LONG BEACH, Calif., April 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Epson America, Inc. is expanding its sales of Epson Stylus® Pro 700-series printers to a broader range of professional imaging markets. The Epson Stylus Pro 7700 and 9700 are now available through authorized Epson Resellers. Both of these printers are engineered to exceed the expectations of professionals who produce corporate graphics, imposition proofs, company signs and banners, indoor tradeshow displays, and more.

"The expansion of these products into new markets is very good news for both Epson resellers and their customers," said Reed Hecht, product manager, Epson America, Inc. "The Epson Stylus Pro 7700 and 9700 give customers an incredible combination of speed, brilliant color, reliable performance, and image quality that's superior to most other printers being used by corporate graphics and signage professionals today. The list of technological advancements that Epson engineers have incorporated into these printers is impressive, but equally important is that the products are very easy to use."

The Epson Stylus Pro 7700 (24-inch) and 9700 (44-inch) incorporate the company's latest achievements in high-performance ink jet printing. Epson's unique MicroPiezo® TFP™ print heads help produce stunning photographic images and extremely precise text and line art at speeds that nearly double that of Epson's previous generation printers. Image quality is further enhanced by Epson UltraChrome Vivid Magenta inks and dual black printing. This pigment-based ink technology enables prints to attain true archival permanence on a wide range of media types.

The Epson Stylus Pro 7700 and 9700 are currently available for suggested retail prices of $2,995 and $4,995, respectively. For additional information, visit www.proimaging.epson.com.

About Epson America, Inc.

Epson is a global imaging and innovation leader dedicated to exceeding the vision of customers worldwide through its compact, energy-saving, high-precision technologies, with a wide lineup ranging from printers and 3LCD projectors for business and the home, to electronic and crystal devices. Led by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, the Epson Group comprises nearly 80,000 employees in 102 countries around the world. Epson is proud of its ongoing contributions to the global environment and the communities in which it operates and has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index, an indicator for leading companies in economic, environmental and social criteria, for the third year in a row. Epson America, Inc. based in Long Beach, Calif. is Epson's regional headquarters for the U.S., Canada, and Latin America. To learn more about Epson, please visit: www.Epson.com. You may also connect with Epson America on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/EpsonAmerica), Twitter (http://twitter.com/EpsonAmerica) and YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/EpsonTV).

Note: Epson, Epson Stylus, Epson UltraChrome, MicroPiezo, and TFP are trademarks or registered trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. AccuPhoto is a trademark 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 in these trademarks.

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