Epson Stylus Pro R3000 takes A3 photo prints wirelessly

Epson has launched what they claim to be their most advanced A3+ photo and graphic arts printer - the Stylus Pro R3000, which takes prints at 5670 x 1440 dpi at a droplet size of two picolitres, with specialised print cartriges that cover an expanded colour gamut and paper types. (UltraChrome K3 Vivid Magenta, Photo and Matte black inks). Priced at Rs 69,999, the R3000 seems like the best printer for fine art and photography.

The Stylus Pro R3000 is designed for media upto 1.3 mm thick, and offers media support for A3 and A4 sheets. It can be configured to print CD and DVD labels as well. The printer supports ethernet, USB 2.0, and 802.11n wireless connectivity, and has a built-in 2.5-inch colour LCD display to control and monitor usage activity.

 

Print technology and resolution	Epson Micro Piezo print head / 5760 x1440 dpi
Print speed	A4 photo: approx 117 sec / A3 photo: approx 195 sec
Paper handling	Automatic sheet feeder (89mm – 329mm) Front art paper path (0.3 – 0.7mm thickness) Front art paper path (0.7 – 1.3 mm thickness) Roll paper (329mm [13-inch] with 2-inch core only) CD/DVD
Ink set	Epson Ultrachrome K3 ink with Vivid Magenta Photo Black, Cyan, Vivid Magenta, Yellow, Light Cyan, Vivid Light Magenta, Light Black, Light Light Black and Matte Black
Supported OS	Windows XP, Vista, and 7 (32 & 64-bit) Mac OSX 10.4.11 or later
Price and availability	May 2011- Rs 69, 999