Epson launches a feature-packed all-in-one photo centre for serious photo enthusiasts in the Middle East

The product is one of the most advanced, feature packed all-in-one devices currently available on the market, for serious photo enthusiasts, making it the best in the Epson range. Epson's Stylus Photo RX700 all-in-one photo centre offers uncompromising quality and functionality. It delivers superior photo printing quality and high performance scanning with a Photo Fine preview display, CD face printing and dual paper trays.

Clearer, sharper images are achieved through a minimum ink droplet size of only 1.5pl (picoliter). Images can be previewed on Epson's unique Photo Fine preview display and scanned on the 3200dpi scanner which also includes transparency and film scanning features. It will print directly onto printable CD's and DVD's and images can be archived to or printed from a compatible external CD-R or Zip drive. Users can print from their computer or use in standalone mode from memory cards and scanned film. An optional BlueTooth adaptor is also available.

The 6 individual ink cartridge system delivers 5760 dpi resolution whilst a new ink solution provides improved durability. Another addition is the PhotoEnhance, an automatic scene detection engine that will enhance areas of the photograph, automatically removing the need for manual retouching. For example if an image is detected as a portrait, PhotoEnhance will highlight the face and soften the contrast of the image.

The distinctive design of the Stylus Photo RX700, which received an iF Product Design Award incorporates a 3200 dpi scanner with built-in transparency unit, allowing users to scan and manipulate images at a resolution unsurpassed by other all-in-one devices. The high performance scanner will capture analogue photos in digital format for restoration and manipulation via bundled software and drivers. Thanks to the integrated transparency unit, users can scan from both positive and negative film, safely archive images and create copies of their photos.

The Stylus Photo RX700 features Epson's unique high resolution Photo Fine display technology, also used in the Epson P-2000 multimedia storage viewer. This 2.5" colour LCD allows users to preview high definition images in crisp, vibrant colours, enabling them to assess the quality and composition of the photo before printing it and without having to use a computer.

In addition to providing the highest quality print and scan functions, the Epson Stylus Photo RX700 offers users media flexibility. A direct CD-R print function allows users to personalise, archive and share their photos. Furthermore the dual paper trays allow users to load plain paper and photo paper at the same time so they can switch between trays choosing the paper they need.

"The market demand for Epson all-in-one devices in the Middle East has been increasing rapidly, as these products offer total value for money. As part of our continuous commitment to provide all-in-one photo printers to photo enthusiasts who are not willing to compromise on features or quality, we are launching the Epson Stylus Photo RX700. With this model's extensive technical capabilities, we aim to extend our leadership in the photo market, and provide photo enthusiasts with an unrivalled level of performance from an all-in-one device,"

said Khalil El-Dalu, General Manager, Epson Middle East.