Epson to Showcase Latest Line of Scanners at GITEX 2007


New range offers enhanced functions, competitive prices and superb energy-saving features designed for diverse consumer profiles

August 19th, 2007

Epson has recently announced that it will showcase its new line of scanners during GITEX 2007, with the company's newly launched business, personal and photography-focussed scanners on display at Stand # B-4-20, Hall 4, during the event.

The high-quality, sophisticated scanners to be included in the Epson exhibit are the Epson GT-15000, a high-speed A3 colour scanner for business and educational users; the multi-faceted GT-2500 business scanner; the Perfection V200 Photo, a newly developed film and photo scanner; the Perfection V750 Pro Flatbed and other technologically advanced scanners.

"Epson continues to focus on quality, innovation and cost-effectiveness to create products that deliver great value to consumers. Following this strategy, we have sustained robust performance and developed an excellent reputation in the scanner market. With our new range of scanners, Epson carries on with the tradition of world-class quality and high functionality to address various requirements from business and home users," said Khalil El-Dalu, General Manager for Epson Middle East.

The GT-15000 delivers faster scanning speeds, greater efficiency and can be networked or used as a standalone scanner. The colour scanner is an excellent solution for space-efficient paperless archiving. Other key features are zero warm-up time for instant use, hi-speed connectivity with USB 2.0 and high-density SCSI capabilities, and the Epson Scan driver with Home, Office and Professional modes.

For document warehousing, the Epson GT-30000 A3 document scanner offers the best solution at the touch of a button. The GT-30000 can accommodate 30 pages per minute and has networking capabilities with the Epson Scan network software. It also features a quick-start scanning button, high-density SCSI connectors and Optional Network Image Express hardware scanner server.

The GT-2500 has been developed to be the ultimate business scanner, addressing the most demanding business requirements. The GT-2500 delivers professional-quality A4 scanning performance, featuring optical resolution of 1200x1200 dpi for premium colour reproduction, USB 2.0 connectivity, and a capacity of 27 pages per minute, which makes it the fastest flatbed business scanner in its price range. Other advanced features are automatic document enhancement technology and drivers that facilitate easy integration into document management systems.

Epson also has an excellent line for photo enthusiasts and professionals, which includes the newly developed Perfection V200 Photo, the Perfection V700 Photo, Perfection V750 Pro and Perfection V500. The range provides high-speed photo and film scanning and photo-enhancement features.

The improved Perfection V200 Photo is a compact, stylish scanner with an optical resolution of 4800 dpi and a four-lens Epson Matrix CCD for great quality results. It is simple to use and is capable of restoring damaged photos and film. It can also straighten photos that are positioned at an angle on the flatbed. The scanner also has a built-in adapter for fast, accurate scanning of multiple 35mm film and slides.

For professional photographers, the Perfection V750 Pro flatbed offers advanced film scanning capabilities, high optical density and the groundbreaking Dual Lens System (DLS) technology for high resolution results. The Perfection V750 Pro also features the Digital ICE technology, which automatically removes dust, scratches and fingerprints from film and photos.

The Perfection V700 Pro is the perfect scanner for advanced amateur photographers and photo enthusiasts. Equipped with Epson's Unique Dual Lens System, the Perfection V700 Pro delivers exceptional film and photo scanning quality with up to 6400 dpi resolution and 4.0 DMax optical density. The scanner has USB 2.0 and FireWire connections and also features the Digital ICE technology, Epson Easy Photo Fix, and a range of image editing professional software.

Developed as an energy-efficient, high-quality scanner for advanced amateur photographers, the Perfection V500 Photo achieves 6400 dpi photo and film scanning, and includes Epson's ReadyScan LED technology for low energy consumption. Certified as Energy Star compliant for its energy efficiency, the Perfection V500 Photo also features the Digital ICE technology, Auto Photo Orientation for improved colour reproduction, a full-range software package, and USB 2.0 high-speed connectivity.

The Epson Perfection V10 is an A4 scanner designed for home users and first-time scanner buyers. It offers fast scanning capability and comes with USB 2.0 high-speed connectivity and Epson's Superior Matrix CCD technology. The Perfection V10 also features a modern silver finish for a stylish look on any desktop, while the innovative 90-degree or 180-degree hinge design enables portrait or landscaping scanning. The scanner also allows scanning of objects up to 25mm thick.

Renowned all over the world for superior quality, high functionality and innovative technology, Epson has established a popular line of office automation products and equipment that have been meticulously developed to cater to the dynamic requirements of a burgeoning market.

About Epson:

Epson is a global leader in imaging products including printers, 3LCD projectors and small- and medium-sized LCDs. With an innovative and creative culture, Epson is dedicated to exceeding the vision and expectations of customers worldwide with products known for their superior quality, functionality, compactness and energy efficiency.

Epson is a network of 87,626 employees in 117 companies around the world, and is proud of its ongoing contributions to the global environment and to the communities in which it is located. Led by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corp., the Group had consolidated sales of 1416 billion yen in fiscal 2006.

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