The Epson’s five includes two multifunctions, a compact photo printer, a regular-sized printer and another multifunction with faxing capabilities.

Of the first two multifunctions, Stylus Photo RX690 is the new flagship consumer photo MFP that features Epson’s new Realoid printer engine chip. Epson Stylus Photo RX690 prints and copies 40 pages of both black text and color documents per minute.

Additionally, Photo RX690 features dual paper trays for a combined paper holding capacity of up to 300 (150 for front feed and 150 for rear feed) A4 sheets. This model also has the option of an auto-duplexer.

Stylus Photo RX610 is a new entry level multifunctional photo printer. Epson Stylus Photo RX610, in turn, can print as fast as up to 37 pages per minute for A4 sized black text document and 38 ppm for color documents; A4 copy speeds are almost equivalent at 37 copies per minute.

Both multifunctions are equipped with a 2.5-inch tiltable LCD screen for pre-print preview and editing, offer full variety of memory card options and PictBridge for PC-less connections. Users also have the option of a Bluetooth adaptor for wireless printing.

Epson Stylus Photo R290 is a single function inkjet photo printer. Rated at 37 ppm (pages per minute) for A4-sized black text document and 38 ppm for color documents, the printer pushes current inkjet print speeds to the limits. As post-photography touch-up becomes more pervasive, enthusiasts will be pleased to learn that draft 4×6-inches photos can be printed in just 12 seconds in draft mode.

Another feature of Epson Stylus Photo R290 that makes it different from other new devices is a direct printing onto the surface of CD/DVDs. The printer comes with the bundled EPSON PhotoEnhance software that allows for automatic corrections of common photography flaws such as poor color balance and contrast. And the new EPSON PortraitEnhance will help boost face definition and skin radiance in photos.

These three printers implement a six INKdividual cartridge configuration great for the cost conscious, since only depleted ink cartridges need to be replaced. The pride of photographers is in their printed works. The new printers use Epson Claria Photographic Inks that provide a stunning photo quality printouts lasting up to 200 years (in dark album storage conditions). The inks are capable of replicating a wide range of colors and offer incredible brilliance and gloss.

Epson PictureMate 270 is a compact printer churns out a lab-quality photo in just 37 seconds. The compact printer comes complete with a comfortable carry handle and folds neatly into a box with no protruding parts when not in use. It is the perfect companion with its small form and stylish exterior, especially for users who require printing on the go. With the optional battery pack, the EPSON PictureMate allows users to print 4×6-inch lab-quality photos anytime anywhere. A big tiltable 3.6” color LCD screen allows users to experience PC-less printing effortlessly.

Epson Stylus CX9300F is a multifunction inkjet printer with a print speed of up to 32 pages per minute for black text and color documents. Unlike other device described above, this model is equipped with high-speed fax that transmits monochrome and colour faxes at 33.6k kilobits per second and stores up to 60 speed dials. The MFP also has a built-in 30-sheets automatic document feeder (ADF) and a 2.5” LCD screen.

Stylus CX9300F utilizes four-cartridge system with improved DURABrite Ultra inks. Black cartridge is available in high or standard capacity versions.

All five printers are powered by the Micro-Piezo printhead and Advanced Variable Sized Droplet Technology resulting in up to 5760 dots per inch resolution. The printers support the most common type of memory cards as well as PictBridge devices for direct photo printing. With optional Bluetooth toggle you can go wireless and to receive images from any Bluetooth-enabled devices including mobile phones and notebooks.

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The idea of creating artificial body organs is not new. It has been vastly developed in sci-fi literature, where the very process of creation was surrendered to the imagination of the author. Few people know that scientists have long been into this area and have reached some positive results.

Science Daily reports that Gabor Forgacs, a professor of physics in the MU College of Arts and Science, has been developing and perfecting the process of “printing” tissues, aiming at building human organs. In his recent study, Forgacs showed that creating tissue structures by means of printing maintain the properties of the composing cells, and the very process resembles the way living tissues are created in nature.

The researchers used bio-ink particles, or spheres with 10,000 to 40,000 cells, and “printed” them on sheets of special “bio-paper.” The spheres then began to fuse in the bio-paper into one structure, pretty much like drops of water stick together into a larger drop of water. The size and shape of the resulting structure can be controlled by removing bio-paper to stop the fusion.

Previously, there have been two obstacles that prevented printing tissues using large amounts of cells. First, it was necessary to find out how to get right cells to the right places locations within the tissue. Second, even with the right cells positioned in the right place, it was unclear how to make an organ start working.

In the course of the study, it turned out that both problems get solved almost automatically. As the tissue structure begins to form, the cells go through a natural process called “sorting,” which is nature’s way of determining where specific cells need to be. For example, an artery has three specific types of cells — endothelial cells, smooth muscle cells and fibroblast cells, each type needing to be in a specific location in the artery. As thousands and thousands of cells are added to the bio-paper under controlled conditions, the cells migrate automatically to their specific locations to make the structure form correctly.

The team also found that nature was the answer to the second question. In the study, scientists took cells from a chicken heart and used them to form bio-ink particles, which were then printed on to thick sheets. Heart cells must be synchronized for the heart to beat properly. When the bio-ink particles were first printed, the cells did not beat in unison, but as the cellular spheroids fused, the structure eventually started beating just as a heart does.

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Epson has launched its Stylus C110 single-function printer, an inkjet printer targeted at business users who need high print speed along with crisp quality text typically associated with laser printers.

The C110 is housed in an elegant Black and Silver case, and sports print speeds of 25 pages per minute (ppm) for Black and White text, and 11 ppm for color text (A4 prints). It is capable of printing at resolutions of up to 5,760 dpi (dots per inch), which is comparable to that of dedicated photo printers.

The printer feature the ability to load two black ink cartridges for a combined five ink cartridge configuration, i.e. two black and three color ink cartridges. For heavy black text printing, users can choose high capacity black ink cartridges.

Besides, use of DuraBrite Ultra inks ensures sharp text quality prints that are claimed to be durable enough to last a lifetime.

By virtue of being an inkjet printer, the C110 can print on a variety of media including photo paper, photo stickers, and CD sleeves unlike as in laser printers.

Also like most other Epson printers, the C110 features Epson Micro-Piezo print head system, and Variable Sized Droplet technology (VSDT).

The Stylus C110 incorporates the best about laser printers, and marries it to the affordability of inkjet printers, thereby offering the perfect value proposition for users with a medium print volume.

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Xerox launched a network color laser printer, Phaser 6130. The device is designed for small businesses that require printing color documents and offers a number of advanced features to make it easier to use.

Xerox Phaser 6130 comes with pre-installed toner cartridges, so it’s ready to use right out of the box. It has the Run Black feature that keeps printing with black toner even if the color toners are over (don’t they all do or supposed to do this?). Besides, the printer recognizes and automatically skips pages without any text or images. Very smart feature, saves time and paper, thou the sheets would come out blank anyway.

The printer has 1 GB of memory and can print up to 12 pages per minute in color and 16 pages per minute in black and white. It supports resolution of 600×600 dpi and 4 colors, with 16 shades per color.

Phaser 6130 includes 250-sheet paper tray for variety of media and a 10/100 Mb ethernet adapter for network connectivity. With that printer you can go wireless, too, if you obtain an optional 802.11g wireless adapter.

Xerox claims compliance of the printer with ENERGY STAR requirements, so the toner cartridges and routine maintenance supplies are recyclable.

Xerox Phaser 6130 laser printer is available now at $399 after a $50 mail-in rebate.

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