The Epson® SureLab™ series is a versatile and compact range of commercial photo and photo merchandise printers. They are designed for use in retail and by businesses, in photo mini-labs and pro labs, at events, tourist destinations and entertainment venues, by professional photographers and designers. They will print photos as well as value-added material including greeting cards, invitations, awards, menus, order forms, product brochures and promotional leaflets. They employ advanced dry-film print technology which requires no special consumable handling processes, ventilation, or expensive periodic servicing. Printers run off a standard power supply and have minimal space requirements. They use cost-effective aqueous dye ink to produce output with superior colour, resolution and control. They are quick to start, can be operated with minimum training, and are easy to maintain.
The SL-D3000 is designed for high volume production with maximum precision and output flexibility. It features an Epson Micro Piezo™ head that supports resolutions up to 1440 x 1440 dpi using 6 colours and Variable Sized Droplet Technology (VSDT) for output with an outstanding Gamut range and precise, adjustable colour density. The printer will produce prints up to 12” x 48” on Gloss, Lustre and Matte media. It operates at speeds up to 750 prints per hour, and offers a high production life backed with flexible warranty cover. It uses an advanced Epson UltraChrome™ ink set and incorporates a media output heater so prints exit dry with a quality gloss finish. Media rolls are easy to exchange and a dual-roll model is available with automatic exchange. The printer is designed for network connection4 and ships with a powerful and easy to use Windows® driver. Optional Epson Job Control software can be used to drive one or more printers complete with costing/pricing, image editing, production management and scheduling. An optional Sorter can be also be added for efficient batch processing.
FEATURES AT A GLANCE
High Productivity – up to 650 6” x 4” prints per hour in production mode
High Precision – Epson Micro Piezo print head with VSDT for resolutions up to 1440x1440dpi with superior half tones, precise colour & density control
High Quality – Epson UltraChrome D6 ink with a media output heater for prints that exit dry with high depth, vibrant colour, and a durable finish
High Flexibility – choice of Gloss, Lustre and Matte media from 4” to 12” wide (+ optional A4), print with and without borders in lengths from 3.5” to 48”, dual row back-print facility, optional 10-job sorter unit
Cost Effective to Run – uses large 700ml Ink cartridges & 100m media rolls, requires minimal support and maintenance, reduced power consumption
Easy to Operate – simple to maintain with no special handling processes, integrated casters for easy movement, convenient front/side loaded consumables & spindle based media, print direct from common photo applications or use optional Epson Order Control software for production management with job costing and image editing functionality
Easy to Integrate – connects to an Ethernet network via a Printer PC4, compact floor standing design, requires minimal operational space, requires no special ventilation, runs off a standard power supply, supplied with an advanced Windows driver with integrated colour control and maintenance support
High Reliability & Durability – solid and durable construction with a 3 million print duty cycle, backed with a warranty extendable up to 3 years
Quality Results at High Speed
The SureLab range has been designed to provide high speed photo production with superior image quality and output control. Printers feature a solid construction with convenient roll based media supply and a fast print engine. They have been designed to provide durable operation without the cost or inconvenience of periodic specialist maintenance. All models incorporate Epson's patented heads with self-monitoring and integrated cleaning systems. The heads feature micro-fine nozzles that enable high resolution print with consistent and predictable performance. Integrated Variable-size Droplet Technology provides enhanced clarity and half-tone performance with fine control over colour and image intensity. Prints are produced with a higher resolution, reduced grain and more adjustable precision than traditional photo technologies such as silver halide.
Epson UltraChrome D6 & D6-S inks were developed specially for the SureLab range. They feature an advanced dye-based formulation with an enhanced Gamut and dMax for images with exceptional depth and brightness. Prints produced on a SureLab provide superior colour and brightness over those made with alternative technologies such as dye sublimation, with good light and ozone stability. A media output heater incorporated in all models ensures prints exit dry with a gloss finish that is resistant to damage through rubbing and moisture exposure.
Maximising Business Potential
The SureLab range has been designed to provide maximum production flexibility. They can be used to print standard photos in a wide range of sizes, with or without borders. They can also be used to print ID and passport photos. They can even be used to produce premium grade portrait prints, as well as specialist banner and panoramic artwork.
Production is not just limited to basic photo prints. SureLab printers will accept files from many common photo editing, graphic design and imaging applications. With appropriate software and the supplied Epson driver it is possible to produce a range of printed material including awards, invite cards, product fliers, restaurant menus, celebratory and event notices. In addition to traditional gloss and lustre paper, all models support output on matte stock with an additional A4 width specifically designed for production of photo merchandise and value-added artwork.
