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The SEKEY news page follows Seiko Epson Corporation through its unsponsored ADR, highlighting how the company’s printing, imaging, projection and peripheral technologies are used across consumer, commercial and cultural settings. Company communications describe Epson as a global technology leader focused on efficient, compact and precise innovation in home and office printing, commercial and industrial printing, manufacturing, visual and lifestyle products.
Investors and observers can use this news feed to track announcements about Epson’s activities in areas such as large-venue laser projection, home entertainment projectors, photo and business printers, scanners, and retail and restaurant systems. Recent examples include deployments of Epson projectors in immersive museum installations and live entertainment shows, introductions of home photo printers for families and hobbyists, and retail technology demonstrations featuring receipt printers, label printers and kitchen display system software.
News items also cover technology updates like Arm-compatible scanner drivers for Windows across current and select legacy models, as well as product recognition for home entertainment projectors. Together, these updates illustrate how Epson positions itself within the computer peripheral equipment manufacturing industry and how its technologies are adopted in real-world environments ranging from homes and offices to museums, restaurants and retail stores.
This page aggregates such company-issued news so that readers can review product launches, technology enhancements, partnerships and application stories related to Seiko Epson Corp Unsponsored ADR (SEKEY) in one place.
Epson America has unveiled its seventh generation of cartridge-free printers with the EcoTank ET-2980, a Wireless All-in-One Color Supertank Printer. The new model, priced at $299.99 MSRP, features PrecisionCore Heat-Free technology and offers 50% faster print speeds than its predecessor.
The ET-2980 comes with enough ink to last up to three years, with each replacement bottle set equivalent to approximately 90 individual cartridges. Key features include built-in USB connectivity, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Agile Multiband certification, Apple AirPrint compatibility, a 1.44" color screen, auto duplex printing, 100-sheet paper tray, and built-in scanner.
Available in both black and white designs, the printer is supported by the Epson Smart Panel app for iOS and Android devices, offering intuitive control center functionality. The model emphasizes cost-efficiency and stress-free printing, targeting everyday family printing needs, including AI-generated content.
Epson's RapidReceipt RR-400W Wireless Compact Desktop Scanner has been awarded the prestigious GOOD DESIGN Award in the Office Products category. The scanner, from North America's bestselling retail scanner brand, was recognized for meeting four important design qualities: product function, aesthetics, ease of use, and responsibility/sustainability.
The RR-400W features Epson ScanSmart AI PRO technology that converts scanned documents into smart digital data. Key features include:
- Ultra-compact, space-saving design
- High-quality 2-sided scanning
- Scan-to-cloud capabilities
- 20-page Auto Document Feeder
- Receipt management software for automatic data extraction
- Export compatibility with TurboTax and QuickBooks
Epson, North America's leading retail scanner brand, announces promotional pricing on its RapidReceipt scanner series ahead of tax season. The scanners, equipped with ScanSmart AI PRO technology, are designed to transform financial documents and receipts into AI-ready digital data.
The RapidReceipt series features TrueFeed Technology for reliable paper handling and HyperClear Technology for superior scan quality. The scanners integrate with popular financial software like TurboTax and QuickBooks, automatically extracting and categorizing receipt data.
Special tax season discounts include:
- RR-600W wireless desktop scanner: $369.99 ($100 off)
- RR-400W wireless compact desktop: $299.99 ($80 off)
- RR-70W wireless mobile: $189.99 ($70 off)
- RR-60 mobile scanner: $159.99 ($60 off)
Epson has been awarded six prestigious Good Design Awards in 2025 for its innovative product designs. The recognition includes five printers and one Auto Chart Reader portable accessory, highlighting the company's commitment to enhancing daily workflow and societal benefits.
The awarded products include the SureColor P20570 64-inch printer with 12-color inkset and 1.6L ink pack system, the SureColor F1070 for direct-to-garment and direct-to-film printing, the SureColor V1070 desktop flatbed UV printer, the WorkForce Enterprise AM-C400 multifunction printer with 40 ISO ppm speed, the ColorWorks CW-C8000 color label printer, and the Auto Chart Reader accessory for color management.
These products were recognized for their exceptional functionality, aesthetic appeal, environmental impact, and ability to provide meaningful improvements to users' daily operations.
Epson celebrates National Craft Month with special promotions on its EcoTank Photo cartridge-free printers, offering creative solutions for DIY enthusiasts. The company is featuring the EcoTank Photo ET-8550, a wide-format Supertank printer that produces high-quality prints up to 13" x 19" using a 6-color Claria ET Premium Ink system.
Social media personality Addie McCracken and content creator Jasmin Leon share their positive experiences with the printer, highlighting its versatility for family photos, educational materials, and creative projects. The printer supports various media types, including cardstock and materials up to 1.3 mm thick.
As part of the celebration, Epson announces -time discounts from March 9-29: The EcoTank Photo ET-8500 is reduced by $100 to $549.99, and the ET-8550 is available for $649.99, also $100 off the MSRP.
Epson has launched its new SureColor S9170, a 64-inch solvent printer now available through Authorized Professional Imaging Resellers at an MSRP of $28,595. The printer features an innovative 11-color UltraChrome GS3 ink set, including Red, Orange, and new Green ink, achieving up to 99.5% PMS Formula Guide Solid Coated coverage.
Key features include:
- First-ever user-replaceable PrecisionCore Micro TFP printhead in its class with integrated temperature sensor control
- Same-day lamination capabilities
- Automatic daily printhead maintenance
- Integration with Epson Edge Print Pro RIP software and Epson Cloud Solution PORT for production monitoring
The printer is designed to deliver consistent output quality and efficient production for sign shops, print franchisees, and e-commerce printers, backed by a one-year warranty.
The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center at the University of Maryland has implemented Epson's interchangeable lens laser projectors across its six performance venues, supporting over 1,200 events annually. The center, which houses multiple arts schools and programs, utilizes Epson's projection technology for various applications, from opera productions to educational programs.
A notable implementation was during the NextNOW Fest 2024, where 14 Epson large venue laser projectors covered nearly 2,000 square feet in the center's Grand Pavilion. The installation featured abstract visuals, marketing content, and live camera feeds, managed through built-in curved surface mapping tools and third-party software.
The center's technical team particularly values the projectors' versatility and interchangeable lens system, which allows them to adapt to different venue requirements efficiently. They maintain a hybrid approach of owned equipment supplemented with rentals through partnerships with companies like 4Wall, making their projection solutions both flexible and cost-effective.
Epson has announced that its SurePress L-4733AW and L-6534VW digital label press models have received the prestigious Digital Press System Certification from Idealliance. The certification validates that these printers, when used with the Wasatch RIP system, meet or exceed industry standards for color accuracy, uniformity, repeatability, durability, and registration.
The SurePress digital label presses are engineered for color precision and operational simplicity, featuring intelligent 4-color workflow management. The systems can handle direct rasterization from digital TIFF plates created by a RIP on-press, streamlining data communication and eliminating software layers.
This certification ensures consistent color quality across different platforms and substrates, promotes cost efficiency through reduced waste and rework, and enables certified print service providers to compete globally while maintaining superior quality control.
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.