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EPSON announces wireless printing solution for Bluetooth-enabled Nokia camera phones
March 26th 2004: A Symbian® based Bluetooth printing application has been developed by EPSON and will enable customers with compatible Nokia camera phones to wirelessly print high quality photos in the home. The launch reinforces EPSON’s strategy to provide convenient, affordable, easy-to-use home printing solutions to customers from any digital photo device. The Bluetooth printing application has been developed with Nokia development tools to ensure the application fits to the high quality standards of both companies.
With digital cameras estimated to account for 55 percent of global handset sales by 2008 , consumers now have an easy-to-use option to wirelessly print images, directly from a compatible Nokia camera phone to a range of EPSON printers with a Bluetooth module. There is no need for a PC or cables.
“Digital photography is going to have a huge impact on consumer devices, especially as complimentary technologies such as digital cameras and mobile phones converge. EPSON is committed to enhancing the user experience, by providing easy to use and convenient solutions for high quality printing in the home, whatever the digital photo device,” says Richard Baylis, Sales and Marketing Manager, Consumer Products, EPSON UK.
The EPSON Bluetooth printing application for mobile phones will be launched for PictureMateTM - EPSON’s new photo printer allows customers to print their photos conveniently at home. PictureMate with the optional Bluetooth module enables users to print wirelessly from compatible Nokia phones. The new EPSON Bluetooth printing application represents a new milestone in printing from mobile phones. Consumers can enjoy the flexibility of choosing between different layouts, sizes and print qualities. And for the creative consumers EPSON offers the choice to print the camera phone image with different frames, which can be applied after the photo is taken. The framed photo can then be viewed in the Nokia camera phone display before it is printed.
Pricing and availability
The Bluetooth printing application will be compatible with the EPSON PictureMate, EPSON Stylus Photo R300 and EPSON Stylus Photo RX600. The supported Nokia phones are 3650, 3660, 7650 and 6600. EPSON will support future Nokia mobile phones with Bluetooth functionality.
The application will be available in spring 2004 and can be downloaded free of charge from the EPSON website.
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