Will the Stylus Pro WT7900 and Aqueous-Based White Ink Technology Change an Industry?

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Will the Stylus Pro WT7900 and Aqueous-Based White Ink Technology Change an Industry?

Epson Stylus Pro WT7900

Epson America Inc., announced on December 8th, 2009 that the Epson Stylus Pro WT7900 would be the world’s first printer to utilize aqueous-based white ink printing technology, which has been developed by Epson America Inc. This will enable packaging designers, flexographic and gravure printers to use white ink on materials such as transparent and metallic films. This aqueous-based white ink technology will drastically lower manufacturing costs while significantly increasing the quality of work.

What is Aqueous-Based White Ink

Aqueous based white ink proofing technology was developed for the sole purpose of producing higher quality white yields. This technology drastically increases ink density, provides custom white color toning, and allows white ink to be displayed on a range of substances like never before, including; inkjet coated transparent and metallic films. The secret you ask? Epson UltraChrome™ HDR White Ink, which is a water-based resin that doesn’t consist of any known carcinogens.

Epson Stylus Pro WT7900 Review

Epson America Inc., says the Epson Stylus Pro WT7900 will forever transform the package proofing and prototyping industries. This printer will utilize the Epson UltraChrome HDR White ink as well as their cutting edge printhead, the ten-channel MicroPiezo Thin Film Piezo (TFP) with ink repelling coating technology. The MicroPiezo TFP also enables the WT7900 to be virtually maintenance free, due to it’s auto cleaning function as well as ink provides a repelling coating that reduces the chances of nozzle clogging. Consistency won’t be an issue with Epson PreciseColor, their groundbreaking production technology, which automatically evaluates and collaborates during and after each print.

The Stylus WT7900 provides several inivative printing options, such as the reverse-white and surface-white. Reverse-white printing mode allows the WT7900 to print in color first, followed by white ink. While surface-white printing mode is just the opposite – the white is printed first, followed by the color. These are just two of the numerous printing modes and features tha the Stylus WT7900 has to offer.

The Stylus Pro WT7900 will be available in early 2010 and has a MSRP of $8,495.

For a full list of features and specifications, check it out on Epson’s website.