Dubai - Samsung, the world's second largest laser engine manufacturer, has expanded its printer offerings with the launch of its first 6x4-inch photo printer range. The SPP-2040 and SPP-2020 are the company's first PC-independent dye-sublimation photo printers, and are targeted at users wanting to print high quality photos from a variety of digital mediums.
"Samsung is launching a versatile photo printer range which offers consumers genuine flexibility in the way they produce their digital photographs," said Mr. K. H. Koh, General Manager, Digital Information Technology division, Samsung Gulf Electronics (SGE). "Users have the option of PC-independent and wireless connectivity from a number of digital devices and the option to edit their photos. The end result is a high quality printed image delivered cost-effectively in a minute."
The relatively compact (180x136x67mm) and lightweight models both sport 300x300dpi print engines and a fast 60-second print speed, considered fastest on the market. The SPP-2040 further enables editing of pictures directly using a 7-in-1 memory card interface, formatting controls, and a 2.0-inch. LCD preview screen. Both models connect to a computer using a USB 2.0 connection and support Bluetooth and PictBridge wireless printing.
"Unlike inkjet printers, dye diffusion thermal transfer (dye sublimation) ensures that there is never a color level issue, which occurs when one colour of cartridge on an inkjet goes low. The SPP-2020 and SPP-2040 have a built-in ability to balance colour levels, even when printing multiple copies, so they should always output rich colour prints with pleasing flesh tones," said Mr. Lancy Menezes, Sales and Marketing Manager, Digital Printing Division.
The SPP-2020 comes with 1MB Flash and 16MB DRAM and a 40-sheet cassette tray, while the SPP-2040 integrates 4MB Flash and 32MB DRAM. Prints also output with a water and fade resistant coating and are protected against the damaging effects of sunlight and humidity. The printer supports operating systems, including Windows 98, ME, 2000, XP, and Mac OS 10.3. Both the printers will be on showcase at Samsung's pavilion in GITEX - Hall B2-1.
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About Samsung Electronics
Samsung Middle East and Africa (MEA) is headquartered in Dubai. In line with its global vision of 'Digital Convergence,' the company markets its digital devices portfolio through four product divisions: Handheld products (HHP), Information Technology (IT), Home Appliances (HA) and Audio-Visual (AV). Through a network of over 40 distributors, Samsung MEA looks after the distribution of its digital devices across the Middle East and Africa region. With annual revenues in 2004 region reaching US$2.7 billion, the company has also invested in a service subsidiary, located in the Jebel Ali Free Trade Zone in Dubai. The 4608-sq.mts service facility recently completed nine years and is among the largest within the GCC countries.
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