Hello everyone! Let me start by saying how much I love the Epson F570. Don’t let the tittle of this blog post scare you into thinking it is a bad printer. Its incredible.
However, there is a very important setup detail that I don’t want any of you to miss. We missed it, and it cost us a lot of time and a maintenance tank.
The clarification to this issue was in a small diagram on top of the printer. We didn’t see this. Being the big headed nerdy tech geeks that we are, we thought we knew exactly how to setup this machine. We were wrong. Here is the diagram we are talking about:
There is a rubber strip that can be found under the ink door. It looks like this:
We didn’t see any mention of it in the setup guide. We should have left it alone for setup and printing according to that diagram on the printer.
I think this is explained to the best of our ability in this video here at 6:32 and 11:47 :
Give us a call if you have any questions about this 1-888-459-1482
Wait what? Pro Digital Gear… Fujifilm? That’s right! We are huge Fuji fans here! And the good news is, drum roll please, we are on our way to being an official dealer!!!
I (Jon D) personally own 2 X-T3’s and I am loving it. I do photography and Video for weddings, commercial and more with these little bad boys. They also go with me everywhere. I was filming in the harsh, freezing cold weather in Canada over the weekend. No problems at all.
Anyways, Fujifilm just announced the X100V. I watched the Fuji summit in London live on YouTube and this little body is packed with some amazing features.
The build quality is epic and also weather sealed with the lens filter attached. So this is the most impressive compact travel and street camera that I have seen!
It has the flippy screen too!
It also has all the Fuji Film simulations including Eterna, and Classic Neg. Also they squeaked in F-Log recording!
The hybrid EVF was also updated.
And the lens is ALLLLLLL NEWWWW! It is still a 23 mm F2 but it is way sharper in the center and especially in the corners
And the top is made out of Aluminum. How good looking is this camera. I personally would go with the black. It is so yummy!
Send us an email or give us a call if you have any questions at all on the Fuji X100V. Here are some specs for your enjoyment.
Pixels
Effective: 26.1 Megapixel
Maximum Resolution
6240 x 4160
Aspect Ratio
1:1, 3:2, 16:9
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Size
APS-C
Image File Format
JPEG, Raw
Bit Depth
14-Bit
Image Stabilization
None
Lens
Focal Length
23mm (35mm Equivalent Focal Length: 35mm)
Maximum Aperture
f/2
Minimum Aperture
f/16
Focus Range
Normal 3.94″ to Infinity / 10 cm to Infinity
Optical Design
8 Elements in 6 Groups
Exposure Control
ISO Sensitivity
Auto, 160 to 12800 (Extended: 80 to 51200)
Shutter Speed
Mechanical Shutter 1/4000 to 30 Second in Aperture Priority Mode 1/4000 to 900 Second in Shutter Priority Mode 1/4000 to 900 Second in Manual Mode 1/4000 to 4 Second in Program Mode 0 to 60 Minute in Bulb Mode Electronic Shutter 1/32000 to 30 Second in Aperture Priority Mode 1/32000 to 900 Second in Shutter Priority Mode 1/32000 to 900 Second in Manual Mode 1/32000 to 4 Second in Program Mode 1 to 1 Second in Bulb Mode Electronic Front Curtain Shutter 1/32000 to 30 Second in Aperture Priority Mode 1/32000 to 900 Second in Shutter Priority Mode 1/32000 to 900 Second in Manual Mode 1/32000 to 4 Second in Program Mode 0 to 60 Minute in Bulb Mode
Automatic
Scene Recognition, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Fluorescent
(Cool White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White),
Incandescent, Shade, Underwater
Continuous Shooting
Mechanical Shutter Up to 11 fps at 26.1 MP for up to 17 Frames (Raw) / 38 Frames (JPEG) Up to 8 fps at 26.1 MP for up to 18 Frames (Raw) / 76 Frames (JPEG) Up to 6 fps at 26.1 MP for up to 21 Frames (Raw) / 220 Frames (JPEG) Up to 5 fps at 26.1 MP for up to 24 Frames (Raw) / 458 Frames (JPEG) Up to 4 fps at 26.1 MP for up to 28 Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG) Up to 3 fps at 26.1 MP for up to 34 Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG) Electronic Shutter Up to 20 fps at 26.1 MP for up to 17 Frames (Raw) / Unlimited 32 Frames (JPEG) Up to 10 fps at 26.1 MP for up to 18 Frames (Raw) / Unlimited 81 Frames (JPEG) Up to 30 fps at 20.9 MP for up to 17 Frames (Raw) / 29 Frames (JPEG) Up to 20 fps at 20.9 MP for up to 17 Frames (Raw) / 79 Frames (JPEG) Up to 10 fps at 20.9 MP for up to 18 Frames (Raw) / 153 Frames (JPEG) Up to 8 fps at 20.9 MP for up to 18 Frames (Raw) / 90 Frames (JPEG)
Interval Recording
Yes
Self-Timer
2/10-Second Delay
Special Options
Panorama
Video
Recording Modes
MOV/H.264 DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) at 23.976p/24.00p/25p/29.97p [100 to 200 Mb/s] UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.976p/24.00p/25p/29.97p [100 to 200 Mb/s] DCI 2K (2048 x 1080) at 23.976p/24.00p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p [50 to 200 Mb/s] Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.976p/24.00p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p/100p/119.88p [50 to 200 Mb/s]
Be still my beating heart. The Epson 7570 and the 9570!!! Merging technology from the P7000, 9000 Commercial and Standard editions with the 10000! What else could you ask for? Check out our video! I got a hands on sneak peak at Photo Plus 2019.
The Art of Performance.
We believe technology has the power to push creative
boundaries, exceed the limits of imagination and propel artistry to new
heights. That’s why, after 20 years of perfecting wide-format printing
technology, we are ready to unveil our most advanced printer to date,
designed to transform your artistic vision into a truly unforgettable
experience.
Introducing the all-new SureColor P7570, the next generation of wide-format printing—only from Epson.
From
professional photography to proofing and graphic design, the SureColor
P7570 was built from the ground-up to uniquely cater to the full
spectrum of creative needs. Featuring all-new UltraChrome® PRO12 Ink, the SureColor P7570 captures every detail with unparalleled color brilliance2 and accuracy. And, with a new 2.6″ PrecisionCore® printhead, you get unmatched image quality at speeds up to 2.4 times faster than our previous generation1.
Welcome to the future of professional imaging.
Our most advanced wide-format printer yet — tackles photography, fine art, proofing and graphic design printing with unmatched image quality and performance
Powered by PrecisionCore — new 2.6″ printhead performs at speeds up to 2.4 times faster than our previous generations1
Extreme color gamut — all-new UltraChrome PRO12 Ink with Violet produces astounding color with up to 99 percent coverage of the PANTONE® FORMULA GUIDE solid-coated standard2
Realtime Photo and Matte Black ink switching — dedicated nozzles for both black ink types
Industry-leading print permanence — creates prints that last up to 200 years color and 400 years black-and-white3
New customizable touchscreen — first-in-class to feature a customizable, 4.3″ color touchscreen for easy navigation
Reliable printer design — redesigned industrial-level print engine for lasting durability and an interior LED light for convenient operation
Increased black density with Black Enhance Overcoat — improved Dmax for a wider contrast ratio with enhanced clarity and increased sharpness on glossy papers
Optional Epson SpectroProofer®
— automates color calibration and proof verification tasks for proofing
applications with optional third-party RIP and workflow software
Easy workflow integration — compatible with most third-party RIP workflow software
Canon launched NEW 24″ 44″ and 60″ Large Format Photographic printers! The previous 2000, 4000 and 6000 models were already incredible. Check out the specs below and see what’s new!
Printer Type
11-Color plus Chroma Optimizer 24-inch Printer
Number of Nozzles
Total: 18,432 All colors: 1,536 nozzles
Nozzle Pitch
600 dpi x 2 Non-firing nozzle detection and compensation
Print Resolution (Up to)
2400×1200dpi (Max)
OS Compatibility
32bit: Windows® (7/8.1/10) 64bit: Windows 7, Windows 8.1,
Windows 10Windows Server 2008R2, Windows Server 2012/2012R2Windows
Server 2016, Windows Server 2019 Mac (OS 10.11.6), (Mac OS 10.12 – 10.15)
Standard Interfaces
USB 2.0 High-Speed 10/100/1000 Base-T/TX Wireless LAN (IEEE 802.11 b/g/n) USB Thumb Drive
Custom roll width 6 – 24 with micro margin technology
Paper Feed Method
Roll Feed: One Roll, Front-loading, Front Output Manual Feed: Front-loading, Front Output
Languages
Swift Graphic Raster (SGRaster)
Noise Level Approx
Operation: 46 dB (A) or less Accoustic Power: 6.4 Bels or less
Physical Dimensions
46.0 (H) x 43.7 (W) x 38.7 (D) (with basket open)
Weight
approx.223 lbs (roll holder included, no inks, no print heads)
Power Source
AC 100-240V（50-60Hz）
Power Consumption
Maximum: 93 W or less Standby 2.0 W or less Power Off: 0.3 W or less
Operating Environment
Temperature: 59 – 86°F Relative Humidity: 10-80% (No Condensation)
User-replaceable items
Print Head (PF-10)
Maintenance Cartridge (MC-30)
Ink Tanks (PFI-1100/PFI-1300/PFI-1700)
Printer Type
11-Color plus Chroma Optimizer 44-inch Printer
Number of Nozzles
Total: 18,432 All colors: 1,536 nozzles
Nozzle Pitch
600 dpi x 2 Non-firing nozzle detection and compensation
Print Resolution (Up to)
2400×1200dpi (Max)
OS Compatibility
32bit: Windows® (7/8.1/10) 64bit: Windows 7, Windows 8.1,
Windows 10Windows Server 2008R2, Windows Server 2012/2012R2Windows
Server 2016, Windows Server 2019 Mac (OS 10.11.6), (Mac OS 10.12 – 10.15)
Standard Interfaces
USB 2.0 High-Speed 10/100/1000 Base-T/TX Wireless LAN (IEEE 802.11 b/g/n) USB Thumb Drive
Custom roll width 6 – 44 with micro margin technology
Paper Feed Method
Roll Feed: One Roll, Front-loading, Front Output Manual Feed: Front-loading, Front Output
Languages
Swift Graphic Raster (SGRaster)
Noise Level Approx
Operation: 48 dB (A) or less Accoustic Power: 6.6 Bels or less
Physical Dimensions
46.0 (H) x 62.7 (W) x 38.7 (D) (with basket open)
Weight
approx.271 lbs (roll holder included, no inks, no print heads)
Power Source
AC 100-240V（50-60Hz）
Power Consumption
Maximum: 107 W or less Standby 2.0 W or less Power Off: 0.3 W or less
Operating Environment
Temperature: 59 – 86°F Relative Humidity: 10-80% (No Condensation)
User-replaceable items
Print Head (PF-10)
Maintenance Cartridge (MC-30)
Ink Tanks (PFI-1100/PFI-1300/PFI-1700)
Printer Type
11-Color plus Chroma Optimizer 60-inch Printer
Number of Nozzles
Total: 18,432 All colors: 1,536 nozzles
Nozzle Pitch
600 dpi x 2 Non-firing nozzle detection and compensation
Print Resolution (Up to)
2400×1200dpi (Max)
OS Compatibility
32bit: Windows® (7/8.1/10)< 64bit: Windows 7, Windows 8.1,
Windows 10Windows Server 2008R2, Windows Server 2012/2012R2Windows
Server 2016, Windows Server 2019 Mac (OS 10.11.6), (Mac OS 10.12 – 10.15)
Standard Interfaces
USB 2.0 High-Speed 10/100/1000 Base-T/TX Wireless LAN (IEEE 802.11 b/g/n) USB Thumb Drive
We finally received a demo Epson F570 to make videos and play! So far I can tell you that this little beast is SO AWESOME! A 24″ Sublimation printer that can easily fit on a desk? I definitely did not think too much of this. Then I saw how simple and easy it was to use! The driver does all the work for you. Not only does it mirror the image, but it also adjusts the color perfectly. At first glance the print itself will look faded on the transfer paper. Don’t freak out though. This is normal. With the right pressure, heat, and time on the heat press you can achieve incredible color results. I was quite shocked and I learned the saturation happens during the transfer. I printed right from Photoshop CS6 on Windows 10 and boom, it was on a mouse pad a few minutes later. Check out our quick video. We are working on a complete setup video too. That should be up soon. Also, stock on the F570 is trickling into our warehouses so call us now to get yours! 1-888-459-1482
Here are some specs from Epson’s website:
The complete, 24″ solution for fast, efficient dye-sublimation printing.
Get fast, reliable dye-sub printing right out of the box with the
24″ SureColor F570. Ideal for personalizing awards, mugs, mousepads and
more, this high-performance dye-sublimation printer delivers
professional-quality prints using powerful PrecisionCore®
technology. A truly turnkey solution, the SureColor F570 arrives with a
host of convenient features to streamline workflow, including
specialized transfer paper for both rigid and soft media, a 50-sheet
auto-feed tray and built-in cutter, and drivers for both Windows® and Mac®. Plus, with its remarkably compact, space-saving design, you can maximize workshop space.
Not too long ago we had the pleasure of testing a Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-2000. It is a FANTASTIC printer.
As stated in the previous article about the Epson P Series Printers: ” Some might argue that Canon large format printers clog less. In actuality it’s about the same. Canon’s Technology allows a clogged nozzle to defer to a different nozzle that is clear. I believe that is how it works. Eventually, there will be no more nozzles to defer to, and then you have to replace the print head. Yes, Canon large format printers will let you replace the print head on your own, but it has been our experience that you end up spending a lot of cash in print heads over time.”
So you might think “Why bother with this tech and just go Epson? ” Well in theory, this could keep you printing longer without having to perform maintenance like cleaning cycles. Yes eventually you will have to replace the print head and you will have to stop printing at that point. But it is more likely that you will make it through a larger print job without hangups from clogging. This printer also has ink reservoirs which allow you to change the ink carts without stopping your print. At least that is how I understand it.
The color and detail on this printer are fantastic of course. We all know that canon knows their color science.
And I really appreciated loading roll paper on this machine. It loads from the front, not the top, like on Epson large format printers. All you have to do is feed the media in just a little bit and it will load every time without fail. Epson is great, but I feel like it is a little more finicky to load media. The Canon seems to just suck up that media like it can’t wait to print.
Even though the price is higher on the printer and inks, it is still excellent value. Here are some videos we made on the Pro 2000. Enjoy! Happy Printing!
Here is what Canon has to say – The 24-inch imagePROGRAF PRO-2000 printer is designed to exceed expectations for image quality and color consistency in a large format printer. The use of new a 1.28-inch wide 12-channel integrated compact print head, LUCIA PRO ink set plus Chroma Optimizer, a high-precision mechanical platform and the L-COA PRO high-speed image processing engine achieves a balance between exceptional print quality and speed.
These unique Canon technologies and innovations establish
the foundation for an ultra-high quality photography imaging solution
that is available only from Canon. Powered by a Canon-to-Canon workflow
that links images captured with an EOS Digital Camera and printed on an
imagePROGRAF PRO Series printer, the result is a solution that delivers
prints that capture the moment and emotion of the original image. The
overwhelmingly high print quality produced by this input to output
solution is called Crystal-fidelity.
Well hello everyone! So Pro Digital Gear has a YouTube channel, Facebook, a Facebook group for DTG and an Instagram. It is about time we start a Blog. So, without further ado, I give you our very first Pro Digital Gear Blog Post. I am a terrible writer but I will try my best to give you clear and honest experiences with the products we carry and use.
So first I would like to start with the P7000 and P9000 from Epson. I have had the pleasure of printing with Epson’s 24 inch and 44 inch large format photo printers for quite some time now. They never disappoint. Color, black density and detail are just above and beyond. The color though!!! I just really love the color you get with these machines. Skin tones, grass, trees flowers … the spectrum just pops more with the P Series. Especially those pesky purples and blues.
They are more reliable too. For inkjet technology, these machines are definitely keeping the clogging issues to a minimum. Some might argue that Canon large format printers clog less. Really its about the same. Canons Technology allows a clogged nozzle to defer to a different nozzle that is clear. I believe that is how it works. Eventually, there will be no more nozzles to defer to, and then you have to replace the print head. Yes, Canon large format printers will let you replace the print head on your own, but it has been our experience that you end up spending a lot of cash in print heads over time. So in reality, Canon and Epson are quite alike here. Don’t get me wrong, I love the Canon printers too.
Below is some information from Epson’s website and if you need more specs, you can go here to our website to learn more about the printers. I hope this helps!
The 24-inch Epson SureColor® P7000 and 44-inch SureColor P9000 printers are the worthy successors to the revered Epson Stylus Pro 900 Series.
Designed for professional proofing and photographic applications, they incorporate our latest imaging technologies – including an exotic Epson PrecisionCore® TFP® print head, along with our unique Epson UltraChrome® HDX ten-color pigmented ink set – which now includes an all-new optional Violet color for up to 99-percent PANTONE® FORMULA GUIDE solid coated color matching – perfect for the demanding requirements of package proofing.
With advanced media handling options from cut sheet to roll, from plain papers to photographic, fine art, and even 1.5 mm thick poster boards, the new Epson SureColor P-Series continues to redefine the state of the art in wide format photographic imaging applications.
