Epson Now Shipping Wide-Format SureColor Screen Print Edition Printers

Epson announced it is shipping the new 17-inchSureColor P800 Screen Print Edition and the 24-inch SureColor T3270 Screen Print Edition.Building on technology in the current Epson SureColor P800 desktop photo printer and SureColor T3270 large-format color printer, the screen print editions come bundled with AccuRIP Black Pearl SE software and Epson Screen Positive Film to produce high-quality film positives used to burn screens for the traditional screen printing process. The Epson SC-P800SP and SC-T3270SP are the only complete inkjet solutions for producing screen positive film, and are available now for purchase through select authorized Epson Professional Imaging resellers.

“The SureColor Screen Print Editions come fully equipped with high-quality ink, reliable film and easy-to-use software from AccuRIP to meet all screen printing needs, and we are thrilled to begin shipping into the hands of our customers,” said Matt Kochanowski, product manager, Professional Imaging, Epson America, Inc. “Advanced and versatile printing solutions, the SC-P800SP and SC-T3270SP create exceptional quality screen positive film, as well as quality posters and even photos – all at fast speeds to keep up with intense production demands. We look forward to continued feedback from our customers and uncovering new applications and use cases.”

Leveraging genuine Epson UltraChrome HD Ink and UltraChrome XD pigment inks, the Epson SureColor P800SP and T3270SP produce high-quality solid and halftone films up to 65 lines-per-inch (lpi) with high UV opacity and an exceptional black density up to 4.0 Dmax – all at best in class speeds, up to 40 films per hour with the SC-T3270SP1. Because these printers use a full color ink set, screen printers are able to produce high quality comps and posters, and even photos and graphics with the same printer used to produce screen positive films.

“We were in search of a quality, cost-effective graphics solution to replace our outdated imagesetter, one with the ability to produce high resolution film separations for our custom print orders,” said Brad Nichols, Art Director, Insta Graphic Systems, the world’s leader in heat transfer technology, quality heat press machines and custom heat transfers. “Other printers on the market weren’t able to offer the detail and density that we required. The Epson SureColor T3270SP, however, is an ideal printer that combines production speed, exceptional quality and extraordinary simplicity – all at a great value.”

More About the SureColor P800 and SureColor T3270 Screen Print Editions

Leveraging unique Epson MicroPiezo AMC printhead technology with Precision ink drop control, the SureColor P800 Screen Print Edition is a full 17-inch wide borderless printer capable of high-volume printing and output resolutions up to 2,880 x 1,440 dpi for outstanding clarity and sharpness. The 24-inch SureColor T3270 Screen Print Edition features Epson’s latest PrecisionCore® TFP®printhead and a five-color UltraChrome XD ink configuration3, available in a multitude of sizes, to deliver output with brilliant color and crisp lines, and flexibility to mix-and-match to meet specific business needs. Key features include:

• AccuRIP Black Pearl SE Software – Creates high-quality screen positive films up to 65 lpi with precise details and halftone control for textile applications
• Outstanding Black Ink Density – Features Epson UltraChrome XD and HD pigment ink, developed and certified for use in screen printing applications up to a 4.0 Dmax
• Superior Screen Positive Film – Provides a consistent, reliable, positive film with an instant dry-coating that won't stick to the emulsion
• Production-Capacity Engine – Creates up to forty 16x20-inch film positives per hour
• Versatile Use – Creates screen positive films, posters and photos with the same printer
• Complete Solution – Includes printer, ink, film, and software – all supported by Epson, with a one-year limited warranty

Support and Availability

The SureColor P800SP and SureColor T3270SP are currently available for $1,795 MSRP and $3,495 MSRP respectively through the following authorized Epson Professional Imaging resellers:Garston, Graphic Solutions Group, Lawson Screen & Digital Products, Inc., Nazdar Source One, and Ryonet.

The SureColor P800SP and SureColor T3270SP offer a standard Epson Preferred Limited Warranty, a one-year program that includes toll-free advanced telephone access Monday through Friday and on-site service in the event of any hardware failure. Epson Preferred Plus extended service plans are available to provide coverage for up to two additional years. For more information, visit proimaging.epson.com.