EPSON NEW A3 BUSINESS PRINTER RANGE
Filling the gap Epson has launched a new range of 40-60ppm products that closes a gap in its A3 business product portfolio, giving the company a total suite of sustainable, heat-free business inkjet multi-function printers.
Building on developments Dan Wogan, product manager at Epson, adds that reduced downtime, reliability and reduced energy consumption are key elements to the range. “They build on the technology we have implemented previously in our products; this is development on top of development.” One of those developments is in the dimensions of the products, which are compact compared to other models on the market. “To keep the footprint nice and neat, we have changed the way the print head is orientated,” Dan explains. “The print path is simpler; this has a ‘c’ paper path, whereas previously we worked with an ‘s’ and that allows us to make the device really compact, but it also enables us to create a finisher with an internal device, which we previously didn’t have. Also, with this orientation we can add a dust catcher device, so we can catch paper dust and make that less of an issue. These are neat little modifications and enhancements that help to make the devices even more reliable. “We haven’t had an internal finisher in our mid- range products before and it is, according to feedback we
For resellers of Epson print products, there has been a significant gap in their armoury for some time – a suite of A3 business printers. But Epson has listened and now filled that gap with the launch of its WorkForce Enterprise AM-Series of 40-60ppm products. The three printers – one each that prints 40ppm, 50ppm and 60ppm – reaffirm Epson’s commitment to inkjet printing, as they use the company’s Piezo Heat-Free inkjet technology. These products bring static line-head technology to the mid-range speed market and addresses the sustainability agenda. For instance, inkjet technology can reduce energy consumption compared to laser, and with a compact footprint and a lightweight design, these products help limit resources used during production and shipping. This reduced size also means they easily integrate into the office and save space. High yield ink cartridges also reduce material usage, shipping, storage and end of use management of consumables. These products represent a significant uplift in Epson’s printing strategy and support its commitment to sustainability. The launch comes a year after Epson announced its ¥100 billion investment into sustainable innovation and results from laser technology’s limited ability to make significant steps towards improved sustainability due to its requirement for heat during the print process, and therefore increased energy use. And with fewer moving and consumable parts to replace over the lifetime of the printer compared to lasers, service and maintenance needs of Epson inkjets are also substantially reduced, along with resulting printer downtime, improving productivity and end-user satisfaction. “The new WorkForce Enterprise AM-Series completes our business inkjet line up from small work-group units to high-speed departmental machines – meaning that no matter the business function or print demand, we have a product to suit,” says Gareth Jay, Epson Europe. “With a full range of support from Managed Print Services, Workflow and Remote Service solutions, these products enable a low maintenance, high quality, reliable, sustainable print system.”
Dan Wogan product manager
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