Although printing has been around for centuries, quality reproduction stems from a variety of technological innovations that have come together to deliver today’s high-impact prints. Epson’s strongest advancements in this area include its PrecisionCore MicroTFP printhead and its UltraChrome inks.
Digital printing has enabled the transition from
monochrome printing to high-quality color images. The technology for inkjet
printing systems has improved dramatically over the past decade, and this is
driving full-color printing to new heights. Today’s newest color printers
typically use the CMYK color profile, and Epson’s SureColor SC-T5430M wireless
printer is one such example.
The ongoing proliferation of color inkjet
technologies from a wide range of vendors has contributed to the success of
suppliers in this segment. Advancements in image quality, color capabilities,
and ink technology in technical aqueous devices combined with an ever-growing
variety of media has enabled users to produce a wider range of applications.
According to Keypoint Intelligence – InfoTrends’
most recent forecast for wide format technical printers, an estimated 353
million m2 will be produced in the Asia-Pacific region by 2023. This
output consists of two primary technical aqueous print applications—CAD for
engineering/presentation graphics and GIS for maps. CAD represents an estimated
70% of the volume while GIS printing accounts for about 25%. The remaining 5%
includes graphics applications like presentation posters and banners.
While only accounting for a small share of the
market, graphics printing opens up some interesting application opportunities
that were previously unattainable from a technical printer. The sheet-fed
capabilities of smaller devices like Epson’s 24” SureColor
SC-T3130X are now used with For Placement Only (FPO)
proofing, poster prints, indoor signage, and small Point-of-purchase (POP)
graphics in the SOHO environment. Meanwhile, larger roll-fed devices like
EPSON’s 36” SureColor SC-T5430M and 44” SC-T7270D are capable of producing
larger POP displays and indoor signage. Epson offers a full range of technical
printers that can accommodate the needs of home/small offices up through
enterprises.
The forecast for Asia-Pacific also indicates
that the installed base of 100,000 units in 2018 is expected to grow by 4.3%
through 2023. Although most output is produced digitally, this massive
installed base indicates that print is still the preferred mechanism for
presenting technical and GIS documents. Although some of this print work is
handled by in-house or print-for-pay reprographic print facilities, many
engineers and architects are investing in technologies that enable them to
print high-resolution color drawings in real-time.
Epson’s ongoing investments in its product line
offer many user-friendly solutions to engineers, architects, and cartographers.
The SureColor T-series printers are small footprint devices with full front
operation capabilities that make them ideal for placement in the corner of any
office. Designed for convenience, the auto switch function enables a seamless
transition between roll and cut sheet paper. Additionally, the T-series
printers can print and cut printouts without dropping them until they are ready
to be collected.
Advancements in secure digital technology
continue to occur, fueling the opportunity to print a widening array of
technical graphics on a variety of media from a single device. Accommodating
print widths from 24” to 44”, Epson’s T-Series line of printers addresses
end-users needs for fast printing, high resolution, and vivid colors—all
without compromising quality!
To find out more about the Epson T-Series
printer line, click
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