EPSON DISCPRODUCER PP-100AP

Long Beach, CA, January 26, 2010 – Today Epson, a leading manufacturer of advanced inkjet printing, precision imaging and robotics technology, announced the availability of the Discproducer Autoprinter PP-100AP, the newest model in a growing family of disc publishing solutions for creating professional quality discs. The Discproducer Autoprinter CD Printer DVD Printer Blu-ray Printer is ideal for high-quality disc printing in many verticals, such as healthcare, video and audio pre and post production, photography, education, houses of worship, kiosks and any organization requiring disc publishing. With its exceptional print quality and a low total cost of ownership, along with fast print speeds and exceptional reliability, Epson’s Discproducer PP-100AP is an affordable option for duplicators, service bureaus and other organizations looking to pre-print discs prior to duplication.

“Our Discproducer products are expertly engineered with Epson’s industry-leading inkjet technology and robotics,” said Mike Helm, Director of Sales and Marketing, Epson System Device Group. “Organizations already doing disc publishing will save a considerable amount of time, while achieving professional results with this product.”

Discproducer Autoprinter Features
Epson’s easy-to-use Discproducer Autoprinter is the ideal solution for rapid printing of high-quality discs prior to duplication. With a 100-disc capacity, and a rugged, compact design that includes a dust-proof case, the Discproducer Autoprinter delivers best-in-class printing with exceptional reliability. The Autoprinter also utilizes Epson’s patented AcuGrip™ robotic technology, which minimizes dual disc feeding. Discs are moved from station to station to prevent damage from sliding. Epson Discproducer Autoprinter also features a built-in, six color inkjet printer that delivers industry-leading print quality. Developed with Epson’s patented MicroPiezo® inkjet technology, the printer provides precise control of ink droplets shape and size, delivering labels with superior color, text and vibrant graphics. For a complete Disc Publishing system that burns and prints see Epson PP-100.

• One set of high-capacity ink cartridges prints over 1,000 discs. Additionally, individual ink cartridges can be replaced, making it easier to operate and providing a lower total cost of ownership than other autoprinters in its class.
• Batch mode allows user to print up to 100 discs at a time without reloading media. A maximum of 1,000 discs can be printed in a single job.
• Three printer settings allow users to print full-coverage discs up to 95, 75 or 50 discs / hour, depending on desired level of print quality and speed.
• The Total Disc Maker software helps with label editing and production in one easy-to-use application.
• Patented AcuGrip technology helps ensure that the robotic arm reliably grabs only one disc – ideal for handling sticky media.
• Epson recommends JVC Advanced Media-Watershield media for high-quality, smudge-proof and water-resistant label printing.
• Standard one-year limited warranty. Optional warranties available.
  
  

Print Specifications
Print speed Up to 60 discs/hour, bidirectional (speed mode)
Up to 45 discs/hour, bidirectional (quality mode)
Speed mode 1440 x 720 dpi; Quality mode 1440 x 1440 dpi
Ink pad life approximately 30,000 discs
Ink Cartridge
Ink type Dye ink
Colors Cyan, magenta, yellow, light cyan, light magenta, black
Yield* 1000 discs or more 45–116mm, 16.7% color sharing, continuous printing, mode setting: quality
CD/DVD Drives
CD/DVD drives 2 drives
Writing speed CD: maximum 40x
DVD-R, DVD+R: maximum 12x
DVD-R DL, DVD+R DL: maximum 8x
Supported Media
Size Only standard 120mm discs
Type CD-R, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-R DL, DVD+R DL
Surface Inkjet printable
External Dimensions
Standard model: Width 14.84 inches (377mm), Depth 18.30 inches (465mm), Height 13.70 inches (348mm) excluding AC and USB cables
Network models: Width 14.80 inches (377mm), Depth 20.20 inches (514mm), Height 13.70 inches (348mm) excluding AC cable
Weight
Standard model: Approximately 52.9 lbs (24Kg), including stackers and ink cartridges, excluding AC cable/discs
Network models: Approximately 55.1 lbs (25Kg), including stackers and ink cartridges, excluding AC cable/discs
Software
Standard and Network models include Total Disc Maker, Total Disc Monitor and
Total Disc Setup Software; Network models also include Total Disc Net Administrator
System Requirements
Standard model: OS: Windows 7 (32-bit); Windows Vista™ SPI or later; Windows XP SP2 or later; Windows 2000 SP4 or later
CPU: Pentium 4, 1.4 GHz or higher, Memory: 512 MB or larger (1 GB or larger for Vista),
HDD capacity: 10 GB or larger (25 GB or larger for Vista), 7200 rpm or more
Graphic environment: XGA or more, 65536 colors or more
Sound environment: a sound device and a supported driver must be installed for music media
Network model: Includes embedded processor and hard drive
Network Security model: Includes embedded processor and encrypted hard drive
Interface
Standard model (PP-100) USB 2.0 (High-speed)
Network model (PP-100N) Ethernet, 100 Base Tx, 1000 Base T
Warranty 1 year limited warranty