New EPSON Stylus CX3200 Scanner-Printer-Copier Solution Offers High-Value Performance and Features for $149

Business Wire, Oct 30, 2002

Business Editors

LONG BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 30, 2002

Epson America today announced the launch of the EPSON Stylus CX3200 -- an all-in-one product that serves as an all-purpose printer, scanner and color copier for $149. The Stylus CX3200 incorporates the latest print engine technology from Epson, making it one of the most modern and versatile solutions available to fulfill a variety of desktop applications.

"The Stylus CX3200 is really our high-value performer in the world of multi-function products," said Andreas Goehring, senior product manager, consumer ink jet printers, Epson. "In today's market, customers more than ever are attracted to products that give them the best overall value with the combination of features that meet their specific needs. The Stylus CX3200 offers the best overall balance between performance and price over any sub-$150 multi-function product on the market."

Featuring Epson's Newest Micro Piezo Print Engine

The Stylus CX3200 gives users some of the most recent printing capabilities developed by Epson. The printer takes advantage of a unique and highly advanced imaging technology known as Resolution Performance Management(TM) (RPM(TM)). This feature gives the Stylus CX3200 the ability to place up to six different ink droplet sizes as small as four picoliters and resolution levels as high as 5,760 x 720 optimized dpi for sharper text, greater detail and brighter colors. The printer's Micro Piezo print head can also produce up to 14 pages per minute (ppm) of black output and up to 10 ppm in color*.

The Stylus CX3200 is also the first product of its kind that can produce both border-free prints and copies without the need for a PC. Furthermore, it can print an 8" x 10" photo on a variety of media using its "Photo" mode in as little as three minutes, seven seconds and offers USB connectivity for both Windows(R) and Macintosh(R) platforms.

The Stylus CX3200 takes advantage of Epson's quick-drying dye inks that not only give users richly colored images, but also the freedom to handle printed images immediately without smudging. A convenient ink level tracking chip is also included on each cartridge to provide users with current ink quantities and on-screen, easy-to-follow instructions that automatically instruct users how to replace empty cartridges.

Scanning and PC-Free Color Copying

In addition to high-quality color printing, the Stylus CX3200 features a stand-alone color copier and a full-function scanner. This built-in 600 x 1,200 dpi, 48-bit color scanner and EPSON SmartPanel(TM) software enables users to quickly digitize photos, text or graphics with extreme detail and color to the Internet, an e-mail software program or to a faxing software program. Furthermore, users can produce high-resolution color copies or produce black text copies as fast as 10 ppm without even turning on their personal computer.

Easy to Set Up and Use

Epson has also increased its focus on setup/installation and ease of use on its latest products. Once a printer has been taken out of the box, a new plug-and-play installation feature enables Windows users to simply attach their computer and printer using a USB cable, and begin printing in a few minutes after following a few basic onscreen instructions. Choosing which printer settings to use in the driver using Windows has also been simplified with the addition of a basic icon-based user interface that will help even the most novice users find the most ideal combinations of speed and image quality for a variety of print jobs.

Users printing photographs taken from digital cameras will also find it easier to print great-looking photos on a variety of photographic papers (including borderless 4" x 6" photos) using the new EXIF Print feature. EXIF is an international standard and acronym (Exchangeable Image File format) that enables the printer to automatically compensate for advanced digital image parameters such as color space, noise reduction, white balance, and more.

Warranty and Support

The EPSON Stylus CX3200 is currently shipping to computer superstores and specialty retail stores nationwide and can also be purchased through mail order, PC manufacturers, the Internet, and Epson's own site www.epsonstore.com. The product carries a one-year Epson Exchange Limited Warranty, enabling customers to receive a replacement printer if a problem cannot be corrected by telephone technical support. It is also supported by the EPSON Connection(SM), a customer support and technical assistance line. For more information on Epson and its products, call 1-800-GO-EPSON (1-800-463-7766) or visit our Web site at www.epson.com.

About Epson

Epson offers an extensive array of award-winning image capture and image output products for the consumer, business, photography and graphic arts markets. The company is also a leading supplier of value-added point-of-sale (POS) solutions for the retail market. Founded in 1975, Epson America, Inc. is the U.S. affiliate of Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, a global manufacturer and supplier of high-quality technology products that meet customer demands for increased functionality, compactness, systems integration and energy efficiency. Epson America, Inc. is headquartered in Long Beach, Calif.