Singapore, 13th September 2006 - Epson, a world leader in digital imaging, announced the launch of the EPSON Stylus C79 printer.  When used with the right specialty media, ink and software, the EPSON Stylus C79 single function printer delivers outstanding printouts.    

INKdividual DURABrite Ultra Inks - the leading standard for inks
Targeted at advanced home users, the EPSON Stylus C79 is the only printer in its class to use Epson's revolutionary INKdividual DURABrite Ultra inks to deliver superior image quality with unmatched durability.  DURABrite Ultra inks ensure lifetime durability of up to 120 years*, with extraordinary water and smudge-resistance.  The inks are formulated with a special coat to preserve prints by acting as a shield against accidental spillage and harmful environmental contaminants, which would otherwise accelerate degeneration of printouts.  Even on plain paper, users can be assured of brilliant quality prints and amazing light-fastness for unmatched durability.  To achieve the ultimate standard in gloss, users can opt for Epson's Ultra Glossy Photo Paper. 

The EPSON Stylus C79 runs on the high performance award-winning Micro-Piezo** print head system and Variable Sized Droplet Technology (VSDT) for guaranteed print quality at up to 5760dpi resolution.  The high resolution standard is currently only available on high-end models.  With the ability to churn out prints at speeds of 22 pages per minute (ppm) for black text and 12 ppm for colour printouts, the EPSON Stylus C79 breezes through most home printing jobs.

Users can also expect significant savings with the INKdividual ink cartridge system, which allows users to only replace the colour which has run out instead of changing the full set of inks.

Professional results everytime
For users keen on photo editing without the hassle, the home printing solution is complete with EPSON Stylus C79's bundled suite of fun and creative software.  When combined, the easy to use Epson PhotoEnhance and Creativity Suite offer the complete convenience for image management with a touch of fun.

Epson PhotoEnhance does not require additional effort from users to ensure printouts are of the optimum quality.  This smart feature automatically identifies and corrects common flaws in images such as colour adjustment for skin tones in photographs for more life-like results.  The Creativity Suite further adds a variety of common photo editing tools at the users' fingertip.  Options such as automatic photo resize or slide show function are found here.  For added digital inspiration, users can even design frames or templates for professional results!    

With the DURABrite Ultra inks, cutting edge print technology and software all integrated in a neatly designed printer, the home user can be certain of durable and high quality printouts.  The EPSON Stylus C79 printer is priced attractively at S$108 and is available from September 2006. 

Note:
*Based on Epson's testing when printed on EPSON Matte Paper Heavyweight.

**The Micro-Piezo system is a proprietary print head technology designed and developed by Seiko Epson Corporation.  The prestigious Perkin Medal was conferred to its inventor, Mr Minoru Usui, for leading the research to developing the unique print head for commercial ink-jet printers.  The Perkin Medal was instituted in 1907 and is the most prestigious SDC (Society of Dyers and Colourists) medal.  It is awarded in exceptional circumstances for discoveries or other work of outstanding importance in relation to the tinctorial and allied industries.

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