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    Epson Stylus Color 740 Ink Jet Printer: Description
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11/3/98
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    This article provides a description of the Epson Stylus Color 740 ink jet printer. Apple began selling this printer as of October 31, 1998.

DISCUSSION

    In business printing, the latest and greatest idea comes in the form of a tiny, little drop of ink. It comes from the EPSON Stylus Color 740, the ink jet printer that's all business, and then some. This printer introduces you to EPSON's advanced Micro Piezo (TM) technology. Simply put, it's our way of producing smaller than ever ink droplets.

    Why is that good news for you? With the EPSON Stylus Color 740, you'll see 1440 dpi printed color images that are noticeably richer, deeper and finely detailed. Your black text is laser sharp. Your business presentations, reports, desktop publishing projects and digital photographs are inspiringly professional. All due to EPSON's PerfectPicture (TM) Imaging System, a blend of features that give you Micro Piezo ink jet technology, smooth AcuPhoto Halftoning (TM) plus convenient, quick drying inks.

    The EPSON Stylus Color 740 is the ideal business printer that will deliver resumes, letterheads, reports, envelopes and presentations on all types of paper as well as transparent media. It's PC and Macintosh compatible and offers the advantages of USB connectivity.

    Not surprisingly, the feature-packed EPSON Stylus Color 740 also connects you to the ideal bundle of business software, featuring Adobe(R) PhotoDeluxe(R) 2.0 and Broderbund's(R) The Print Shop(R) PressWriter(TM).

    Superior award-winning Photo Quality color and laser sharp black text
    • 1440 x 720 dots per inch
    • Smallest ink droplets for amazing detail (6 picoliters)
    • Fast print speeds

    Best for business software bundle
    • Adobe PhotoDeluxe 2.0
    • Broderbund's The Print Shop PressWriter
    • 30 day offer for Disney's Daily Blast, SM the Online Service for Kids and Earthlink Internet access service

    EPSON's PerfectPicture Imaging System
    • Micro Piezo technology: small, cleaner, more consistent dots for vivid, accurate outputs
    • Superior resolution: for sharper detail and superior photographic reproduction
    • AcuPhoto Halftoning: exact calibration and dot placement for natural fleshtones and smooth gradations
    • Quick drying inks: rich, vibrant color and black text that won't bleed or smudge
    • Photo Quality papers: special coating allows for a brighter white surface and ultra smooth printing on a wide range of paper sizes

    Unmatched compatibility
    • Microsoft Windows 3.1/95/98/NT and Macintosh compatible
    • Standard parallel and serial ports for Windows
    • USB connectivity support

    Easy to set up and use
    • EPSON Overnight Exchange warranty
    • EPSON Connection hotline

    Year 2000 ready

    System requirements
    Power Macintosh or PowerBook: Mac OS 8.0 or later.
    iMac: Mac OS 8.1 or later.

    Ordering Information

    B3894LL/A (for use with iMac)
    • Epson Stylus Color 740 Inkjet printer
    • ABL USB cable
    • power cord
    • black cartridge
    • color cartridge
    • printer driver software
    • Adobe PhotoDeluxe 2.0
    • Broderbund's Print Shop PressWriter
    • User documentation

    B3964LL/A (serial connection*)
    • Epson Stylus Color 740 Inkjet printer
    • Apple System Peripheral - 8 Cable (for serial connection)
    • power cord
    • black cartridge
    • color cartridge
    • printer driver software
    • Adobe PhotoDeluxe 2.0
    • Broderbund's Print Shop PressWriter
    • User documentation

    * The Serial cable bundle has been qualified with the PowerBook G3 Series, Power Macintosh G3 Series, and Power Macintosh 5500.

    To help eliminate confusion over which cable to buy, Apple does not offer the printer for sale without a cable.

    Note: Products sold through the Apple Web site which do not bear the Apple brand name are serviced and supported exclusively by their manufacturers in accordance with terms and conditions packaged with the products. Apple's Limited Warranty does not apply to products that are not Apple-branded, even if packaged or sold with Apple products.

    Epson America, Inc. will provide service and support for your printer. Call (310) 974-1188 for repair information. The EPSON Overnight Exchange warranty is offered during the warranty period of your printer. Call (800) 463-7766 for further information.

    For technical specifications, please see the following Tech Info Library article:

    Article 24704: " Epson Stylus Color 740 Ink Jet Printer: Technical Specifications "

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Product Area: Printers
Category: Third-Party Printers
Sub Category: General Topics

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