Epson Launches Stylus Photo R360 & R265

Epson releases its latest A4 photo printers of Stylus Photo R360 and Stylus Photo R265 on 15th September 2006. Both Epson Stylus Photo R360 and Stylus Photo R265 features new dye ink formulation û Claria Photographic Ink, PhotoEnhance, and Advanced Variable Sized Droplet technology. You can also print within 13 seconds only to print a 10×15cm photo. Other features include; Direct connection with CD/DVD drive, individual ink cartridges and optional bluetooth adapter.

The Epson Stylus Photo R360 priced around RRP 199 EUR including tax and is available from October 2006; whereas Stylus Photo R265 priced at RRP 129 EUR (tax included).

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Epson launches the Stylus Photo R360 and Stylus Photo R265, superior quality photo printers with a photo expert inside

Dated:. 09/15/2006
Issued By:. Epson
Product:. Stylus Photo R265 (UK)

Epson launches the Stylus Photo R360 and Stylus Photo R265, superior quality photo printers with a photo expert inside

The Stylus Photo R360 and Stylus Photo R265 are Epson’s latest A4 photo printers, featuring a new dye ink formulation û Claria Photographic Ink. It also includes PhotoEnhance, the photo expert inside your printer and Advanced Variable Sized Droplet technology for smooth tones and fast print speeds. Both printers are ideal for any home where superior print quality is required.

15 September 2006 û Epson features its latest ink technology innovation - Claria Photographic Ink, for superior photo quality, in its two new 6-colour photo printers. The Stylus Photo R360 and R265 also feature Epson PhotoEnhance technology, a photo expert inside your printer that ensures you produce bright and vibrant photos every time. Both new models also offer cost-effective printing with individual ink cartridges. You only need to replace the colour you have used. You wonÆt have to wait long for your photos either; you can print a 10×15cm photo in just 13 seconds.

The Stylus Photo R360 allows you to print, edit, crop and remove red-eye from your photos without a computer. Simply insert your digital camera memory card and preview your photos from the colour 3.5inch viewer. It is ideal for those ready to experiment with their digital photos. The Stylus Photo R265 includes Epson Easy Photo Print, making it easy for you to edit and print your photos from your computer. It is ideal for those new to the photo printing experience.

Epson Claria ink technology has been specifically formulated for photographic printing. When combined with Epson glossy photo paper, it delivers superior quality, glossy prints with the highest levels of durability. The six colour inkset includes; cyan, magenta, yellow, black, light cyan and light magenta. It offers 200 years durability in album storage, so your family photos can be shared for many generations to come. Claria ink is available in individual cartridges at 9.99 EUR each for cost effective photo printing.

With Epson PhotoEnhance technology, images featuring skin tones, landscapes and skylines are detected automatically and reproduced with enhanced colour settings to improve the overall tones and contrasts. It is particularly useful when the subject in your photo is darkened by shadow. You donÆt need to be an expert in software manipulation to get the best out of your photos.

The Stylus Photo R360 and R265 feature the latest in Epson’s Advanced Variable Sized Droplet Technology (Advanced VSDT). With five different droplet sizes the printers can use the smallest droplet of 1.5pl for areas where fine detail is required and larger droplets where there are blocks of colour in your image. As well as allowing Epson to provide fast printing speeds, Advanced VSDT works in harmony with the Epson Micro Piezo print head to produce premium quality photos with smooth gradations and tonality.

Printing your photos from your computer is simple with the Epson Easy Photo Print software. Available in both printers, it enables you to further improve your photos using the crop and red-eye removal features and it will even help you to print your photos if they are in RAW format.

You can get creative with your Stylus Photo R360 and R265 thanks to a range of additional printing features, for example, print directly onto inkjet printable CDs or DVDs to personalise your digital albums for gifts or storage. You can also experiment with a variety of presentation formats. Choose from colour, black and white or sepia photos, or insert a fun-frame to your image. If you want to make something more artistic, select the poster printing option, which adds a ’tile’ effect to your photos. Flexible printing options and a range of compatible Epson glossy photo paper enables you to print your photos in a range of sizes, including 10×15cm, 9×16cm and A4.

Yasbir Sihan, Senior Product Manager, at Epson Europe says, “Epson has become renowned for its photo printing technology and Claria Photographic Ink, our latest innovation in ink technology, marks a new milestone in home photo printing. The
Stylus Photo R360 and R265 are premium quality, cost-effective photo printers for the home, ideal for those who want to upgrade their existing photo printer or for those who are starting their home photo printing journey. Both are packed with features to ensure they are easy to use and make the process of collecting photos of special events fun for all the family.”

Epson Stylus Photo R360 and Stylus Photo R265 key features summary:
Print superior quality photos with Claria Photographic Ink
Individual ink cartridges priced at just 9.99 EUR
Your photos will last 2001 years in your album
Achieve premium quality prints every time with Epson PhotoEnhance technology
Print your photos quickly - a10×15cm in 13 seconds (draft), 31 seconds (default), up to 30 pages per minute text printing (A4 black or colour)
Achieve vivid, life-like images with 5760×1440dpi
Print directly onto inkjet printable CDs or DVDs
Print directly from PictBridge digital camera
Creative printing with Epson Easy PhotoPrint
Stylus Photo R265 RRP 129 EUR including tax

Epson Stylus Photo R360 additional features summary:
Preview your photos from the colour 3.5inch LCD viewer
Direct connection with CD/DVD drive
Print, edit, remove red-eye, add fun-frames and crop your photos direct from your digital camera, no need for a computer
Compatible with all leading digital camera memory cards
Print direct from your mobile phone with an optional Bluetooth adapter
Stylus Photo R360 RRP 199 EUR including tax û available from October 2006