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The PowerLite 74c from Epson is a stylish, easy-to-use projector which combines both reliability and quality. This mid-range projector is perfect for the boardroom, classroom, and on-the-go applications. It has an XGA native resolution of 1,024 x 768 plus support for 1,600 x 1,200, 1,280 x 1,024, 800 x 600, and 640 x 480. With front, rear, and ceiling mounts, this projector has a 30 to 300-inch screen size and features Epson's polysilicon TFT Active Matrix technology for sharp images. The three 0.7-inch high-aperture LCDs deliver 786,432 dots each, while 24-bit color reproduction (16.7 million colors) helps to ensure the accuracy of your projected subjects.

With a high 2,000 ANSI lumens of brightness and a 500:1 contrast ratio, the 74c delivers bright pictures in a variety of lighting conditions, while easy operation and a remote control setup and use a snap. The 74c accepts a wide range of video input signals, including RGB, NTSC, NTSC4.43, PAL, M-PAL, N-PAL, PAL60, SECAM, and HDTV (480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i). A 1-Watt mono audio output adds to the impact of your presentation, while fan noise of around 38db won't drown out speech.

The remote provides control over a number of features, including keystone, source selection, power, page up/page down, color mode, zoom, a/v mute, and freeze. It has a 20-foot operating distance with a +/- 30 degree horizontal operating angle (+/- 15 degrees vertical). A Kensington style lock provision and password protection provide increased security against theft, while the 200-Watt UHE lamp provides up to 3,000 hours of life in low brightness mode and up to 2,000 hours in normal mode.

Ideal for traveling, the 74c weighs a mere 6.4 pounds and has a small 12.41-by-9.45-inch footprint. A soft carrying case is provided for ease of transportation. The 100 to 120V/200 to 240V +/- 10%, 50/60 Hz AC power supply consumes around 280 Watts during normal operation and around 3 Watts in sleep mode. The 74c is also compatible with both Mac and PC component video outputs and comes backed with a two-year limited warranty.

What's in the Box
Projector, power cable, card type remote control with lithium battery, computer cable, RCA video cable, USB A/USB B Mouse Cable, Start Here Kit, soft carrying case, instructions, warranty information ... Read more

Features

• 1,024 x 768 native XGA resolution, 1,600 x 1,200 maximum resolution
• 2,000 ANSI lumens of brightness, 500:1 contrast ratio
• 4:3 aspect ratio, also supports 16:9 and 5:4
• 1-Watt mono audio output
• PC and Mac compatible, 2-year limited warranty

Features

• 1,024 x 768 XGA native resolution, compatible up to 1,600 x 1,200
• Selectable 16:9, 4:3, and 5:4 screen aspect ratios
• 2,600 ANSI lumens, 500:1 contrast ratio; 5-watt speaker
• HDTV, NTSC, and PAL signals; composite, S-video, and component inputs
• PC compatible; 2-year warranty with PrivateLine technical support

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The Epson Expression 1680 Professional FireWireScanner offers high performance for graphics professionals and photographers. While delivering trillions of colors with 1,600 x 3,200 dpi resolution and 48-bit internal color depth, it produces consistently sharp, vibrant colors, subtle highlights, and shadow details.

Epson's ColorTrue II Imaging System and Matrix CCD technology combine custom optics, a Xenon lamp, and dynamic range control to administer high-speed image processing. You can see a full-color preview in 10 seconds, scan 35mm slides at 1,600 dpi in approximately 65 seconds, and scan an 8.5-by-11-inch color photo at 300 dpi in approximately 23 seconds. Flexible in handling a wide range of originals up to 8.5 by 11.7 inches, the 1680 FireWire also offers a transparency unit to accommodate 35mm to 8-by-10-inch transparencies. Epson's Dual-Focus Mechanism and film holder eliminate Newton ring problems. The 1680 Firewire scans images and text documents into almost any application, including e-mail and fax.

The 1680 Firewire provides networkable high-speed image processing for increased productivity and meets the critical values demanded by graphics professionals. Compatible with Mac and PC units, the scanner supports both USB and SCSI connectivity. It includes a premium software bundle, with MonacoEZcolor (calibration), Adobe Photoshop LE, NewSoft Presto Page Manager, LaserSoft SilverFast Ai5, and ScanSoft textBridge Pro with Epson Twain Pro scanner utilities. It also includes a FireWire cable. ... Read more

Features

• 1,600 x 3,200 dpi optical resolution
• High-speed scans and previews
• ColorTrue II imaging system and true 48-bit color depth
• Dual-Focus Mechanism
• Premium software bundle

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Getting your film and transparencies scanned correctly can be a pain. That's why you need a transparency adapter like this one from Epson. Designed to work with your Epson 10000XL scanner, the adapter accepts positive or negative 35 mm film or medium format transparent media up to 5 by 4 inches. Its 11.4-by-16.4-inch size fits perfectly on the 10000XL's scanning surface and helps you get perfectly aligned scans every time.

Batch scanning is a snap, as the adapter can hold up to 48 35mm negatives, 30 35mm slides, eight 4-by-5-inch transparencies, and up to six medium format transparencies. This moving carriage type transparency adapter also features Epson's high-quality lamps for faster film scanning. Designed for convenience and quality, the adapter also comes backed with a one-year limited warranty.

What's in the Box
Transparency unit, documentation ... Read more

Features

• Designed for use with Epson's 10000XL scanner
• For positive and negative 35mm film, slides, and medium format up to 5x4
• Maximum frame size of 48 x 35 mm
• Epson high-quality lamp for faster film scanning
• Simple to install; 1-year warranty

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A whisper-quiet performer, the PowerLite 835p provides convenient automatic setup, which intuitively sets the focus and image size at the touch of a button--all in just seconds. And, with four input connections, and dedicated audio for each, it's easily adaptable to sophisticated presentations. Use the wired LAN connection to attach the projector to a network. Or, should you choose to go wireless, the PowerLite 835p offers the ideal solution with 802.11g Wi-Fi support.

Epson's superior processing enables the projector to deliver fast transfer speeds for viewing MPEG2 videos and PowerPoint presentations. Advanced security features offer WEP, WPA, and LEAP compatibility. There's even a USB and PCMCIA input connection, so you can not only project your presentation without a computer, but digital photos and video as well. The unit is backed by a two-year warranty (90 days on the lamp) and includes the Epson Road Service Program and Epson Private Line dedicated toll-free support.

What's in the Box
Projector, power cable, remote control with battery, computer cable, audio adapter cable, USB A/USB B cable, wireless LAN card, Epson Projector Software CD-ROM, EasyMP Software CD-ROM, Start Here Kit, soft carrying case ... Read more

Features

• Up to 3,000 ANSI lumens, 1,024 x 768 native resolution
• High 600:1 contrast ratio, 24-bit color
• Wired and wireless local networking capabilities
• Integrated 5-watt speaker
• 2-year warranty with toll-free support

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With the Epson Stylus Color 3000 inkjet printer, the burgeoning artist and the professional photographer will possess a user-friendly photo lab for photo-quality printing of light-stable, water-resistant prints. Why wait for prints from your neighborhood developer (if you are lucky enough to have one) when the Epson Stylus Color 3000 printer can fill most of your needs, for everything from proofs to portfolios?

Taking advantage of Epson's Micro Piezo inkjet technology with QuickDry inks and AcuPhoto halftoning, the serious user will appreciate the full-bleed, up-to-13-by-19-inch design layout prints at 1,400 x 720 dpi. Everyone, including novices, will appreciate the fine shadow detailing and natural flesh tones delivered by a four-color CMYK palette, resulting in lasting, fine-quality prints.

The Epson 3000 delivers professional-looking graphics for yourportfolios, posters, and presentations through attention to details,such as quick-drying inks to protect your prints from smudging orbleeding, in Pantone-calibrated approved colors. It supports AdobePostScript level 2 and options for internal Ethernet for EtherTalk,Novell, and TCP/IP networking, making it ideal for growing officeenvironments.

Standard connections include IEEE 1284 parallel, USB, and serial ports, and drivers for both Windows and Macintosh systems. The Epson Stylus Color 3000 comes with the full assurance of a two-year limited warranty and a toll-free support hotline to answer your questions. ... Read more

Features

• Professional-quality large format printing on paper up to 17 by 22 inches
• Micro Piezo technology with AcuPhoto halftoning for natural flesh tones
• 1,440 x 720 resolution; optional Ethernet for EtherTalk, Novell, and TCP/IP networking
• USB, parallel, and serial ports; PC and Mac compatible
• Adobe PostScript Level 2, Pantone-calibrated color system; Apple ColorSync and ICC compatible

Reviews (17)

Accurate Color, Great Paper Tray
I have used this printer for the last three years. As a visual designer and a fine artist I have used this to print all sorts of design projects, illustrations, and web pages.

The colors this produces are a better match to what I see onscreen than any other color printer I have used (HP deskjets, HP color laser, Apple color laser). Even at "normal" quality on cheap paper, the prints are good enough to frame. I used this printer with photo quality paper to print the portfolio I show at job interviews. The dithering is subtle, with none of the dark-dot-amongst-light-dots problems that cause a speckled look on cheap printers.

The colors are vibrant, but ACCURATE (unlike the HP printers that always print colors oversaturated). As other reviewers have noted, the ink cartridges (separate for each color!) last a long time, typically several months with heavy usage.

The printing is fast, even at high quality, much faster than color laser printers, and comparable to most desktop printers.

The flat paper tray (as opposed to inclined) rarely jams. The tray can hold about 50 sheets of paper, so it is good for use in an office environment being shared by many people.

This can handle even light card stock, although I have had some varieties of 80# card stock JAM and refuse to go through. Unfortunately, the stock is forced to go through the rollers, and there is no way to open the back to allow it to go straight through and avoid jamming on heavy stock. This is the only bad thing about this printer.

Don't let anyone give you one for free
This is quite possibly the worst printer ever made in all printer history. The color is horrible, it jams the paper every other print, slow as mollasses, impossible to service, and just generally looks bad. The roller-arms are spaced so that they never take its own specially priced paper straight into the feeder. Ink Cleanings usually last for two prints on most minimal print settings, then degrade into splotchy lined garbage. Makes the most horrible noises when printing and death rattles when jammed or confused. Don't let anyone give you one even for free. and for heavan's sake, don't actually spend money on one. I have two, one for parts, and the other for parts backup, as both are equally on their way to a trash heap in South America where orphan childern can beat the living daylights from its horrible plastic casing. If negative stars were available for review, this product would deserve them.

2 words: Garbage
2 words: Feeder Failure.
May take 10 or more tries to get the very expensive paper to feed correctly. Then, it might just decide that it doesn't want to print any more and eject halfway. MANY wasted sheets!

2 words: Broken Brain
The software for this thing is awful.
The MAC RIP software is, without a doubt, the worst software ever unleashed on the public. Can't even begin to explain, it just doesn't work and crashes constantly.

2 words: No Support.
Where are the fixes???

2 words: Don't Buy!!!

Hillbilly Photographer
I have owned and used my Epson 3000 printer for nearly two years now with great results. At the time of purchase, it was the only printer available in its size range, which was its selling point for me. After recently converting it over to archival pigmented inks (Generations ProPhoto Inks from mediastreet.com) and creating a custom profile for the new inks, I can honestly say that I get better color from this printer than from my Epson 2000P. I do use the 3000 with an old PC with Windows 98 since there isn't a suitable driver for Windows XP. For those having trouble getting paper to feed in correctly, try feeding it in from the back. This works especially well with glossy photo paper, which does tend to misfeed from the front. This printer is regularly used to make 16x24 inch display prints originating from a Canon EOS-1Ds, and the results are amazing with vibrant, realistic colors and sharp detail. The only real problem I've ever had is occasional very slight banding, but this really isn't noticeable 95% of the time. Hopefully the new Epson 4000 will do an even better job, but the drawback there will be having to buy seven or even eight colors of ink instead of the four used by the 3000.

Printer won't work with Windows XP!
As a graphics designer this has been a good printer for me. It makes beautiful prints. The only drawback is that Epson has not decided to join the rest of us in the 21st Century. If you would like an expensive nice desktop printer, this is the one for you. However, if you do graphic design and require a StylusRIP Adobe Level 2 Postscript Driver...here's a newsflash...This printer is NOT XP compatible. In fact it's not Windows ME, or Windows 2000 compatible. There are no postscript drivers for anything higher than Windows 95/98. After several days of trying to speak to a human at Epson's Tech Support, I finally spoke to someone, and gleaned that they are in no hurry to advance with the times. At some point in the future they plan to develop an XP compatible StylusRIP driver. After a great expense and effort, I upgraded my office system and software to Windows XP. Because I had to have a RIP, I was forced to revert everything back to Windows 98. My bad! I should have checked, but I assumed that a company as large as Epson would be as progressive as the rest of us. All in all, I still like this printer. I am hoping that they will get on the ball soon. ... Read more

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The Stylus Pro 5500 offers reliable high-speed printing for designers,photographers, fine-art printers, and other graphics professionals needingextremely high-quality prints that last for a lifetime, thanks to Epson'sColorFast pigmented inks.

Featuring new print heads that deliver increased speed combined with Epson'sVariable Sized Droplet Technology and dot sizes of 3 picoliters, resolutions upto 2,880 dpi and print speeds of up to 2 minutes per A3 print can be realized.The Stylus Pro 5500 has the power to deliver impressive results.

Designed for professionals, this printer uses six ink colors for superiorreproduction of subtle tones and smooth gradients, and uses four separatehigh-capacity ink cartridges for long periods of operation between cartridgereplacements, giving low cost per copy and making it suitable for demandingenvironments.

This printer is backed by a one-year warranty. ... Read more

Features

• 2,880 x 720 dpi maximum resolution
• Uses ColorFast pigment-based ink
• Parallel and USB interfaces
• Photo reproduction quality
• Smallest droplet size: 3 picoliters

Reviews (3)

Professional Photographer
I find this printer to be an excellent well made printer. The perfect printer would be one that could print excellent color and Grey Scale.
I have read the previous reviews about lack of drivers for the Mac's and I do not believe that this is true. The printer came packaged with drivers for PC and Mac. Upgraded drivers for both systems are available at Epson's web site. The only draw back that I see about the printer is that there is no light black ink tank, for really good continuous tone grey scale images. So people that do Grey Scale Photography would not come out with gallery results. Color printing is excellent as long as you use custom profiles out of Photoshop.

OS X drivers
I don't know when the other review was posted but the OS X drivers have been available since 2003. Mine works fine, but a RIP works better.

No OSX Drivers
Great printer, fantastic quality but STILL no OSX drivers. I've spoken to Epson for over a year about this, and they still have no commitment to when they'll get it done. Very dissapointing. ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

Epson's Premium Glossy Photo Paper provides high quality, high gloss photo prints, perfect for use in glass frames, photo albums, and even for enlargements. Each package contains 100 sheets of 4-by-6-inch photo paper, recommended for use in many Epson printers for delivering border-free prints. This paper has a bright white (92 ISO rating) resin coat finish that helps ink dry quickly, resisting smudging and bleeding. ... Read more

Features

• High-gloss, bright white, resin coated photo paper
• Achieves high quality photo prints
• Smudge and water-resistant; quick dry surface
• Perfect for preserving memories and creating keepsakes
• Recommended by Epson for creating borderless prints with many Epson printers

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5+++ stars
I purchased this paper because it was the cheapest brand out there- and printing your own photos is an expensive hobby. I had intended to use Epson papers for trial runs or copies for friends. However, the quality of my photos was incredible using epson paper. The colors are much more vivid and they don't fade over time as some photo papers do. I now use Epson paper for all my 4x6 photos and I save money!

Best Paper for Epson Photo Printers
Not only is this photo paper the most inexpensive paper I have used, but it is simply the best. The printed photos have a glossy finish that makes them indistinguishable from the regular film prints. I have used Kodak and HP premium papers and they don't hold a candle to the Epson brand. I have also used the older Epson paper and a no-name brand and neither were as bright and brilliant as this paper. I am using an Epson Stylus Photo RX500 and the prints are fabulous. ... Read more

Features

• Two 50-sheet packages of white photo paper
• Luster surface finish
• Convenient 8.5-by-11-inch size
• 97 brightness rating, 97% opacity
• 240 g/m2 weight, 10 mil thickness

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Epson's latest flatbed scanners offer enhanced productivity and performance for photographers, graphic designers and other professionals by offering a higher DMax for greater dynamic range and a larger transparency unit than its predecessor models.The EPSON Perfection(TM) 4990 PHOTO and EPSON Perfection 4990 PRO scanners both have a versatile built-in 8" x 10" transparency unit (TPU) with a moving carriage and lamp optimized for film scans for quality rarely seen in a consumer-level scanner.The TPU is almost 50% larger than the predecessor models. It includes film holders that support eight 35mm mounted slides, four 35mm film strips up to 24 frames, three to six medium format frames or two 4" x 5" frames. It also has an 8" x 10" guide for transparencies and proof sheets without film holders, allowing for a larger volume of negative scanning.Both models deliver high resolution and excellent image quality. They offer a maximum hardware resolution of 4800 x 9600 dpi, 48-bit color and up to 4.0 DMax for true-to-life color accuracy and the ability to capture minute image detail.The Perfection 4990 scanner uses Epson's unique ColorTrue(R) II Imaging System, providing customers with a technology that integrates superior hardware, optics and image processing to achieve accurate color reproduction and reduced noise.Both models deliver high resolution and excellent image quality. They offer a maximum hardware resolution of 4800 x 9600 d ... Read more

Features

• Scan images with precision quality and detail: Consistently delivers superior results with 4800 x 9600 dpi resolution
• Get high-quality scans from negatives and transparencies: Offers 48-bit color depth and up to 4.0 Dmax for smooth gradations and intricateshadow detail
• Automatically correct an image when scanning damaged film and photos: DIGITAL ICE technology automatically corrects dust and scratches on film, plus tears, folds or creases on photo prints
• Scan transparencies as large as 8" x 10": Built-in transparency unit with moving light source scans up to twenty-four 35mmnegatives simultaneously. Provides an illuminated scan progress indicator as part of its sleek design.
• Automatically restore faded color photos: Innovative Epson Easy Photo Fix technology offers automatic color restoration and dust removal features.

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This double-sided matte paper from Epson is designed for use with inkjet printers and is ideal for printing sales brochures, greeting cards, newsletter, and photographic portfolios that require both photographic image quality as well as the versatility of two-sided printing with no show-through. The 8.5-by-11-inch sheets have a 93% opacity and an ISO brightness of 103, resulting in bright whites that help make your prints stand out. The 47 lb. basis weight and 9.7 mil thickness means that your prints have a sturdy, professional feel to them. Each package contains 50 sheets of paper. ... Read more

Features

• Double-sided matte surface
• 178 g/m² basis weight, 9.7 mil thickness
• 103 ISO brightness, 93% opacity
• Ideal for Epson inkjet printers
• 50 8.5-by-11-inch sheets

Reviews (2)

I also recommend this paper
I also have used this paper for making family calendars this Christmas and found the quality excellent. It is not easy to find in stores.

Good deal for the price
I wanted to create calendars for our family. I found this a good deal for the printer (I have Lexmark Z54) and for the requirement. I had taken 5 calendars out of this and it works good for the double-side calendar. I could get an excellent finish. Color rendering is perfect and I did not find any smudging or bloating. The thickness is fine enough for a double-sided output.

I also found Matte finish better than Glossy in case of inkjet printers, especially this one, the best.

I would definitely recommend this product. ... Read more

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For photographers seeking a flat matte surface, Epson Enhanced Matte Paper is the ideal choice. This bright white paper yields highly saturated images, while maintaining excellent highlight and shadow detail. Compatible with high-resolution photo printers (dpi up to 1,440), this paper creates gorgeous images with smoothly vivid tones and richly layered contrasts. Although designed primarily for use with Epson Archival and DuraBrite inks, this versatile paper can also be used with dye-based inks. Hobbyists, professional photographers, and digital artists alike will find this 44-inch-by-100-foot paper roll an ideal solution for many large projects. ... Read more

Features

• Bright white surface
• Matte finish
• 44-inch-by-100-foot roll with 3-inch core
• Compatible with Epson Archival and DuraBrite inks
• Heavy stock for classic photographic feel

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Epson's S041257 heavyweight matte paper is ideal for printing, enlarging, and framing matte-finish photographs. Designed for Epson Stylus Color, Photo, and Scan series printers, each package contains 50 warp-proof 8.5-by-11-inch letter-size sheets. ... Read more

Features

• Ideal for Epson Stylus Color, Photo, and Scan series printers
• Thick paper does not warp with heavily saturated images
• Great for printing matte-finish photographs
• Letter size, 8.5 by 11 inches
• 50 sheets per pack

Reviews (36)

FINE ART PAPER
Anyone thinking about using an inkjet printer for photography must try this paper. I do fine art photography and my own darkroom work in medium format. I just purchased the Epson 1270 printer and have been using this heavy weight paper with eye opening results. This paper is pure white and used with the new inks in the 870 and 1270 printers has a fade resistant life of over 26 years. This paper has the look of a fine art Ilford or Kodak N surface...And best of all ..the price is hard to beat !

Great Paper, Great for Giving
I primarily use my printer to make prints of my digital pics. I cannot stress enough how much better they look on this paper. They look so good that most people don't believe that they came from my digital camera and home printer.

High qulaity paper makes all the difference in the world when it comes to inkjet printing. I've tried quite a few different brands of paper, and I have fallen in love with the epson line. The pictures turn out sharp, rich and clear.

The only downside of the paper is that it does turn colors with time :-(. Epson says that if you keep them in an airtight package, say behind glass, they won't turn as quickly. Mine did in about a two years, but they were simply held in a stack, and not behind glass or in a sheet protector.

All that being said, it is good paper and my machines prints well on it. They make great prints for giving to others who want 'copies' of your pictures.

A Great Photo Paper
As a professional photographer, I've tested many different types of paper and Epson's Premium Line is by far the best. Everyone who sees the results (printed on the Epson 870/1270) can't believe it. The look and feel is the same as a photograph. The only way you'd know it was printed on an inkjet is by looking at the back to see the 'Epson' watermark.

Epson also produces the Premium Luster (an "E" surface or matte paper) and Premium Semi-Gloss Papers. They are all great papers, but the Premium Glossy affords the most contrast (which is to be expected from a glossy paper).

To lenghten this paper's longevity we reccomend displaying behind glass or keeping the prints in sheet protectors where the print doesn't have contact with the air. Under those conditions it will last a long time without a noticeable change--probably years, if not longer, according to Epson

Best for presentation/graphic printout
Epson makes great printer papers. I use Epson's matte paper almost as much as the regular inkjet paper. This paper is made for color presentation and graphic. I print out my portfolio and sample work with matte paper because it is relatively cheap to the high quality printout. I use the Epson 820 and the color print matches the monitor colors (98%) almost perfect.

For photo prints it is fine, but photos are simultaneous with glossy texture. If you like glossy photo then this is not the photo paper you would get. The colors do not jump at you nor have sharp deferential qualities that glossy can produce. Printing plain texts without color might be too wasteful (costly) for matte paper. I considered Epson the best in paper qualities over Canon, HP, Kodak and others for the quality/price. I have switched to the Canon i960 and am still using Epson's paper. It is that versatile. I tend to use the harder to find Epson double-side matte paper.

Just like a real photograph
I use this paper with an Epson Photo 960 using the "Premium glossy Photo Paper" option. It prints photos as nice as any Ive seen printed. These are great looking photos. Now if they could do something about the price. ... Read more