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Epson has partnered with ExpressDigital to introduce a new workflow and printing solution called the Epson Portrait Edition Series, available for both the Epson Stylus Pro 3800 and 4800 printers. The new Series represents a complete hardware and software solution that gives wedding, portrait and event photographers virtually everything they need to create customized print packages that can be sold in-house or online via a customized Web store front. Featuring Epson's award-winning UltraChrome K3 printing technology and full-featured workflow management functionality, the Epson Portrait Edition Series enables photographers to sell, fulfill and print orders right in their studio, producing prints that surpass the quality of traditional lab prints and generate increased profits.

The Epson Portrait Edition Series is the one-stop photo business answer for busy photographers, from weekend warriors to principals of medium-size studios, providing the creative and business management functionality needed to maximize profitability. It includes a customized version of ExpressDigital Darkroom Core Edition software that integrates crucial workflow components, including importing, cataloging and archiving photos, enhancing and editing photos and projects, creating new photo products with easy-to-use tools, and comprehensive selling and marketing features. Easy set-up and configuration enables photographers to create a Web storefront within a few hours and sell prints the same day. In addition, Epson's printer drivers and advanced color management technologies are seamlessly integrated into the customized software.

Designed to give professional photographers a simple way to control and speed up the entire print production process while eliminating their dependence on traditional printing labs, the Series provides virtually limitless on-demand printing capabilities, including batch or rush printing, and a wider range of media choices for photo products ranging from wallet to 16"x 20" portraits and even customized 17"x 22" prints. The ability to print in-house provides extreme convenience and flexibility, eliminating traditional photo lab fees and giving photographers more control over shooting and delivery times.

The Epson Portrait Edition Series is supported in part by the standard Epson Preferred Limited Warranty. This one-year program covers printer set up, functionality and integration with ExpressDigital software. It includes toll-free advanced telephone access Monday through Friday and usually next-business-day full unit exchange service in the unlikely event of any hardware failure. Optional Epson Preferred Plus Service Plans are also available, offering one or two additional years of protection. ExpressDigital Darkroom software is supported separately under the terms and conditions of the ExpressDigital warranty. For more information on Epson warranties, service programs and products, call 1-800-GO-EPSON (1-800-463-7766) or visit www.epson.com.