Standard Printer: SP7900CTP
MSRP: $9,995*
Maximum Printer Width: 24" Wide
Ink Technology: Epson UltraChrome HDR
$1,000 Instant Rebate till May 30th, 2012,
must ship in May

Redefining the Future of Computer to Plate
Epson is known for redefining the way our printing industry does business. We've forever changed the way contract-quality proofs are produced for both commercial and flexographic print. And now, Epson has developed an entirely new method for producing true aluminum lithographic printing press plates.

the all-new Epson Stylus® Pro 7900 Computer to Plate System
Representing a new way of producing aluminum printing press plates, the Epson Stylus Pro 7900 CTP system incorporates our latest achievements in high-resolution ink jet technology, along with a new aluminum press plate developed specifically for Epson. The result? A new generation CTP solution that will dramatically lower your plate production costs while delivering amazing print quality on press.

Epson DirectPlate Aluminum - The Future of CTP
Epson DirectPlate technology is an all-new hi-resolution aluminum press plate, chemically coated to work with our standard Epson UltraChrome® HDR Ink technology. Capable of press resolutions up to 175 lpi, Epson DirectPlate technology is capable of press runs up to 20,000 impressions. And no chemicals or messy processing is required. It doesn't get any easier than this.

Consistent. Reliable. Economical.
Epson DirectPlate technology will match or even exceed the final press quality your used to, while providing your printing business with a consistent and reliable true aluminum press plate workflow.
And because each plate is produced using our latest hi-resolution inkjet printing technology, you're total investment costs, daily production, and monthly maintenance expenses are either eliminated or dramatically reduced. You'll never go back to polyester plates again.

The Complete Solution
Unlike other CTP solutions, the Epson Stylus Pro 7900 CTP system comes complete. Including the Epson Stylus Pro 7900 printer modified for easy plate loading, the Plate Curing Unit, an EFI® front-end CTP RIP workflow, and even a starter set of ink and plates. Quite possibly the easiest way to acquire a true aluminum CTP solution for your printing business.
And, because no special inks are required, the Epson Stylus Pro 7900 can also be used to make high quality press proofs, imposition proofs, and even high-quality, short-run, posters using the same device.

The Best Way to Acquire a True Aluminum Computer to Plate Solution
Imagine a computer to plate solution that's actually a joy to use. Imagine no more chemicals to deal with. No more processor maintenance. No more expensive monthly electrical and maintenance bills. Imagine freeing-up more shop floor space and now having the ability to print high quality proofs and posters. Imagine final press print quality that will blow your customers away. And imagine producing true aluminum press plates at a significantly lower total cost of ownership than your current polyester solution.

All supported by one company - Epson.

* Price is MSRP before any applicable rebate. Dealer prices may vary. All prices are in U.S. Dollars

EPSON STYLIS PRO 7900 CTP
 Computer to Plate System

SEPS Graphics has built a name for itself in Graphics and wide format printing. As a Epson Prographics Dealer, We can help you decide the Epson 7900 CTP device that is right for your needs. Selecting a printer depends on the application you will be using it for. You could be using it for photos, maps, signs and or long term outside printing. These things all need to be considered in you selection. SEPS also is trained and can help in deciding on the proper RIP and profiling equipment and software.

1-800-886-3331

SEPS GRAPHICS INC.   103 Trade Center Drive   Birmingham, Al 35244
1-800-886-3331    205-444-5554    fax  205-444-5545

A full graphics and sublimation supplier

Epson Stylus® Pro 7900CTP

FEATURES and BENIFITS

Representing a new way of producing aluminum printing press plates, the Epson Stylus Pro 7900 CTP system incorporates our latest achievements in high-resolution ink jet technology, along with a new aluminum press plate developed specifically for Epson. The result? A new generation CTP solution that will dramatically lower your plate production costs, while delivering amazing print quality on press.

1. Superior Final Press Output
· Extremely sharp text and line art
· Perfect for 1- and 2-color print jobs
· Better solids than typical polyester plates
· Amazing 4-color process up to 175 lpi
· Capable of press runs up to 20,000 impressions

2. Chemical Free
· No chemical processing required
· Complete water-based plate-making system
· Safer for the environment and worker health

3. Affordable
· Significantly reduced capital investment
· Complete solution with nothing else to buy except on-going consumables - inks and Plates
· Overall cost per plate is cheaper than most polyester plates you're making today
· Dramatically reduced electrical, maintenance, and service expenses
· Virtually zero downtime - extremely robust printing technology

4. Lower Total Cost of Operation
· Dramatically reduced electrical, maintenance, and service expenses
· Virtually zero downtime

5. Easier to Use and Maintain
· Simple aluminum plate and ink cartridge loading
· Epson printer automatically cleans and maintains itself
· Utilizes standard Epson UltraChrome HDR ink cartridges
· No messy processor to clean-up or maintain

6. Supported by the Leader in Professional Printing
· Entire solution is completely supported by Epson - including the Printer, Plate curing unit, and EFI eXpress CTP RIP
· World-class technical support and service by a brand you can trust

7. A Better Press Plate
· Epson ensures every DirectPlate is consistent, predictable, and reliable with rigorous quality assurance
· Extremely smooth surfaced for superior water retention

8. Superior Press Compatibility
· Your press was made for true aluminum - not polyester
· No more 'plate creep' or stretching on longer runs
· Faster make-ready than polyester
· Able to view the actual plate image before running on press

9. Smaller Floor Space Requirements
· Designed to be pushed up against a wall
· Utilizes significantly less shop floor space than a typical polyester plate setter

10. Produces More than Just Aluminum Press Plates
· Produce Epson DirectPlate Aluminum plates, contract-quality color proofs, and up to 24-inch wide color posters, all from the same device
· Bring true contract-quality color proofing in-house
· Easily expands your current color print offerings
· Superior return on investment

Technical Features and Benefits
High-Precision Ten-Channel Epson MicroPiezo TFP™ Print Head
· Thin Film Piezo (TFP) print head design capable of handling ten separate ink channels
· One-inch wide high-performance print head with 360 nozzles per channel
· Auto-sharing black ink channel technology
· Low vibration meniscus control for highly accurate dot shape and placement
· All-new ink repelling coating dramatically reduces nozzle clogging
· Produces variable-sized droplets as small as 3.5 picoliter to greatly decrease print times while optimizing photographic quality

Epson AccuPhoto™ HDR Screening
· Advanced ten-color screening algorithm resulting in prints with superior color and clarity
· Maximum resolution of 2880 x 1440 dpi for incredibly sharp text and line art
· Produces extremely fine blends and photographic transitions
· Extremely accurate highlight-to-shadow detail
· No visible photographic graininess due to the printing process*
· Ensures consistent color balance regardless of the viewing light source
· When combined with the precise dot placement accuracy of the Epson MicroPiezo TFP print head, overall photographic print quality is dramatically improved
* Photographic graininess could still be visible if present in the actual file being printed.

Epson PreciseColor™ Manufacturing
· Unique production technology to ensure printer-to-printer color consistency
· Colorimetric calibration is performed during the manufacturing process
· This process automatically evaluates and adjusts the color performance of each printer produced
· Extreme color repeatability for demanding color performance over time
· Completely eliminates the need for internal printer calibration devices or procedures

Automatic Nozzle Verification and Cleaning
· Embedded sensors quickly verify nozzle status without using media
· System automatically performs a head cleaning if required
· Nozzle verification is performed in under 30 seconds
· Nozzle verification process consumes less than 1 ml of ink
· Can be set to automatically perform check before each job; periodically;
or can be turned off

Automatic Print Head Alignment
· Built-in sensor performs highly precise alignments of all color channels
· Aligns both single and bi-directional print modes

Epson UltraChrome HDR Ink Technology
· Next-Generation Ten-Color Pigment-Based Ink System
· Unique High Dynamic Range (HDR) pigments for an extremely wide color gamut
· Ten-color printing system including all-new orange and green inks
· Designed to work with Epson AccuPhoto HDR screening technology
· Professional print permanence ratings
· Outstanding short-term color stability for mission critical proofing applications
· Improved Microcrystal Encapsulation™ Technology for reduced gloss differential
· Improved black density up to 2.6 with an L* value ~3.0
* Dmax and L* values are based on Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper (260)

Three-Level Black Ink Technology
· Simultaneously uses Black, Light Black, and Light Light Black inks
· Significantly improves the gray balance while eliminating colorcasts
· Outstanding highlight-to-shadow grayscale accuracy for a smoother tonal range
· Virtually eliminates any bronzing of the basic pigment chemistry
· Enhances the ICC profiling process for ColorSync™ and ICM™ workflows

Automatic Black Ink Mode Switching
With both Photo and Matte Black ink cartridges installed simultaneously, the Epson Stylus Pro 900 series printers automatically utilize the optimal black ink mode, delivering maximum black density for the chosen media. Taking advantage of the Epson MicroPiezo TFP auto-sharing black ink channel ensures a fast and efficient switch. And to further reduce switching errors, the user can choose to confirm the switching process from the front control panel.

The standard Photo Black ink mode can be used for any media type with professional results. However, for certain Epson media types such as Velvet Fine Art, Enhanced Matte, and UltraSmooth Fine Art, using the optional Matte Black ink mode instead, will dramatically increase your black optical density for even better print quality.

Professional Media Handling
· Compatible with virtually any media type, in roll or cut sheet, up to 24 or 44 inches wide
· Accurate loading of cut-sheet media up to 1.5mm thick posterboard
· All media is front-loaded via a unique straight-through media path
· Printer and driver based media identification and synchronization system for virtually error-free media use
· Media bin safely captures multiple prints up to 24" x 36" or 44" x 36"
· Optional Automatic Take-up Reel System for unattended production of large print runs (SP9900 only)

Epson ePlaten™ Media Loading Technology
· Accurate automatic media loading, movement, and tracking
· Electronically controlled roll media rewind and take-up
· Automatic roll media rewind upon media release
· Simplifies the overall roll and cut-sheet media loading process

Spindle-Free Roll Media Loading
· User-adjustable roll media adapters accepts either 2- or 3-inch media cores
· Simple tension lever ensures quick and secure media core loading
· Designed with Epson ePlaten Technology for highly-accurate roll media usage
· Additional media adapter pairs available as an accessory for efficient roll media switching

Roll Media Length Tracking and Identification System
· Real-time automatic remaining roll media length counter
· Automatic bar code tagging of remaining roll media information for faster reloading
· Very useful for tracking partially used media rolls

High Performance Rotary Cutting System
· Durable rotary cutter, designed to be virtually maintenance free
· High performance cutting speeds - cuts 24" to 44" wide rolls in under two seconds
· Off-carriage cutting system eliminates media dust within critical components
· Capable of cutting virtually any media type, including most canvas and fine art papers

High Performance Print Engine Speeds
Utilizing our latest print head technology, the Epson Stylus Pro 900 series printers are among the fastest wide-format printers in the industry.
Print Mode 16" x 20" 20" x 30"
Fine - 720 dpi HS* 2:53 5:03
SuperFine - 1440 dpi HS* 3:47 6:39
SuperPhoto - 2880 dpi HS* 7:14 12:52
* HS = High-Speed Print Mode (Bi-directional Print Mode) | Print speeds are shown in min:sec

Advanced Black-and-White Printing Technology
· Unique driver technology takes full advantage of our three-level black system to produce professional black-and-white prints from color or grayscale image files
· Produces a truly consistent print with no color crossover or color cast
· Some of the world's greatest black-and-white photography has been printed using this technology

Epson Intelligent High-Capacity Ink System
· Pressurized ink cartridge technology ensures reliable ink delivery at all print speeds, while dramatically reducing the physical size of the ink cartridges
· Eleven individual ink cartridges; available in 150ml, 350ml, and 700ml fill capacities
· On-the-fly ink cartridge replacement for increased productivity
· Mix and match across all three ink cartridge sizes

Easy-to-Use Front Control Panel
· High-resolution 2.5" color LCD for improved viewing of printer status
· Simple button layout for all navigation and basic printer functions

Superior Connectivity
· Standard connectivity includes one USB 2.0 and one 10/100 BaseT Ethernet port
· Professional Epson Photographic Drivers for Macintosh® and Windows®
· Fully supported by most leading third party RIPs and workflows

Apple® Macintosh® 16-bit Printer Drivers
· Enhanced 16-bit data support for Macintosh users
· Takes full advantage of 16-bit data files from compatible application software
· Depending upon the file being printed, you may see a more accurate print

myEpsonPrinter.com
· Advanced web-based printer information and management system
· Automatically tracks printer consumables usage and print job information regardless of location
· Provides real-time cost-per-print estimates and print-job-run information
· Create various reports using actual print job information
· Provides remote printer monitoring and alert capability
· Secure information management using the latest encryption technologies
· True web-based fleet-wide printer management via secure web-based account
* Fees may apply. Visit www.myepsonprinter.com for details.

World Class Service and Support
· Includes one-year of limited coverage under the Epson Preferred Protection Plan with toll-free telephone support available Monday through Friday and usually next-business-day on-site service
· Optional one- or two-year Epson Preferred Plus service plans available

SPECIFICATIONS

Epson Stylus® Pro 7900CTP
Metal Plates

Epson Stylus® Pro 7900CTP
Inks

Whats in the Box?

Epson Stylus Pro 7900 Printer, Plate Curing Unit (PCU), Plate Guide, EFI eXpress CTP RIP for Epson, Set of 110 ml ink cartridges, 10 sample plates, power cables and printer documentation.

Products and Accessory Part Numbers

Product Description Part Numbers
Epson Stylus Pro Printer SP7900CTP
Large Plate Accessory Kit CTOGUIDEXL
Additional Roll Media Adapters C12C811241
Replacement Printer  
Cutter Blade
 		C12C815331
Replacement Ink  
Maintenance Tank
 		C12C890191
Additional One-year Epson Preferred Plus Service EPPCTPB1
Additional Two-year Epson Preferred Plus Service EPPCTPB2

Base Printing Technology

Advanced MicroPiezo TFP print head with ink repelling coating technology
10-channel, drop-on-demand, ink jet print head
11-cartridge configured as:
O, G, C, Lc, VM, VLm, Y, Lk, LLk + PK or MK
Auto head alignment and cleaning technology
Auto sharing black ink channel
Professional-level pigment-based ink technology

Printer Nozzle Configuration

Color and Monochrome 360 nozzles x 10

Droplet Technology

Smallest droplet size 3.5 picoliters
Variable Droplet Technology produces up to three different droplet sizes per print line

Resolution

2880 x 1440 dpi; 1440 x 1440 dpi; 1440 x 720 dpi;
720 x 720 dpi; 720 x 360 dpi; 360 x 360 dpi

Print Engine Speeds (Banners and Proofs) A

16" x 20" prints from 2:53 to 7:14 Normal is 3:47
20" x 30" prints from 5:03 to 12:52 Normal is 6:39

Print Engine Speeds (Plates) A

13" x 19" plates from 7 to 12 plates per hour

Acoustic Noise Level

Approximately 50 dB(A) according to ISO 7779

Operating Systems Supported

Macintosh Tiger 10.4.9 or higher
Leopard 10.5 or higher (16-bit)
Snow Leopard 10.6 or higher
Windows XP, Vista, and Windows 7 (32 & 64-bit)

Printer Interfaces

Includes as standard one Hi-Speed USB 2.0 (1.1 compatible) and one Ethernet port (10/100Base-T)

EFI Server System Requirements

Processor 2 GHz Intel® Core 2 Duo or better
Memory 4GB
Hard Disk 500 GB (a fast 1TB drive recommended)
OS Windows XP, Windows Vista (32-bit), Windows 7 (32- bit) or Macintosh OS 10.5.x or higher

EFI Client System Requirements

Windows XP, Vista, and Windows 7 (32-bit)
Macintosh 10.5.x or higher

Dimensions

SP7900 54" (W) x 27" (D) x 48" (H) Weight: 187 lb
Plate Curing Unit 33" (W) x 16" (D) x 10.5" (H) Weight: 40 lb
Dimensions and weight include printer stand. A table is recommended for the Plate Curing Unit

Printable Area

Maximum paper width  
SP7900 24"
Maximum printable width  
SP7900 24.16"
Left and right margins 0 to 3 mm each (0.24" total)
Maximum printable length Limited by application, OS, and driver/RIP used
Minimum paper width 210 mm (8.27")

Media Handling

Media input  
SP7900 Single roll up to 24" wide
Cut-sheet size  
SP7900 Cut-sheet up to 24" wide (auto-loading)
Media core compatibility User-adjustable roll media adapters accept either 2" or 3" media cores
Max. roll media diameter 6" (when using a 3" core)
Media weight 12 lb bond up to 1.5 mm posterboard
Minimum sheet size 8.27" x 11"
Built-in media cutter Rotary cutting, automatic and manual

Epson Intelligent Pressurized Ink Cartridges B

Starter cartridge fill volume 110 ml x 11 total colors (used for initial fill at setup)
Replacement cartridge fill volume 150 ml, 350 ml or 700 ml, each color x 11 colors total
Ink cartridge shelf life (recommended) 2 years from printed production date or 6 months after open
A   Based upon print engine speed only. Total throughput times depend upon front-end RIP, file size, printer resolution, ink coverage, networking, etc. Normal Mode based on SuperFine - 1440 dpi. Plate Speeds are based upon a 13" x 19" plate size at 1440 x 1440 unidirectional printing. Plates sizes vary drastically depending on the content of the plate.
B   Cartridge yields vary considerably for reasons including images printed, print settings, temperature and humidity. Yields may be lower when printing infrequently or predominantly with one ink color. A variable amount of ink remains in the cartridge after the "replace cartridge" signal. Part of the ink from the first cartridges is used for priming the printer. Ink is used for both printing and print head maintenance. All inks are used for both black and color printing. For more information about cartridges see www.epson.com/cartridgeinfo
C   Ink lightfastness rating based on accelerated testing of prints on specialty media displayed indoors under glass. Actual print stability will vary according to media, printed image, display conditions, light intensity, humidity and atmospheric conditions. Epson does not guarantee longevity of prints. For maximum print life, display all prints under glass or lamination or properly store them. Visit   www.wilhelm-research.com   for the latest information.
D   Additional plate sizes may be available. Contact you dealer if your plate size is not listed.  

Epson DirectPlate - Aluminum D

(in) (mm) Thickness Part Numbers
13 3/16 x 19 3/32 335 x 485 6 mil S045194
12 3/4 x 18 1/2 324 x 470 6 mil S045195
13 3/8 x 19 7/8 340 x 505 6 mil S045196
14 9/16 x 17 3/4 370 x 451 6 mil S045197
15 3/4 x 20 1/8 400 x 511 6 mil S045198
22 x 26 1/2 559 x 673 8 mil S045199
18 1/16 x 20 11/16 459 x 525 8 mil S045200
12 x 18 305 x 457 6 mil S045201
11 3/4 x 18 298 x 457 6 mil S045202
15 3/4 x 18 1/2 400 x 470 6 mil S045203
23 13/16 x 29 1/8 605 x 740 8 mil S045204
15 x 18 381 x 457 6 mil S045205
11 x 18 279 x 457 6 mil S045206
11 x 18 1/2 279 x 470 6 mil S045207
13 x 19 3/8 330 x 492 6 mil S045208
11 1/4 x 181/2 286 x 470 6 mil S045209

Large Plate Accessory Kit

This accessory kit includes all of the necessary items to use larger plates (from 16"-24" size) with the Epson Stylus Pro 7900 CTP system. Included is a larger plate guide for accurate registration of large plates and Plate curing unit extender arms allowing larger plates to be used in the Plate Curing Unit. Please contact your Epson Professional Imaging Reseller to determine if this kit is required for your application.

Part Number: CTPGUIDEXL 

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