Epson announces suspension of laser printer production due to sustainability
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Electronics manufacturer Seiko Epson (Epson) has announced that it will end sales of laser printers with the goal of 2026 to realize a sustainable society.
Contributing to the realization of a sustainable society through printing innovation and environmental technology initiatives (November 17, 2022) | News | Epson
https://corporate.epson/ja/news/2022/221117.html
Epson stops making laser printers for sustainability reasons • The Register
https://www.theregister.com/2022/11/28/epson_ends_laser_printers/
Epson has established an environmental activity called `` Epson 25 Renewed '' in March 2021, and is actively working to reduce the environmental impact of users. In addition, it seems that the switch from the laser method to the inkjet method has been progressing for some time. Epson will announce a new series of inkjet multifunction printers and printers on November 17, 2022, and will discontinue sales of laser printers provided by Epson by 2026.
Epson says that it will continue to provide consumables and maintenance parts for laser printers for a long time after sales are discontinued, and will continue to provide support.
by HS You
Epson has invested 100 billion yen in decarbonization, resource recycling, environmental technology development, etc. in 10 years, and expects to invest and spend 1 trillion yen in business innovation in 10 years. According to Epson, inkjets have 'bigger potential' than laser printers when it comes to the environment, and can provide meaningful progress.
Epson has developed a technology called ' Heat-Free Technology ' that does not use heat for ink ejection, and printers that use this technology will achieve low power consumption and resource saving. According to Epson's blog , the company's inkjet printers reduce carbon dioxide emissions by up to 85% compared to laser printers, and the toner, drum, developer, and fuser units must be replaced regularly compared to laser printers. , Inkjet printers have up to 59% fewer replaceable parts, as you only need to replace the ink and the waste ink box.
Epson said, 'We believe that the widespread use of printers that do not use heat to eject ink is one of our environmental measures.' We will work to contribute to the realization of a sustainable society.'
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