Epson Stylus Pro GS6000 The Way Solvent Printing Should Be.

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1 Epson Stylus Pro GS6000 The Way Solvent Printing Should Be. Epson Professional Imaging Division Version 3.1aE

2 What Defines an Epson Stylus Pro Branded Printer? 1 2 To develop printing technology that exceeds the expectations of Creative Professionals. To allow any print to be sold.

3 What Defines an Epson Stylus Pro Branded Printer? 3 To develop signage solutions with less impact on the environment and workplace.

4 Early Beta Site Feedback Epson Stylus Pro GS6000 External Beta Site Program The Epson Stylus Pro GS6000 is a game changer. It s going to change vehicle graphics as we know it. Peter Salaverry CEO of SkinzWraps I ve been a fine art printer and publisher for 25 years and this printer will change the face of canvas art reproduction the same way serigraphs did with Andy Warhol, Lichtenstein, and Stella. Albert Marco CEO and Founder MFA Talon Graphics The Epson Stylus Pro GS6000 provides solutions for jobs that require high image quality and durability at commercial print speeds. Small point text and vignettes are so sharp and smooth it s never an issue regardless of viewing distance. Tim Bennett President of Image Options

5 Printer includes the Stand and Automatic Take-Up Reel System. Printer ships fully loaded. Including a full featured production RIP Server by ColorBurst. Also includes all installation, maintenance kits, and eight 350 ml starter ink cartridges. Epson Stylus Pro GS6000 Production Edition $28,995 Contact your local reseller for the latest pricing information. (Pricing is MSRP) NEW NEW NEW NEW NEW NEW NEW NEW NEW Epson Stylus Pro GS6000 Product Feature Set Highlights Epson UltraChrome GS Ink Technology 8-Color Solvent-Based Printing System [CMYK+LcLm+Or+Gr] Professional Roll Media Handling up to 64 Wide Heavy Media Roll Support up to 6.7-Inch in Diameter Professional Automatic Take-up Reel System Individually Controlled Pre, Platen, & Post Media Heaters Epson Dual-Array MicroPiezo AMC Print Head Technology Eight High-Capacity Ink Cartridges 950 ml Each (fill volume) Hot-Swappable Ink Cartridges Maximum Resolution of 1440 x 1440 dpi at 3.7 picoliters Fine Art Reproduction up to 71 Ft 2 / Hour Photographic Signage up to 91 Ft 2 / Hour Everyday Production Print Speeds up to 180 Ft 2 / Hour Banner-Quality Print Speeds up to 340 Ft 2 / Hour Standard USB 2.0 and Gigabit Ethernet Large 2.5-Inch LCD Control Panel & Error Alert Lamp myepsonprinter.com Compatible Ships Standard with a Full-Featured RIP by ColorBurst Fully Supported by a Wide Range of Third-party RIP s User Performed Preventative Maintenance System One-Year Epson Preferred sm Protection Plan

6 Photo Walkthrough Epson Stylus Pro GS6000 Front View User Maintenance Bay Front Door Viewing Window Platen Media Heater Error Alert Lamp Front Control Panel Post Media Heater Waste Ink Tank Bottle Media Pressure Setting Robust Print Stand Automatic Take-up Reel System Take-up Reel Control Unit Epson Stylus Pro GS (W) x 41 (D) x 50 (H) 445 lbs,

7 Photo Walkthrough Epson Stylus Pro GS6000 Rear View 3-Inch Cored Media Spindles C M Y K Media Input Path Pre Media Heater Lc Lm Gr Or Left-Rear Ink Cover Door Right-Rear Ink Cover Door Waste Ink Tank Drain USB 2.0 & Gigabit Ethernet Connections Three Separate Power Inputs Printer, Media Heating System & Automatic Take-up Reel System Epson Stylus Pro GS (W) x 41 (D) x 50 (H) 445 lbs,

8 Introducing Epson UltraChrome GS Ink A Next Generation Solvent Ink Technology

9 Epson UltraChrome GS Ink Technology Industry Defining 8-Color Solvent-Based Ink Technology Unique Solvent-based Chemistry Developed by Epson Extremely Wide Color Gamut using Eight Colors (CMYK+Lc+Lm+Orange+Green) Professional Outdoor Permanence Ratings Prints on Virtually any Solvent-based Media Type Coated and Uncoated Superior Scratch Resistance from Improved Solvent Chemistry Faster Dry Times Eliminates the Need for External Dryers Virtually Odorless Printing with Less Harmful Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC s) No Special Ventilation or Air Purification Systems Required No Use of Nickel (Ni) Compounds a Recognized Carcinogen Reduced Chemical Irritants Minimizes Special Handling Requirements Less Harmful Impact on Worker Health and the Environment Please Note: Outdoor Permanence Ratings are Provided by 3M and Avery. Please visit their websites for more information.

10 Color Gamut Comparisons Epson UltraChrome GS vs. EFI Vutek Hard Solvent EFI Vutek UV Curable HP DesignJet 9000s Printed on 3M Controltac Graphic Film IJ180-10

11 Epson Color Gamut Comparison Printed on 3M Controltac Graphic Film IJ Epson UltraChrome GS EFI Vutek-UV Curable (QS2000) EFI Vutek-Hard Solvent (3360) HP Low Solvent L* 90 L* 90

12 Epson Color Gamut Comparison Printed on 3M Controltac Graphic Film IJ Epson UltraChrome GS EFI Vutek-UV Curable (QS2000) EFI Vutek-Hard Solvent (3360) HP Low Solvent L* 75 L* 75

13 Epson Color Gamut Comparison Printed on 3M Controltac Graphic Film IJ Epson UltraChrome GS EFI Vutek-UV Curable (QS2000) HP Low Solvent EFI Vutek-Hard Solvent (3360) L* 50 L* 50

14 Epson Color Gamut Comparison Printed on 3M Controltac Graphic Film IJ Epson UltraChrome GS HP Low Solvent L* 90 L* 90 As of

15 Epson Color Gamut Comparison Printed on 3M Controltac Graphic Film IJ Epson UltraChrome GS HP Low Solvent L* 75 L* 75 As of

16 Epson Color Gamut Comparison Printed on 3M Controltac Graphic Film IJ Epson UltraChrome GS HP Low Solvent L* 50 L* 50 As of

17 Dual-Array MicroPiezo AMC Print Head Technology The World s Most Advanced Solvent Print Head Technology

18 Dual-Array MicroPiezo AMC Print Head Technology Epson Stylus Pro GS Channel Print Head Technology Ink Repelling Coating Technology NEW One-Inch Wide Print Head 180 Nozzles Per Inch (360 Nozzles Per Color) Note: Two of these print heads are used NEW Variable Droplet Piezo More Advanced Active Meniscus Control (AMC) 360 Nozzles x 8 Channels 3.7 Picoliters All-new robust print-head designed for extreme print production The World s Most Advanced Solvent Print Head Technology.

19 Epson Media Support Strategy Partnering with World s Best Solvent Media Companies Epson is partnering with the world s best media companies Both the 3M and Avery media lines will be supported Both 3M and Avery media products produce amazing results with the Epson Stylus Pro GS6000 Epson is currently working with 3M and Avery to support their various warranty programs See 3M and Avery web sites for more specific media and warranty information Epson will be developing various specialty media for fine art reproduction New decorative fine art canvas New fine art papers for fine art reproduction

20 Warranty and Service Program World Class Service and Support Standard One-Year of Coverage under the Epson Preferred sm 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 Plans also include free maintenance supplies for increased up-time User Performed Preventative Maintenance System Easy-to-perform end-user printer maintenance system includes cleaning the head wiper, head nozzles, and pressure roller One-year of maintenance supplies are included with every printer Extremely low maintenance required by operator [estimated about 30 minutes per month] Customer replaces ink cartridges and empties the waste tank as necessary

21 Professional RIP Workflow by ColorBurst Developed Specifically for the Epson Stylus Pro GS6000

22 All-New ColorBurst RIP Complete Production-Based Workflow Having worked with solvent printers for over 10 years, I can honestly say that I have not seen a printer that demonstrates the level of quality and speed that the Epson Stylus Pro GS6000 delivers. The performance and quality, coupled with our latest new RIP, will be unmatched in this market segment. Larry Spevak CEO ColorBurst Systems Engineering

23 All-New ColorBurst RIP Complete Production-Based Workflow PANTONE Licensed PostScript Language Level 3 Compatible RIP Main RIP Server is Windows Vista or XP Compatible Only Client workstations can be both Macintosh or Windows Multi-Processing and Threaded RIP Supports Multiple CPU s for Extreme Performance Allows for simultaneous process, RIP, job layout creation, and print without any performance loss New Intuitive Drag-and-Drop Job Queue Interface Includes complete Hot Folder support Robust Job Layout Functionality Includes file preview, crop, scale, step-and-repeat, nesting and tiling Powerful Multi-Channel ICC Color Management System Supports virtually any file format in RGB, CMYK, Grayscale, and LAB color spaces Complete linearization functionality supports all popular spectrophotometers Includes ICC profiling software from X-Rite for easy creation or update of new media profiles

24 All-New ColorBurst RIP Complete Production-Based Workflow Automatic PANTONE Color Matching with Custom Spot Color Creation New Iterative AutoSpot Technology for highly accurate spot color matching New 16-Bit UltraQuality Screening Technology Amazing color performance, tonal transitions, sharpness, and text/vector print quality Takes full advantage of the Epson UltraChrome GS ink technology - including the Green and Orange Ships with Media Support for most Popular 3M and Avery Media Lines Easy-to-use Media Manager allows for complete control over all your media types Easily add virtually any compatible media to the RIP Workflow including profiling! Quite Possibly the Most Powerful RIP Workflow Available Ships standard with every Epson Stylus Pro GS6000 printer! Fully supported by Epson under the standard Epson Preferred Limited Warranty Program

25 Photo Walkthrough Main Job Manager Epson Stylus Pro GS6000 ColorBurst RIP

26 Photo Walkthrough Simple Color Density Adjustments Epson Stylus Pro GS6000 ColorBurst RIP

27 Photo Walkthrough Linearization Options Epson Stylus Pro GS6000 ColorBurst RIP

28 Photo Walkthrough Media & Environment Manager Epson Stylus Pro GS6000 ColorBurst RIP

29 Photo Walkthrough File Preview, Layout, Nesting, and Step-and-Repeat Epson Stylus Pro GS6000 ColorBurst RIP

30 PUBLIC BETA Introducing myepsonprinter.com A Realtime Web-based Printer Information System

31 myepsonprinter.com PUBLIC BETA August 2008 thru March 2009 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 will allow print shops to use a single system to better understand and control their overall printing expenses. Reed Hecht Epson America

32 myepsonprinter.com PUBLIC BETA August 2008 thru March 2009 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 and Driver Updates, 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 During the Public Beta Period Estimated Public Beta Period is August 2008 thru March 2009 At the Conclusion of the Public Beta Period, Additional Fees May Apply to Continue

33 myepsonprinter.com PUBLIC BETA August 2008 thru March 2009 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

34 myepsonprinter.com PUBLIC BETA August 2008 thru March 2009 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 we ll automatically estimate your total individual print job costs.

35 myepsonprinter.com PUBLIC BETA August 2008 thru March 2009 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.

36 Competitive Benchmarking Epson versus Hewlett Packard

37 HEWLETT PACKARD COMPARISON Product Feature Comparison Solvent-based Sign-making Printers Printer Feature Epson Stylus Pro GS6000 HP DesignJet 8000s HP DesignJet 9000s Maximum Printer Width 64-Inch 64-Inch 64-Inch Maximum Input Roll Weight 66 lbs 53 lbs 53 lbs Built-in Printer Media Heater(s) 3 (Pre, Platten & Post) 3 (Pre, Platten & Post) 3 (Pre, Platten & Post) Automatic Take-up Reel System Standard Standard Standard Ink Included with Printer 350 ml x 8 Cartridges 500 ml x 6 Ink Cartridges 500 ml x 6 Ink Cartridges Print Head Technology Dual-Array MicroPiezo AMC Piezo-electric inkjet heads x 6 Piezo-electric inkjet heads x 6 Production Quality Print Speeds - Vinyl 180 Ft 2 / Hour 89 Ft 2 / Hour 175 Ft 2 / Hour Number of Print Head Nozzles 360 x 8 Colors 256 x 6 Colors 512 x 6 Colors Maximum Resolution / Droplet Size 1440 x 1440 / 3.7 pl 720 x 720 / 13 pl 720 x 720 / 12 pl Ink Branding Epson UltraChrome GS HP 780 Low-Solvent Inks HP 780 Low-Solvent Inks Printing Color Model 8-Color (CMYK LcLm OrGr) 6-Color (CMYK LcLm) 6-Color (CMYK LcLm) Maximum Ink Cartridge Size 950 ml x 8 Cartridges 500 ml x 6 Cartridges 1,000 ml x 6 Cartridges Print Durability Visit 3M & Avery Websites Visit 3M & Avery Websites Visit 3M & Avery Websites Cost-per-ml (Simple MSRP Comparison)* $0.25 per ml $0.39 per ml $0.32 per ml External Dryer Required for High-Speed Printing? No Yes Yes Forced Ventilation/Purification Required? No Yes Yes Hot-Swappable Ink Cartridges? Yes No Yes Standard Connectivity USB 2.0 & Gigabit Ethernet USB 2.0 USB 2.0 Required Printer Options None Dryer, Air Purifier, RIP Dryer, Air Purifier, RIP Front-End RIP Included with Printer ColorBurst None None Warranty 1-Year Printer & Heads 1-Year Printer & Heads 1-Year Printer & Heads MSRP $28,995 $18,995 $27,495 *See footnote on next page This Color = Winning Feature

38 HEWLETT PACKARD COMPARISON Simple MSRP Pricing Comparison Solvent-based Sign-making Printers MAIN UNIT HARDWARE MSRP Epson Stylus Pro GS6000 HP DesignJet 8000s HP DesignJet 9000s Main Printer $28,995 $18,995 $27,495 Auto Take-up Reel Included Included Included Front-End RIP Included $2,995 $2,995 Air Purifier System Not Required $3,750 $3,750 High Speed Dryer No Required $2,995 $2,995 TOTAL (Hardware Cost) $28,995 $28,735 $37,235 INK* Epson Stylus Pro GS6000 HP DesignJet 8000s HP DesignJet 9000s Maximum Ink Cartridge Size 950 ml 500 ml 1,000 ml Ink Cartridge MSRP $ $ $ TOTAL (Cost-per-ml) $0.25 ml $0.39 ml $0.32 ml *This simple MSRP per ML comparison does not necessarily reflect the actual cost of ink for a particular print, which can vary depending upon software used, image printed, print settings, media type, frequency of printer use and other factors. Pricing is Estimated as of

39 HEWLETT PACKARD COMPARISON Performance Benchmarking Performance Data as of Square-Foot-Per-Hour Longer Bars Are Better Extreme Photo High Quality Photo NA NA 30 [Perfect] NA NA 71 Standard Photo Everyday Production [Better than HP] 44 [No Banding] [Slight Banding] [Slight Banding] High Speed Draft [Slight Banding] [Poor Banding] [Poor Banding] Epson Stylus Pro GS6000 HP DesignJet 8000s HP DesignJet 9000s

40 Print Quality Comparison HEWLETT PACKARD COMPARISON Grain Level Test Epson Stylus Pro GS6000 Hewlett Packard Designjet 8000s 720 x Pass Bi-Directional 720 x Pass Bi-Directional 91 SFPH Print Mode 88 SFPH Print Mode Source: Seiko Epson Engineering

41 Print Quality Comparison HEWLETT PACKARD COMPARISON Mechanical-Banding Level Test Epson Stylus Pro GS6000 Hewlett Packard Designjet 8000s Virtually Perfect Both Vertical & Horizontal Banding 720 x Pass Bi-Directional 720 x Pass Bi-Directional 91 SFPH Print Mode 88 SFPH Print Mode Source: Seiko Epson Engineering

42 Why Buy an Epson Stylus Pro GS6000? Top-Line Selling Proposition Extreme Image Quality Print Modes Truly Photographic Signage Very Wide Color Gamut Brilliant Color with Truly Accurate Color Matching True Production Level Print Speeds Up to 180 Ft 2 per Hour Easy-to-Use and Maintain Simple Engine Design with User-Focused Maintenance Competitive Cost-of-Ownership Efficient Ink Usage with Low MSRP-per-ML Lower Impact on the Environment Epson UltraChrome GS Ink Technology myepsonprinter.com Profit-Focused Printer Information & Management Solution Complete Industry Support Third-Party Media & RIP Companies Superior Epson Warranty Service & Support World-Class Support Trusted Epson Stylus Pro Brand Name The Industry Leader Enters Signage The Epson Stylus Pro GS6000 is Sold only by the Best Resellers in the Industry!

43 Key Target Applications Epson Stylus Pro GS6000 Traditional Indoor and Outdoor Signage Banners, Posters, Billboard Displays, Construction Site and Barricade Graphics, etc. Tradeshow exhibits, taxi-top advertising, POP Displays, etc. Photographic displays, etc. Extreme Photographic Decorative Wraps Automotive and other vehicle wrap advertising, jet ski, boat, and ATV decorative graphics, etc. Fleet graphics, etc. Important brand color requirements with true photographic image quality Decorative Fine Art Reproduction High-production Fine Art Reproduction for hotels, meeting rooms, companies, etc. Corporate In-House Graphics Departments Due to ease-of-use, print quality, and environmental advantages Places where solvent could not go before!

44 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 for more information about cartridges. Epson, Epson Stylus, Epson UltraChrome, and MicroPiezo are registered trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. AMC and 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 MR/RH