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-D700 is designed for low-medium volume production with simple and flexible operation. It features an Epson Micro Piezo™ Thin Film Print™ (TFP) head that supports resolutions up to 1140 x 720 dpi using 6 colours and Variable Sized Droplet Technology (VSDT) for output with an outstanding Gamut range and precise, adjustable colour density. It is relatively light, requires minimal operation space and has low power consumption. It produces up to 545 prints per hour and supports print sizes up to 8” x 39” on a choice of Gloss, Lustre and Matte media. It uses an advanced Epson UltraChrome™ ink set and incorporates a media output heater for prints that exit dry with a quality gloss finish. Media rolls are easy to exchange and the printer features a simple operation with all front loaded consumables. The printer is designed for direct PC connection and ships with a powerful and easy to use Windows® and Macintosh® 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.
FEATURES AT A GLANCE
High Productivity – up to 360 6” x 4” prints per hour in production mode
High Precision – Epson Micro Piezo TFP with VSDT for print resolutions up to 1440x720dpi with superior half tones, precise colour & density control
High Quality – Epson UltraChrome D6-S 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 in widths from 4” to A4, print with and without borders in lengths from 3.5” to 39.4” (1m)
Easy to Operate – simple to maintain with no special handling processes, front loaded ink cartridges & waste ink tank, front paper cut waste container, 65m roll based media with convenient spindle loading and auto size sensing, print direct from common photo applications or use optional Epson Order Controller software for production management with job costing and image editing functionality
Easy to Integrate – supports direct PC with high speed USB2.0 interface, ultra-compact and light-weight design, can be operated on a desk or in a cabinet, very low power consumption, supplied with an advanced Win & Mac driver with integrated colour control and maintenance support
High Reliability & Durability – 100,000 print duty cycle backed with a comprehensive service cover that can be extended 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 Thin Film Print™ (TFP) 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 ink was developed specially for the SureLab range. It features an advanced dye-based formulation with an enhanced Gamut and dMax to enable imaging with exceptional colour and brightness. Image quality is significantly superior to competing technologies such as dye sublimation and prints feature good light and ozone stability. A media output heater ensures that 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.
