Introducing the Epson Stylus Pro WT7900
A New Generation of Flexographic & Gravure Proong
Epson Professional Imaging Division Sales Reference Guide v1.4a

Quick Note:

The Epson Stylus Pro WT7900 was developed to create contract-quality proofs, prototypes, and mock-ups of various flexographic and gravure printing products such as packaging.
The Epson Stylus Pro WT7900 is perfect for printing directly on ink jet coated clear and metallic films. It is NOT intended for proofing on standard white papers. For proofing on standard papers, check out our Epson Stylus Pro 7900 and 9900 printers.
What Denes an Epson Stylus Pro Branded Printer?
To develop printing technology that exceeds the expectations of Printing Professionals.
To allow any proof to be sold.
Five-Year Digital Proofing Strategy
Epson Stylus Pro Proong Milestones

2005 Through 2010

800 Series

880 Series

900 Series

WT7900

Unique Epson Ink Technology Drives All Our Printer Development
Introducing Epson UltraChrome HDR White
The Worlds First Aqueous-Based White Ink
Epson UltraChrome HDR White
The Worlds First Aqueous-Based White Ink Technology
Breakthrough Clear Organic Resin Technology Hollow Resin Particles Allow Light to Randomly Scatter - Creating the Illusion of White Amazing White Density - Along with Complete White Toning Capability Due to a Low Specific Gravity Resin Particles Settle Slower - Requiring Less Agitation Unlike Traditional White Ink Chemistry - There Are No Known Carcinogens Involved

Hollow

Resin Shell
Random Light Dispersion is Seen as White Actual Particles Printed on the Surface of Epson ClearProof Film
Actual Particle Cross Section
Unique High-Density Pigment Chemistry Developed by Seiko Epson Amazing White Density Along with White Density Control & Color Toning Extreme High Dynamic Range Color Gamut Professional Short-term Color Stability for Mission Critical Color Proofing Fully Compatible with Epson ClearProof Film and Epson MetallicProof Silver Film Safe Water-Based Pigment Ink Technology Sets a New Standard for Professional Color Ink Technology
Epson UltraChrome HDR White GRACoL Grade 1

SWOP Grade 3

SWOP Grade 5
L*70 Reverse Print Mode on Epson ClearProof Film
L*50 Reverse Print Mode on Epson ClearProof Film
Epson UltraChrome HDR White SWOP Grade 5
SWOP Grade 3 GRACoL Grade 1
L*30 Reverse Print Mode on Epson ClearProof Film
SWOP Grade 5 GRACoL Grade 1 SWOP Grade 3
L*10 Reverse Print Mode on Epson ClearProof Film
GRACoL Grade 1 SWOP Grade 3 Epson UltraChrome HDR White
L*7 Reverse Print Mode on Epson ClearProof Film

Extreme Color Gamut

People are crazy for the crunch!

Accurate Spot Colors

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TASTE THE QUALITY. PACKED BY HAND.

High-Density White

100% WHITE CORN

Dont forget the dip.

People are crazy for the crunch of classic Tortilla Chips. Especially when served with all-natural salsa with real tomatoes.

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SELL BY DEC 22, 2009

Accurate Registration
NET WT. 20 0Z. (1 LB. 4 OZ.) 567g
CLIENT Epson JOB Epson Tortilla Bag (Jalapeno)
DATE 10.18.07 PRINT METHOD Flexo Simulation 6 COLORS
FILE NAME 9340.P_Epson_19oz_Jala_Tortilla_Bag.ai SOFTWARE Illustrator CS 2 PROCESS MATCH COLORS

Extremely Clear Film

FONTS Helvetica Condensed Medium, Helvetica Condensed Bold

PROCESS CYAN

PROCESS MAGENTA

PROCESS YELLOW

PROCESS BLACK

PANTONE REFLEX BLUE

OPAQUE WHITE

PROCESS MATCH PMS 151

PROCESS MATCH PMS 186

PROCESS MATCH PMS 109

Actual Flexographic Contract Proof Printed on Epson ClearProof Film
Printer Photographic Overview

Epson Stylus Pro WT7900

Product Shipping Early 2010
Product Feature Set Highlights
NEW Epson UltraChrome HDR White Ink Technology Ten-Channel Epson MicroPiezo TFP Print Head Eleven Individual High-Capacity Ink Cartridges up to 700 ml Handles Roll or Cut-Sheet Media from Letter up to 24 wide Epson ePlaten Media Loading Technology Spindle-Free Roll Media Loading Built-in Automatic Rotary Media Cutting System Maximum Resolution of 1,440 x 1,440 dpi at 3.5 Picoliter Pressurized Ink Cartridge Technology Automatic Nozzle Verication Technology NEW Automatic Head Alignment & Cleaning Systems Standard USB 2.0 & 10/100 BaseT Ethernet Large 2.5-Inch Color LCD Control Panel
Printer ships with printer stand, film output bin, and one set of 110 ml starter ink cartridges.
Epson PreciseColor Manufacturing Process myEpsonPrinter.com Compatible NEW Newly Designed Film Output Bin
Epson Stylus Pro WT7900 24

$8,495

Low Noise Design for Extremely Quiet Operation NEW Supported by Leading Third-party RIP Workows One-Year Epson Preferredsm Protection Plan
Contact your local reseller for the latest pricing information. Pricing does not include front-end RIP. (Pricing shown is MSRP)
Photo Walkthrough Front Printer Door Cut Sheet Loader

Front View

Front Control Panel

2.5 Color LCD

Roll Media Loader

Rotary Cutter

Left Ink Bay Door

C OR Y LC W CL

Right Ink Bay Door

VM CL GR PK VLM

Robust Print Stand Fabric Catch Bin

Also Includes a Film Output Bin
Epson Stylus Pro WT7900 Shown
54(W) x 26(D) x 48(H) | 220 lbs,

Photo Walkthrough

Front & Side Views
Epson Stylus Pro WT7900 - 24
Image at Right Shown with Standard Film Output Bin

Front Control Panel View

Initiate Print Head Cleaning

ePlaten Release

Delete or Cancel Job Button
Electronic Ink Door Covers
All New Spindle-Free Roll Media Loading
High-Accuracy Roll Media Loading System
Roll Media Adapters Adjust for both 2 and 3inch Media Cores Simple Tension Lever Ensures Quick and Secure Media Core Loading Extremely Fast Roll Media Loading with Less Chance of Media Damage Designed with Epson ePlaten Technology for Highly-Accurate Roll Media Loading

Media Core Tension Lever

2 or 3Inch Media Core Switch
All New Epson ePlaten Technology
Accurate Automatic Media Loading, Movement, Skew Adjustment, and Tracking Electronically Controlled Roll Media Back Tension Automatic Media Core Rewind Upon Media Release Simplifies the Overall Roll and Cut Sheet Media Loading Process
New High Performance Rotary Cutting System
All New Rotary Type Cutting Mechanism
Extremely durable design and virtually maintenance free O-carriage cutting system eliminates media dust within critical components
High Performance Cutting Speeds
Capable of cutting a 24-inch wide sheet in less than two seconds
All-New High-Performance Rotary Cutter
Epson MicroPiezo TFP Print Head Technology
The Worlds Most Advanced Inkjet Print Head Technology
Two Dierent Printing Modes for White Ink
Reverse White Print Mode Main Clear Film Print Mode
All color is applied rst, followed by white Proofs are viewed from behind the printed surface Color is extremely vivid and clear compared to the Surface White Print Mode
Surface White Print Mode Main Metallic Film Print Mode
White is applied rst, followed by all the color Proofs are viewed on the printed surface Color gamut is smaller than the Reverse White Print Mode
Powerful White Ink Toning Technology
Fine White Color Toning for Complete White Color Accuracy
Allows for extremely accurate package and label proong Allows software RIP to tone the white ink color to match the actual press condition
Color Ink is Used in Addition to the White
Simple solution with maximum white toning capability Can be used in either the Surface or Reverse White Print Modes
10-Channel Print Head Technology One-Inch Wide Print Head Auto-Cleaning White Channel
Ink Repelling Coating Technology

360 Nozzles Per Inch

Variable Droplet Piezo | Advanced Thin Film Piezo (TFP) | 360 Nozzles x 10 Channels | 3.5 Picoliters Epson Stylus Pro WT7900

Actual Ink Droplet on Paper
~ 1,420X Magnification ~ 210X Magnification

Print Head Direction

Extreme Dot Placement Accuracy
Perfectly Round & Consistent Droplets
Low Vibration Meniscus and High Impact Control Technology Examples Shown Above Source: Seiko Epson Engineering
Automatic Print Head Maintenance and Cleaning System
Epson MicroPiezo TFP print head technology allows the printer to use two built-in cleaning cartridges to automatically maintain the printer for consistent operation One cleaning cartridge is used to remove the Hollow Organic Resin Particles from the printing mechanics if left idle for a certain amount of time The second cleaning cartridge is used to automatically maintain the ink waste system, while the printer is active With this technology, the Epson Stylus Pro WT7900 is automatically maintained with very little user interactivity
White Cleaning Conversion
White to Cleaning Fluid Cleaning Fluid to White

Conversion Time

~2:07 min:sec ~2:17 min:sec

Ink/Fluid Used

~3.12 ml ~3.12 ml
Specifications may change depending upon how long the printer is idle between printing.

Performance Benchmarking

Typical Print Size

Print Mode

1,440 x 720 dpi 1,440 x 1,440 dpi

24 x 20 Proof

23:00 27:16
CLIENT Epson JOB Epson Tortilla Bag (Jalapeno) FONTS Helvetica Condensed Medium, Helvetica Condensed Bold
Based upon print engine speeds only. Total throughput times depend upon front-end driver/RIP,file size,printer resolution,ink coverage,etc. Images printed as shown above on Epson ClearProof Film using a standard ICC color managed workflow. Print speeds are shown in min:sec
Third-Party RIP Workow Support
Epson worked closely with leading RIP companies to ensure complete compatibility with our latest printing technology, inks, and media The technology behind the Epson Stylus Pro WT7900 is complex, but the following RIP companies have confirmed to Epson America they are capable of taking full advantage of our latest printer Visit an Authorized Professional Imaging Reseller nearest you to confirm RIP and workflow availability on the Epson Stylus Pro WT7900
The Following RIP Companies Are Highly Recommended by Epson America
Warranty and Service Program

World Class Service and Support
Standard One-Year of Coverage under the Epson Preferredsm Protection Plan
Toll-free telephone support Monday thru Friday with usually next-business-day on-site service Protection plans provide limited warranty for parts and labor
Optional One- and Two-Year Extended Service Plans
The Epson Preferred Plus Service Plans extends the one-year limited warranty that comes standard
Introducing Epson ClearProof Film
Unique Clear Film Designed for the Epson Stylus Pro WT7900

Epson ClearProof Film

Unique Clear Film for the Epson Stylus Pro WT7900
All-New Clear Film Technology Developed by Seiko Epson Unique Ultra-Clear Layering Technology Capable of Higher Ink Capacity for Extreme Color Gamut Fast Drying for Higher Productivity Incorporates an Easy-to-Remove Separation Layer for Scratch-Free Output Designed Specifically for Epson UltraChrome HDR White Ink Technology

Format

Roll Only

17- and 24-Inch

Length

100 Feet

Weight

165 gsm

Thickness

0.12 mm

Base Material

Clear PET

Competitive Comparison
Print Time and Cost-per-Proof

Proong System

Epson Stylus Pro WT7900 Epson ClearProof Film Epson Stylus Pro WT7900 Epson CrystalClear Film Kodak Approval NX

Print Time

Cost-Per-Proof

~23:00 ~28:00 ~30:00

~$24.75 ~$17.16 ~$51.15
Print times and costs are estimates based on the proof below. The time for the Kodak Approval NX is based upon a trained operator creating the proof on clear film. The costs for the two Epson proofs are based on estimates produced using myEpsonPrinter.com. The cost for the Kodak Approval NX is based on end-user estimates.
Epson Professional Media Line

Epson Media Type

Epson ClearProof Film Epson CrystalClear Film Epson MetallicProof Silver Film Epson ShrinkWrap Film Epson ClearProof Adhesive Film

Media Sizes Available

Quick Notes
17, 24 Wide Rolls 17, 24 Wide Rolls 17, 24 Wide Rolls 17, 24 Wide Rolls 17, 24 Wide Rolls
Instant Dry with Extreme Image Quality Five Minute Dry Time with Amazing Image Quality Single Metallic Base for All Other Metallic Colors Clear Film with 2-Dimensional Heat Shrinking Same Clarity with Adhesive Backing

Epson ClearProof Film & Epson CrystalClear Film available in January 2010. See Your Local Authorized Epson Reseller for the Latest Availability and Pricing on all other media.

Key Product Summary

Key Product Features
24-Inch Wide Inkjet-Based Flexo & Gravure Proong System Epson UltraChrome HDR White Ink Technology Epson MicroPiezo TFP Print Head Epson ClearProof Film and More Easy-to-Use and Virtually Maintenance Free

Current RIP Support

Supported by Leading Third-Party RIPs and Workows

Target Market

Package Printers and Converters Design Agencies and In-House Brand Managers Commercial Printers

Target Applications

Package and Label Contract Proong Package and Label Prototypes and 3-D Mockups Small-Run Final Production
RIP Support as of 01.18.2010

Why to Buy?

High Density White Printing Extreme Image Quality Direct-to-Substrate Printing Faster Proofing Speeds* Easy-to-Use Very Low Maintenance Extremely Reliable Safer Aqueous-based Inks About Half the Cost-per-Proof*

Shipping Q1 2010

*When Compared to a Kodak Approval NX

myEpsonPrinter.com

A Realtime Web-based Printer Information System
The myEpsonPrinter.com Mission Statement
The myEpsonPrinter.com web site, allows our customers to securely automate and track their entire line of Epson Stylus Pro printers.
The days of trying to manually track printing expenses are over. The myEpsonPrinter.com website allows print shops to use a single system to better understand and control their overall printing expenses.
Advanced Web-Based Printer Information and Management System Automatically Track Consumables Usage per Printer Regardless of Location Provides Real Time Cost-per-Print Estimates and Print-job-Run Information Create Various Custom Reports Using Actual Print Job Information Easy Access to Technical Support Information, Including Printer Firmware, Real Time Warranty Information, and Much More Provides Remote Monitoring and Remote Printer Alert Capability for Superior Fleet-Wide Printer Management Highly Secure Information Management Using the Latest Encryption Technologies The myEpsonPrinter.com Service is FREE
Fleet-Wide Printer Management
Manage multiple Stylus Pro printers or groups of printers from this simple pull-down menu

Ink and Maintenance Tank Levels
View consumables information in virtual realtime for any printer or groups of printers

Realtime Alerts

View various printer and maintenance alerts
Easy Access to Printer Model and Warranty Status Information
View Important Printer and Warranty Status Information
Detailed Job Activity Information
Quickly View the latest print job information
Detailed Print Job Information
access to detailed print job information
Automatic Print Cost Estimates
Detailed financial information for cost accounting. You input your cost information for ink, media, sales tax rate, etc., and well automatically estimate your total individual print job costs.
Powerful Reporting and Graphing Capability
Create up to 17 detailed graphs on virtually any data point including consumables usage, print jobs, billable dollars, and much more. Graph by bar, line, pie, etc.

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Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Cartridge yields vary considerably based on images printed, print settings, paper type, frequency of use and temperature. For print quality, a variable amount of ink remains in the cartridge after the replace cartridge indicator comes on. The printer(s) ships with ink cartridges and part of the ink from the first cartridges is used for priming the printer. All stated cartridge volumes are fill volumes. See www.epson.com/cartridgeinfo for more information about ink cartridges. Epson, Epson Exceed Your Vision, Epson Stylus, Epson UltraChrome, MicroPiezo TFP, ClearProof and MetallicProof, are trademarks or registered trademarks of Seiko Epson Corp. ePlaten, and PreciseColor are trademarks of Epson America, Inc. myEpsonPrinter and Epson Preferred are service marks of Epson America, Inc. All other product brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Epson disclaims any and all rights to these trademarks. Epson America, Inc. 2010 MR/LK 01.18.2010

Solutions for the Epson Stylus Pro WT7900
Epson works with many third-party RIP companies to help them develop RIP solutions for our printers, including for our new Epson Stylus Pro WT7900.
The chart below states the features and functionalities claimed by leading RIP companies for the RIPs they have developed for use with Epson Stylus Pro WT7900. These claims are the sole responsibility of each RIP company, and the only warranty for the RIP, if any, is the warranty offered by the RIP company. The RIPs have not been fully tested by Epson and Epson does not have any responsibility for the information in the chart or for RIP performance. Epson has done limited analysis of the print quality achievable with each RIP. (See note 4 for details of Epsons print quality analysis.)
Epson Media Support (*2) Epson HTM embedded (*3) Support of Dot Proof Print Quality Checked by Epson (*4)
Selected RIPS For the Epson Stylus Pro WT7900

Release Schedule

Key Software Features
Recommended Application(s)

Functionality (*1)

Supported Spot Colors

ORIS Color Tuner // Web

On Sale (May 2010)
- Web-based contract proofing software Integrated soft proofing and proof certification. 1. Contone / ScreenDot / ScreenDot Plus 2. Automatic spot color certification using the SpectroProofer 3. Advanced spot color optimization 4. Adobe PDF Print Engine (APPE) embedded 5. Unique features to handle the white channel 6. Patented four dimensional color management software & iterative profile generation
- Contract Proof - Dot Proof - Packaging Proof
- Pantone - HKS - DIC(opt.)

ColorBurst Rip

On Sale (August 2010)
1. White Ink support for the Epson Stylus Pro WT7900 2. Allows separate foreground and background White Ink element which can be independently tinted. 3. Foreground White Ink can knock out vector and image elements while overprinting the background White Ink elements 4. Option for Flood Fill of background White Ink to the bounding box of the job (used when no white supplied by the job) 5. Option for Auto-Contour of background White Ink to all printed objects (used when no white supplied by the job)
- Graphic Design - Contract Proof - Package Proofing

- Pantone

Mirage Design Edition
- Work faster and more efficiently with the most advanced professional plug-in for Adobe Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator". 1. Simple and easy to use 2. Focus on printing 3. Stunningly fast 4. Saves time and media 5. No length limitation 6. Supports all color modes 7. Creates professional ICC Profiles in combination with Epson's SpectroProofer - Cromanet offers both a "closed loop" color calibration process that can be used to match virtually any proofing or press conditions, as well as a full set of color editing tools for the advanced user. 1. Proprietary Spectral-based calibration and profiling 2. Quick and easy job creation and management 3. Color and substrate libraries for industry color match standards and popular substrates and specialty media 4. Flexible custom substrate profiling

- Design - Photo

- Photoshop Plug-In - Illustrator Plug-In - InDesign Plug-In

Merp Associates

On Sale (Jan. 2010)
- Contract Proof - Dot Proof

Cromanet CS

- Pantone CV, U, M, Goe library included. - DIC and HKS colors can be imported.

EFI Colorproof XF EFI Fiery XF
- Comprehensive White Ink Support 1. Adjustable white ink density 2. White tinting, definable in CMYK to match the appearance of white on the press 3. Definable printing order - Selectable white ink printing modes 4. Opacity simulation for transparent media that is more transparent than the original substrate 5. Support of multiple white channels defined in a print file 6. Up to two control strips printable with and without white 1. ISO 12647-7 compliant output 2. Supports Multi Channel input profiles and has full Multi Channel support 3. Fine tunes results through DeviceLink profiles 4. Native PDF engine inside 5. Accepts all the main file formats: PS, PDF (X4, X3, X1a), EPS, PSD, AI, nCT/nLW, DCS2, TIFF (/IT) and the RAW format for digital photography 6. Advanced handling of spot colors, fully CxF-compatible 7. Complete control over special inks (white, Varnish, ) - GMGs contone proofing software ColorProof and the halftone module DotProof XG ensure that the unrivaled quality and repeatability can be produced even for spot colors in flexographic, offset and gravure printing. 1. Simple operation. 2. Extensive and flexible spot color handling. 3. Handling of white ink optimized for packaging proofing. 4. Adobe PDF Print Engine technology for correct PDF handling and identical Adobe/GMG results. 5. Fast and reliable remote proofing via job import/export function - Actual Dot RIP once proofing system. High accuracy spot color proofing. Flexo, Gravure, Letterpress, Offset and etc. process simulation. 1. Multi Color Shade Estimator 2. Dot Lost 3. Extreme Dot Gain 4. Misregistration 5. Flexo Distortion Kodak has the most-effective solution for maximizing your package proofing workflow: 1. The only solution available that supports both Kodak Approval NX Digital Color Imaging System and the WT7900 permitting matched proofs between halftone and inkjet systems. 2. Kodak Color technology for superior production of contract quality inkjet and halftone proofs. 3. Advanced white ink control permits adjustment of white opacity, tint and lay down order providing for more accurate final package prediction. 4. High accuracy white and process color calibration ensures consistent color results. 5. Flood white option is provided when a white separation is not supplied. 6. Accurate spot color handling, including tint control, with emulation of flexo highlight characteristics 7. Integrated color confirmation technology ensures that proofs consistently meet standards specifications. 8. Capability to emulate packaging substrates with WT7900 proofs.
- Pantone - HKS - DIC - TOYO

ProofMaster PrintFactory

On Sale (March 2010)
- Pantone - DIC - TOYO - HKS - RAL - Any custom libraries - Pantone, Pantone GOE, - DIC - HKS - GMG SpotColorEditor available

GMG FlexoProof GMG DotProof GMG ColorProof

On Sale (Feb. 2010)

- Contract Proof - Earnest Color Management - Dot Proof

Star Proof

- Dot Proof - Serious printing simulations

For Mac use only

- Pantone - Custom spot color library

Kodak Proofing Software

ON Sale (Nov.2010)
- Contract Proof - Dot Proof - Design
- Pantone - HKS, TOYO and other libraries can be imported - Custom spot color library - Custom spot tint library

BlackMagic

On Sale (June 2010)
1. Unlimited spot color support 2. Dot proofing from ripped files 3. Color management of individual spot colors 4. Sophisticated printer drivers that produce sharp dot proofs
Unlimited spot color support, imported or created in Lab or CMYK formats with paint modes, tint level within each mode and a unique dot gain curve.
(*1)Color management, Various print layout option Color management, Various print layout option + Dot Proof option Color management, Various print layout option, Dot Proof option + Print pooler, Hot holders, Full spot color control, Training or other distinctive features available (*2)Epson ClearProof Film / Epson CrystalClear Film only 3-4 Epson media profile embedded 5 or more Epson media profile embedded (*3)Epson genuine half tone module implemented. (*4): Seiko Epson has evaluated the print quality of the RIP using a special chart. Only the combinations of the items below have been evaluated : Media : Epson ClearProof Film / Epson CrystalClear Film (both the surface/reverse print modes) Functions : Color Gamut / Banding / White Gradient / Graininess (surface mode ) for 1440 x 1440 dpi (*5):Visit their URL for additional profiles Epson America, Inc. CPD-LJK_1/14/2011
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