Epson has introduced into the local market a series of printers that allow
users to print documents and photos directly to their Epson printers from a
mobile device.
The
move is part of the company’s strategy of expanding its mobile and cloud
printing services for mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. At
the moment, all Epson Workforce Pro printers being
launched globally have mobile and cloud printing capabilities.
The Epson L355 and Epson L550 being introduced in the East African
market have iPrint and e-mail print functionalities as well as three in one and
four in one capabilities respectively, the latter being fax, copy, scan and
print. Epson
iPrint is a print application for the latest iOS- and Android-based devices. By
downloading the Epson iPrint application and connecting to a wi-fi-enabled
printer, users can print out a wide range of contents ranging from photos and
documents to recipes, coupons, and web pages.
Email
Print on the other hand is a service that allows customers to print out
electronic mail and file attachments by simply sending an email from their smartphones
or other mobile device to an enabled Epson printer. By using this service,
people on the move can check mail on mobile devices and print out essential
emails and attachments such as documents, presentations and tickets on Epson
printers in their home, office, and other locations.
At the moment, over 105
Epson-branded printer models worldwide can allow consumers to print documents
from their mobile devices. The printers come with a software dubbed iPrint
which makes it simple to print emails, photos, web pages, and documents
directly from the latest iOS- and Android-based devices without having to
connect software, drivers or cables.
Speaking
during the launch of the two printers, Epson’s Regional Sales Manager for East
Africa Mukesh Bector said iPrint support is an important part of the company’s
commitment to make mobile printing more convenient and productive.
"Epson's
widespread support of iPrint demonstrates our global leadership and commitment
to providing customers with easy printing solutions that meet their evolving
mobile business and personal lifestyle," said Mukesh.
"We
recognized some time ago that mobile printing wasn't just a novel idea, it was
a necessary requirement for both sharing memories and mobile productivity in a
rapidly changing digital marketplace. As smartphone momentum continues to grow,
Epson will continue to lead the development of various innovative mobile
digital imaging solutions," he added.
Other
Epson products in the market that support iPrint functionalities include Epson
Stylus PX730WD and Epson Stylus BX635FWD.
In
recent years, increasing numbers of people have used smartphones and tablets to
send electronic mail, browse web pages, and create presentations and documents.
According to Mukesh, it has been difficult for users to print out their work
because mobile devices have not been equipped with a printer driver.
“The
widespread use of these devices has also increased demand for printing services
for people on the go who want to print documents when they are outside the
office or the home,” he said.
Epson
has also declared its commitment to supporting mobile solutions provided by
other companies. By supporting these solutions, Epson hopes to provide a
platform for customers to print out documents regardless of their location, and
without a printer driver.
Not only do the
new printers being introduced into the market offer a very
low cost of ownership but they are also Epson iPrint compatible. The
revolutionary mobile application will allow Epson customers to print and scan
their documents and photos using your tablet or smartphone. It also enables
them to preview and print Microsoft Office documents directly from the cloud
using advanced printing options and wirelessly scan and save files from a
nearby Epson printer.
Other revolutionary technologies being employed by the company include
Epson Scan to Cloud, EPSON Remote Print, Apple AirPrint and Google Cloud Print.
Epson Scan to Cloud allows consumers to use their printer to scan and share
document or photo by emailing right from the printer. EPSON Connect-enabled
printers allow users to store their emails or account information for easy
access right from their printer´s control panel.
EPSON Remote
Print on the other hand enables users to print to an EPSON email-enabled
printer anywhere in the world right from their computer or laptop. Since Remote
Print works with any Windows® software, users can streamline their productivity
without worrying about formatting or fonts.
AirPrint makes
it simple to print emails, photos, web pages and documents straight from an
iPad or iPhone. There's no software to download, no drivers to install and no
cables to connect as the Apple device automatically connects to
AirPrint-enabled EPSON printers. Google Cloud Print allows for print on-the-go
from a smartphone or tablet using a Gmail or Google Docs account.
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