How printing and digitally-enabled solutions can change the way Philippine retailers work in a post-pandemic world

Global technology leader Epson helps businesses adjust to the new normal

As the world is now slowly starting to open up and ushering the post-pandemic era, the retail industry is faced with the new responsibility of balancing both their physical and digital stores and keeping up with each of their unique needs and concerns. 

Global technology leader Epson is focused on helping businesses through highly innovative products and digitized solutions. Throughout the pandemic, the company worked on addressing these challenges by offering customized solutions through their existing product lines. This is to further enhance customer experience and help implement smooth online transactions, order and delivery management, and work-from-home productivity.

Epson partners with Save the Children Philippines to provide educational support in several BARMM schools

Guided by the principle that knowledge is power, and that education can pave the way to a brighter future, Epson Philippines has teamed up with Save the Children Philippines, the world's leading independent children's organization. 

In support of Save the Children’s Safe Schools Common Approach, Epson Philippines donated 24 printers and 90 bottles of inks to 24 schools, 8,830 learner beneficiaries, and 336 teacher beneficiaries in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). Save the Children Philippines carefully chose the academic institutions in need of technical assistance within the region for this endeavor. 

Safe Schools Common Approach is a partnership between the Save the Children and the BARMM to ensure the fulfillment of children’s rights during situations of armed conflict and other emergencies, including calamities and the COVID-19 pandemic. This program is an all-inclusive, all-hazards approach to keeping children safe in and around schools. Its goal is to bridge the digital divide and divisions in communities through inclusive education & technology that promotes justice, peace, and overall development for all and future generations of the Bangsamoro people.

Bringing Brilliance and Versatility with Epson’s New Series of Compact High Brightness Laser Projectors

Epson has launched a new suite of High Brightness Laser Projectors ranging from 6,000 to 10,000 lumens. These projectors are engineered to offer flexibility and convenience to meet a wide spectrum of requirements and to deliver bright, true to life images across various verticals including corporate, education, and digital signage applications. 

Superior Image Quality

Equipped with Epson’s proprietary 3LCD technology, these new models ensure brilliant and faithful color reproduction for bright and vibrant projections. The no rainbow effect advantage also guarantees a more comfortable viewing experience during presentations in conference rooms, public displays for exhibits, or digital signages during events. 

Epson introduces the HyFlex Classroom for the new normal learning setup

HyFlex Classroom. Epson introduces the Hybrid-Flexible Classroom for an engaging and fun learning experience for both in-person and online students.

In an effort to address the need for a shift in learning setups to accommodate the growing needs of students and educational institutions, Epson introduces the HyFlex Classroom setup, a hybrid-flexible classroom designed to accommodate the simultaneous teaching of in-person and online learners by reflecting real-time changes directly on the screen.

It works by having interactive projectors flash learning materials on the classroom’s whiteboard, screen, or wall, allowing teachers to use them as visuals, and to freely annotate on the projected content to further explain them.

Epson Launches Compact Receipt Printer with Enhanced Flexibility for Tablet POS setup

Epson, Southeast Asia’s number one Point-of-Sale (POS) receipt printer vendor, launches the new Epson TM-m30II POS thermal receipt printer, a sleek and compact receipt printer that works as a fuss-free Tablet POS setup. It offers configuration and connection flexibility for a more user-friendly experience and improved productivity and efficiency.

Accommodating the evolving needs of today’s growing businesses in the food and beverage and retail industries, the Epson TM-m30II POS thermal receipt printer is designed with transactional efficiency in mind as it supports multiple languages and multiple peripherals without additional fuss. 

Making the best out of the new normal: Epson on powering through the pandemic and assisting customer support across Asia

Epson shares directions for the rest of the fiscal year as it ventures into the B2B market

When the pandemic started, the Philippines experienced the biggest dip in its economy since World War II. This is due to nationwide lockdowns aimed to stop the surge and spread of COVID-19 infections. In the second quarter of 2021, the country’s GDP showed a double-digit growth of 11.8% from the -3.9% of the first quarter in the same year. 

Epson has been powering through the pandemic and has remained as the market leader in 2021. Despite major setbacks experienced by many businesses in the country, Epson is right on track with its FY21 target, boasting 124% sales in the first half of the year. Epson scanners have maintained market dominance in H1 and have secured the #1 market share in document scanners.

Epson Elevates the Home Cinema Experience with its Latest 4K Resolution Home Theater Laser Projector

Aimed at inspiring innovative visual experiences, Epson continues to strengthen its home projector range with the launch of EH-LS12000B – its latest 4K resolution home theater laser projector. Especially designed to deliver an immersive big-screen entertainment for movie nights and competitive gaming, the EH-LS12000B promises to impress with the delivery of ultra-rich detailing and vibrant colors to recreate the ultimate larger-than-life cinematic experience from home.

With state-of-the-art technology combined with Epson’s strong track record of visual excellence, the EH-LS12000B delivers phenomenal image quality and color brightness that will not fail to impress. Representing Epson’s premium range for home projectors, the EH-LS12000B achieves up to 8.3M pixels, allowing users to enjoy movies in high definition in a dedicated home theater set up in the comfort of their own homes. 

Welcome the New Year with New Gadgets: Go Green this 2022 with Epson

For tech aficionados, what’s better than to celebrate the new year with new gadgets  – while looking forward to a more sustainable lifestyle this 2022? 

Take part in the green movement with Epson’s entertainment and lifestyle options: whether it’s the Heat-Free EcoTank Printers range to up the ante on children’s arts and crafts sessions, getting together to enjoy your favorite movies with Epson’s suite of visual innovations, or reminiscing the past by looking at printed photo keepsakes – there’s truly something for everyone! 

You can bring deeper meaning to your new year’s resolutions by incorporating eco-conscious practices, as every effort counts in the fight against climate change. Here’s a list of Epson’s green innovations that capture the best moments in life to kickstart the new year with your loved ones. 

Upgrade home entertainment this holiday season with Epson’s EpiqVision Laser Projection TV

Elevate every movie night at home with the EpiqVision Laser Projection TV

Who doesn’t love movies? Whether you’re going to the theaters to bond with your friends or just want to watch your favorite actors on the big screen, movies are for everyone. However, due to the pandemic, cinemas closed down to prioritize safety. Fortunately, the media and entertainment sector was quick to follow and began offering a greater selection of high-quality content that is available on-demand and can be watched on any device.

To emulate the experience of watching movies in the cinema, people are spending more on in-home entertainment solutions. Rather than buying costlier smart TVs, consumers are opting to purchase home projectors. These devices can deliver cinematic picture quality and offer the flexibility to turn rooms into multi-functional spaces perfect for a family movie night or a workout session.

Reading the Fine Print on Why Ink Tank Printers Are a Better Choice

If you have ever noticed messages in work and marketing emails encouraging you to consider the environment before printing, you are well aware of the perception that printing output, and its associated hardware, produce waste that finds its way into landfills. Paper waste alone makes up between 7% and 23% of municipal solid waste depending on whether it is a low-, middle-, or high-income country.

While printer energy consumption, paper waste, ink usage, and cartridge replacement have an environmental impact, consumers may be largely unaware of the advances that have been made to reduce the printer output, materials and accessories that find its way to landfills. Consumers in Asia Pacific are becoming more conscious of whether the products they are buying are green, or clean, as their sustainability sophistication grows in each market. Businesses are also devising ways to achieve more circular models to encourage responsible production and consumption. Home printers, in particular, have received some tech-based enhancements in recent years that are making it possible to print freely.

Helping Local Printing Companies Deliver Globally Competitive Labels

The market for product labeling is expanding rapidly worldwide. Consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies and health-focused businesses are adopting an expanding array of applications for product labels that go far beyond simply standing out on store shelves. Analysts forecast at the beginning of 2020 that the label printing industry in the region would have ample opportunities to grow as the Asia Pacific population becomes more urbanized and gains more disposable income. Aging populations in some countries are also contributing to more home delivery and services.

Epson Earns a Platinum Rating for Sustainability from EcoVadis for Second Successive Year

Seiko Epson Corporation (TSE: 6724, “Epson”) has earned its second successive platinum rating for sustainability from France-based EcoVadis. The platinum rating, which was established in 2020, indicates that Epson was ranked among the top 1% of companies in the industry. Epson had received a gold rating the previous three years. 

The platinum rating was awarded in recognition of Epson’s global sustainability initiatives. In the four themes assessed by EcoVadis, Epson received high scores for the environment, sustainable procurement, labor and human rights, and ethics, putting it in the top 1% of companies in the industry.

Epson Global President Yasunori Ogawa said, "We’ve put solving issues in society, and especially achieving sustainability, at the heart of Epson’s corporate vision and business strategy. It’s a tremendous honor to receive this Platinum rating for the second successive year. In addition to setting ambitious goals to achieve our Environmental Vision of becoming carbon negative and underground resource free by 2050, we are continuing to implement measures to ensure good governance and social responsibility across our supply chain, including acquiring RBA certification at some of our key manufacturing plants. Most of all, however, I believe this Platinum rating communicates that to our customers Epson is a company that can be trusted, is determined to achieve sustainability and will fulfill its responsibility as a good corporate citizen.” 

Digital Label Printing is Emerging to Support On-Demand Businesses

Changes reshaping the global economy are having a greater impact on businesses today than ever before. Companies, particularly in the healthcare, pharmaceutical, and food and beverage sectors, need to be able to shift gears at a moment’s notice to meet new market demands, regulatory changes in each market they operate in, and customer expectations. This means that labels not only need to set brands apart and clearly display their values, but also convey important supply chain-related information and classification markers required by regulators.

To be successful in this environment, agility is a coveted capability for companies and every aspect of business operations needs to be able to respond seamlessly. These changes also can’t come at the expense of sales or operational efficiency. Digital label printing is emerging to produce labels with crisp, clear, easy-to-read text and vibrant, true-to-color graphics on-demand to build more flexibility and speed into the business. 

Inkjet Versus Laser Printers: Which Wins Out in Sustainability and Efficiency?

If you are in the market for a new printer, the debate about whether to choose an inkjet or laser model has raged for decades. Picking a clear winner in this head-to-head match-up is not as clear cut as ranking coffee versus tea. Key factors such as what the printer will be used for, frequency of use and budget will determine which model meets your business’ needs. However, long-held notions about which printers are better for which tasks are being upended. 

Laser printers have traditionally been the “go to” office printer, but there are signs that the tide could be changing on the ground. The latest inkjet printers are delivering better energy efficient performance than ever before at a lower cost and with less waste, creating a more sustainable printing ecosystem. Inkjet printers are also extremely versatile and are capable of producing top quality prints on various types of paper. 

Educators from Catbalogan City power through distance learning with Epson WorkForce Pro Multifunction Printers

When the pandemic hit, people from all walks of life were forced to live a “new normal” with a set of new restrictions and limitations. One of the many changes was the transition of the education system from face-to-face classes to blended learning, which proved challenging in the Philippines. For educators in Catbalogan City, they had to respond quickly to ensure that their students’ learning remains unhampered. 

Epson unveils sustainable line of EcoTank printers with enhanced functions for high print performance

Epson, a global frontrunner in printing technologies and market leader for ink tank printers, refreshes its current EcoTank line-up with the launch of 11 new models with added and improved features that suit customers’ evolving printing needs at home or in the office.

Known for its printhead’s durability, integrated ink tank design and innovative spill-free ink bottles, the EcoTank offers one of the lowest total cost of ownership in the market, driving Epson to consistently be recognized as the No.1 ink tank printer vendor worldwide for 11 straight years. Developed for home users, small offices, and corporates, some models in the new and refreshed EcoTank line-up also come with sleek white models that will be exclusively sold in Epson’s e-commerce platforms.  

Epson Renews Commitment to the Future of Sustainable Businesses in SEA

Introduces revolutionary PaperLab to enable a circular economy in an office setting

Epson Southeast Asia officially celebrated its move to a new regional headquarters at Alexandra TechnoPark, Singapore, via a hybrid launch event today.   

The new SEA headquarters features two new Solution Centers that enable partners and customers from all over the region to discover products and solutions that are good for both business and the environment. These include Epson’s sustainable innovations in printing, visual imaging, and robotics, as well as Epson PaperLab, the world’s first dry process office paper-making system.

The Current Digital Technology Space : Where Does Photo Printing Fit In?

In today’s ever-changing technology space, many have wondered about how the advent of digital would affect the photo printing market. Digital cameras have become ubiquitous, even as the functionality of mobile phone cameras has increased dramatically and social media platforms improve their photo sharing capabilities. Would all of these concurrent developments mark the end of photo printing? Although these changes have had a substantial impact on retail photo processing centres, there is still room for photo print providers to grow. According to Keypoint Intelligence’s most recent Value of Print Forecast, roughly 24.3 million square meters of photos will be printed on a global basis by 2023.  

Epson’s new, economical multifunction large format printers offer businesses enhanced capabilities without compromising quality

Epson introduces the SC-T3130M and SC-T5130M, a new line of entry-level and affordable multifunction technical printers that offer fast and accurate printing in a compact size. Perfect for architecture firms, construction and engineering companies, universities, F&B establishments, shops, and other businesses that require economical multifunction printing, these new printers promise outstanding speed and quality while delivering accuracy in every print.

Epson: Enabling Communication with Precise Digital Printing

Although printing has been around for centuries, quality reproduction stems from a variety of technological innovations that have come together to deliver today’s high-impact prints. Epson’s strongest advancements in this area include its PrecisionCore MicroTFP printhead and its UltraChrome inks.

Digital printing has enabled the transition from monochrome printing to high-quality color images. The technology for inkjet printing systems has improved dramatically over the past decade, and this is driving full-color printing to new heights. Today’s newest color printers typically use the CMYK color profile, and Epson’s SureColor SC-T5430M wireless printer is one such example.