Re: New printers on the horizon?

["Krista Jensen" <kristajensen@hotmail.com>]

I am also wondering the same thing. I was about to order a 5500 today for my
department and there seems to be a totally new RIP setup for $1000 more than
before. On top of this, the old rip was a self-contained unit. The new one
(same for the 10000 printer) for a 'mere' $2995.00 is only software and
requires a dedicated server to run it, adding even more to the overall cost.

My needs are for a classroom setup and I really wanted the former RIP that
seems to still be available for the 5000 and 7000. Also, the greatly added
cost has really thrown me. It was expensive enough before and now has become
prohibitive just when I got authorization to order.

Can anyone shed light on this issue?

Thanks

Krista
----- Original Message -----
From: "Vézina Daniel (4310)" <daniel.vezina@rrq.gouv.qc.ca>
To: <epson-inkjet@leben.com>
Sent: Monday, March 18, 2002 9:44 AM
Subject: New printers on the horizon?


> I plan to buy a new printer soon. Probably a 1280 BUT, I know that there
is
> some interesting new 7 colors models in japan since oct-nov. I saw
something
> on this mailing list about the Epson 4000px. Also, since a few years I
think
> that Epson put new photo models on the market around march-april
(1200,1270,
> 2000p) My local Epson rep said that there will be no new models until
> september but, of course, he's not supposed to say anything in advance
> anyway! Also Epson gives mail rebates on some models these days. Finally,
I
> saw that the 890/120/785px are "temporarily unavailable" on the Epson's
web
> site. The last time that I have seen that, the models were cancelled just
a
> few weeks after and replaced with new ones.
>
> Anybody know if we could see something new before september?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Daniel
> DigiPhoto
> PQ,Canada
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