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Built to Perform.

Product Development Goals

To Dramatically Increase the Reliability of the

Dye Sublimation Printing Process.

Epson SureColor F-Series

To Develop A Family of Dye Sublimation Printers

for Industrial-Level Garment Production.

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Built to Perform.

Product MissionEpson SureColor F-Series44 | 64

Better Performance. More Profit.

How do you reinvent the dye-sublimation transfer printer? You start by designing every component to work together.

From the print head and ink technology, to the printer mechanism and software. The result? A high-performance

dye-sublimation transfer printer designed with extreme reliability for true industrial-level production.

Introducing the Epson SureColor F6070 (44”) and F7070 (64”) printer family

Developed using the latest advancements in performance imaging, like our exotic EPSON MicroPiezo® TFP® print

head, along with an all-new dye-sublimation ink technology – EPSON UltraChrome® DS – the purpose built

SureColor F-Series allows you to focus on what matters most – more profit.

Built to Perform.

Significantly Increase Polyester-Based Fabric Production

- Instead of screen printing dye sublimation inks onto transfer paper, we print digitally directly onto the same transfer paper - skipping several steps within the workflow

- Eliminates all screen printing equipment and chemicals

- Dramatically reduces floor space requirements

- Cleans-up the entire production process

Superior Final Print Quality

- Screen printing was limited to solid colors - no photos - up to about 75 lpi

- With Epson digital imaging technology - there are NO limits on what you can print

No More Limits on Design

- Extreme garment designs now limited only by the designer

- No minimum order quantities – you can produce just one garment

- Superior color accuracy and control compared to the screen printing process

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Typical Dye Sub Applications100% Performance Polyester

Why Digital Dye Sublimation?Epson SureColor F-Series

Built to Perform.

Fabric Production for Cut-and-Sew Markets – 80%

- Superior replacement for any typical third-party dye sublimation solution based upon Epson consumer-grade printers using various third-party ink solutions

- A digital replacement for the traditional screen printing process of dye sublimation transfer methods for final bolt fabric production

- Garments include high-end athletic wear, bicycling jerseys, swim suits, etc.

- Any polyester-based sublimation or mixed fabrics – high-performance poly fabrics

Soft Signage – 18%

- Short-run or specialty soft sign making

- Unique soft signage for trade show or special events

- Produces extreme color soft signage – far superior to other direct fabric printing solutions

Custom Specialty & Promotional Products – 2%

- Typical mouse pads, awards, rigid plastics, and other unique dye sublimation products

80%

18%

2%

Customer BreakdownOur Current Thinking

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Epson SureColor F-Series

Product LineEpson SureColor F-Series

Built to Perform.

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EPSON SureColor F6070

$8,495 MSRP

EPSON SureColor F7070

$19,995 MSRP

Pricing is Estimated as of January 2013

Product LineEpson SureColor F-Series

Built to Perform.

EPSON MicroPiezo TFPReliability - Productivity - Image Quality44 | 64

Optimized for Dye Sublimation Ink

10-Channel Print Head

Full 1-Inch Wide Print Width

720 Nozzles per Color

Extreme Print Speed

Significantly Improved Print Head Life

Variable Droplet Technology

Amazing Overall Print Quality

Droplets as small as 5.3 Picoliter's

Extremely Clear Type & Vector Art

Advanced Thin Film Piezo (TFP) Print Head Technology

Built to Perform.

SureColor F-Series

0 130 260 390 520 650

618

Square Feet-per-Hour

HIGH SPEED

PRODUCTION

HIGH QUALITY

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297

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Print SpeedEpson SureColor F-Series

Built to Perform.

SureColor F6070

Mutoh RJ-900

0 130 260 390 520 650

618

Square Feet-per-Hour

HIGH SPEED

PRODUCTION

HIGH QUALITY

HQ

PRODUCTION

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297

122

108

75

HIGH SPEED 400

Print Speed44_Inch

Built to Perform.

SureColor F7070

Mimaki JV33-160

Roland RS-640S

0 125 250 375 500 625

618

Square Feet-per-Hour

HIGH SPEED

PRODUCTION

HIGH QUALITY

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297

122

129

86

HIGH SPEED

PRODUCTION

HQ

PRODUCTION

HQ

80

188

128

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Print Speed64_Inch

Epson UltraChrome DS Ink®

All New Dye Sub Ink Development by Epson

Built to Perform.

Epson UltraChrome DS

All New Dye Sublimation Ink Development by Epson

- Traditional CMYK color ink set

- Extreme color gamut - maximized for the dye sublimation transfer paper process

- Printers are designed to be used exclusively with Epson genuine inks

Developed Specifically for the EPSON MicroPiezo TFP Print Head

- Developed to significantly increase the overall print head life

- Superior overall image quality - both color and sharpness are amazing

Extremely Fast Drying

- Allows for greater printed ink density for superior color gamut after the transfer process

Competitive Pricing

- For about the same cost-per-ml as typical third-party solutions, you can have a genuine Epson ink technology with printer warranty and support

- “No more pointing fingers on who’s responsible for what.”

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All New Dye Sub Ink Development by Epson

Built to Perform.

New Refillable Ink Tanks

Up to 1.5 Liters per Color

Simple Ink Refill Packs

1 Liter Ink Refill Packs

With Replaceable IC Chip

Epson UltraChrome DSAll New Dye Sub Ink Development by Epson

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Built to Perform.

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Replaceable IC Chip

Available Only With a Refill Pack

Purchased in Packs of 6 Only

Simple ink packs sold in sets of 6 helps

to reduce your overall cost-per-ml

Epson UltraChrome DSAll New Dye Sub Ink Development by Epson

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Simple Ink Refill Packs

Far Less Environmental

Impact Versus Standard

Plastic Cartridges

EPSON Dye Sublimation PapersAll New Dye Sub Media Development by Epson

Built to Perform.

Epson Dye Sublimation Papers

All New Dye Sublimation Media Development by Epson

- Two main paper types – standard multi-purpose & low-tack adhesive

- Multi-purpose is great for mouse pads, t-shirts, ceramics, etc.

- Low-tack adhesive is dedicated for high-end fabric and apparel production

Enhanced Dye Transfer Performance

- Unique chemical coating technology allows for heavy ink loads with superior color, clarity, and sharpness that only Epson can deliver

- Incredible high-transfer yield properties for amazing color density

Available in 328 Foot Rolls Only

- 44-Inch and 64-Inch wide

Aggressive Pricing

- For about the same cost as typical branded or other high-quality paper solutions, you can have a genuine Epson media technology with full support

All New Dye Sub Media Development by Epson

Product Warranty & WorkflowEpson America, Inc.

Built to Perform.

Standard 1-Year EPSON Preferred Limited Warranty

- Includes free phone support available Monday through Friday

- Usually next business day on-site service

- Includes all parts and labor - including print head replacements

Optional Extended 1-Year EPSON Preferred Plus Plan

- Simple limited warranty extension

- Extends the same coverage when the standard in-box warranty program ends

- Can be purchased at any time while under warranty or an extended plan

Everything is Covered by Epson

- You no longer have to worry about who to call when something goes wrong

- Epson handles all technical and break-fix support

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Epson SureColor F-Series

Built to Perform.

Both Printer Models Come Standard with a Wasatch RIP

- Complete layout and printer management is standard

- Powerful color management technology dedicated to fabric imaging

Epson is Currently Working with Industry-Leading RIP’s

- Fabric transfer RIP technology is slightly different than printing on papers

- Epson is working with the top RIP companies to ensure full compatibility

- Epson will post on our product web sites the list of approved third-party RIP’s

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Epson SureColor F-Series

Selling PropositionEpson SureColor F-Series

Built to Perform.

Industrial-Level Production

- Outstanding everyday production speeds

- Dramatically reduces the number of printers needed for full production capacity

High Reliability – Developed to Run 24/7

- Print head and ink technology developed to work together for improved reliability

- Originally developed to be a dye sublimation solution - not a ‘hacked’ Epson photo printer

High Image Quality

- Epson UltraChrome DS ink technology produces amazing color with rich blacks

- Capable of producing even the most quality-focus garments and textiles

Low Cost-of-Ownership

- Low initial printer costs with a competitive cost-per-ml

Completely Supported by Epson

- World class service and support directly from one source – Epson

- No more extreme service issues

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Epson SureColor F-Series

Built to Perform.

January 2013

Q2 2013

March 2013

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As of January 2013

Footnotes

Print speeds for the SureColor F-Series are based on print engine speed only, in bi-directional mode.

Speeds shown for other brand printers are the manufacturers stated speeds.

Total throughput times depend upon front-end RIP, file size, printer resolution, ink coverage, networking, etc.

The SureColor F-Series are designed to use only Epson ink cartridges and refill packs, and not other brands of new or refilled cartridges, or other brands

of ink or bulk ink systems. Using Epson ink is important for reliable performance and high image quality.

Cost-per-ml is a simple ink cost estimate derived from cartridge MSRP divided by fill volume. This simple estimate does not necessarily reflect the actual

cost of ink for a particular print, which can vary considerably based on image printed, print settings, paper type, frequency of use and temperature.

For print quality, a variable amount of ink remains in the cartridge after the “Replace Cartridge”indicator comes on.

All data contained in this document is still under testing. Specifications are subject to change.

All other product brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Epson disclaims any and all rights to these trademarks.

© Epson America, Inc. 2013 MR/CF 01.18.13