Epson Launches SureLab D870 Minilab Photo Printer for High Volume Small-Format Photo Production

LONG BEACH, Calif., June 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Epson today announced the SureLab^® D870 Minilab Photo Printer – a drylab printer built for demanding small-format photo production. Delivering outstanding levels of productivity, the SureLab D870 leverages Epson UltraChrome^® D6r-S dye-based ink technology plus an advanced, reliable print engine design to deliver exceptional print speeds – up to 430 4" x 6", 275 5" x 7", or 140 8" x 10" photos per hour¹. Featuring new media handling capabilities and a new quick print mode, the SureLab D870 can print on many types of finishes in a variety of sizes, including square and panoramic photos, delivering industrial-quality performance in a compact design to the retail, resort or event photography markets.

"Epson strives to meet the needs of all photographers and print shop providers, from wide-format gallery prints to small-format quick photo prints," said Reed Hecht, senior product manager, Professional Imaging, Epson America, Inc. "Ideal for photo labs, as well as retail, resort and event photographers, the new SureLab D870 meets the market need for a high-speed, high-demand, small-format photo printer that produces superb image quality at exceptional print speeds."

Successor to the SureLab D700, the SureLab D870 delivers industrial level performance in a compact footprint. Featuring a new roll paper holder designed to make changing media rolls easier, the printer now supports a minimum media width of 3.5 inches and delivers outstanding output on a range of media including glossy, luster and matte surfaces up to 8.3" x 39." A new optional robust media output tray collects print jobs, keeping large runs of prints organized and off the desk.

The SureLab D870 leverages Epson technology to print on an array of photo finishes, in a variety of BorderFree^® sizes, including panoramas. Additional features include:

• Exceptional Image Quality – 6-color UltraChrome D6r-S dye-based ink technology offers a wide color gamut designed for true-to-life, smudge, water, and fade resistant prints²
• Built for Demanding Production – Produces up to 430 4" x 6" prints, 275 5" x 7" prints, or 140 8" x 10" prints per hour¹
• Advanced Print Engine Design – Features Epson's proven, reliable MicroPiezo^® AMC^™ printhead and AccuPhoto^™ image processing and screening technology for smooth gradations, accurate skin tones and sharp photos
• Outstanding Versatility – Prints on an array of media, including glossy, luster and matte surfaces, in a variety of sizes, including 4" x 6", 5" x 3.5", 5" x 5", 5" x 7", 6" x 6", 6" x 20", 8" x 8", 8" x 10" and 8" x 20"
• Industrial-Quality Performance in a Compact Footprint – Offers maximum flexibility and scalability; perfect for retail, resort and event photography
• Simple, Easy-to-Use System – Includes Epson Professional Photographic Print Drivers for Windows^® and Mac^®; allows for printing directly from popular photo printing applications or kiosk systems
• Minimal Maintenance – Replace consumables as needed and perform simple periodic cleaning³
• World-Class Service and Support – Features a reliable print engine, backed by Epson's U.S.-based support team and standard 1-year Epson Preferred^SM limited warranty with whole-unit exchange⁴

Pricing and Availability
The SureLab D870 Minilab printer (MSRP $2,495) offers a standard 1 year Epson Preferred^SM Limited Warranty, limited on-site warranty with U.S.-based phone support and an optional extended on-site service plan. The SureLab D870 is designed to work exclusively with Epson UltraChrome D6-S ink* and will be available through Epson Authorized Professional Imaging Resellers in July 2019. For more information, visit www.proimaging.epson.com. 

About Epson
Epson is a global technology leader dedicated to becoming indispensable to society by connecting people, things and information with its original efficient, compact and precision technologies. The company is focused on driving innovations and exceeding customer expectations in inkjet, visual communications, wearables and robotics. Epson is proud of its contributions to realizing a sustainable society and its ongoing efforts to realizing the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals.

Led by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, the worldwide Epson Group generates annual sales of more than U.S. $10 billion. 

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* This printer is designed for use with Epson genuine cartridges and ink only, not third-party cartridges or ink. For more information, see www.epson.com/wideformatink

¹ Print speeds are based on High-Speed print engine speed, measured from the start of printhead movement over the page to drop ink, excluding the first print. Stop time is based on printhead moving to Park position. Total times depend upon front-end software, file, size, printer resolution, networking, number of pages per print job, and frequency of jobs.
² Smudge, water and fade resistant prints with Epson Genuine Photo Media and Ink only.
³ Routine maintenance estimated at once per quarter depending on printer environment and usage.
⁴ See epson.com/support for details.

EPSON, SureLab, UltraChrome, and MicroPiezo are registered trademarks and EPSON Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark of Seiko Epson Corporation. BorderFree is a registered trademark, AccuPhoto and AMC are trademarks, and Epson Preferred is a service mark of Epson America, Inc. Mac is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Windows is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All other product and brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Epson disclaims any and all rights in these marks. Copyright 2019 Epson America, Inc.

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