Epson Professional Imaging Division

Sales Reference Guide Version 1.0aE

Introducing the Epson Proofing Edition Series

To Be Used with the Basic Epson Stylus Pro 900 Series Sales Reference Guide

When Epson America and EFI joined forces to develop a next

generation proofing solution, we knew something great was

about to happen. After all, two innovators within the

printing industry were combining resources for the first

time, dedicating ourselves to one goal – to create the most

powerful and complete digital proofing solution available.

Epson Proofing Edition Series

Contact your local reseller for the latest pricing information.(Pricing shown is MSRP. RIP Not Sold Separately by Epson)

Epson Stylus® Pro 7900 Proofing Edition $7,995

Epson Stylus® Pro 9900 Proofing Edition $9,995

Proofing Editions Ship with EFI Colorproof XF v4.0

for Epson, Printer, Printer Stand, Media Catch Bin,

Full Roll of 24” Epson Standard Proofing Paper 240,

and 110 ml Starter Ink Cartridges.

Complete Compatibility with Epson Proofing Media

True Adobe® PostScript® Level 3 – Multiple CPSI Engine

True Adobe PDF Print Engine 2.0

Incorporates Epson AccuPhoto HDR Screening

Powerful OneBit File Support for Truer Screened Proofs

EFI DynamicWedge™ Color Verification Technology

Automatic Workflow Color Optimization – 3CC Technology1

Automatic Printer Linearization and Ink Limiting1

Automatic Proof Verification and Label Printing1

Enhanced 16-bit Spot Color Simulation

Flexible Job Ticket and Control Strip Printing

Newly Designed Simple User Interface

Automatic JDF Connection to Various MIS Solutions

Automatic RIP and Media Updates via Internet

Full Compatibility with Epson SpectroProofer™

World-Class Service and Support Directly From Epson

EFI Colorproof XF Version 4 Feature Set Highlights

1- Automatic when used with optional Epson SpectroProofer

Why to Buy?

The Most Complete Proofing Solution Available

The Highest Color Accuracy in the Industry – Process or Spot

Complete Support for Epson Professional Proofing Media

Fully Automated Color Management & Proof Verification with Epson SpectroProofer™

Powerful Workflow-Based RIP Solution for Superior Compatibility

Both Adobe Postscript 3 and Adobe PDF Print Engine 2.0 Interpreters

Powerful OneBit File Support for True “RIP Once Output Many” Workflows

Simplified User Interface

The Perfect Solution for Both In-house and Hardcopy Remote Proofing

Ready for the Future of Your Printing Business

Aggressively Priced

Epson Proofing Edition Series

EFI Colorproof XF Version 4.0 Feature Set for Epson

Color Verifier Spot Color OneBitColor Manager

True Adobe PostScript 3Epson Proofing Edition Series

The Latest Adobe CPSI 3018 Core

– Complete compatibility with the latest design software suites from Adobe

– Handles virtually every industry file format including - EPS, TIFF, PDF, PS, JPEG, Scitex, and Layered PSD

Multiple CPSI Technology

– Normally only one PDF/PS file can be processing at a time

– With Multiple CPSI technology, up to four separate files can be processing at the same time

– If running on a multiple-processor CPU, processing times are significantly reduced

Intelligent PDF Processing

– Capable of processing only the pages you’re printing, not the entire multi-page PDF

– All forms of PDF cropping are now supported

Capable of Displaying Information about Unknown File Formats

True Adobe PDF Print Engine 2.0Epson Proofing Edition Series

Adobe PDF Print Engine 2.0 Drives Integrated End-to-End PDF Workflows

– User selectable between standard CPSI and Adobe PDF Print Engine 2.0

– Complete compatibility with the latest design software suites from Adobe

– Superior compatibility with Variable Data Printing workflows

– Elimination of redundant Processing

– Improved cost savings for all job types through faster processing, cleaner handoffs, and JDF automation

Complete JDF Connection to Various MIS and Web-to-Print Solutions

– EFI PrintSmith and Hagen MIS solutions

– EFI Digital Store Front web-to-print solutions

– EFI Web Control Center web-based job distribution and control solutions

– Including many other third-party workflow solutions

“PDF Print Engine gives us a lot more options for producing the best

output possible. In the past, we found ourselves asking our customers for

new files more often, now this is no longer the case.”

James WamserSell Printing Company

Powerful OneBit File SupportEpson Proofing Edition Series

True ‘RIP Once Output Many’ Concept by Utilizing the Same Screened Data for the Press

– Ensures the proof has the same screen structure as the production run - dot shape, screen angle, etc.

– Capable of finding moires, artifacts, and trapping errors early in the production process

– The digital color proof is truer to the final exposure generated

Supports Virtually All OneBit File Formats

– TIFF G4, TIFF G3, Packbit, LZW Compressed TIFF, Uncompressed TIFF, Presstek, Huffman, PCX, Len,

Harlequin Pagebuffer, Founder, Brainnew, DCS1 and DCS2 (Copy-dot Format)

Takes Full Advantage of Epson MicroPiezo TFP Print Head Technology

– Due to extreme dot placement accuracy, you can produce clean dot proofs up to 150 lpi

– Depending upon the print job, you can produce good dot proofs up to 175 lpi

Automatic Printer LinearizationEpson Proofing Edition Series

Intelligent Printer Linearization and Ink-Limiting

– You set the schedule for the printer color calibration process - Per Day, Week, Month, etc.

– You set the delta-E threshold for pass or fail

– If above threshold, EFI intelligently launches the proper color optimization method for correction

The Optional Epson SpectroProofer Completely Automates this Process

– Extremely powerful way to ensure your printer hardware, ink, and media are always within specification

– Dramatically reduces your labor costs for re-linearizing multiple printers

No More Ink or Media Lot Verification Required

– Automatically compensates for printer drift over time, ink and media lot variations, and environmental changes

Actual Color Verification Targets for Printer Linearization and Quality Control

Automatic Workflow Color Optimization - 3CC FilesEpson Proofing Edition Series

Optimize Any Input-to-Output ICC Workflow to Extreme Color Accuracy

– For extreme color accuracy, EFI has fully implemented the use of 3CC files

– Aggressive new math is now used to optimized the overall workflow to exacting standards

– Capable of reducing overall delta-E to levels of accuracy previously not possible

Automatic Creation of Advanced Three-Dimensional Color Correction Files (.3CC)

– Using the optional Epson SpectroProofer, EFI has automated the complete creation process

– Simply chose the workflow requiring optimization and go to lunch

Actual Example of Color Accuracy Using 3CC TechnologyLabel Automatically Created and Printed by EFI

EFI DynamicWedge™ TechnologyEpson Proofing Edition Series

Automatically Creates Color Control Strips Extracted from the Job File Itself

– Dynamic generation of the color control strip containing key colors within a job - including any spot colors

– Can automatically create a color control strip containing both CMYK and spot color information

– You define the total number of patches to generate in increments up to 16, 32, or 64

DynamicWedge Can be used with Industry Standard Control Strips for Proof Verification

– Epson SpectroProofer™ can read and verify color accuracy using EFI DynamicWedge control strips

– When combined with an industry standard control strips, you’ve got the ultimate proof verification process

A Great Solution for Package Proofing Verification

– By using the same colors within the job file itself for color verification, overall proof accuracy is improved

Actual EFI DynamicWedge Color Control Strip SampleAutomatically Created from a Job File

Automatic Proof Verification and LabelingEpson Proofing Edition Series

Individual Proof Verification using Industry Standard Color Control Strips

– Compatible with ISO 12647-7 compliant verification based upon static control strips

– Compatible with EFI DynamicWedge technology

– Completely automated using the optional Epson SpectroProofer

Capable of Verifying Proofs using up to Two Color Verification Control Strips

– You can select to use both EFI DynamicWedge and a static industry specific wedge at the same time

– Supports industry standard delta-E calculation methodologies such as CIE 76, 94, 2000, or CMC

Automatic Proof Verification Labeling

– Direct-to-Proof labeling for immediate pass or fail information printed right on the proof

Actual Example of ISO 12647-7 Static Color Strip and Verification Label

Enhanced 16-Bit Spot Color SimulationEpson Proofing Edition Series

More Precise Method to Find the Best Possible Spot Color Simulations

– New 16-bit math handles the precise definition of L*A*B* values to find the best color match possible

– Even for challenging spot colors, the ideal color values are are automatically identified

– No user interaction is required

Complete Spot Color Library Support

– Built-in PANTONE® coated, uncoated, Hexachrome, and GOE libraries

– Built-in HKS, Toyo, and DIC spot color libraries are also fully supported

Create Custom Spot Colors for Client-Specific Requirements

– Creation of unique spot colors via L*A*B* values for extremely accurate simulation

– You can create a custom spot using multiple L*A*B* values for each percentage

– You can also define the transparency property for the particular spot color

Flexible Job Ticket and Control Strip PrintingEpson Proofing Edition Series

Customizable Job Ticket Information

– Adjustable font size, job ticket width, distance between print job, etc.

– User selectable job ticket information with preset capability

– Supports the use of your own company logo

Auto-positioning of Job Ticket and Color Control Strips

– Depending upon available space, both the control strip and job ticket information will be positioned

below the actual print job

– Up to two different color control strips and verification labels can be used simultaneously

Actual Example of Automatic Job Ticket Labeling

High Performance RIP Server and Client Workflow SoftwareEpson Proofing Edition Series

RIP Optimized for the Latest Windows® XP 32-Bit Operating System

– Takes full advantage of the latest Windows XP 32-Bit OS – including multiple processor technology

– When combined with the latest multi-core processors and 4 GB of memory – performance is optimized

Also Compatible with Windows Server 2003, 2008, VISTA®, and Apple® Macintosh® OS 10.5

– Both RIP server and client software are natively supported

– Not as powerful as running on a high-end Windows XP Server, but fully compatible with your hardware

Complete Support for the Epson Proofing Media LineEpson Proofing Edition Series

Epson Professional Proofing Media Already Built-in

– The expensive and time-consuming process of adding a new proofing media has already been done by Epson

– Our entire line of Epson Professional Proofing Media are already calibrated and ready for optimization

– Never before has high-level proofing been this simple

Epson Offers the Best Proofing Media Line in the Industry

– Our extensive line-up includes proofing media for both commercial and flexographic proofing requirements

– Extensive quality assurance to ensure consistent and reliable media performance over time

– Epson proofing media meets the exacting standards for many industry specifications

“We’ve standardized on Epson proofing papers throughout our organization.

The accurate color performance, along with tight consistency from

roll-to-roll makes all the difference.”

Quote from a large east coast printing company

Epson Professional Proofing MediaMedia Compatibility Matrix - Standards and Industry

SWOP / GRACoL SWOP 3 SWOP 5 Commercial Publication Packaging Overlays Progressives

Standard Proofing Paper 205 Verified Good Good

Standard Proofing Paper 240 Verified Good Good

Standard Proofing Paper - Adhesive Verified Good Good Good

Proofing Paper Commercial Verified Good Good

Proofing Paper Publication Verified Good

Proofing Paper White Semimatte Good Good

Epson CrystalClear™ Film Good Good Good

Epson Media Line as of 04.02.2009

Fully Compatible with Epson SpectroProofer

Contact your local reseller for the latest pricing information.(Pricing shown is MSRP)

Epson SpectroProofer 24” $1,495Epson SpectroProofer 24” UV $1,495

Epson SpectroProofer 44” $2,495Epson SpectroProofer 44” UV $2,495

Epson Proofing Edition Series

Epson SpectroProofer Offers Complete Color Management Automation

– The time consuming task of adding a new media or optimizing a workflow is handled automatically

– Ensures printing environment is always within specification without the need for manual verifications

True Automation of Proofing Verification Workflows

– For the first time, 100% proof verification is a reality

– Ensure every proof is verified to exacting standards without any manual intervention

Business-Smart Return on Investment

– Epson SpectroProofer will pay itself back and start saving you money almost immediately

– The expensive and time consuming process of manually color managing your proofing workflows is over

World-Class Service and SupportService and Support Strategy

The Entire Epson Proofing Edition Solution is Supported Directly by Epson

– EFI Colorproof XF software is fully covered under our standard Epson Preferredsm Protection Plan

Standard One Year of Limited Coverage

– Free technical supported available Monday through Friday to answer any questions you may have

– Regardless of RIP or printer problems, you only call one number for all your support requirements

– And phone support remains free of charge while your under warranty with Epson

Optional One and Two Year Epson Preferred Plus Service Plans Available

– When you upgrade your standard one year service plan to two or three years, your also covering all your

EFI Colorproof XF RIP technical support needs

Bug Fixes and Maintenance Updates are Free

– When a bug fix or maintenance release is required, you get it free over the built-in internet updater

– Any major feature release may require additional costs sold through EFI and their dealers

EFI Colorproof XF Version 4.0 for Epson Screen Shots

Basic System Manager Overview

Color Management Screen

Printer Media Setup Screen

Control Strip 1 Setup - Shown Using EFI DymanicWedge™ Technology

Control Strip 2 Setup - Shown Using an ISO 12647-7 Control Strip

Optimizing a Color Workflow Using 3CC Technology

Optimizing a Color Workflow Using 3CC Technology

Optimizing a Color Workflow Using 3CC Technology

Optimizing a Color Workflow Using 3CC Technology

Processing Multiple Jobs

Confirming or Overriding the Job Workflow Settings

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Cartridge yields vary considerably based on images printed, print settings, paper type, frequency of use and temperature.

For print quality, a variable amount of ink remains in the cartridge after the “replace cartridge” indicator comes on.

The printer(s) ships with ink cartridges and part of the ink from the first cartridges is used for priming the printer.

All stated cartridge volumes are fill volumes.

See www.epson.com/cartridgeinfo for more information about ink cartridges.

Epson, Epson Stylus, Epson UltraChrome HDR, SpectroProofer, and MicroPiezo TFP are trademarks or registered trademarks of Seiko Epson Corp.

Epson AccuPhoto, Epson ePlaten, and Epson PreciseColor are trademarks of Epson America, Inc.

myEpsonPrinter and Epson Preferred are service marks 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 to these trademarks.

© Epson America, Inc. 2009 MR 04.13.2009