Epson SureColor SC-P7000V printer makes European debut at Labelexpo

The SureColor SC-P7000V is a wide-gamut printer featuring Epson’s PrecisionCore printhead technology. Using Epson’s UltraChrome HDX inks, the 10-color SureColor SC-P7000V adds violet ink to its CMYK/Lk/Lc/Lm/Green/Orange ink set. The result is support of 99 percent of the Pantone color library, which the company claims makes it the most color-accurate large-format inkjet printer using 10 or fewer colors. For larger proofing applications a 44-inch version, the SureColor SC-P9000V, is also available.

Coupled with the SureColor SC-P7000V, the in-line Epson ILS30 SpectroProofer is said to ensure consistent, repeatable color accuracy regardless of media, rapidly measuring control strips and color charts when creating ICC profiles and print verification results. The ILS30 supports the latest ISO lighting and measurement standards – including M1 measurement mode.

Epson’s new Color Calibration Utility software measures color density and concentration and stores the information on the printer itself – eliminating the inconvenience of continually importing and exporting measurement data. The calibration process is easier and faster: simply calibrate once for the calibrated data to be used across all media types (including third-party media) as well as all print modes.

At Labelexpo, the printer was shown driven by GMG color management software and demonstrating a variety of demanding packaging proofing applications.

Marco van Niekerk, senior product manager, Epson Europe, said: ‘The new SureColor SC-P7000V addresses the challenge in delivering “brand-level” packaging and label proofing for jobs featuring a wide color gamut, or the use of previously hard-to-target spot colors. Ideal for both onsite as well as remote proofing applications, the SureColor SC-P7000V easily meets the strict and exacting proofing requirements of the packaging, flexo and label industries.’