From: JasonR (Original Message) Sent: 11/12/2002 8:49 AM
Here is some information on Epson's new Gemini Professional Portrait Printer. This machine is higher-end than the products we provide, and we shouldn't really compete with it, but better to have the information if someone asks.
Here's the down and dirty:
Cost of system: $5,000 plus $400 per month... direct lease thru Epson only.
Cost per page: $2.20 - $7.00 per sheet includes All suplies, mantienance and paper. (8x11 or 13x19)
Technology: 6 color Micro Piezo Ink-Jet using Epson Archival inks, 100 year life under glass
Quality: Photographic Quality (comparable to silver-halide)
Speed: 6 minutes for 1st page 3 minutes per page after that
Volume: unknown, but Epson says recomended use is a minimum of 200 per month so I'd guess it maxes out at around 1000 per month.
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