Epson Intro Artisan 700 & Artisan 800 Premier All-in-One Inkjet Printers

Printer design is, on the whole, something that rarely gets us excited but in the case of Epson’s new, premier Artisan all-in-one inkjet printers – namely the Artisan 700 and Artisan 800 – we must confess to being smitten with their black aesthetics, curved edges and large, colourful, front mounted LCD screens.

Both the Artisan 700 and the Artisan 800 utilise Advanced MicroPiezo 6-color ink jet printing with DX5 technology paired with Claria ‘high-definition’ ink, offering smudge, scratch, water and fade resistant photos, and sport maximum print resolutions of 5760 x 1440 dpi and can print up to a purported 38 pages per minute in both colour and black and white text whilst churning out a 4″ x 6″ sized photo print in as little as 10 seconds. Both devices also sport Wi-Fi connectivity (though we’ve seen reports that seem to indicate that only the Artisan 800 features Wi-Fi, which is clearly not the case).

Epson Artisan 700 and Artisan 800 Key Features:

• Standalone Photo Capabilities: Both Artisan models have card slots that are compatible with
  all popular memory card types for printing photos without a computer or transferring files to or
  from a computer. Plus, users can print directly from a digital camera or mobile phone with the PictBridge connection. Additional photo printing options include print-by-date, custom picture
  packages, photo index sheets, and passport and photo IDs.
• Restore Faded Photos: Both Artisan all-in-ones can easily restore color to old, faded photos
  with or without using a computer.
  Creativity Made Simple: Included software allows users to create and print personalized
  CDs/DVDs, greeting cards, elegant invitations, beautiful photo calendars, photo books, and
  more.
• Shared Use at Home: Wi-Fi and Ethernet networking are built in for sharing with all users in
  the home. An optional Bluetooth photo print adapter is also available for printing from cell
  phones and other mobile devices.
• Flexible Paper Handling: Both models print borderless photos in popular sizes, including
  4” x 6”, 5” x 7”, 8” x 10”, and letter. They also feature a paper cassette with two paper trays
  that eliminate the need to switch between plain and photo paper. In addition, two-sided printing
  is built-in and can be automated with an optional duplexer
• Smart Ink System: The Artisan series feature convenient individual ink cartridges that can be
  changed in as little as five seconds and replace only the color needed. In addition, innovative
  technology conveniently combines color inks to produce black when black ink is low to extend
  printing. Cartridges are available in two sizes to match users’ printing needs.

Epson Artisan 700 Specific Key Features:

• 4 in 1 with WiFi: Print / Copy / Scan / Ultra Hi-Def Photo
• Up to 38 ppm, photos in as fast as 10 sec
• Auto Photo Correction; preview on LCD
• Professional quality CD/DVD printing
• Wi-Fi and Ethernet networking
• Two-sided printing saves paper
• Two-year limited warranty with registration
• Scan and restore faded photos
• Ultra Hi-Definition photos last 4x longer than photo lab prints
• Two paper trays always ready to print photos and documents
• Print personal note paper & greeting cards

Epson Artisan 800 Specific Key Features:

• 5 in 1 with Wi-Fi: Print / Copy / Scan / Fax / Ultra HD Photo
• Up to 38 ppm, photos in as fast as 10 sec1
• Built-in fax and Automatic Document Feeder
• Wi-Fi and Ethernet networking
• 7.8-inch touch panel, 3.5-inch LCD
• Professional quality CD/DVD printing
• Two-sided printing saves paper
• Create coloring books and personal note paper
• Two-year limited warranty with registration
• Ultra Hi-Definition photos last 4x longer than photo lab prints
• Two paper trays always ready to print photos and document

Both the Epson Artisan 700 and the Artisan 800 will become available from September (08) and will retail for around $200 and $300 respectively.

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