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Epson launches unique, new, high quality photography desktop printers A3+ (13-inch) SureColor P706 and A2+ (17-inch) SureColor P906 incorporate breakthrough advancements from large format printers to produce the highest quality prints

Epson launches unique, new, high quality photography desktop printers
A3+ (13-inch) SureColor P706 and A2+ (17-inch) SureColor P906 incorporate breakthrough advancements from large format printers to produce the highest quality prints

SYDNEY, 2 June 2020 – Epson has launched a real breakthrough in professional printing technology with the introduction of the A3+ SureColor® P706 and A2+ SureColor P906 desktop photo printers. Replacing the award-winning SureColor P600 and SureColor P800, these new printers draw from over 20 years of experience to incorporate the same large format printing technology used by the world’s leading photographers into a sleek, compact design, allowing for the creation of exhibition quality prints from the convenience of the desktop.

With the introduction of the SureColor P706 and SureColor P906, a new generation of photographers will experience a real breakthrough in printing technology which truly redefines not only the photographic print but also the printing workflow.

The new SureColor P706 and SureColor P906 are the smallest professional A3+ and A2+ printers in their class, with a 30 percent size reduction from Epson’s previous generation printers and are designed for use in photography, graphic design, fine art, and illustration businesses.

SureColor P706 and SureColor P906

The printers tout a new 10-channel MicroPiezo®- printhead to increase productivity, with dedicated channels for both Photo and Matte Black ink types and with no ink switching necessary. Featuring new UltraChrome® PRO10 pigment ink* with Violet, the SureColor P706 and SureColor P906 deliver an extremely wide colour gamut and support Advanced Black and White Mode to create unparalleled, professional black and white photographs.

Epson’s new printers and inks are undergoing comprehensive ten-factor testing at the Wilhelm Imaging Research, the world’s leading independent print permanence testing laboratory, with a range of papers and canvas and with both colour and B&W prints made using Epson’s Advanced Black and White Mode. The results for the Epson 10-color UltraChrome PRO10 pigment inks in the new SureColor P706 and SureColor P906 are stunning museum quality prints with very impressive WIR Display Permanence ratings.

or the first time, users can easily print directly from iOS® devices2 to the SureColor P706 and SureColor P906 in a colour managed workflow. Using an updated mobile version of Epson Print Layout software, full support and colour management tools are provided for iPhone and iPad printing. These printers also feature a new print driver mode – Carbon Black – which dramatically increases Dmax by up to 5 percent, for best-in-class black density and reduced bronzing and gloss differential on glossy papers.

The SureColor P706 can accommodate both roll and cut sheet media, and the SureColor P906 accommodates cut sheet media and an optional fully enclosed roll media adapter supports both 2-inch and 3-inch rolls and roll printing up to -18m long. Additional features include a 4.3-inch customisable touchscreen, upgraded wireless connectivity including 5GHz and an interior LED light to watch the progress of a print.

More about the SureColor P706 and SureColor P906 desktop photo printers

Designed to help photographers reproduce every detail of their creative vision, the new SureColor P706 and SureColor P906 incorporate a range of features to produce exhibition quality prints from the convenience of a desktop:

• Outstanding image quality and colour — All-new UltraChrome PRO10 Ink with Violet produces a wide colour gamut for vibrant and rich colours
• No Photo and Matte Black ink switching — Dedicated channels for both black ink types with no switching needed
• New 10-channel MicroPiezo printhead — Consistently delivers prints with outstanding speed, consistency and accuracy; supports variable size droplet technology as small as 1.5-picoliters for remarkable output quality
• Easy printing from smart devices — Print colour-managed files directly from an iOS device2 with an easy-to-use interface
• New Carbon Black Driver technology — All-new Carbon Black Driver mode dramatically increases Dmax for best-in-class black density on glossy papers
• Professional media handling — Accommodates rolls3 and sheet media up to 1.5 mm thick of Epson Professional and Signature Worthy® as well as third-party media
• Easy to use — Features 4.3-inch customisable touchscreen, wireless connectivity and interior LED light
• Compact design — 30 percent smaller than the previous generation
• Industry-leading print permanence — UltraChrome PRO10 ink is expected to create prints that last up to 200 years for colour and 400 years for black-and-white1

Pricing and availability

The SureColor P706 (RRP $1,295 including GST) and SureColor P906 (RRP $1,995 including GST)) will be available from July onwards on www.epson.com.au and through Epson Authorised Resellers across Australia.

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Epson’s new A3+ SureColor® P706 and A2+ SureColor P906 desktop photo printers

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Facebook: @EpsonAustralia
Twitter: @EpsonAust
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* This product uses only genuine Epson-brand cartridges. Other brands of ink cartridges and ink supplies are not compatible and, even if described as compatible, may not function properly or at all.

1Print Permanence in testing. 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.

2 Most features require an Internet connection to the printer, as well as an Internet- and/or email-enabled device. For a list of Epson Connect enabled printers and compatible devices and apps, visit www.epson.com/connect

3 Roll media handling is standard on SureColor P706; optional on SureColor P906

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Epson Launches Power-efficient 32-bit Microcontroller with an Arm®Cortex®-M0+ Processor Single-chip S1C31W73 MCU has 384kB of memory and high-res LCD driver

Epson Launches Power-efficient 32-bit Microcontroller with an Arm®Cortex®-M0+ Processor
Single-chip S1C31W73 MCU has 384kB of memory and high-res LCD driver

SYDNEY, 29 May 2020 – Epson will add a new microcontroller unit (MCU) to the company’s S1C31W series of MCUs. The S1C31W73 has an Arm®Cortex®-M0+ processor and on-chip Flash memory. Epson plans to produce 200,000 units per month when volume production begins in July 2020

A S1C31W73 (in a P-LQFP216-2424-0.40 package)

The number of functions provided in electronic equipment has been growing in recent years, and program sizes are increasing, as the amount of information is displayed. Meanwhile, equipment manufacturers need either maintain or further shrink the size of their products, making it essential to reduce the number of parts and save board space.

To solve these problems, Epson developed the S1C31W73, a single-chip microcontroller that has 384 kB of built-in Flash memory and a liquid crystal driver that can directly drive a display of up to 2,560 dots.

By combining Epson’s strong microcontroller display driver technology with the proven Arm®Cortex®-M0+ processor, Epson will help customers to increase the functionality and performance of their products while also reducing their development burden.

The S1C31W73 offer a wide range of built-in peripherals, including a USB 2.0 full-speed device controller, real-time clock (RTC), various timers, an A/D converter, and a temperature sensor. The low current consumption of this MCU-1.2 µA in RTC mode and a driving current of 150 µA/MHz-makes it ideal for extending the battery life of wearable products and for office equipment that can communicate with PCs over USB. The S1C31W73 can also be used in industrial equipment and measuring instruments because it operates at temperatures up to 105℃ (the highest operating temperature yet for an Epson MCU) and at voltages between 1.8 V and 5.5 V.

Epson is committed helping its customers to improve the performance of their products with solutions that leverage Epson’s efficient, compact, and precision technologies.

For a PDF attachment detailing the specifications of the new MCU click here

For more information about the new MCU product go to:
global.epson.com/products_and_drivers/semicon/products/micro_controller/armcore

Follow Epson on social media:
Facebook: @EpsonAustralia
Twitter: @EpsonAust
Instagram: @EpsonAust

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A S1C31W73 (in a P-LQFP216-2424-0.40 package)

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Aussie Broadband announces ultra-fast residential plans

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Aussie Broadband announces ultra-fast residential plans
Aussie Broadband has announced its plans for new NBN ultra-fast 1000/50 plans for residential customers.
Aussie plans to launch the new tier this Friday (29 May) to take advantage of NBN’s new wholesale prices, which are also expected to be available from Friday.
“Not surprisingly, we are keen to offer 1Gbps plans as soon as NBN introduces the product,” said Managing Director Phillip Britt.
“The new plan will initially be released for all FTTP premises and some of the HFC network, and we anticipate the footprint will grow with time.”
Under the new wholesale pricing from NBN, Aussie Broadband will offer a 1000/50 residential service with unlimited data for $149 per month, and will drop the prices on its existing 250 plans.
However, Phil warned that because the 1Gbps plan is yet to go to market, peak evening speeds are still to be determined.
“This is a best effort service and peak evening speeds will vary based on network demand at the time,” he said.
“We think that the plan should achieve off-peak speeds of up to 80-90%, depending on the technology type.
“For the moment, we will be advising customers our peak evening speeds for our 250Mbps plans as a baseline until we have collated enough data from our own network testing.”
Aussie will also be strongly recommending that the Google Nest needs to be paired with this plan as more basic routers may not cope.
Phil said that residential customers who are currently on a 250/25 plan will be automatically be migrated onto the cheaper 1000/50 unlimited plan, unless they choose not to change.
Aussie Broadband is also reducing its 250/100 unlimited plan from $219 to $209, and its 250/25 unlimited plan from $169 a month to $129.
“One of the main benefits of having ultra-fast internet is that it supports multiple users on multiple devices — all at once,” Phil said.

“Ultimately we believe that these speeds will give incredibly fast connectivity for customers who want the highest possible speed available,” he said.
Aussie Broadband has also recently announced its Enterprise Business plans will allow connections up to 1000/400 speeds.

https://www.aussiebroadband.com.au/

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