"Epson is focused on creating printing solutions that provide the quality, performance and reliability that our customers have grown to expect," said Larry Kaufman, product manager, Epson Professional Imaging, Epson America. "The SureColor P20000 is designed to do just that and pushes the boundaries of previous fine art and photographic printing capabilities with advanced print head technology and all-new ink technology designed to output exceptional image quality at incredibly fast speeds, while keeping operation costs and overhead at a minimum."

The SureColor P20000 features an all-new, high-performance 10-channel PrecisionCore MicroTFP print head to deliver output up to 2.8-times faster(2 )than previous Epson models for true production-level printing without sacrificing print quality. The PrecisionCore MicroTFP print head measures 2.64-inches and is capable of printing at extremely high resolutions up to 2,400 x 1,200 dpi. Combined with the new Epson UltraChrome PRO nine-color pigment ink system, the SureColor P20000 provides outstanding color and black density. Epson UltraChrome PRO is the first pigment ink set to feature four-levels of gray ink technology, including Gray, Light Gray, Dark Gray, and Black pigments to provide seamless transitions with less visible noise and reduced bronzing for superior grayscale output. In addition, the SureColor P20000 utilizes improved Resin Encapsulation Technology for output with superior gloss uniformity, and exceptional overall contrast ratio and clarity.

More About the SureColor P20000
The SureColor P20000 high-production printer introduces several new features, including:

    --  Epson PrecisionCore MicroTFP Print Head Technology: Ten-channel print
        head offers high-performance and consistency to deliver high-production,
        high-quality output. Supports variable size ink droplet technology as
        small as 3.5 picoliters for remarkable print quality. New enhancements
        include Nozzle Verification Technology and automatic nozzle cleaning
        without the use of additional media.
    --  Epson UltraChrome PRO Inks: UltraChrome PRO inks utilize the first
        four-level gray ink technology to produce outstanding grayscale prints.
        New Yellow pigment formulation for up to twice the overall print
        permanence and longevity when compared with previous generation ink set.
        Individual ink cartridges up to 700 ml enable users to avoid production
        downtimes and maximize profitability. The SureColor P20000 is designed
        exclusively for use with Epson ink cartridges.(1 )
    --  Advanced Black & White Printing Technology: Utilizes a four-level black
        system to optimize black & white print quality and a unique screening
        algorithm for producing professional black & white prints.  Dedicated
        Photo Black and Matte Black channels support automatic real-time black
        Ink type switching.
    --  New Advanced Media Feeding System: Featuring all-new CMOS sensors, the
        SureColor P20000 captures photographs from the back side of the media in
        real-time and incorporates a pattern recognition algorithm to ensure
        accurate and precise media placement. In addition, new inductive rollers
        automatically load cut sheet media without a skew and protect media from
        scratches throughout the printing process.
    --  Advanced Cut Sheet Media Handling: Ideal for softer fine art papers,
        such as the Epson Legacy Paper line, the SureColor P20000 supports
        accurate cut sheet media loading for 13" x 19" up to 64" wide. In
        addition, the SureColor P20000 supports straight-through poster board
        media up to 1.5mm thick from 17" to 64" wide. Border Free printing is
        also supported for a variety of media sizes.
    --  Internal Print Server: A secure, internal 320GB print server boosts
        workgroup productivity by quickly transferring print jobs to free-up
        workstations; adds print queue management, as well as print job save and
        reprint functionality.
    --  Optional True Adobe(®) Postscript(®) 3((TM)) Hardware Engine: Optional
        Postscript engine  available for $1199.95 enables direct and hot-folder
        batch printing and support for secure PDF printing; and is fully
        compatible with the latest Adobe Creative Cloud software suites.
    --  Optional Auto Take-up Reel System: User-installable and intended for
        unsupervised production of large print runs with roll-to-roll
        requirements; available for $1,295*.

Pricing, Support and Availability
The Epson SureColor P20000 will be available in March for an estimated $11,995 (MSRP) through authorized Epson Professional Imaging resellers. The Epson SureColor P20000 offers a standard Epson Preferred(SM) Limited Warranty, a two-year program that includes toll-free advanced telephone access Monday through Friday and usually next business-day on-site service in the unlikely event of any hardware failure. Epson Preferred Plus service plans are available that cover both the hardware and software for up to one additional year. For additional information, contact your local dealer or visitwww.proimaging.epson.com.