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Epson America has achieved a significant milestone with three of its A4 printers receiving 2025 BLI Pick Awards from Keypoint Intelligence. The honored models include the WorkForce Enterprise AM-C550, WorkForce Pro WF-C5890, and WorkForce ST-C5500 color MFPs.

These printers were recognized for their professional image quality, particularly in producing bright and sharp business graphics, along with fast print speeds and efficient workflows. Key features include simple-to-operate touchscreens and extensive cloud and mobile print support options.

The AM-C550 delivers speeds up to 55 ISO ppm, the WF-C5890 can print up to 5,000 ISO pages per ink pack, and the ST-C5500 includes ink for up to 12,000 black/8,800 color pages. All three models boast the lowest power consumption in their respective classes, with the AM-C550 using up to 65% less power than color laser printers.

Epson and Show Sage announced their joint participation at the USITT Conference and Stage Expo in Columbus, Ohio from March 6-8, 2025, where they will showcase advanced projection technology for theater applications at booth #279. The exhibition will feature Epson's new large venue 4K projectors alongside Show Sage's media server solutions, including Dataton WATCHOUT, Hive, LightAct, and PIXILAB Blocks.

Highlights include the EB-PQ2220B, described as the world's smallest and lightest 20,000-lumen 4K projector, and the EB-PU2216B, a premium 16,000-lumen laser projector optimized for live events. Both projectors feature maintenance-friendly designs with sealed optical engines and filterless cabinets. Epson's projectors offer theater-specific features such as mechanical shutters, DMX/Art-Net support, and compatibility with specialized lenses for backdrop applications.

Epson America has been awarded the prestigious Buyers Lab (BLI) 2025 Scanner Line of the Year Award by Keypoint Intelligence, recognizing exceptional performance across their entire scanner portfolio. Additionally, Epson secured two 2025 Pick Awards for their RapidReceipt RR-400W and WorkForce ES-C380W compact wireless scanners.

The awarded scanners were praised for their OCR accuracy, image quality, productivity results, file compression capabilities, and ease of use. Epson's commercial scanning solutions serve various industries including healthcare, finance, government, and enterprise, offering compatibility with TWAIN and ISIS drivers. Their retail scanning portfolio includes desktop and mobile solutions, featuring RapidReceipt for digitizing financial documents and FastFoto for high-speed photo scanning.

Epson America has announced an exclusive document management bundle promotion in collaboration with Digitech Systems and Southern Computer Warehouse (SCW). Running from January 15 through June 30, customers purchasing select Epson document scanners from SCW's online store will receive 12 months of Sys.tm®, Digitech Systems' cloud-based information management service, at a discounted price.

The bundle includes various Epson scanner models, including the DS-C490, DS-970, DS-790WN, DS-530 II, and DS-870. These high-performance scanners are designed for reliability, speed, and secure document capture. The Sys.tm platform offers a modular, usage-based billing model targeting industries like healthcare and public sector, where secure management of sensitive documents is crucial.

Epson America announced that Lauren Lung, director of commercial sales, has been named to CRN's 2025 Channel Chiefs list. Lung, who joined Epson in 2016, leads end-user sales teams across North America and has been instrumental in expanding the company's reach into Canadian markets.

Under Lung's leadership, her team has implemented a new program focused on positioning Epson's solutions as an integrated ecosystem, successfully expanding into new vertical markets. The program, now in its second year, has enhanced customer engagement and sales. The team has also supported partners through demo programs and regional events, while developing cost-effective solutions for the education sector.

Lung's approach emphasizes integrity and partnerships, viewing partners as extensions of the Epson team. Her focus spans retail, hospitality, banking, corporate enterprises, and education sectors, with a commitment to fostering long-term partnerships built on openness and trust.

Epson has unveiled 12 new PowerLite L-Series laser projectors, featuring enhanced brightness up to 8,000 lumens and advanced professional features. The new lineup includes models with 4K Enhancement Technology and short throw options, covering throw ratios from 0.5 to 2.2.

The projectors incorporate 3-chip 3LCD technology and can display images up to 500 inches in 16:10 format. Key features include wireless connectivity with Wi-Fi 6/6E, built-in NFC, geometric correction tools, and optional PixAlign camera for multi-projector installations. The series offers up to 30,000-hour maintenance-free laser light source and air filter in Extended Mode.

The new PowerLite L-Series will be available in April 2025, with special pricing through the Brighter Futures program for educational institutions.

Epson Robots, the world's leading SCARA robot manufacturer, will showcase its automation solutions at MD&M West 2025, scheduled for February 4-9 in Anaheim, California. The company will demonstrate its high-performance SCARA robots and participate in a panel discussion on smart manufacturing.

The exhibition will feature demonstrations of the T-B Series All-in-One SCARA robots with built-in controllers and quick installation capabilities, and the GX-Series SCARA robots with GYROPLUS® vibration reduction technology. Epson's RC+® Industrial Automation Development Software will also be showcased.

Several Epson partners, including ATC Automation & Robotics, Automationnth, Jerit Automation, and Olympus Controls, will demonstrate Epson's robotics solutions in their respective booths, highlighting applications in assembly, inspection, packaging, and pick-and-place operations.

Epson America and TROY Group have partnered to launch two new secure printing solutions powered by Epson's PrecisionCore technology. The collaboration introduces the TROY ST-C5000 Secure UV Printer and the TROY WF-C21000 MICR Color Printer, designed to enhance document security and combat fraud.

The ST-C5000 utilizes UV fluorescent ink to print overt or covert security markings, helping businesses and government agencies reduce counterfeiting risks. The WF-C21000 combines MICR check printing with color capabilities, targeting financial institutions and production check printers.

TROY selected Epson's heat-free inkjet technology specifically because it preserves the integrity of TROY's specialty inks, unlike laser devices that can compromise ink functionality through heat exposure. The solutions aim to provide sustainable, reliable printing while reducing downtime and minimizing waste.

RaceTrac, a major convenience store chain operating 580+ stores across 13 states, has transformed its shelf tagging operations by implementing Epson ColorWorks CW-C6000A on-demand color label printers in-house. The transition from third-party printing has reduced production time from weeks to under two days and achieved approximately 50% cost savings, equivalent to over $250,000 in the past year.

The new system integrates three ColorWorks printers with Loftware Cloud software and IPSi's custom label software, enabling RaceTrac to print high-resolution, 2-foot or 4-foot synthetic shelf strips featuring product images, barcodes, UPCs, and pricing information. The solution provides complete control over the shelf tag process, allowing for immediate adjustments and real-time replacement of damaged tags.