Epson Ultra Hi-Definition Printer - Manual (Page 5)

Ultra Hi-Definition Prints Technical Brief Page 5
The ABCDEF’s of Ultra High Definition Prints—Claria Hi-Definition Ink
Epson continually innovates ink solutions
tailored to the needs of specific users instead
of offering a one-size-fits-all ink solution.
Whether the customer is most interested in the
everyday printing of documents and photos, is
an amateur photographer looking to primarily
print photos with stellar image quality and
durability, or is a professional photographer
staking his reputation on breathtaking large
format prints, Epson has the right ink for the
job.
Claria Hi-Definition Ink is a breakthrough
ink that delivers brilliant and long-lasting
photos. It’s optimized for consumers who are
most interested in printing photos with the
flexibility to print everyday documents. Claria
ink delivers a compromise-free solution to this
customer: Photographic durability equivalent
to or better than lab prints, but with color
saturation and brilliance that surpasses the lab.
1. Durability equivalent to or better than lab prints: Claria Hi-Definition Ink offers a major improvement in
longevity versus previous dye-based inks. Claria Hi-Definition Ink will stand up to display, album storage, and
handling, with these enhanced durability benefits:
Fade-Resistant Photos
Claria ink has fade
resistance more than
2-4 times longer
than photo lab
prints. Claria photos
resist fading up to
98 years in a glass
frame and about 200
years in an album.*
* Ink fade resistance ratings based on accelerated testing of prints, on specialty media, displayed in a glass frame in indoor display
conditions or in album storage. Actual print stability will vary according to media, printed image, display conditions, light intensity,
temperature, humidity and atmospheric conditions. Epson does not guarantee the longevity of prints. For maximum print life, display
all prints under glass, UV filter or lamination or properly store them. Visit www.wilhelm-research.com for the latest information.
Smudge-Resistant Photos
The quick-drying
formula allows
photos on Epson
photo papers to be
handled immediately
after printing. Many
competitive dye-based
printers require one
specific paper for quick
drying properties.
On photo papers, Claria
ink won’t smudge like this
competitor’s print
Water-Resistant Photos
Claria ink photos resist
smudging related to
high levels of humidity,
moisture and water
spillage on Epson photo
papers. With competitive
photos, this isn’t the
case, posing a danger for
customers who don’t save
digital files.
Look at the smudge on the
girl’s face on this competitive
print, caused when wiping
spilled water from the print
C
Scratch-Resistant Photos
Because Claria Hi-Definition Ink is a dye-based ink
set where ink is absorbed into the receiver layer of
photo papers, photos on Epson photo papers are
resistant to scratches caused by handling.
Paper base
Receiving layer
Ink droplets
Cross-section of coated ink jet paper
General Purpose
Chief Memory Officer ®
Photo Enthusiast
Advanced
Amateur
Pro
Fine
Art
Increasing Br
and Streng
th
Claria ink is smudge, scratch, water, and fade resistant on Epson photo papers. For CDs/DVDs, the ink is
resistant only on specially-treated discs.