Epson launches EcoTank, including two years' worth of ink[1], without the need for ink cartridges

PRESS RELEASE

Save up to 65%[2] on the cost and get hassle-free everyday printing

2^nd October 2014 - EcoTank printers come with enough ink in the box to print up to a massive 4,000 pages in black and 6,500 pages in colour[3], that's around two years' worth of ink¹, without needing to change a single ink cartridge. With the L355 and L555, Epson is offering a new way of printing that delivers ultra-low-cost and hassle-free results for home and small office users.

Simon Hanly, product manager, Epson UK, says: "The L555 and L355 are based on technology that has been highly successful in other markets where we have sold over 10 million units in less than four years.  Epson is now responding to customer needs by launching the EcoTank range for western Europe. Complimenting our line-up of existing products, these models are ideal for home and small office customers who want to print everyday documents, such as recipes, homework, emails and maps, and for whom price and convenience are key factors. With two years' worth of ink included¹, users know where they stand."

EcoTank printers feature ultra-high-capacity ink tanks that can be refilled using Epson genuine ink easily and efficiently. The printers are set up in three simple steps: fill the ink tanks, turn the printer on and prime the ink system.  When it's time to refill, affordable, hassle-free ink bottles make the process easy, without the need for cartridges. Drip-free bottle spouts ensure refilling the ink tanks is clean and hassle-free.

Both the L555 and L355 have print, copy and scanning functionality, with the L555 additionally benefitting from fax, a 30-page Automatic Document Feeder and a two-line LCD screen for even easier use. They have Wi-Fi connectivity for easier sharing and positioning around the home, and Epson iPrint[4] compatibility means users can print quickly and easily from smartphone and tablet PCs. This refillable, robust ink tank system also comes with an Epson warranty of one year or 30,000 pages for added peace of mind.

The L555 and L355 are available immediately exclusively at Dixons Carphone (Currys and PC World stores), priced at £329 and £249 respectively. Replacement ink bottles are priced at £7.99.

About Epson

Epson is a global innovation leader dedicated to exceeding expectations with solutions for markets as diverse as the office, home, commerce and industry. Epson's lineup ranges from inkjet printers, printing systems and 3LCD projectors to industrial robots, smart glasses and sensing systems and is based on original compact, energy-saving, and high-precision technologies.

Led by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, the Epson Group comprises more than 73,000 employees in 94 companies around the world, and is proud of its ongoing contributions to the global environment and the communities in which it operates.

www.global.epson.com.

About Epson Europe

Epson Europe B.V., based in Amsterdam, is the Group's regional headquarters for Europe,

Middle-East, Russia, and Africa. With a workforce of 1,700 employees, Epson Europe's sales for fiscal year 2013 were 1,517 million Euros. http://www.epson.eu.

Environmental Vision 2050  

http://eco.epson.com/.

[1] 2 years' of ink based upon user's average monthly print volume (TNS Research -June 2013)

[2] 2 Total savings for printing 4.000 pages in black and 6.500 pages in colour, including hardware price. Comparison made on the Ecotank L355 versus the average cost of the top 10 best-selling models in Western Europe, in the period January-June 2014, as tracked by GfK (excluding trade brands). Printing costs calculated on the proportion of Standard and XL cartridges in the Western European market as tracked by GfK for the same reference period, using average retail prices and ink cartridge yields as communicated by the manufacturer's websites.

[3] Quoted yields/CPP are extrapolated based on Epson original methodology from the print simulation of Test Patterns provided in ISO/IEC24712. Quoted yields/CPP are NOT based on ISO/IEC24711. Quoted yields/CPP may vary depending on the images that you are printing, the paper type that you are using, the frequency of your prints and environmental conditions such as temperature.

[4] Requires a wireless connection to the internet. For more information, supported languages and devices please visit www.epsonconnect.eu.

[5] The average of ESAT from the Office Category Test for B&W simplex, determined in accordance with ISO/IEC24734.