Epson, a world leader in digital imaging and printing solutions has held the Epson ‘Intelligent Imaging’ Showcase today to introduce a range of its latest print and projector products with unique creative solutions catered to various industries, thereby taking projection and printing to a whole new level. Building on their core technologies like 3LCD and Micro Piezo, Epson continues to introduce products that propel their business reach into high-potential new market segments and to remain indispensable in the society.
Epson’s High Brightness Installation-Based Projectors
Epson’s newly launched EB-G6000 series are designed for use in large or bright venues and among the world’s first projectors to feature the long awaited HDBaseT interface. Updated from its previous series, EB-G6000 series have brighter ratings of 5200 to 7000 lumens. The first projectors in this range to feature Epson’s renowned home theatre projection technologies, all models feature edge-blending technology. In addition, two top-of-the-line models (EB-G6800 & EB-G6900WU) have additional curved and corner wall projection capabilities to project distortion-free images on surfaces that are concave, convex, 90 degree adjacent or even spherical.
3D FULL HD Home Entertainment Projectors
High quality 3D home theatres are more affordable than ever with the EH-TW5200. It is currently Epson’s most affordable 3D model and boasts powerful features such as – full HD (1080P) resolution, and the same 480 hertz 3D drive that makes Epson’s active 3D projectors the brightest and clearest in their respective classes. The EH-TW8200, a replacement model for its predecessor EH-TW8000 now has extremely high contrast ratio of 600,000:1. It is also able to apply 3D video enhancement technologies like Frame Interpolation Super Resolution not only in 2D, but in 3D mode as well.
Epson Colour Labelling Solutions
Epson TM-C3510 is an on-demand colour label printer which caters to niche and demanding industries such as chemical, warehousing, medical and other labelling applications seeking to improve efficiencies and reduce labelling costs. Epson GP-C830 & GP-M830 are the world’s first tractor fed business inkjet printers catered for high volume print requirements for demanding industries such as chemical, logistics and medical institution. These new printers are using Epson’s proprietary Micro Piezo print head technology which delivers extremely reliable printing with minimal downtime. DURABrite Ultra pigment inks produce durable, sharper and clearer quality prints. These colour labelling solutions are designed to produce high mix, low volume applications that require multiple label variations.
Country Manager of Epson Malaysia Sdn Bhd, Yasuhiro Kasai said “The launch of these distinctive technology products, gives Epson the leading advantage to meet diverse market needs and to increase the company market share in print and projector industry. Businesses will benefit from these new products by producing at lower operating cost, high product quality and more importantly delivering a creative edge to impress their customers.”
“Epson is geared up to any printing, imaging and projection possibilities. As the industry leader in projection technology, we believe that the time is now for projection usage to go beyond the classrooms. We hope that our advanced technologies will help to enable creative industries to showcase visual concepts and products through projections. With almost no constraints in terms of venue, space and resources, our technology can be applied in diverse areas from arts to fashion and even F&B. Together we look forward to creating magical visual experiences for consumers.” said Danny Lee, General Manager, Sales and Marketing, Epson Malaysia Sdn Bhd.
Epson’s High Brightness Installation-Based G6000 Series Projectors Now with Cinema Technology and among World’s First HDBaseT Projector Epson EB-G6000 series Projectors Epson’s EB-“G5000” series of high brightness projectors with new “G6000” series models are even brighter than the previous generation, sport cinema technology from Epson’s market leading home theatres; and with some models in the range being among the world’s first projectors to feature the long awaited HDBaseT interface.
Designed for use in large or bright venues, the Epson EB-G6000 series projectors have brightness ratings of 5200 to 7000 lumens, and are able to produce clear, bright projections with equally high colour brightness thanks to their 3LCD technology. They are also the first projectors in this range to feature Epson’s renowned home theatre projection technologies that greatly improve contrast, resolution, and video motion, and enable them to produce the best movie quality in their class.
The new Epson G6000 series projectors are composed of six models with different combinations of brightness ratings, resolutions and features to suit a wide range of customers who need such high brightness projectors.
Key features: HDBaseT connectivity – Developed and supported by an alliance of leading consumer electronics companies, HDBaseT is the next generation interface for the long-distance transmission of uncompressed high-definition video, audio, and data. HDBaseT uses familiar Cat5e/Cat6 Ethernet cables and sockets which are widely available and in the future, is expected to replace existing multimedia cables like HDMI or DVI connectors which are more costly. Two models in the G6000 series range; the Epson EB-G6800 and EB-G6900WU, are among the world’s first projectors to feature HDBaseT connectivity (For more information, visit:
www.hdbaset.org).
Faroudja DCDi Cinema chip – The projectors feature the DCDi (directional correlation de-interlacing) cinema chip from renowned video processing experts Faroudja Labs. The specialized processor enhances colour management while reducing 3D noise, resulting in sharp, crisp, detailed images; in addition, the Response Time Correction (RTC) technology is included to produce seamless motion in videos.
High Contrast with Auto Iris and C2FINE – The projector’s ultra-high-precision Auto Iris control system delivers a high 5,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio by monitoring the intrinsic brightness level of each scene and automatically adjusting contrast to optimal levels instantly. Image contrast and quality is further enhanced by the projectors’ use of Epson’s C2FINE inorganic LCD panels that use vertical alignment technology.
Frame Interpolation - Frame interpolation technology inserts new frames between original frames. As a result, blurring effects are suppressed and motion pictures look much smoother and sharper.
DICOM mode for clear medical images - DICOM (Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine) is a global standard for the handling, storing, printing, and displaying of information in medical imaging. The projectors feature a DICOM compliant mode that produces images with clear shadows, and which is ideal for projecting X-rays and other medical images.
Edge blending - All the new G6000 series models feature an “Edge Blending” capability that can intelligently blend the colours of overlapped images (both top or bottom) from multi-screen projections to achieve a seamless panoramic display.
Curved & corner wall projection (EB-G6800 & EB-G6900WU) – The two top-of-the-line models in the G6000 series have additional curved and corner wall projection capabilities that enable them to project distortion free images on surfaces that are concave, convex, 90 degree adjacent or even spherical. This allows them to be applied in creative and exciting ways for unique visual experiences. Epson Makes Setting Up High Quality 3D, Full HD Cinemas More Affordable Than Ever Epson EH-TW5200
Epson has made setting up high quality 3D home theatres more affordable than ever with the new Epson EH-TW5200 projector. The projector is currently Epson’s most affordable 3D model and boasts of similar features to Epson’s top of the line home theatre models. These include a full HD (1080P) resolution, and the same 480 hertz 3D drive that makes Epson’s active 3D projectors the brightest and clearest in their respective classes.
Other noteworthy features on the EH-TW5200 include a horizontal keystone adjustment slider that lets users correct keystone distortions conveniently and quickly; as well as its HDMI’s MHL (Mobile High Definition Link) support that can mirror the displays of attached MHL compliant devices. The Epson EH-TW5200 will be available from December 2013 for a recommended price of RM5530.
Features in detail :
Superior Image Reproduction with 3LCD Technology – Epson’s proprietary 3LCD technology offers full-time colour projection with three separate LCD panels (Red, Green and Blue) thus ensuring the delivery of bright and accurate colours, and smooth projections of movies without colour breakup.
480 hertz 3D Drive – The Epson EH-TW5200 is able to deliver the brightest 3D images of any projector in its price range thanks to both its 3LCD technology and its 480 hertz 3D drive that is also found in Epson’s high end 3D models.
Active 3D projectors like the EH-TW5200 work by alternately displaying images with a slightly different perspective to each eye by synchronising with a pair of active 3D glasses to rapidly black out one eye while showing the other its respective image. The 480 hertz refers to the frame refresh rate of Epson’s active 3D projectors that is twice as fast as competing models. This high refresh rate minimises the “blackout time” between the projections of alternating 3D image frames that is the primary cause of dim-looking 3D images.
Horizontal Keystone adjuster – A unique feature to Epson projectors, the Horizontal Keystone Adjuster is a physical slider that lets users conveniently and quickly correct keystone distortions caused when the projector is placed at an angle to the projection surface.
MHL (Mobile High Definition Link) Support – The Epson EH-TW5200 supports MHL, which is an industry standard interface standard that allows consumers to connect devices like mobile phones and tablets via a HDMI cable to the projector for their screens to be projected.
Optional Wi-Fi connectivity – The EH-TW5200 can accommodate an optional Epson Wi-Fi adapter (ELPAP07) that allows owners to use Epson’s iProjection app to wirelessly transmit content from Apple iOS or Google Android devices for projection.
Space Saving Footprint – The Epson EH-TW5200 occupies less than half the space of Epson’s higher range 3D projectors and is also 65% smaller in volume. These compact dimensions also make the EH-TW5200 Epson’s smallest 3D projector model, and also one of the smallest in the industry as well.
Epson’s New Top 3D Projector Now Has Extreme Contrast and 3D Enhancement Technology Epson EH-TW8200
Epson has improved its award-winning, top-of-the-line 3D home theatre projector with the launch of EH-TW8200. In addition to the predecessor’s 480 hertz 3D panel drive technology that produces ultra-bright 3D images, the new EH-TW8200 has an extremely high contrast ratio of 600,000:1 to enable even richer blacks in movies and which is almost double that of its predecessor. In addition, the new model is now able to apply video enhancement technologies like Frame Interpolation and Super Resolution in 3D mode and not just 2D. The EH-TW8200 is priced at RM10,800 and will be available in December 2013.
Features in detail :
Frame Interpolation in 2D and 3D – Frame interpolation technology inserts new frames between original frames. As a result, blurring effects are suppressed and motion pictures look much smoother and sharper. In the EH-TW8200, Frame Interpolation is able to be applied to 3D images for the first time ever.
Super Resolution in 2D and 3D – Super resolution technology automatically detects blurred sections of an image and uses a mixed colour separation process to achieve sharper and refined image quality in Full High Definition projection. As with Frame Interpolation, the EH-TW8200 is able to apply this technology to 3D images for the first time ever.
Cinema Filter – The new projectors’ bright lamps are paired with Epson’s proprietary 3LCD technology which offers full-time colour projection with three separate LCD panels (Red, Green and Blue). Epson’s 3LCD engine ensures that users get high white light, as well as colour light output for bright and colour-accurate images, and smooth projections of movies without colour breakup.
480Hz 3D panel drive technology – This technology continues to make the EH-TW8200 the brightest 3D projector in its class and dramatically reduces viewer fatigue. The EH-TW8200 comes equipped with a high zoom range of 2.1x that allows for high placement flexibility & with the native resolution of 1920 x 1080 (1080p Full HD). The projector also features a 96 percent vertical lens shift and 47 percent horizontal lens shift, a category first, presenting users with an extensive range of projector placement possibilities without distortion of digital correction. Flexibility in projector placement is further enhanced by front exhausts, so that the projector can be placed in cabinet/shelf without the need of extra opening at the back of side for ventilation.
Ultimate picture quality is what sets the EH-TW8200 apart. The projector is equipped with advanced home theatre projection technologies such as, Frame Interpolation, Super Resolution and Cinema Filter to delivers the best in cinematic viewing experience.
Industry Standard active 3D glasses - All Epson’s active 3D projector models use radio frequency based 3D glasses that comply with the new “Full HD 3D Glasses” industry standard. (
www.fullhd3Dglasses.com). This allows the glasses to be interchangeably used with active 3D display devices that comply with the standard.
Epson Introduces New On Demand Colour Labelling Technology TM-C3510
New System Reduces Total Labelling Costs up to 50%, Delivers Higher Quality Images, Faster Production and GHS Label Compliance.
The inkjet colour label printer TM-C3510 is designed by Epson to meet the needs of manufacturers producing labels for high mix, low volume applications that require multiple label variations. By leveraging the new printer’s on-demand colour labelling technology, 4-colour ink capability, and increased print speed and image quality, manufacturers can reduce total labelling costs by up to 50-percent. These savings also come from the ability to eliminate inventory of pre-printed colour labels and waste.
"To meet customer needs, improve supply chain management and increase brand recognition, manufacturers are differentiating their products with a higher mix of distinct, full colour labels," says Lee. "The TM-C3510 lets manufacturers streamline these diverse workflows, printing the exact label they need, when they need it."
The new 4-colour system delivers vibrant colours and clear images and produces labels at up to four inches per second with stunning image resolution. The addition of black ink increases the range of colour manufacturers can reproduce. The TM-C3510 is compact and supports all major label software applications. Easy installation and maintenance allows manufacturers to monitor ink supply levels on an LCD display and oversee multiple network printers in a system, reducing set-up time and minimizing operational delays.
"Whether manufacturers are printing colour labels to meet new regulatory requirements, enhance product image, or improve product identification, the TM-C3510 printer simplifies the labelling process. Epson's on-demand colour labelling technology lets you focus on meeting customer needs without worrying about labelling and shipping errors, inventory management and downtime," explains Lee. The TM-C3510 is priced at RM5900 and is available in all leading Epson’s licensed distributors.
Products line-up of Epson’s Colour Label Printers includes TM-C3400 GP-C830
Epson Introduces World’s First Tractor Fed Business Inkjet Printers Epson GP-C830 (colour) and GP-M830 (mono) Epson introduced the world’s first tractor fed business inkjet printer series that meets rigorous, high volume print requirements for demanding industries, such as chemical, logistics and medical institutions. The series comprises of a four-colour ink model (GP-C830) and a black ink model (GP-M830). These printers assure extremely reliable printing with minimal downtime as they are rated for an unprecedented 600,000 sheets in their lifetime, and feature affordable high capacity pigment ink cartridges which produce durable prints that are able to withstand demanding conditions.
These extremely robust, tractor-fed business inkjet printers are also ideal upgrades for users who are using dot matrix printers with traditional tractor-fed paper. In addition to providing equally reliable operation that such dot matrix printers are renowned for, the Epson GP-C830 and GP-M830 produce less noise pollution; and are capable of high quality colour or monochrome prints using Epson’s well-known, full pigment ink set – DURABrite Ultra, which delivers outstanding, durable prints that are smudge, fade and water resistant.
Additionally, the Epson GP-C830 and GP-M830 are able to achieve clearer and sharp printouts, making them ideal for label printing where durability and visibility are critical for chemical, logistic and medical institutions. The GP-C830 (colour) is priced at RM6500, whereas the GP-M830 is priced at RM6200.
Extreme durability and reliable operating lifespan – The Epson GP-C830 and GP-M830 use Epson’s proprietary Micro Piezo print head technology that is renowned for its long lifespan. Coupled with a new, revolutionary head protection system that prevents the print head from being clogged or damaged by paper dust, the printers are able to provide assured performance that is rated up to 600,000 prints in their lifetime – which is one of the highest durability ratings of any business inkjet printer.
Durable, sharper and clearer quality prints with Epson DURABrite Ultra pigment inks – The Epson GP-C830 and GP-M830 printers use Epson’s renowned DURABrite Ultra pigment inks which produce high quality prints that are smudge, fade and water resistant. The print results are also sharper and clearer compared to that of traditional dot matrix printers and can print on a wider variety of media.
Cost savings with high capacity individual ink cartridges – The Epson GP-C830 and GP-M830 printers offer users high cost savings with their use of high capacity, individual ink cartridges that enable users to print high volumes with minimal downtime spent to change depleted cartridges.
