By Graham K. Rogers

It has been announced at the Technical Image Press Association (TIPA) Awards 2012 that Epson has been presented with two important photo and imaging technology awards to bring the number of awards from TIPA to 31 since 1997 for technologies and imaging products, including inkjet printers, inks, scanners and projectors.

The Epson EH-TW9000W was named as the Best Photo Projector. The Epson Stylus Photo 1500W won 'Best Expert Photo Printer award.

In a press release that outlined information about these awards, Mary McNulty, Head of PR and Communications at Epson Europe, says: "We are honoured to be presented with two TIPA awards this year. At Epson, we continually look for new solutions and ways to enhance our product range. This recognition is testament to that commitment, and fuels our determination to continue providing our customers with outstanding digital imaging products."

Epson adds:

• The Epson EH-TW9000W is a full HD 3D projector that offer easy-to-use features, including Full HD wireless connectivity. This ensures any film enthusiast, gamer or sports fan will be able to enjoy a powerful 3D experience in the comfort of their own home as well as high quality 2D images. The EH-TW9000W is the top-of-the-range Epson model that offers the ultimate three dimensional experience, with equally high White and Colour Light Output of up to 2,400 lumens and high contrast ratios of up to 200,000:1, complete with high-end technical features. Additionally, EH-TW9000W is the first wireless-enabled Full HD 3D projector in the market that allows users to set-up their projector without unsightly cables lying around the home.

  

• The Stylus Photo 1500W is a wireless, A3+ printer with an unbeatable combination of convenience and superior specifications for high-quality, glossy photo output. The 1500W can print from almost anywhere thanks to its built-in Wi-Fi connectivity. This allows fast, easy printing from laptops, desktops and the latest generation of mobile devices such as iPhones and iPads via Epson's iPrint app.

More information is available via the Epson website.

Graham K. Rogers teaches at the Faculty of Engineering, Mahidol University in Thailand. He wrote in the Bangkok Post, Database supplement on IT subjects. For the last seven years of Database he wrote a column on Apple and Macs.