Epson to Host Popular "Print Academy" In-Booth Demonstrations and Showcase Moverio AR Smart Glasses for Drone Photography During PhotoPlus Expo 2018

LONG BEACH, Calif., Oct. 17, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --

     Who:     Epson will be participating in the upcoming
               PhotoPlus Expo show in New York City to showcase
               its latest advancements in imaging technology for
               the photographic community in booth #707.




     What:    During the show, Epson will host a series of live
               presentations with leading printmakers from the
               online Print Academy, demonstrating how to produce
               exhibition quality prints. Presenters will be
               printing with the SureColor(R) P800 professional
               13-inch inkjet printer.




             Epson will also be showcasing its Moverio(R)
               augmented reality (AR) smart glasses and the new
               Drone Soar app, discussing the benefits for usage
               in the drone photography market. Additional
               information on specific events and participating
               products follow.




           
      
              Epson Print Academy


             Epson will be hosting a series of 30-minute
               presentations from some of the industry's top
               photographic printing experts. Presentations will
               demonstrate the process of optimizing files to
               create the highest quality prints.




                         Moverio AR Smart Glasses and Soar App:


             Epson will showcase the Moverio BT-300FPV smart
               glasses that redefine First-person View (FPV) for
               drone photography, providing a transparent display
               that makes it easy to view a drone's video feed and
               key flight statistics, while keeping the aircraft
               in sight. In addition, booth attendees will get a
               chance to demo the new Epson Drone Soar app, the
               first full-featured AR app for DJI drone pilots
               that is poised to revolutionize how photographers
               fly drones. The Epson Drone Soar app delivers
               never-before-seen AR experiences for DJI drone
               users, including rich AR content, flight telemetry
               data and video feed monitoring.




           
      
              FastFoto(R):


             Epson will be demonstrating the new Wi-Fi(1)
               enabled FastFoto FF-680W - the World's Fastest
               Personal Photo Scanner(2). Digitize thousands of
               photos - as fast as 1 photo per second at 300
               dpi(3). SafeTouch Technology offers worry-free
               scanning for virtually any size, including
               panoramic and Polaroid photos, and SingleStep
               Technology scans both the front and back of images
               in a single scan. Offering the ultimate in
               versatility, the FF-680W features a variety of
               modes for quick sharing, archiving and photo
               enlargements.




           
      
              Printer Demos and Gallery:


             Epson will be demonstrating its award-winning
               SureColor wide-format printer line. In addition,
               Epson will be displaying a photo gallery with its
               Legacy Paper line. Representing the art of
               papermaking at its finest, the Legacy Papers are
               developed specifically for those who intend to
               exhibit and sell their prints, both to art
               collectors and investors.




     When:    PhotoPlus Expo runs from Oct. 25-27, 2018 and the
               exhibit hall is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on
               Thursday and Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on
               Saturday. Following is the list of "Epson Print
               Academy" sessions that will be held at Epson's
               booth:





                            
              
                "Epson Print Academy" Presentation Schedule

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                     Time                Thursday, Oct. 25                           Friday, Oct. 26                Saturday, Oct. 27

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        11 - 11:30 a.m.                                                                              
     Matt Kloskowski

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        11:30 a.m. - Noon 
     Vincent Versace                  
              Julieanne Kost

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        Noon - 12:30 p.m.                                    
              Mac Holbert                  
     Vincent Versace

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        12:30 - 1 p.m.    
     Julieanne Kost

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        1 - 1:30 p.m.       John Paul Caponigro                         John Paul Caponigro          
     Matt Kloskowski

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        2 - 2:30 p.m.     
     Mac Holbert                      
              Matt Kloskowski              
     Vincent Versace

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        3 - 3:30 p.m.       John Paul Caponigro              
              Mac Holbert

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        4 - 4:30 p.m.     
     Matt Kloskowski

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     Where: Javits Convention Center, New York City; Epson Booth #707




     Why:   Epson is a leader and technology innovator in the photography
             market, providing advanced products for photographers - from
             amateurs to professionals selling their work. For additional
             information about Epson professional imaging solutions visit
             www.proimaging.epson.com. For additional information about Epson
             Moverio AR smart glasses, visit www.epson.com/moverio.

About Epson

Epson is a global technology leader dedicated to connecting people, things and information with its original efficient, compact and precision technologies. With a lineup that ranges from inkjet printers and digital printing systems to 3LCD projectors, watches and industrial robots, the company is focused on driving innovations and exceeding customer expectations in inkjet, visual communications, wearables and robotics.

Led by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, the Epson Group comprises more than 76,000 employees in 87 companies around the world, and is proud of its contributions to the communities in which it operates and its ongoing efforts to reduce environmental impacts.

Epson America, Inc., based in Long Beach, Calif., is Epson's regional headquarters for the U.S., Canada, and Latin America. To learn more about Epson, please visit: epson.com. You may also connect with Epson America on Facebook (facebook.com/Epson), Twitter (twitter.com/EpsonAmerica), YouTube (youtube.com/EpsonAmerica), and Instagram (instagram.com/EpsonAmerica).

(1) Wirelessly scan, scan to the cloud, PCs or Mac with Epson FastFoto software and Epson ScanSmart software, installed on the connected Windows(®) PC or Mac(®); wirelessly scan to smartphones or tablets (Android(TM)/iOS(®) devices) via the Epson DocumentScan App. Internet access required.

(2) As compared to other personal/consumer photo scanners, generally defined as photo scanners priced under $1,000 USD (MSRP).

(3) Based on average speed from start of scan to end of feeding, scanning thirty-six 4" x 6" photos at 300 dpi in landscape orientation. Results may vary based on processor speed, memory, and operating system of the connected computer.

EPSON, FastFoto, Moverio, PrecisionCore TFP, SureColor, and UltraChrome HDX are registered trademarks and EPSON Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark of Seiko Epson Corporation. All other product and brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Epson disclaims any and all rights in these marks. Copyright 2018 Epson America, Inc.

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