01732 759725 28 COVER STORY Reaffirming its commitment to shape the future of printing with heat-free technology, Epson has boosted its sustainable inkjet offering with the launch of the new WorkForce Enterprise AM-C Series Epson goes all in with heat-free inkjet technology A significant shift The new range, which leverages Epson’s Piezo heat-free inkjet technology marks a significant shift for the company in a number of ways as Richard Wells, Head of Office Print Sales explains: “We have long championed business inkjet, investing over half a billion euros in the development of our proprietary PrecisonCore printhead technology since 2018. “It’s now widely accepted that inkjet is a more sustainable technology than laser. We have already ended sales of laser in the UK and so our recent announcement – that we will end the sale of Epson laser printers globally – shouldn’t come as a surprise. But it is significant – and supports both our sustainability agenda and our commitment to sustainable innovation.” 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. 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. “Supported by a series of product and service improvements, this new range allows us to commit fully to our proprietary Piezo inkjet technology, which is now a viable, and affordable, solution for all market segments,” Wells said. Closing the gap The new Enterprise AM-C Series brings high reliability, efficiency and quality to the 40-60 ppm segment and importantly With the launch of the new WorkForce Enterprise AM-C Series, Epson now offers a total suite of sustainable, heat-free business inkjet multifunction printers. The new models, which offer print speeds of 40-60 ppm meet the needs of the mid-market, plugging an important gap in Epson’s A3 business product portfolio, and significantly expanding the addressable market for its partners. The launch comes a year after the company announced a ¥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. WorkForce Enterprise AM-C Series – Highlights: n Most compact footprint in class and significantly reduced weight n C-shaped paper feed reducing the chance of paper jams and improving reliability n 10.1 inch interface panel – smarter and more intuitive with eco print settings n Simple and easy to use with auto paper size detection and soft-closing paper cassettes n Easy loading, compact high capacity ink cartridges n High capacity paper handling – up to 5,150 sheets n Reduce downtime – designed for easy internal access and quick and efficient routine maintenance n 60 ppm/120 ipm scan capability and optional embedded OCR feature n Inner finisher – compact and space saving to compile and staple documents -also available with optional hole punch n Attachable booklet outer finisher – to provide stapling, hole punching, envelope printing, saddle stitching, and centre and tri folding
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