STYLUS

Epson today introduced the Stylus Photo R2000, a 13-inch printer geared toward photographers and creative professionals. Featuring UltraChrome Hi Gloss 2 inks, Epson's MicroPiezo AMC print head and AccuPhoto HG screening technology, the R2000 delivers gallery-quality, grain-free images even when printing in higher speed modes.

A feature generally only found in pro-level printers, the R2000 can print up to 13 inches wide on everything from cut sheet and roll paper to fine art media, canvas, art boards, and CD/DVDs. The printer automatically selects the best black ink - either Photo or Matte - and uses larger capacity cartridges to deliver up to 50 percent more prints.

In addition, the Epson Stylus Photo R2000 offers a variety of connectivity options - built-in 100 Mbit Ethernet for wired networking, 802.11n wireless technology and hi-speed USB 2.0. It will be available in May 2011 for $499.99. Read more

It is now easier than ever for Apple iPhone, iPod touch and iPad users (iOS 3 and 4) to print documents on-the-go thanks to the free PrintJinni for Epson mobile printing app. Previously priced at $6.99, the app allows Apple mobile device users to download, display, preview, and print Microsoft Office, PDF, and JPEG attachments from Apple MobileMe, Gmail, Microsoft Exchange, and AOL e-mail accounts to Epson's wireless all-in-one printers. Unlike some other mobile printing solutions, the PrintJinni for Epson app prints attachments in their original formatting – without the hassle of installing printer drivers or additional software.

The latest version of PrintJinni for Epson is optimized for the iPad's larger screen size and rotational capabilities and also offers faster navigation to multiple e-mail accounts, downloaded files, and printer settings. iPad users can also email and print their Apple iWork documents wirelessly.

The app works with all of Epson's wireless all-in-ones, including WorkForce, Artisan and Epson Stylus NX models, and will be available from Thinxtream Technologies for free in the U.S. and Canada on the Apple App Store by the end of December. A one-year subscription to PrintJinni Cloud Services is also included. (Please note that the app will be priced at $6.99 until the Apple App Store processes the price change.) Read more

Epson today introduced a new all-in-one printer with automatic two-sided printing. Touted the world's fastest all-in-one in its class, the Epson Stylus NX625 prints with speeds of 15 ISO ppm (black) and 7.2 ISO ppm (color).

The Epson Stylus NX625 features built-in Wi-Fi n and Ethernet, memory card slots and a 2.5-inch color LCD which lets you view, select, edit, and print photos without a computer. It has individual ink cartridges and uses Epson's DURABrite Ultra ink for prints that are fade-, smudge- and water-resistant. It can print a 4"x6" photo in about 20 seconds and also scans documents at 2400 dpi.

Additional features include Auto Photo Correction; print photos from mobile devices (see www.epson.com/mobileprinting) and the ability to restore faded color photos without a PC. Read more

Epson has added a new compact 17-inch printer to their lineup– the Epson Stylus Pro 3880. The printer gives you gallery quality prints up to 17" x 22", thanks to its MicroPiezo AMC print head and UltraChrome K3 with Vivid Magenta ink technology.

Epson Stylus Pro 3880 features:

- UltraChrome K3 with Vivid Magenta Ink: Professional eight-color ink set with new Vivid Magenta and Vivid Light Magenta gives you more intense blues and violets for an expanded color gamut.

- AccuPhoto HD2 Image Technology: Created in collaboration with the Rochester Institute of Technology’s Munsell Color Science Laboratory, this screening technology ensures precision placement of each ink droplet for smooth, grain-free images. This technology optimizes ink usage to maximize the color gamut and provide smooth color transitions and gradations, and reduction of the metameric index makes it possible to achieve consistent color under different lighting conditions.Read more

Olympus' new Stylus TOUGH digital cameras are shockproof, waterproof, freezeproof, crushproof and shakeproof and come in two models – the StylusTOUGH-8000 and Stylus TOUGH-6000.

The Stylus TOUGH-8000 features 12-million pixels and can survive a 6.6-foot drop, go 33 feet underwater, withstand 220 pounds of pressure, and handle freezing temperatures. And, the Stylus TOUGH-8000 is the first Olympus Stylus camera to offer internal charging.

The 10-megapixel Stylus TOUGH-6000 is made for everyday adventures – especially those with kids. To prove so, Olympus recently took their Stylus TOUGH cameras to a daycare center to let the kids try them out. Watch the video below to see how durable these cameras are!