Say goodbye to cartridges
Epson has extended its range of Ink Tank System (ITS) printers with five new models that deliver ultra-low-cost printing without the need for ink cartridges.
Including models that come with enough ink to print up to 12,000 pages in black and 6,500 pages in colour[1], Epson is offering a new way of printing that delivers hassle-free results for home and office users. The range includes models with 1200dpi scanning functionality (L365), copying, faxing and Wi-Fi capabilities, a large LCD screen and SD card slot for easy PC-free printing (L455).
Epson’s new printers for the home come with two years’ worth of ink included[2]. The L130 and L220 can print an incredible 6,500 pages in colour and 4,000 pages in black using only the ink included in the box. Also for the home, the L310, L365 and L455 include two extra black ink bottles increasing their combined black print output to 12,000 pages.
The L365 features both copying and 1200dpi scanning functionality, Wi-Fi connectivity for wireless printing, and the L310, offers print speeds of up to 9.2ppm[3]. For the home, the L130 and L220 deliver the same ultra-low-cost printing with print speeds of up to 7ppm1. For additional peace of mind, all models benefit from a one-year warrantee (30,000 pages for the L455, L365 and L310 and 15,000 pages for the L130 and L220).
The L455 meets the needs of homes for a fast solution for printing, scanning and copying – and occasional photo printing – without requiring a PC. Its large LCD screen and SD card slot makes it even easier print out a range of A4 colour office documents, including graphics, advertising materials and presentations.
All new models with Wi-Fi allow users to utilise Epson Connect, which allows printing from anywhere in the world just by emailing photos and documents to the printer, or via a remote print driver. Epson Connect also includes the Epson iPrint app[4] for easy printing over Wi-Fi from smartphones and tablets. Documents and photos can also be printed with L455 and L565 direct from mobile devices thanks to compatibility with Apple AirPrint[5] and Google Cloud Print. Easy Wi-Fi set-up helps to connect these printers to a wireless network[6].
Kelvin Reynolds, general manager, Epson South Africa, says: “Complimenting our line-up of existing products, these models feature Epson’s Micro Piezo technology and offer unrivalled durability, quality and reliability. Over 10 million end users worldwide made their choice in favour of Epson Ink Tank System printers in less than four years. They are ideal for home and small office users who want to print high volumes of everyday documents and for whom price and convenience are key factors.”
These models are all available to the South African market at a recommended retail price as follows:
L130: R2 542.11
L220: R3 242.11
L310: R3 046.49
L365: R3 797.37
L455: R4 955.26
| Features | L130 | L220 | L310 | L365 | L455 |
| Print, copy and scan | Print only | ● | Print only | ● | ● |
| Large LCD screen and card slot for easy PC-free printing | - | - | - | - | ● |
| 30-page ADF | - | - | - | - | - |
| Integrated ultra-high-capacity ink tank | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Micro Piezo technology | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| 12 month or 30,000 page Epson warranty | 15,000 pages | 15,000 pages | ● | ● | ● |
| Epson genuine ink | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Print speeds of 9.2ppm4 | 8.5ppm | 7.0ppm | ● | ● | ● |
| Wi-Fi or Ethernet connectivity | - | - | - | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Easy to set up | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Multi-copy function: quickly copy one page up to 20 times in a single go | - | - | - | ● | Up to 99 pages |
| Print quickly and easily over Wi-Fi from smartphone and tablet PCs with Epson Connect5 | - | - | - | ● | ● |
| Print up to 4,000 pages in black and 6,500 pages in colour1 | ● | ● | - | - | - |
| Print up to 12,000 pages in black and 6,500 pages in colour1 | - | - | ● | ● | ● |
| Four colour 70ml Epson genuine ink bottles included | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Two extra black ink bottles included | - | - | ● | ● | ● |
| 1,200dpi scanner resolution | - | 600dpi | - | ● | ● |
| ENERGY STAR-qualified | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
About Epson
Epson is a global technology leader dedicated to driving innovations and exceeding customer expectations in printing, visual communications, quality of life and manufacturing. 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 nearly 70,000 employees in 94 companies around the world, and is proud of its contributions to the communities in which it operates and its ongoing efforts to reduce environmental burdens.
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 2014 were 1,551 million Euros. http://www.epson.eu
About Epson sub-Saharan Africa
Epson’s operations in sub-Saharan Africa were established in 1997 with headquarters based in Johannesburg, South Africa. Since then, Epson has established a panel of distributors and resellers throughout sub-Saharan Africa who are dedicated to serving Epson’s end-consumers with the highest quality products and levels of support. Epson now manages sales and support in 21 sub-Saharan African countries including South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Namibia, Swaziland, Lesotho, Zambia, Malawi, Angola, Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Southern Sudan, Eritrea, Liberia and Sierra Leone. http://www.epson.co.za/
Environmental Vision 2050
[1] 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.
[2] 2 years of ink based upon user’s average monthly print volume (IDC WW Page Volume Program, 2013)
[4] Epson iPrint requires a wireless connection and the Epson printing apps. Email print requires an internet connection. For more information, supported languages and devices, please visit www.epsonconnect.eu
[5] AirPrint-enabled printers work with iPad (all models), iPhone (3GS or later), and iPod touch (3rd generation or later) running the latest version of iOS.
[6] Automatic set-up compatible with Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista and Mac OS. Initial Wi-Fi set-up requires a USB cable for Windows XP users - not included
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Epson is a global technology leader dedicated to co-creating sustainability and enriching communities by leveraging its efficient, compact, and precision technologies and digital technologies to connect people, things, and information. The company is focused on solving societal issues through innovations in home and office printing, commercial and industrial printing, manufacturing, visual and lifestyle. Epson will 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 around JPY 1 trillion.
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