Epson Gemini K3™ SRG 1.0b

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™
Sales Reference Guide 1.0aE
Empowering Digital Solutions
for the Business of Portrait Photography
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Product Positioning & Goals
“In 2001, Epson’s
®
represented a digital printing
workflow for mid-volume photographic printers.”
“In 2004, Epson
improved upon this
by lowering the total cost-of-ownership,
while dramatically improving reliability.”
“ Today, Epson Gemini K3 will enable those in the
business of portrait photography to maximize profits
using advanced Epson digital printing technology.”
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Introducing
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What is an Epson Gemini K3 Configuration?
Basic System Dimensions
72.8”
44.8”
30.3”
37.5”
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Basic System Configuration
Touch-Screen Display
Complete Photo Server Interface
With Touch-Screen Control
All New Print Engine Technology
Epson Stylus® Pro 4800
Epson UltraChrome K3™ Ink
Best-in-Class Print Performance
Latest Technology from Epson
Award-Winning Print Quality
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New Printer Cabinet Stand
With Internal Storage
Highly Functional Design
With Removable Internal Shelf
Completely Mobile with Built-in Casters
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2
Produc
A 4 P r i n es up to 2,40
0
t Units
Per Mo
nth!
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Included Print Server & RIP Software
Based upon a High-Performance
Intel Pentium 4 Running Windows
XP Professional
A Complete Turn-Key Solution from One Vendor – EPSON!
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Scalable to Meet Various Print Requirements
USB 2.0
Windows Based
Client Workstation(s)
USB 2.0
Ethernet
Additional:
Epson Stylus Pro 4800 – $1,995
Also Compatible With:
Epson Stylus Pro 7600 or 9600
Macintosh Based
Client Workstation(s)
Additional:
(Shown with optional printer stand – $349)
Epson Gemini K3 System – $6,995
After installing the basic Epson Gemini K3 System,
you can add up to two additional Epson Stylus Pro printers.
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What Can the New Epson Gemini K3 System Do for You?
➤ Control the time it takes to deliver portraits to your customers
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Reduce your turnaround time significantly by printing on your schedule
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Preview your prints immediately on-site
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Increase your overall sales by photographing and delivering prints later
in the holiday season
➤ Reduce your dependence upon traditional color labs
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Forget lab delays and cut-off dates
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Add on-demand capabilities to your service offerings
➤ Produce the highest-quality prints in the industry!
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Sharper, brighter, and more flexible than traditional lab prints
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Offer specialty papers such as UltraSmooth Fine Art and Canvas
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Optimized color management for printing skin tones
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Consistent color across multiple print sizes and print runs
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True archival print quality that significantly outperforms silver halide
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Produce photographic prints from wallet-size to wall portraits up to 44”
44” wide!
➤ Maximize your profitability
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When considering both start-up costs and the on-going cost-of-ownership, no
other ink jet based workflow can deliver a better value
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Why Are Epson Gemini K3™
Prints Unique?
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Extreme Color Accuracy
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Brilliant Color
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Amazing Gloss Level
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Will Last for Generations
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Incredible Shadow, Midtone,
Midtone, and Highlight Detail
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Sharp, Clear Prints – “Three-Dimensional”
Three-Dimensional”
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Professional Black and White Prints
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Prints from Wallets to Wall Portraits
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A Wide Range of Media Types Available
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Superior Scratch Resistance
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Water Resistant
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Your Customers Will Notice the Difference!
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The
Workflow
Epson Portrait Printing Server – EPP Server
Epson Printing Layout Software – EPP Layout
Epson Photographic Re-touching Software – EPP Works
Epson Package Template Making Software – EPP Template
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The Epson Gemini K3 Workflow
1a. Capture Your
Images “Digitally”
and download directly
to your computer.
2. Retouch, Enhance, and Crop
your images to your liking from your
computer using Gemini or Adobe® software.
4. Gemini K3
automatically selects
the correct paper
sizes from its available
printers.
OR
5. Deliver
1b. Capture Your
Images “Traditionally”
on film, then scan them
into your computer or have
your lab provide them on CD.
3. Create Units: Just
“drag-and-drop” your images into Gemini’s
built-in templates from your computer and
send to the Gemini system to print.
prints
to your
customers
on your
schedule.
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The Epson Gemini K3 Workflow Software
Epson Portrait Printing Server
➤ Flexible Unattended Printing with built-in EPP RIP Server
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Fully automated printing with priority control
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Send, resend, or delete print jobs at any time
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Automatically selects the correct printer, print mode, and ICC profile
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“On-Demand”
On-Demand” function allows you to push any order to the top of the queue
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Will not drop orders if print engines are down
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Keeps all records for every print job submitted
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No downtime – Prepare new orders while system prints orders already in queue
➤ Completely Networkable
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Use Macintosh OS X and Windows XP client workstations simultaneously
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Immediately free-up your client workstations for superior productivity
➤ Built-in Touch Panel Display with Complete Status Monitor
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Presents complete status of all jobs being processed
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Change print priority on-the-fly
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Keeps visual records of all print orders
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Shows all Ink and Media usage for all connected print engines
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And more!
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Epson Portrait Printing Layout
➤ Powerful Layout Software with EPP Layout
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Main Epson Gemini K3 client interface available in Mac OS X and Windows XP
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Simply drag-and-drop photos into built-in templates to create
finished layouts and packages
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Powerful, simple cropping technology
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Choose from a variety of templates ranging from wallets to wall portraits!
Unique Workflow Designed for
Demanding Portrait Studios
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The Epson Gemini K3 Main Client Interface
Easy 4-Step Printing Process
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2
Organize & Browse
Your Data Files
Immediately View
Your Photography
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4
Drag-and-drop Your
Send Your Prints to
Photos into Pre-made
Epson Gemini K3
Photo Templates & Packages
For Printing
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Epson Portrait Printing Template
➤ Customized Template Building with EPP Template
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Create custom templates based on the needs of your clients
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Free from proportional constraints – Create any type of layout you want!
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Save and create libraries of templates for each client type
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New templates are then available via EPP Layout as normal
➤ Built-in Template Library
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All standard A4 print unit layouts are already included!
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Wallets, 4”
4”x 5”
5”, 5”
5”x 7”
7”, 8”
8”x 10”
10”, 11”
11”x 14”
14”, and 16”
16”x 20”
20”
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Complete package printing up to 17”
17”x 25”
25”
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Epson Portrait Printing Works
➤ Built-in Retouching Software with EPP Works
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Easy retouching and color corrections
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Fast cropping of photos
➤ Friendly with Adobe® Photoshop®
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You can use Adobe PhotoShop instead of EPP Works for all image manipulation, then
simply send your files to Epson Gemini K3 for layout and printing via EPP Layout
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The
Media Line
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Epson Gemini K3 Professional Media Line
Most Popular Media Types
➤ Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper
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Looks and feels like traditional “E” surface paper
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Available in A4, Super B, 17”x 22” cut sheets and 24” & 44” Rolls
➤ Epson Enhanced Matte Paper
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Ideal for Fine Art prints
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Superior sharpness, color gamut, and black density
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Available in A4 and Super B cut sheets
➤ PremierArt™ Water Resistant Canvas for Epson
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High resolution for outstanding reproduction
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Glossy surface and unique texture for a true artistic look
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Poly / Cotton blend for stretchable framing
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Available in 17”, 24”, and 44” Rolls
➤ Epson UltraSmooth Fine Art Paper
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100% cotton hot press for long term durability
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Acid free and pH buffered to preserve color
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Outstanding black density
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Available in 17”, 24”, and 44” Rolls
Note: Paper widths larger than 17” require the optional Epson Stylus Pro 7600, 7800, 9600 or 9800 printer.
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Epson Gemini K3 Professional Media Line
Lightfastness Ratings
➤ Wilhelm Imaging Research, Inc. lightfastness ratings for prints displayed under
non-UV or UV coated glass.
Epson Media Type
Color Ratings
B & W Ratings
Non-UV
Non-UV
|
UV
|
UV
Premium Luster Photo Paper
71 | 165 years
>95
| >218 years
Enhanced Matte Paper
76 | 110 years
>110 | >110 years
UltraSmooth Fine Art
108 | 175 years
>205 | >300 years
PremierArt™ Water Resistant Canvas
75 | >130 years
>150 | >150 years
Lightfastness data by Wilhelm Imaging Research, Inc. For more information visit http://www.wilhelm-research.com/
Ink lightfastness ratings based on accelerated testing of prints on specialty media, displayed indoors, under glass. Actual print stability will vary according to media,
printed image, display conditions, light intensity, humidity, and atmospheric conditions. Epson does not guarantee longevity of prints. For maximum print life, display
all prints under glass or lamination or properly store them.
Lightfast Ratings
For Professionals
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The Future of Professional
Portrait Photography
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All New 8-Color Pigment–Based Ink Technology
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2
Photo
Black
Cyan
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Magenta
4
5
Yellow
Light
Cyan
6
Light
Magenta
7
8
Light
Black
Light
Light
Black
User-Exchangeable
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“Epson UltraChrome K3 ink allows us to produce prints
with unprecedented quality and performance.”
Matte
Black
– R. Mac Holbert
NASH Editions
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All New 8-Color Pigment–Based Ink Technology
➤ High-density pigments for an extremely wide color gamut
➤ High-gloss Microcrystal Encapsulation™ Technology for reduced gloss differential
➤ Superior scratch resistance from improved pigment and resin chemistry
➤ Color is stable immediately after printing – no short-term color shifting
➤ Depending upon media – produces a black density up to 2.3 with an L* value of 4.1
Higher Gloss Resin
Amazing Black Density
Cross-Linking Chemistry
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Improved Color Reproduction
Epson UltraChrome™ Ink
© Douglas Dubler 3
Epson UltraChrome K3™ Ink
© Douglas Dubler 3
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New Three-Level Black Ink Technology
K
LK LLK
➤ Simultaneously uses Black, Light Black, and Light Light Black inks
➤ Significantly improves the printer’s gray balance while eliminating color casts
➤ Impressive midtones and highlights for a smoother tonal range
➤ Virtually eliminates the metamerism and bronzing of basic pigment chemistry
➤ Enhances the ICC profiling process for ColorSync™ and ICM™ workflows
“By introducing a third level of black,
I’m able to produce prints with a
beautiful tonal scale that’s free of any
color shifts.”
– Rodney Smith
© James Nachtway
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Two User-Exchangeable Black Ink Modes
or
PK
MK
➤ Printer can utilize two different black ink modes – Photo Black or Matte Black
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Standard Photo Black mode can be used with any media type to produce great results
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Matte Black mode can produce even better results when using certain Epson media like
Enhanced Matte and UltraSmooth Fine Art papers
Matte Black Mode
Photo Black Mode
Optimized
Black Density
On Any Media
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© Greg Gorman
Professional High-Capacity Ink System
➤ Epson Intelligent High-Capacity Ink System
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Eight 220ml ink cartridges with automatic tracking of key data points such as ink levels,
ink type and usage rates, for accurate production cost estimates
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Greatly increases productivity by allowing replacement of ink cartridges on the fly, even
during the middle of a print job, without the loss of image quality or production time
Note: Epson Gemini K3 ink cartridges will partially extend from the front of the printer
High-Capacity 220 ml Inks for
Lower Printer Maintenance and Running Costs
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Epson UltraChrome K3™ Product Line
ADDITIONAL PRINTER MODELS AVAILBLE:
17” 24” 44”
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Key Product Features
Epson UltraChrome™ K3 Ink Technology
Professional Media Handling up to 17” Wide
Built-in High-Capacity Paper Tray from Letter up to 17” x 22”
Maximum Resolution of 2880 x 1440 dpi
Variable-Sized Droplet with AMC™ Technology
High-Performance Print Engine Speeds
17”
Epson PreciseColor™ Technology
Eight Individual High-Capacity Ink Cartridges – 220ml
Standard Roll Feeder with Built-in Media Cutter
Automatic Head Alignment and Cleaning Technologies
USB 2.0, FireWire®, and Optional 10/100 BaseT Ethernet
Epson PrintJob™ Information System
$1,995
Estimated Purchase Price
One-Year Epson PreferredSM Protection Plan
17”
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17”
10”
12”
13”
16”
17”
Optional Print Cabinet Stand - $349
Top View - Main Unit
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Performance Benchmarking
Epson Driver Print Mode
8” x 10”
11” x 14”
16” x 20”
SuperFine - 1440 dpi HS
2:00
3:25
6:07
SuperFine - 1440 dpi
3:17
5:35
9:46
SuperPhoto - 2880 dpi HS
3:54
6:35
11:40
SuperPhoto - 2880 dpi
6:25
10:55
18:57
Based upon print engine speeds only | Total throughput times depend upon front-end driver/RIP, file size, printer resolution, ink coverage,
networking, etc. | Print speeds are shown in min:sec | HS = High-Speed Mode (Bi-Directional Print Mode) | Gemini K3 Default Print Mode
22”
13”
11.7”
8.3”
8”
19”
14”
17”
16”
10”
11”
20”
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Handles Roll or Cut Sheet Media from Letter up to 24” Wide
24”
Eight Individual High-Capacity Ink Cartridges – 110ml and 220ml
New Pressurized Ink Cartridge Technology
Built-in Media Cutter
$2,995
24”
30
24”
Shown with Included Printer Stand
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Handles Roll or Cut Sheet Media from Letter up to 44” Wide
44”
Eight Individual High-Capacity Ink Cartridges – 110ml and 220ml
New Pressurized Ink Cartridge Technology
Built-in Media Cutter
$4,995
44”
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44”
All-New 2.5” Backlight LCD
Control Panel and Menu
(SP7800 & SP9800)
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Epson Stylus Pro 7800 & 9800
Performance Benchmarking
Epson Driver Print Mode
16” x 20”
SuperFine - 1440 dpi HS
SuperPhoto - 2880 dpi HS
20” x 30”
40” x 60”
6:41
14:18
42:30
12:57
26:54
81:42
Based upon print engine speeds only | Total throughput times depend upon front-end driver/RIP, file size, printer resolution, ink coverage,
networking, etc. | Print speeds are shown in min:sec | HS = High-Speed Mode (Bi-Directional Print Mode) | Gemini K3 Default Print Mode
44”
24”
22”
16”
17”
30”
32”
62”
60”
20”
20”
40”
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The
Service & Support Plan
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World Class Service and Support
➤ Standard 1-Year Epson Preferredsm Protection Plan
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Prompt answer toll-free phone support with personal PIN ID (supplied in-box)
available Monday thru Friday
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Usually next-business-day full unit exchange service on Epson Stylus Pro 4800
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Usually next-business-day on-site service on Epson Stylus Pro 7600, 7800, 9600, and 9800
➤ Optional 1–Year Epson Preferred Plus Service Available
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Allows you to continue all the great benefits of the standard Epson Preferred Protection
Plan once the free 1-Year limited warranty expires – giving you a total of 2-years of coverage
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Available for purchase at any time before the standard 1-Year Epson Preferred Protection
Plan expires
Note: Any additional Epson Stylus Pro printer model(s) added to the basic Epson Gemini K3 system are covered under their own Epson
Preferred Protection Plan and are also available with their own optional Epson Preferred Plus Service. See your Epson Gemini K3 reseller for
more information on optional Epson Preferred Plus Service contracts.
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The
Business Model
Hardware Purchase Program
Ink & Media Purchase Program
How Do I Purchase an Epson Gemini K3 System?
Product Training
Total Cost Per Print Data
Ordering and Product Availability Information
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Epson Gemini K3 Pricing and Availability
Hardware Pricing, Installation, and Training
➤ The Basic Epson Gemini K3 System is
$6,995
(estimated purchase price)
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Sold through Authorized Gemini Resellers only
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Additional Epson Stylus Pro print engines are available at current street pricing
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Optional installation and training packages available from Authorized Gemini Resellers
➤ Product Now Shipping
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The Basic Epson Gemini K3 System supports the Epson Stylus Pro 4800, 7600, and 9600
printers only
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Support for the Epson Stylus Pro 7800 and 9800 printers will be in Q1 2006 via a software
update to your Epson Gemini K3 Server
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Epson Gemini K3 Credit-by-Print Business Model
Ink & Media Purchasing
➤ All new Credit-by-Print web site or toll-free phone number designed to handle
all ink, media, and accessories ordering for Epson Gemini owners
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Customers are required to purchase all their consumables directly from Epson
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To order, simply visit www.epsongemini.com or call 1-866-543-6464
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Easy-to-use web site designed to make re-ordering consumables effortless
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Web site available for placing orders 24 / 7
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Password protected web site for each individual Gemini installation
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FREE shipping on all regular ground orders
➤ The Epson Credit-by-Print web site and toll-free phone number guarantee an
extremely competitive cost-per-print!
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Based upon your actual print volumes, you will receive a credit during the check-out process,
resulting in extremely competitive print costs1
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To better manage your cash flow during your busiest seasons, you can choose when to take
the credit or let it roll-up until the next time you re-order
1 Must
meet minimum monthly print volumes to earn credits. See page 42 for details.
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Basic Printing System
STEP ONE
Find an Authorized Gemini Reseller in your area by visiting
www.epsongemini.com
STEP TWO
With assistance from your reseller, you will determine your entire
printing needs for your studio
STEP THREE
You will then purchase the basic Epson Gemini K3 Printing System, plus any
additional printing devices you may need based upon your printing needs
defined in Step Two
STEP FOUR
When you purchase the Epson Gemini K3 product from your reseller, you will
also sign the Gemini K3 End-User Agreement1, which also includes your
contact and site information
STEP FIVE
Epson will ship your new Gemini K3 System directly to your studio contact
defined in your End-User Agreement
STEP SIX
Epson will confirm delivery with you and notify your reseller to contact you
for any optional installation date
1 This
is your commitment to purchase all consumables directly from Epson.
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Ink & Media
STEP ONE
Visit the Gemini Customer Website at www.epsongemini.com or call toll free
1-866-543-6464 to order all your ink and media
STEP TWO
Based upon your current A4 print unit volumes, you’ll see a credit waiting in
your account for you to apply at any time to help pay for additional ink and
media. As your A4 print units go up, you’ll notice more and more credits in
your account1 .
This process allows Epson to provide extremely competitive prices for all
your printing requirements.
See the table on page 42 for details on your estimated cost per A4 unit; based
upon your average monthly print volumes
Breakthrough Pricing
Only for Epson Gemini Owners!
1 Must
meet minimum monthly print volumes to earn credits. See page 42 for details.
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Epson Gemini Credit-by-Print Business Model
Ink & Media
Total Estimated Cost Per A4 Print Unit After Credits - Includes Ink & Media
MONTHLY A4 PRINT UNIT VOLUME
<300
300 - 599
600 - 1,199
1,200 - 2,400
>2,400
Premium Luster Photo Paper - A4
$1.16
$1.02
$0.99
$0.96
$0.93
Enhanced Matte Paper - A4
$0.80
$0.70
$0.68
$0.66
$0.64
Premium Luster Photo Paper - 13 x 19
$1.28
$1.12
$1.09
$1.06
$1.02
Premium Luster Photo Paper - 17 x 22
$1.38
$1.21
$1.18
$1.14
$1.11
PremierArt™ Canvas - 17” Roll
$2.50
$2.18
$2.12
$2.06
$2.00
UltraSmooth Fine Art Paper - 17” Roll
$1.73
$1.52
$1.47
$1.43
$1.39
UltraSmooth Fine Art Paper - 24” Roll
$1.67
$1.46
$1.42
$1.37
$1.33
Ink is calculated at a usage rate of 0.95 ml per A4 print unit, which is derived from usage rates experienced with past generations of Gemini | Actual usage will vary
with images printed, media type, and frequency of use | After buying your ink and media from the Epson Credit-by-Print web site and taking the credit based upon the
A4 print volumes shown above, your final estimated cost per A4 print unit will be shown in the table above.
This color represents an important figure for your industry
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Product Pricing Information – Main Gemini K3 System
Ink, Hardware, & Accessories
DESCRIPTION
EPSON PART NO.
EST. STREET1
C593001GEM
$6,995
Paper Roller Spindle (Normal Tension) – 2” or 3”
Paper Roller Spindle (High Tension) – 2” or 3”
C12C811171
C12C811191
$85
$85
Replacement Printer Cutter Blade
Replacement Ink Maintenance Tank
C12C815291
C12C890191
$95
$45
Additional One-Year Epson Preferred Plus Service
EPPGEMB1
$570
Photo Black Ink Cartridge (220ml)
Cyan Ink Cartridge (220ml)
Magenta Ink Cartridge (220ml)
Yellow Ink Cartridge (220ml)
Light Cyan Ink Cartridge (220ml)
Light Magenta Ink Cartridge (220ml)
Light Black Ink Cartridge (220ml)
Light Light Black Ink Cartridge (220ml)
Matte Black Ink Cartridge (220ml)
T565100
T565200
T565300
T565400
T565500
T565600
T565700
T565900
T544800
$112.002
$112.002
$112.002
$112.002
$112.002
$112.002
$112.002
$112.002
$112.002
Epson Gemini K3™ Portrait Printing System
Complete system based upon the Epson
Stylus®
Pro 4800
1
Estimated Purchase Prices as of 10/2/05 | Please check with your local Authorized Epson Gemini Reseller for the latest pricing information
2
These prices are MSRP. If you do not have any print credits in your account, you will be buying your ink at these prices
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Photography used in this presentation are copyright © 2005 by Douglas Dubler 3, Boyd Anderson, Lisa Jane Murphy, Morrison Photography, Images by Dwayne
Specifications and terms are subject to change without notice. EPSON, Epson Stylus and Micro Piezo are registered trademarks and Epson UltraChrome K3 is a trademark of Seiko
Epson Corporation. Gemini is a registered trademark, Epson Gemini K3 is a trademark, and Epson Preferred is a service mark 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. © Epson America, Inc. 2005 MR
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