assemble themselves. This patent-pending innovation not only looks like a hard bound coffee table book produced by a professional publishing house, but you can print the pages and put it together yourself. The book will be available in two sizes - 7x7" and 10x10", and is handcrafted in a beautiful black leather with an embossed area for personalization. The book's pages utilize Moab's Entrada Fine Art paper. The Entrada paper is printable on both sides. Books can hold up to 20 pages. "BookMaker allows every photographer to produce a coffee-table quality book," notes Greg Schern, President of Moab Paper. "We're excited that ArtZ has chosen Entrada as the preferred paper for its portfolio-for-all book." Entrada is Moab Paper Company's new line of fine art inkjet papers. The paper is 100% cotton, dual sided, archival fine art media. Entrada was developed to please both the discerning professional and the serious amateur artist/photographer, this selection of media answers the challenge of the professional inkjet printing market for high quality media at affordable prices. These media come in a broad array of weights and size offerings, in sheets and rolls. About Moab Paper Moab Paper Company is dedicated to the production of quality fine art and photographic media for the discerning professional. The full range of media is offered at a price which is attractive to both the serious amateur photographer and artist as well as the most demanding professional The Moab Paper Company portfolio includes Entrada™ Fine Art, a 100% cotton, dual sided, archival fine art media, Kokopelli™ photographic media with a traditional look and feel, Lasal™ dual sided multi-purpose photographic media, and Anasazi™ art canvas. These media come in a broad array of weights and size offerings, in sheets and rolls. Moab Paper Company is a division of Red Rock Innovations, Inc. (Moab, UT). For more information, visit www.moabpaper.com or call 435.259.3161. SOURCE: Moab Paper Company http://www.moabpaper.com ^ back to top PRESS RELEASE: inkAID TEAMS WITH ARTISTS FOR MARKETING ASSISTANCE. 11/6/03 - (11/3/03) Jim Kedenburg, Product Manager of inkAID brush-on precoats for inkjet printing, announced today an agreement with LSK LLC to serve as application development specialists for the inkAID product line. LSK LLC members Bonny Lhotka, Karin Schminke and Dorothy Krause are also founding members of Digital Atelier®. Their 10 years experience working with wide format printers, strong background in traditional art processes and experimental use of materials give them a unique perspective for this position. inkAID products are manufactured by Ontario Specialty Coating for artists and can be applied by brush, roller or spray to a wide range of materials including paper, aluminum, acrylic sheets, and wood, just to name a few examples. "The inkAID product line opens up many possibilities to the fine artist as the precoats allows printing on almost anything that will feed through your printer," Schminke said. In addition to precoating custom materials, inkAID allows adding an inkjet printed image to the composition when working with paintings, collages or other mixed media. The coatings are compatible with dye and pigment inks. Lhotka says "inkAID fills in the missing link that artists have needed to create multilayered mixed media art." Lhotka, Schminke and Krause will be involved with product marketing development and technical application support for artists. Contact Kedenburg at inkaid@ontspct.com Contact Lhotka, Schminke and Krause at LSKLLC@inkaid.com Information on inkAID products is available at www.inkAID.com SOURCE: InkAID http://www.inkAID.com ^ back to top PRESS RELEASE: EPSON INTRODUCES EPSON STYLUS(r) PHOTO R800 PRINTER WITH NEW ULTRACHROME HI-GLOSS INKS. 11/5/03 - (10/30/03) Epson America Inc. today announced the EPSON Stylus Photo R800, a new desktop photo printer featuring new Epson UltraChrome Hi-Gloss pigment inks for archival prints on matte and glossy media. With an estimated street price of $399, the EPSON Stylus Photo R800 lowers the entry price for photographers and digital artists that want archival prints but do not need a large format printer. The EPSON Stylus Photo R800 is capable of making photo quality prints up to 8.5 inches by 11 inches on cut-sheet paper and up to 8.3 inches by 44 inches on roll paper. "Photographers want the archival properties of prints made with pigment inks, but are concerned that the colors and gloss will not be as good as prints made with dye inks," said Parker Plaisted product manager, photo imaging. "With the EPSON Stylus Photo R800, photographers can be confidant that the Epson UltraChrome Hi-Gloss pigment inks will deliver archival high-quality prints on matte and glossy papers that achieve the colors and gloss level seen in prints with dye inks." The Epson UltraChrome Hi-Gloss ink set is designed specifically for photographers and digital artists. This ink set includes eight individual cartridges and features the new Gloss Optimizer as well as Photo Black and Matte Black ink cartridges. With an eight channel print head, the EPSON Stylus Photo R800 allows the user to keep the Photo Black and Matte Black ink cartridges in the printer at all times and the printer driver determines which black ink to use based on the paper type selected. In addition to the traditional cyan, magenta and yellow inks, the Epson UltraChrome Hi-Gloss ink set also includes new red and blue inks to create a Hi-Fi ink set that expands the color gamut. The color gamut for the Epson UltraChrome Hi-Gloss ink on glossy paper is up to 22% larger than ink jet printers with standard cyan, magenta, yellow and black ink sets. About the EPSON Stylus Photo R800 The EPSON Stylus Photo R800 utilizes Epson's Advanced Micro Piezo ink jet technology to achieve a 1.5-picoliter ink droplet and resolutions up to 5760 x 1440 optimized dpi. The 1.5-picoliter ink droplet sets a new standard as the smallest droplet size in the ink jet printer industry. The EPSON Stylus Photo R800 is the fastest printer in the Epson photo printer line featuring text speeds up to 17ppm and photo speeds as fast as 45 seconds for a beautiful 5" x 7" photo in photo mode on EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper. This printer model also features direct CD printing capabilities enabling customers to print directly onto printable CDs or DVDs by placing them in a tray that slides through the printer's front-loading, straight-through paper path. This CD printing capability is an Epson exclusive feature, first introduced with the EPSON Stylus Photo 960 and is also available with the EPSON Stylus Photo 900 and EPSON Stylus Photo R300/300M. Macintosh and PC users can create their own CD or DVD designs, or utilize colorful backgrounds and images from the EPSON Print CD software, which now supports Mac OS 10.2 or higher and comes bundled with the printer. Only ink-jet printable CD-R and DVD-R media are compatible with the EPSON Stylus Photo R800. Ink-jet printable CD-R media are produced by several major media brands including Imation, Maxell, Memorex, Mitsui, TDK and Verbatim. The ink-jet printable CD-R media can be purchased from a variety of online retailers including www.cdw.com, www.macconnection.com, www.pcconnection.com, www.warehouse.com, and www.zones.com. By utilizing innovations such as PRINT Image Matching technology and Epson's patented, true BorderFree(tm) photo printing technology, the EPSON Stylus Photo R800 is able to produce the best prints possible in a variety of frame-ready and portfolio-ready photo paper sizes. Customers can effortlessly print their photos on Epson's Borderless 4" x 6," 5" x 7," and 8" x 10" photo papers without having to trim the borders or tear off perforations. Media Choices with the EPSON Stylus Photo R800 Epson offers a wide variety of papers for use with the EPSON Stylus Photo R800 including EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper, EPSON Premium Semigloss Photo Paper, EPSON Premium Luster Photo Paper, EPSON Enhanced Matte Paper, EPSON Matte Paper-Heavyweight, EPSON Premium Bright White Paper and plain paper. The EPSON Stylus Photo R800 produces long-lasting photos which can resist fading up to 80 years* with Epson's optimized combination of EPSON UltraChrome Hi-Gloss Inks and Epson's matte or glossy media. Pricing, Support and Availability The EPSON Stylus Photo R800 will be available in February 2004 for an estimated street price of $399 through mail order, computer superstores, specialty camera stores, and Epson's retail Web site (www.epsonstore.com). The printer is backed by the one-year EPSON Exchange Warranty and is supported by the EPSON Connection, a customer support technical assistance line. * Lightfastness ratings based on accelerated testing of prints displayed indoors, under glass. Actual print stability will vary according to image, display conditions, light intensity, humidity, and atmospheric conditions. Epson does not guarantee longevity of prints. For maximum print life, display all prints under glass or laminations or properly store them. SOURCE: Epson America Inc. http://www.epson.com ^ back to top PRESS RELEASE: MEDIA STREET TURNS INKJET PRINTERS INTO POWERFUL CONTINUOUS PHOTO PRINTING WORKHORSE. 11/3/03 - (10/30/03) Media Street, Inc., a manufacturer of specialty digital imaging products that aid in todays digital photography workflow, announces the availability of new Niagara Continuous Ink Flow System models, effectively turning an inkjet printer into a continuous printing workhorse! "Digital enthusiasts and professionals alike have been plagued and frustrated, not only by the high cost, and minimal ink of replacement inkjet cartridges, but also by being locked out of being able to use specialty long lasting inks," shares Media Street president Norm Levy. "We are allowing our customers to save upward to 90% of their inkjet ink costs while saving the environment of no more one-time-use cartridges filling up our landfill." The Niagara Continuous Ink Flow System employs a modified cartridge assembly, that is professionally prefilled with ink, that ingeniously hooks up to bulk bottles of ink that sits in a self contained, attractive enclosure adjacent to the printer. The system allows for continuous inkjet printing, saving the user a dramatic amount of time and money along with the ability to choose their favorite ink. The Niagara Continuous Ink Flow System is currently produced and available for the chipped models C80, C82, 825, 925, 950/960, 2100/2200, 785EPX, 870, 890, 1270, 1280, 1290, 2000P, 2200, 7600, and 9600 printers, as well as for the non-chipped Epson Stylus Color 740, 760, 825, 860, 880, 900, 925, 950, 980, 1160 and Stylus Color 750, 1200 & 3000. Canon S900, S9000, S9100 & i950. Prices for the Systems start at $150.00. For the 9600: * Initial purchase is the equivalent to 2 sets of cartridges and our Media Street List price for the 9600 cartridge is $79.00 each x 14 = $1106.00 * Initial purchase of the system versus single use cartridges is $1106.00 - $1039.41 = Savings of $66.59 * Subsequent purchases will be at $403.70 for new 16 oz. bottles, which will again get the equivalent of 14 cartridges. * So it would save $1106.00 less $403.70 = $702.30 for every set of 16 oz. bottles purchased for the system. OEM's list price for the 9600 cartridge is $112.00 versus our $79.00. For the 7600: * Initial purchase is the equivalent to 4 sets of cartridges and our list price for the 7600 cartridge is $49.99 each x 28 = $1399.72. * Initial purchase of the system versus single use cartridges is $1399.72 - $1039.41 = Savings of $315.45. * Subsequent purchases will be at $403.70 for new 16 oz. bottles, which will again get the equivalent of 28 cartridges. * So it would save $1399.72 less $403.70 = $996.02 for every set of 16 oz. bottles purchased for the system. OEM's list price for the 7600 cartridge is $69.95 versus our $49.99 About MediaStreet.com Media Street, Inc. is a brick-and-mortar business that has, under one roof, an inkjet media converting facility, digital ink development and manufacturing, professional inkjet cartridge filling equipment, web-based photolab and storage services as well as poster and art printing services. Generations™, Media Street's acclaimed inkjet ink and media solution, is recognized the world-over as the solution for producing long lasting digital prints; tested & certified to last beyond 100 Years by The Wilhelm Research Institute. Contact information: MediaStreet.com, 44 W. Jefryn Blvd, Unit Y, Deer Park, NY 11729, ph: 631-242-5505 or 888-633-4295, fax 631-242-5515 or 888-FAX-5991 http://MediaStreet.com support@mediastreet.com SOURCE: MediaStreet.comhttp://MediaStreet.com ^ back to top PRESS RELEASE: ANDREW DARLOW NAMED EDITORIAL DIRECTOR OF DIGITAL IMAGING MAGAZINE. 10/28/03 - Photographer, educator and digital imaging consultant Andrew Darlow has been named Editorial Director of Digital Imaging Magazine, part of the Cygnus Business Media group of publications and events. D.I. magazine serves digital imaging professionals in the U.S., and it has a BPA-audited circulation of 30,000. Its unique mission concentrates on digital image creation with technical editorial provided by leading experts covering new products launches, imaging techniques, industry trends, business development and more. Darlow's client list has included Brooks Brothers, Kenneth Cole, Tourneau watches, Cigar Aficionado, The Body Shop and Tiffany & Co. He writes the 'Inkjet & Imaging Tips' e-newsletter, available free at www.andrewdarlow.com. Darlow also owns and runs candidcanine.com, specializing on photography of people and their pets. "I am honored to have been chosen for this position at Digital Imaging Magazine," says Darlow. "For many years, I've been an avid reader of many Cygnus publications, and I hope to add to the company's excellent reputation by drawing from my personal and on-the-job experience in the ever-changing world of digital imaging." About Cygnus: The Cygnus Imaging Group is made up of leading imaging magazines, including Studio Photography & Design, Photographic Processing, Photo Trade News, and Digital Imaging, plus the new Web portal: www.imaging-info.com. On May 5th-7th, 2004, Cygnus Expositions will launch the PhotoImaging & Design Expo at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California. The groundbreaking event will be sponsored by the Cygnus Imaging Group and focus on providing cutting-edge training, technology, and networking opportunities for photo and imaging professionals. SOURCE: The Cygnus Imaging Group http://www.imaging-info.com ^ back to top PRESS RELEASE: NEW EPSON STYLUS PRO 4000 OFFERS 17-INCH-WIDE PROFESSIONAL-LEVEL PHOTOGRAPHIC PRINTING AND SEVEN-COLOR ULTRACHROME INK SYSTEM WITH NEW EIGHT-CHANNEL PRINTHEAD. 10/24/03 - (10/20/03) Epson's newest and most advanced professional-level photographic printer to date is taking the form of a desktop design. The new Epson Stylus(R) Pro 4000 creates exhibit-quality images up to 17 inches in width at speeds that nearly double that of previous Epson Stylus Pro printers. The printer features a new eight-channel printhead and seven-color Epson UltraChrome(TM) pigmented ink system that automatically switches between Matte Black and Photo Black inks for optimum print quality on different media surfaces. It's also packed with several other advanced features designed specifically around the needs of today's professional photographers, graphic designers, commercial printers, GIS mapping, CAD users and more. "We're confident the Epson Stylus Pro 4000 will be the most popular and best selling Stylus Pro printer yet," said Mark Radogna, senior product manager, professional graphics, Epson. "The combination of this printer's amazing image quality, dramatically faster performance and unique 17-inch-wide media handling, will make it a must-have product for any digital imaging professional -- especially with an estimated street price of only $1,795." Epson UltraChrome Ink The Epson Stylus Pro 4000 takes advantage of the company's award-winning Epson UltraChrome ink technology, a vital component to producing exhibit-quality prints that are sellable. This pigment-based formula uses seven individual colors (cyan, magenta, yellow, light cyan, light magenta, light black and switches between one of two other unique black inks) to create an extremely wide gamut of colors that eliminates color casts and enhances midtones. The printer can also be used to print a wide range of black and white photography using its lower density Light Black ink. Epson UltraChrome Inks are water resistant and offer lightfastness ratings for color images up to 100 years, and greater than 100 years for black and white prints, on specific Epson papers under non-UV glass.(a) When displayed under UV-protected glass, color lightfastness is rated at more than 100 years for all Epson's leading professional papers. The quick drying nature of Epson UltraChrome inks also makes it possible to handle prints the moment they come off the printer. The Epson Stylus Pro 4000's eight individual channels/slots can handle either 110 ml or 220 ml cartridges, or a combination of both sizes. Each cartridge also uses Epson's Intelligent High-Capacity Ink technology, a feature that stores a variety of information on a memory chip (including ink levels), and communicates the data to the printer whenever the power is turned on. Automatic Black Ink Mode Switching In order to produce the highest level of image quality possible on a wide variety of media types, the Stylus Pro 4000 (in its photographic mode) offers two black inks/modes (Photo Black and Matte Black) that are automatically activated by the printer. The printer operates in Photo Black mode whenever the user sets the printer driver for photographic media surfaces such as glossy, luster, or semi-matte. All seven colors are used in Photo Black mode, which includes a combination of Photo Black ink and Light Black ink to produce a D-max rating as high as 2.1. If the user selects a matte, cotton-based or fine art surface in the printer driver, the printer switches to Matte Black mode. This mode also uses all seven colors but uses a combination of Matte Black and Light Black inks to produce a D-max rating as high as 1.69. Media Handling and Flexibility Images can be printed on virtually any media type (up to 1.5 millimeters thick) as wide as 17 inches using either rolls or cut sheets. Some of these media include plain paper and specialized Epson papers such as glossy, semi-gloss, luster, matte photographic papers, canvas and fine art papers, commercial-grade proofing media and more. Epson is also offering a complete set of professional-level RGB ICC profiles out of the box for extremely accurate color reproduction on a variety of these surfaces. A built-in high capacity media tray handles up to 250 sheets of plain letter sized paper or up to 50 cut sheets of photographic media up to 17" x 22". Cut sheet media can be fed automatically using the printer's high-speed cut sheet loading feature. Roll media users can take advantage of BorderFree(TM) printing, a feature that enables users to print over both left and right edges of the media while automatically cutting top and bottom edges for full-bleed prints on all four sides of the paper. A built-in cutter is included to trim prints faster and with greater accuracy and safety than manual techniques. User-adjustable roll media spindles can accept either two- or three-inch media cores. Sleek Design and Automated Operations The Epson Stylus Pro 4000 offers a sleek, black and silver metallic design that features an easy-to-use front control panel with backlit displays and ink level indicators. Operation is simplified with six simple buttons located next to the display panel. Setup time and effort is also greatly reduced by a built-in auto head alignment feature. This technology uses a built-in white beam sensor that automatically scans printed alignment patterns created by the printer and then makes automated adjustments if necessary. The same white beam sensor is also used to detect clogged nozzles and automatically activate head cleaning cycles when/if necessary. High Resolution Printing and Faster Print Speeds The Epson Stylus Pro 4000 is capable of printing at 2,880 x 1,440 dpi resolution -- resulting in finer blends and smoother photographic transitions. It also uses variable droplets as small as 3.5 picoliters to greatly decrease print time while optimizing photographic quality. Furthermore, Epson's advanced Micro Piezo(R) DX3(TM) ASIC technology controls the printing process to produce consistent image quality and color output from print to print. The Epson Stylus Pro 4000 prints up to 1.9 times faster than any previous Stylus Pro printer with the help of a new one-inch-wide print head packed with 180 nozzles per channel. Depending on the print mode, users can create an 8" x 10" photo-quality image as fast as one minute, seven seconds -- or create an 8" x 10" at a quality level that surpasses traditional photo labs in approximately seven minutes, eight seconds. Features for Proofing and Engineering Applications In addition to creating professional level photographs, the Epson Stylus Pro 4000 is also an ideal solution for pre-press proofing, graphic design, GIS applications, CAD engineers and other advanced digital imaging professionals. A "Dual CMYK" ink mode is available for different applications and media types that enable users to dedicate all eight channels for running two identical sets of cyan, magenta, yellow and black inks simultaneously. The Dual CMYK mode provides an ideal combination of high image quality and even faster print speeds (approximately 1.9 times faster than the printer's photographic mode) for applications such as GIS, CAD or plain paper printing. The Stylus Pro 4000's ability to create 17" x 22" images is also ideal for graphic designers who typically create two-page mockups for magazines, brochures and other pre-press applications. Since many graphic designers are typically limited to 13" x 19" images on their current printing devices, the Stylus Pro 4000's larger format creates prints with extra room around the borders for handwriting comments or signing off approvals. The printer can also handle C-size images that are commonly used by GIS and CAD users. An optional Epson Stylus Professional 2.0 software RIP featuring true Adobe(R) PostScript(R) 3 is available for graphic designers. Several other third-party RIPs and workflows will also be compatible with the Epson Stylus Pro 4000 to meet the printing industry's most demanding work environments. Driver & Connectivity The Epson Stylus Pro 4000 uses an Epson professional level photographic driver for Macintosh and Windows, allowing for complete density control even when the driver color management feature is turned off. A wide selection of printer interfaces includes one USB (1.1 and 2.0), one IEEE 1394 FireWire(TM) and one Epson expansion slot for installing the optional 10/100 BaseT Ethernet card. Pricing, Availability and Support The Epson Stylus Pro 4000 is priced at $1,795 (estimated street price) and will begin shipping in January 2004 through authorized Epson dealers. An optional printer stand/cabinet will also be available for approximately $399. The Epson Stylus Pro 4000 is supported by the standard Epson Preferred(SM) Limited Warranty. This one-year program includes toll-free advanced telephone access Monday through Friday and typically next-business-day product replacement in the unlikely event of any hardware failure. Epson Preferred Plus Service Plans are also available, offering one or two additional years of protection that can be purchased at any time before the standard one-year warranty expires. For more information on Epson warranties, service programs and products, call 1-800-GO-EPSON (1-800-463-7766) or visit our Web site at www.epson.com. (a)Lightfastness data from Wilhelm Imaging Research, Inc. Ink lightfastness ratings based on accelerated testing of prints on specialty media, displayed indoors, under glass. Actual print stability will vary according to media, printed image, display conditions, light intensity, humidity, and atmospheric conditions. Epson does not guarantee longevity of prints. For maximum print life, display all prints under glass or lamination or properly store them. For more information visit http://www.wilhelm-research.com/ SOURCE: Epson America Inc. http://www.epson.com ^ back to top PRESS RELEASE: COREL PAINTER EXPERT ANNOUNCES NEXT COREL PAINTER CLASSES TO BE CONDUCTED ON BOTH COASTS. 10/12/03 - (10/10/03) Renowned artist and author Karen Sperling has announced the date and location of her next Corel Painter 8 Retreat. Karen Sperling's Painter classes have become known as an excellent learning ground for photographers, artists, graphic designers and graphic arts service providers to learn how to quickly and easily use Corel Painter to attract new customer bases and generate exciting new revenue streams. Sperling announced today that the Artistry Corel Painter 8 Retreat will be held October 18th and 19th in New York City and November 8th and 9th in the Southern California area. For more information, go to www.artistrymag.com. "Ever wonder why the photos you turn into paintings in Corel Painter still look like photos?," asks artist and author Karen Sperling. "The reason has to do with basic art concepts that distinguish paintings from photos. My retreats help digital artists to discover art techniques and Painter tools to turn your portraits and landscapes into true paintings and not just photos with brush strokes." Turning Photos into Paintings... Karen Sperling, who wrote the original manual for Painter version 1.0 and has taught the software to digital artists since 1991, will lead the learning experience herself. The seminar will focus upon art techniques and Painter tools that allow students to become near-experts in converting common photographic portraits and landscapes into true and valued paintings, and not just photos with brush strokes. In addition to enjoying the process from an artistic standpoint, many portrait photographers have found transforming photos into paintings to be financially rewarding, as clients revere the look and added-value of "paintered" portraits. Target Audience... Attendees don't have to have an art background to take this course and become efficient with Painter, nor is the course limited to professional photographers. Sperling does require a laptop computer, a portable digital camera and a fresh outlook to experience something new and exciting. Added Sperling, "Traditional artists, you're welcome, too. The Painter techniques would work just the same when starting with a pencil or ink sketch, a watercolor wash, a grisaille, anything. Portrait photographers are making big bucks with their "Paintered" portraits. You can, too! The techniques also apply for making architect's CAD renderings more painterly, creating pet portraits--just about anything that you want to give a painted, vs. photographic look." About the Seminar... The class will cover both landscape and portrait painting. And attendees will spend time both inside and outside of the classroom -- taking pictures outside, and going over Painter techniques in the classroom. Attendees don't have to have an art background to take this course. All the information needed will be part of the seminar. Corel Painter 8 is the latest version of Painter and will be the version covered during the Artistry Painter retreat. Class-goers may purchase Painter 8 through Artistry prior to the retreat. Dates of the Retreat... The newly announced dates and locations for The Artistry Corel Painter 8 Beginners Retreats are: New York, NY October 18 and 19, 2003 Southern California November 8 and 9, 2003 For more information about the Artistry Corel Painter 8 Retreats, please visit this page: http://www.artistrymag.com/docs/classes.html or contact Karen Sperling at ks@artistrymag.com or ksperling@aol.com. Karen Sperling Background... Leading the Artistry Painter Retreat is artist and published author, Karen Sperling. The original Painter expert, Karen wrote the first manuals for Painter versions 1.0 through X2, including the 2.0 Companion, and she demo'd Painter when it debuted at Boston Macworld in August 1991. She also wrote the Painter Complete series of books, published by MIS: Press, a division of Henry Holt. Her Painter tutorials have also been published in Photo Electronic Imaging (PEI) magazine and SBS Digital Design. She currently publishes Artistry Painter tutorials on CDs and as downloadable files. She has taught Painter since its debut in 1991 to everyone from free-lance artists and photographers to the staffs at major publishers, greeting card companies, design firms and Hollywood movie studios, and at schools including the New School for Social Research in New York. Karen has been the featured Painter speaker at seminars and demonstrations at American Film Institute, the Professional Photographers of America and Seybold. Karen majored in English at Ithaca College with a minor in art, studying drawing, painting and art history. Her photos, art and illustrations have been published in her books, in magazines and in Artistry, a Painter magazine she founded. Her paintings and commissioned portraits are held in private collections around the world. Availability... For more information about the Artistry Corel Painter 8 Retreat in Tacoma, WA, please visit this page: http://www.artistrymag.com/docs/classes.html SOURCE: Artistry Painter Tutorials and Classes http://www.artistrymag.com ^ back to top PRESS RELEASE: ERGOSOFT RELEASES TEXPRINT™ RIP 10 AT GRAPHEXPO. 10/9/03 - (9/28/03) ErgoSoft is pleased to announce the release of TexPrint™ 10, its digital printing RIP solution for textile production. TexPrint is a feature-rich, intuitive software solution for short-run production of garments, home furnishings and banner display. Version 10 includes improved image fidelity capabilities, increased productivity and profitability features while reinforcing ErgoSoft¹s dedication to developing its RIPs to be the easiest to use on the market. TexPrint will be available for demos in booth 4467, at the GraphExpo show being held September 28 to October 1. The digital production of textiles is easy and affordable with TexPrint 10. The versatile RIP allows users the flexibility to print direct-to-textile, or via dye sublimation transfer process. Its open color architecture and ink limiting features insure the utmost color accuracy and print quality regardless of color set. The proofing features of TexPrint offer significant savings of time and money. With TexPrint, proofing can be done in-house and in real-time. By eliminating the costly set-up fees of a traditional textile printing environment, TexPrint can make the sampling process significantly faster and cheaper. "Like other ErgoSoft products, TexPrint's focus is on maximizing productivity," says Robert Eversole, President of ErgoSoft U.S. "TexPrint eliminates the cost of expensive cylinders and screens, making digital textile production less costly. Now garments and home furnishings can be produced at a lower price point without sacrificing color accuracy and print quality." ErgoSoft will be displaying swimsuits, curtains, fashion apparel, and other garments produced with TexPrint at GraphExpo. As with the previous version, TexPrint 10 drives today's most popular inkjets modified for Textile such as Mimaki®, Mutoh® and Roland® as well as textile-centric devices such as Regiani Dream®. TexPrint is currently available for use with Windows NT®, Windows® 2000, Windows® ME, Windows® 98, and Windows® 95. About Ergosoft U.S. LLC. ErgoSoft's mission is to provide intuitive, high fidelity digital printing solutions to the creative professional. Each of ErgoSoft's comprehensive line of inkjet RIPs is designed to meet the unique requirements of Fine Art, Photography, Large Format Display, Textile and Sublimation. We do this by developing feature-specific, production-oriented applications to optimize image fidelity, color accuracy and production speed in the most demanding digital printing environments. For more information, visit www.ergosoftus.com or call 703.464.0876. SOURCE: Ergosoft U.S. LLC http://www.ergosoftus.com ^ back to top PRESS RELEASE: HP LAUNCHES LARGEST GLOBAL CONSUMER ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN IN COMPANY HISTORY. 10/4/03 - (10/2/03) HP today launched a global consumer marketing campaign under the banner "You +hp" as part of a comprehensive $300 million-plus push. The move follows the company's largest-ever consumer product launch, announced in August, and complements HP's ongoing "(customer) +hp = everything is possible" global brand advertising campaign. "The digital photography movement is on the verge of becoming the newest, hippest form of self-expression and communication," said Allison Johnson, senior vice president, HP Global Brand and Communications. "Traditional 'capture special moments' photography is giving way to digital 'capture every moment' photography." The "You +hp" campaign is designed to inspire people to see the picture in everything and showcases HP's complete digital photography lineup - from cameras and printers to PCs, ink and paper. Many of the ads feature the work of amateur photographers equipped with HP digital cameras. Amateur-shot photos also will be used in reality-based cinema films, another first for HP. Running through the holiday season, these film shorts will feature photo essays set to music. To engage people in the digital photography movement, HP has created an online "YOUstories" photo gallery blog (short for "Web log") and invites consumers to submit and share online photo essays. Consumers are encouraged to visit http://www.hp.com/you to publish their YOUstories and learn more about the art and science behind HP's digital tools. "The 'You +hp' campaign illustrates the ways HP is transforming the digital photography experience," said Chris Morgan, vice president, sales and marketing, HP Imaging and Printing Group. "HP scientists and engineers have taken out the complexity and reduced the number of steps it takes to capture and print a photo from 57 to three. As digital photography moves mainstream, we hope to inspire people to shoot more, share more, print more and enjoy more using HP digital tools." Additional Campaign Elements * The first print ads ran this morning in USA Today with a 24-page color insert, the largest in company history. Additionally, to reach a broad range of consumers, smaller versions of the insert will be included in upcoming issues of consumer lifestyle publications Vogue, Better Homes & Garden, Entertainment Weekly, InStyle, GQ, New York Times Magazine and People, among others. * Featuring innovative filmmaking techniques, the first television spots debut on NBC shows "Friends" and "Will & Grace" and CBS's "CSI: Crime Scene Investigations" They also will appear on NFL broadcasts and a variety of primetime network and cable programs. Taking a thematic approach, the ads feature the song "Pictures of You" by The Cure. * Outdoor advertising will take place in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and San Francisco and include wild postings, billboards and reader boards, such as the Reuters board in Times Square. * Alongside the online photo essays, the "You +hp" interactive Web site, http://www.hp.com/you, provides consumers with information on HP's digital imaging solutions. The Web site launched this morning. The campaign also includes innovative online advertising that will be featured on numerous consumer-oriented Web sites. The campaign began today in the United States with the rest of North America, Europe, Asia and Latin America to follow in November. Goodby, Silverstein & Partners created the positioning advertising, with Publicis developing the response and product components. View sample ads at http://www.hp.com/hpinfo/newsroom/hpads/you. About HP: HP is a technology solutions provider to consumers, businesses and institutions globally. The company's offerings span IT infrastructure, personal computing and access devices, global services and imaging and printing for consumers, enterprises and small and medium businesses. For the last four quarters, HP revenue totaled $71.3 billion. More information about HP is available at www.hp.com. SOURCE: Hewlett-Packard Company http://www.hp.com ^ back to top PRESS RELEASE: ADOBE RAISES THE DIGITAL IMAGING STANDARD WITH PHOTOSHOP CS. 10/1/03 - (9/29/03) Adobe Systems Incorporated, the leader in network publishing, today announced Adobe® Photoshop® CS, a dramatic full-version upgrade to the professional standard in desktop digital imaging. Available as a key component of the Adobe Creative Suite (also announced today) or as a standalone software application, Photoshop CS is loaded with indispensable new features that help creative professionals craft the highest quality images more quickly and efficiently than ever. Photoshop CS increases user control, with a redesigned File Browser enhancing search, sorting and sharing capabilities and a new Histogram Palette monitoring changes in the image as they are made. Additional advances include: Match Color, which reads color statistics to quickly achieve a consistent look across a series of photographs; Shadow/Highlight which radically improves the contrast of over- or underexposed digital images; and enhanced ImageReady® CS integration. Photoshop CS also integrates second generation Camera Raw functionality, enabling direct manipulation of raw data in an expanded set of professional-grade digital cameras. "Photoshop is the gold standard in digital imaging and a catalyst in the continuing digital photography revolution. This release empowers our customers to deliver their highest quality work, faster and more efficiently," said Bryan Lamkin, senior vice president of Digital Imaging and Video Products at Adobe. "For the millions of people worldwide who rely on Photoshop every day, our new CS edition will be a must-have upgrade to their digital imaging desktop." Features for Graphics and Photography Professionals For graphic designers, features such as Layer Comps can be used to quickly capture design variations within a single file, then instantly output alternates for client review. Eye-catching typographic designs can also be created by manipulating fully editable text on any path or inside any closed path. Photoshop CS enables photographers to work directly with raw data from even more digital cameras and includes comprehensive editing support for 16-bit color images. Color across images can be synchronized effortlessly with Match Color and Shadow/Highlight correction cures exposure problems while preserving midtones. "As a digital shooter who not only captures hundreds of shots each day, but also has to meet time-sensitive client demands, I'm excited about the enhancements in Photoshop CS," said Martin Evening, notable London advertising photographer and author. "The more powerful File Browser with integrated and expanded Camera Raw support gives me the speed, personalization and intuitiveness I've been searching for while the Shadow/Highlight correction tool provides an easy way for me to deal with tricky image adjustments. I'm impressed." Professional Film and Video Features Photoshop CS removes the guesswork for film and video professionals designing sequences for DVD, video and film. Accurately creating imagery for display on screen has always been a challenge, because non-square pixels, typical of video, cause computer-generated graphics - which use square pixels - to appear distorted. With non-square pixel support in Photoshop CS, video professionals can see the image as it would appear on the destination device and they can create with confidence using preset video-standard sizes, including automatic action-safe and title-safe guides. The 16-bit support in Photoshop CS preserves the rich color palette of film and the product is tightly integrated with Adobe's industry-leading video software, including Adobe Premiere® Pro, Adobe Encore™ DVD and Adobe After Effects®. ImageReady Comes of Age Web designers benefit from the seamless integration of ImageReady CS with Photoshop CS which gives them the ability to prepare graphics more quickly and easily than before. The enhanced user interface features multiple object selection, manipulation and grouping, with Smart Guides to facilitate object alignment. Exporting to Macromedia® Flash™ SWF can be done in one step with preserved vectors and dynamic text, including embedded fonts. Web professionals can also create leaner, more easily edited HTML, with new controls for nested tables, XHTML and more. New Adobe Creative Suite Photoshop CS is a key component of the all new Adobe Creative Suite. The Adobe Creative Suite Premium Edition combines full, new versions of Adobe Photoshop CS with ImageReady CS, Adobe Illustrator CS, Adobe InDesign CS, Adobe GoLive CS, and Adobe Acrobat 6.0 Professional and introduces the innovative new Version Cue™ file version manager, to easily track iterations and quickly locate files. The Adobe Creative Suite is a complete design solution that gives today's creative professionals everything they need to create and publish content to print and the Web faster, more easily, and more efficiently than ever. Pricing and Availability Photoshop CS for Mac OSX 10.2.4, Microsoft® Windows® 2000 with Server Pack 3 and Windows XP will be available in the fourth (calendar) quarter of 2003 to customers in the United States and Canada through Adobe Authorized Resellers and the Adobe Store at www.adobe.com/store. Adobe Photoshop CS will be available for an estimated street price of US$649. Registered users of any previous version of Adobe Photoshop can upgrade to Adobe Photoshop CS for an estimated street price of US$169. Photoshop CS is also available as part of the Adobe Creative Suite. Registered users of any previous version of Photoshop can upgrade to Adobe Creative Suite Premium Edition for an estimated street price of $749, or the Standard Edition for $549. For more detailed information about new features and upgrade policies for Photoshop CS, please visit: www.adobe.com/products/photoshop. For more detailed information about the Adobe Creative Suite, please visit: www.adobe.com/creativesuite. About Adobe Systems Incorporated: Founded in 1982, Adobe Systems Incorporated (www.adobe.com), the leader in network publishing, offers a comprehensive line of software for enterprise and creative professional customers. Its products enable customers to create, manage and deliver visually rich, compelling and reliable content. Based in San Jose, Calif., Adobe is one of the world's largest software companies. SOURCE: Adobe Systems Incorporated http://www.adobe.com ^ back to top PRESS RELEASE: INTELICOAT ANNOUNCES A FULL RANGE OF MAGIC® BRAND MEDIA DESIGNED FOR EPSON® PRINTERS. 10/1/03 - (9/29/03) InteliCoat Technologies, a world leader in the manufacture of coated paper, film and specialty substrates for digital imaging and electronic technologies, today announced the availability of a full range of Magic® brand products designed specifically for the Epson® water-based piezo ink jet printers. The Epson-compatible Magic media includes products engineered for the most popular applications, including durable fine art, high-resolution photorealistic images, trade show displays, indoor and outdoor signage, vehicle graphics, and digital wallcoverings and murals. "Epson wide format printers are increasingly becoming the printing technology of choice for professional graphics, photography, fine art reproduction, and commercial printing and proofing applications," said Ed McCarron, product manager at InteliCoat Technologies. "By providing a unique portfolio of high-quality, Epson-compatible Magic media, we are opening up more opportunities for the growing number of printer operators who have invested in Epson's printing technologies." The Magic brand media now available for Epson wide format ink jet printers includes: matte papers for laminated posters, mural wallcoverings, outdoor paper, photopapers for posters/signage, backprint film for backlit displays, polycarbonate film for trade show displays, fine art paper for fine art reproductions, pressure-sensitive vinyl for durable outdoor signage, floor graphics, vehicle graphics, indoor/outdoor signage, and fabric banners for soft signage. For more information about Magic products for Epson printers, or other Magic brand media, call 800-628-8604 or visit the Web site at www.magicinkjet.com, where free sample rolls may be requested. The Magic brand consists of an array of digital imaging media products manufactured and marketed globally by InteliCoat Technologies, a world leader in the manufacture of coated paper, film and specialty substrates for imaging and electronic technologies. The company's products include: imaging substrates for graphics, desktop, proofing, design engineering applications and information storage; electronic films for applications in printed wiring boards, flexible circuits, ceramic passive components; high temperature, conductive and shielding tapes; conductive films; and microfilm. InteliCoat operates five manufacturing facilities in the United States and Europe with sales and marketing operations in Australia, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, North and South America. Worldwide headquarters is in South Hadley, Massachusetts, USA. InteliCoat is a Sun Capital Partner company. SOURCE: InteliCoat Technologies http://www.magicinkjet.com ^ back to top Home | About Us | Advertise | Contact Us News & Reviews | How-To's | Resources © 2002-2006 Harald Johnson Communications. All rights reserved.