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Digigraphie® by Epson launches in Europe

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01/01/08

Epson Digigraphie® is a seal of excellence for photographers, artists and museums and is now launching in Europe.

Epson Digigraphie® is a seal of excellence for photographers, artists and museums and is now launching in Europe.

It is the result of several years of research by Epson on the technical performance of its printers and on the resistance and quality of its range of UltraChrome™ pigment inks. Visible on prints as an embossment, the Digigraphie seal describes a print that has been created following a specific digital process. It assures customers that their art is a genuine reproduction and it opens new opportunities to provide a wider range of limited edition works.

Digigraphie by Epson, is a symbol of quality and longevity, offering photographers, artists and museums an additional unique selling proposition for their work.

Digital prints that qualify for the Digigraphie stamp are produced using an Epson Stylus Pro professional printer with UltraChrome™, UltraChrome K3 and UltraChrome K3 ink with Vivid Magenta. There is also a range of certified papers that will deliver the high-quality standards required. The art is authenticated by being numbered and signed by the artist and accompanied by a certificate.

The Epson Stylus Pro printer range, UltraChrome ink range and papers offer a number of characteristics which meet the expectations of professional photographers and artists. They include a wide colour gamut with the eight-colour inkset. The smoothest of gradation and absolute control over the tone and hue of black and white prints thanks to the three densities of black ink and an advanced the printer driver. Consistency of output with the permanent, Micro Piezo™ printhead and longevity of prints with Epson’s patented pigment ink process.

First launched in France, Digigraphie was a huge success, attracting membership from high profile photographers, artists and museums. Members include, young urban poet and digital painter, Cyril Anguelidis; acclaimed photographer Jean Michel Berts and the association of "Friends of Orleans Museum".

A new website www.digigraphie.com is being launched to provide all the information required to become a Digigraphie member. It is also showcasing work by the leading artists already using Digigraphie. New professionals will also have the opportunity to display their works on the website gallery and will have access to update their pages as regularly as they wish. Visitors to the site have free access to view all the images, widening the audience reach for the artists to sell their work to.

Karsten Winther, Epson Europe, says, "We are seeing the demand for digital photography and art increase year after year, as customers realize they can own their favourite works as limited edition prints. For professional artists and photographers, it is essential that they remain in control of all their reproductions to protect the value and legacy of their work. That is why, Epson is launching Digigraphie. Our quality and experience of digital print making has ensured that the Digigraphie qualifications will meet the needs of the both customer and professional."