Epson WorkForce(R) 40 is Selected to Print Credentials for the 81st Annual Academy Awards

Epson WorkForce(R) 40 is Selected to Print Credentials for the 81st Annual Academy Awards

The High-Speed Epson WorkForce 40 to Print Thousands of Credentials for The Biggest Movie Event of the Year

LONG BEACH, Calif., Feb. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- For the tenth consecutive year, The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has turned to a high-performance Epson printer, the Epson WorkForce 40, to quickly and flawlessly print thousands of high-quality credentials for the 81st Annual Academy Awards Ceremony on Feb. 22.

"This year presented a unique challenge because we needed a high-speed printer with instant-drying ink to produce borderless credentials," said Deborah Cahn, manager of Credential Operations. "We knew we could count on Epson to deliver and the WorkForce 40 certainly performed, even beyond our expectations."

The WorkForce 40 is a compact, single function printer designed for high-volume printing, with speeds up to twice as fast as competitive models(1). The WorkForce 40 offers sharp laser-quality black text at up to 27 ppm in default mode(2). In addition, it produces laser-quality color text at up to 19 ppm in default mode(2) and offers built-in Wi-Fi and wired networking to share and print files from virtually anywhere in an office area.

   More About the WorkForce 40    --  Cost-Efficient Printing:  The WorkForce 40 is ENERGY STAR compliant,       uses up-to-three times less energy than a laser printer(3) and       includes double-sided printing capabilities for increased paper       saving(4).  It also uses four-color individual ink cartridges for       replacing only the color that is needed, and extra high-capacity black       ink cartridges are available for high volume tasks.   --  DURABrite(R) Ultra Ink:  Epson's exclusive all-pigment inks produce       laser-quality text and stunning graphics on all media types. The ink       offers smudge and water resistance(5) to protect important documents,       fade resistance on plain paper that is rated up to six times longer       than leading competitive prints(6), and is highlighter-friendly on       plain paper.   --  Advanced DX3(TM) MicroPiezo(R) print head technology: Epson's print       head technology features smart nozzles that can each produce and       precisely place three sizes of ink droplets, as small as two       picoliters; this technology is also featured in large-scale printers       used by leading commercial and industrial companies across the globe       to deliver innovative digital, photo lab and textile printing products       and services.    

"We're thrilled that the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences again called upon Epson to deliver the fastest and best print quality for their unique credentials application," said R. Craig Allen, product manager, Consumer Ink Jets, Epson America Inc. "The WorkForce suite of printers and all-in-ones were engineered for small business customers and the line provides the best printing, scanning and image output tools critical to their success."

About Epson America Inc.

Epson offers an extensive array of award-winning image capture and image output products for the consumer, photographic, business and graphic arts markets. The company is also a leading supplier of value-added point-of-sale (POS) printers and transaction terminals for the retail market. Founded in 1975, Epson America Inc. is the U.S. affiliate of Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, a global manufacturer and supplier of high-quality technology products that meet customer demands for increased functionality, compactness, systems integration and energy efficiency. Epson America Inc. is headquartered in Long Beach, Calif.

Specifications are subject to change without notice. Epson, DURABrite and MicroPiezo registered trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. WorkForce and DX3 are trademark of Epson America Inc. All other product and brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

(1)Black text printing about two times faster compared to ink jet printers priced at $129 or less, available as of April 2008. Based on independent test in default mode printing typical office documents.

(2)PPM/CPM speeds measured after first page, based on black and color text patterns in Draft Mode on plain paper. Laser quality pages per minute (ppm) speeds measured after first page, based on black and color text patterns in default mode on plain paper. Additional print time will vary based on system configuration, software application and page complexity. See www.epson.com/printspeed for more information about print speeds.

(3)Compared to competitive monochrome laser printers at $199 and under available as of March 2008. Based on Epson testing of power estimated to be used during an eight-hour day.

(4)Available for Windows only.

(5)Water resistance on Epson Glossy Papers, Epson Matte Papers and plain papers, when using genuine Epson inks.

(6)Ink fade resistance ratings based on accelerated testing of unframed color prints on plain paper in indoor display conditions. Actual print stability will vary according to light intensity, temperature, humidity and other factors. Epson does not guarantee the longevity of prints. See www.wilhelm-research.com.

First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact: azigulis@walt.com

Source: Epson America Inc.

CONTACT: Caroline Zubieta of Epson America, Inc., +1-562-290-4026,
caroline_zubieta@ea.epson.com; or Allison Zigulis of Walt & Company,
+1-408-369-7200, ext. 2986, azigulis@walt.com, for Epson America, Inc.

Web Site: http://www.epson.com/

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