Epson Wins Five 2025 iF Design Awards
Business Inkjet, Professional Printing and Home Theater Projector
Recognized in One of the Most Prestigious Design Competitions
LOS ALAMITOS, Calif., March 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Epson today announced it has received five prestigious 2025 iF Design Awards, earning recognition for three printer models, one projector and the Auto Chart Reader portable accessory. The iF International Forum Design GmbH, headquartered in Germany, organizes the iF Design Award, now recognized internationally as one of the most prestigious design competitions. The awards honor products that meet a wide range of strict criteria, including practicality, craftsmanship, innovation, environmental consideration, functionality, usability, safety, aesthetics and universal design.
"Epson has a long-held design philosophy of building compact, precise and efficient technologies our customers can rely on," said Mark Roslon, vice president, North America Commercial and Industrial Marketing, Epson America, Inc. "We are honored once again to be acknowledged with a design award that underscores our success in delivering products that are not only beautiful, but offer innovation and functionality."
A jury of 131 experts selected the best designs from among nearly 11,000 entries from 66 countries and regions. The following Epson products were named award winners:
-- WorkForce(®) Enterprise AM-C550: Delivering powerful business
productivity, the AM-C550 is engineered to streamline workflows by
reducing maintenance and minimizing downtime for businesses while
touting low energy consumption and waste. With a newly angled printhead
and shortened paper path, the A4 color multifunction printer achieves
high performance with print speeds of 55 ISO ppm (black/color)(1) and a
reduced footprint. The AM-C550 was awarded for its compact,
aesthetically pleasing office design that naturally guides the eye to
key areas, and better environmental performance when compared to laser
printers of the same size.
-- QL3000 and QL7000 4K HDR High-Lumen 3LCD Projectors: Incorporating
Epson's most advanced technologies to date with up to 6,000 (QL3000) and
10,000(2 )(QL7000) lumens of color (IDMS-rated) and white brightness(3)
(ISO-rated), the projectors are built for custom integrators, architects
and interior designers to create captivating big-screen entertainment in
premium home theaters and today's great rooms. Combining 4K Display
Techology(4) with HDR10(5) and 3-chip 3LCD thermal-controlled and Double
Micro-Lens Array technologies, they produce a full 8.29 million pixels
on screen up to 300 inches. Plus, Epson QZX Picture Processor optimizes
brightness, color accuracy and black contrast. Certified for smart home
control systems and boasting a virtually maintenance-free 20,000-hour
laser light source(6) as well as 4K HDR gaming at up to 120 Hz, these
projectors take immersive home entertainment to new levels.
-- SureColor(®) P20570: Delivering advanced image quality and performance
for the professional photography, graphic and fine art markets, the
SureColor P20570 features an expanded 12-color inkset that produces
archival quality prints and features the widest color gamut in its
class.(7) A high-capacity 1.6L ink pack system(8) eliminates the need
for frequent cartridge changes, improving print shop efficiency and
productivity while using up to 90% less plastic than cartridges.(9) The
SureColor P20570 was awarded for its enhanced design that improves space
efficiency, sophisticated appearance, and ability to create a cleaning
printing environment.
-- SureColor F9570/H and SureColor S9170: The SureColor F9570 and F9570H
dye-sublimation printers and SureColor S9170 solvent printer provide
outstanding image quality and productivity in a new modern and compact
design. The space-saving profile improves usability and provides easier
installation. Touting a flat top surface for checking prints, a lifter
to assist with setting heavy media and a large cover for easy
maintenance, the wide-format printers provide a more comfortable work
environment for operators and were recognized for their ability to
deliver a more user-friendly and safe work environment.
-- Auto Chart Reader Accessory: This portable automated table accessory
makes measuring color charts easy. When paired with the Epson SD-10
Spectrophotometer and Epson Edge(®) Print, and the included Epson Edge
Color Lite software, it delivers a comprehensive color management
workflow to create color profiles, as well as verify and calibrate those
profiles, helping print shops save time and resources by avoiding
reprints due to color inaccuracies. The Auto Chart Reader was awarded
for its highly-precise technology and compact, lightweight and portable
design. The included carrying case supports easy transportation,
enabling maximum portability and ease of use.
For more information about the iF Design Awards, visit https://ifdesign.com/en/.
About Epson
Epson is a global technology leader whose philosophy of efficient, compact and precise innovation enriches lives and helps create a better world. The company is focused on solving societal issues through innovations in home and office printing, commercial and industrial printing, manufacturing, visual and lifestyle. Epson's goal is to become carbon negative and eliminate use of exhaustible underground resources such as oil and metal by 2050.
Led by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, the worldwide Epson Group generates annual sales of more than JPY 1 trillion. global.epson.com/
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(1) Black and color print speeds are measured in accordance with ISO/IEC 24734. Actual print times will vary based on factors including system configuration, software
and page complexity. For more information, visit www.epson.com/printspeed
(2)
Lumen values vary depending on lens installed.
(3) Color brightness (color light output) and white brightness (white light output) will vary depending on usage conditions. Color light output measured in accordance
with IDMS 15.4; white light output measured in accordance with ISO 21118.
4
4K resolution enhancement technology shifts each pixel to produce an image on screen, up to the stated specification.
5
HDR performance available with select third-party devices. For more information, see www.epson.com/hdrcompatibility
6 No required maintenance for the light source for up to 20,000 hours. Approximate time until brightness decreases 50% from first usage. Measured by acceleration test
assuming use of 0.04 -0.20 mg/m3 of particulate matter. Time varies depending on usage conditions and environment. Replacement of parts other than the light
source may be required in a shorter period.
7 Versus comparable professional large-format (24", 44" and 64") photographic and fine art printers as of March 1, 2024. Based on total gamut volume measured on
comparable media.
8 Part of the ink from the first cartridges/packs is used for initializing the printer. Ink usage will vary considerably based on images printed, print settings,
paper type, frequency of use, temperature and humidity. Variance may be more pronounced when printing infrequently or predominantly with one ink color. Ink is used
for printing and printer maintenance and all colors must be available for printing. For print quality, a variable amount of ink remains after the "replace ink"
indicator comes on.
9
Ratio determined by weight of 1,600mL ink pack plastic components vs. weight of 700mL cartridge plastic components for UltraChrome Pro inks.
EPSON, SureColor, WorkForce and Epson Edge are registered trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. All other product and brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Epson disclaims any and all rights in these marks. Copyright 2025 Epson America, Inc.
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