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Epson is still thinking big. The company just unveiled the 44-inch SureColor P10000 printer, which is designed for “large photographic and fine art fulfillment needs.” The 44-inch P10000 comes on the heels of the Epson SureColor P20000, a 64-inch photo printer, launched in January 2016. 

The Epson SureColor P10000 uses an 8,000-nozzle PrecisionCore MicroTFP print head, a revamped media feeding system, and reformulated Epson UltraChrome Pro nine-color pigment ink system, which are designed to provide fast production speeds and top-notch print quality. Epson said the new SureColor P1000 offers output speeds “2.8 times faster” than the competition.

The Epson SureColor P10000 uses the new 2.6-inch tall, 10-channel PrecisionCore Micro print head capable of printing at up to 2,400 x 1,200 dpi. Combined with the new Epson UltraChrome Pro nine-color pigment ink system, the SureColor P10000 provides outstanding color and black density, Epson said in a press announcement.

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, which are designed to provide seamless transitions with less visible noise and reduced bronzing for superior grayscale output, Epson said. In addition, the SureColor P10000 utilizes improved Resin Encapsulation Technology for output with superior gloss uniformity, and exceptional overall contrast ratio and clarity. Epson claims this latest generation color pigment technology “significantly improves overall print permanence – resulting in prints with exceptional ability to preserve the legacy of the artist.”

Here’s a rundown, from Epson, of more of the key features of the SureColor P10000, which goes on sale in Spring 2016 for $6,995.

• Epson PrecisionCore Micro Print Head Technology: 2.6-inch tall, 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 high-quality 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 P10000 is designed exclusively for use with Epson ink cartridges.

• New Advanced Media Feeding System: Featuring an all-new media feed system, the SureColor P10000 captures photographs from the back side of the media in real-time and incorporates a pattern recognition algorithm providing feedback up to 60 timers per second ensuring accurate and precise media feed. In addition, new inductive rollers automatically load roll media without a skew and protect sensitive fine art media from scratches throughout the printing process.

• 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.

• Advanced Cut Sheet Media Handling: Designed for softer fine art papers, such as the Epson Legacy Paper line, the SureColor P10000 supports accurate cut sheet media loading for 13” x 19” up to 44” wide. In addition, the SureColor P10000 supports straight-through poster board media up to 1.5mm thick from 17” to 44” wide. Border Free printing is also supported for a variety of media sizes.

• Internal Print Server: A secure, internal 320GB print server included with the printer 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 Auto Take-up Reel System: User-installable and intended for unsupervised production of large print runswith roll-to-roll requirements; available for $1,295.

The Epson SureColor P10000 will be on display at WPPI, March 7-9, 2016 at the MGM Grand Conference Center in Las Vegas in Epson’s booth (#711).