In a statement released on Thursday (17), the manufacturer Epson has confirmed that it will stop manufacturing and selling laser printers by 2026. The company is investing heavily in converting its equipment to inkjet technology to reduce the environmental impact caused by printing on paper.

According to the company, The goal is to make Epson’s entire line of printers more environmentally friendly. While laser models are widely used in offices (primarily to increase print speeds), they use an internal heating process that not only consumes a lot of energy but also results in significant carbon emissions.

Another point noted by Epson is that laser technology often produces significantly more debris and waste, as shown in the image below, comparing the amount of consumables after printing approximately 1 million pages:

Inkjet Printer: A Smarter Alternative

According to data compiled by Epson, unlike laser, inkjet technology is considered the most sustainable alternative. First, the manufacturer indicates that inkjet printer models do not require a heating step, which makes them consume up to 85% less electricity🇧🇷 Exactly the same Carbon emissions are also reduced by 85% in jet versions.

Finally, the manufacturer comments on the amount of waste generated during long-term use of the equipment. Inkjet printers use far fewer components and up to 59% fewer part replacements required – it is enough to replace the toner, while laser models require the replacement of other parts, such as the drum, fusers, etc.

New generation of Epson printers introduced

The announcement of the transition from laser to inkjet came a year later after Epson announced an investment of about 100 billion yen (approximately 4 billion reais) in sustainable innovation. In the same press release, Epson also announced the new Epson WorkForce Enterprise AM-Series office inkjet printer.

This new line of printers will the ability to print from 40 to 60 pages per minute, Using static head heaterless technology to speed up ink printing.

The new WorkForce Enterprise AM series also features a more compact form factor with reduced weight, which can be beneficial for enterprise environments. Other product features include a C-shaped paper feeder that promises to reduce jams, high ink capacity, and the ability to load the machine up to 5150 sheets of paper at a time.

You can find all the details about the new Epson inkjet printers at this link. New product launch dates will be confirmed according to each brand’s territory.

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Source: Epson

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