Epson wins six iF Design Awards for 2023

Six Epson printer and projector models have been named winners of an iF Design Award 2023. The Awards are organised by iF International Forum Design GmbH, Hannover, and are focused on innovative industrial product designs. The award criteria range from consideration of practicality and workmanship to innovativeness, sustainability, functionality, usability, safety, aesthetics, and universal design. This year, there were 11,000 entries from fifty-six countries and regions. A panel of 133 experts performed the judging.

The first Epson winner is the SL-D500 (D560 in A/NZ) series of compact photo production printers. The compact, lightweight photo production printers provide installation flexibility in shops where space is limited. Up to three units can be stacked on top of one another. Meanwhile, front access operation means installing them even on narrow shelves and counters. Environmental impacts are minimised by employing a housing that contains recycled resin and ink bottles instead of ink cartridges, resulting in less packaging and other waste.

The Epson SureColor T7700 (T7760 in A/NZ) series & SureColor P8500 (T8560 in A/NZ) series are next; the large-format printers are designed for CAD, photo, and POP applications. With a depth of 500 mm, these units can be installed even in narrow spaces in the back offices of stores. Everything from loading roll paper to printing operations can be done from the front panel, and the rear and side panels are flat to allow tight installation against three walls. The top surface is also flat so that it can be used as a workbench or PC desk, using space with maximum efficiency.

The third winner is the TM-P20II & TM-P80II mobile receipt printers, ideal for retail, hospitality, package delivery, and meter-reading applications. The clean, stylish appearance meets customers' needs for printers that can be comfortably worn on a belt or shoulder and fit seamlessly into any environment. In addition, the printers provide robust impact resistance and water protection to IP54 standards.

Next awarded is the TM-L100 compact label printer, ideal for order management and food labelling in restaurants and stores. The smooth, sleek design makes it easy to clean and perfect for use anywhere food is handled. Demand for a wider variety of media has increased along with the spread of food delivery services. This printer supports liner-free labels with high adhesive strength, improving utility while reducing the environmental footprint.

TM-m30III receipt printer, the sixth printer to be awarded for design, the POS receipt printer can be operated from a smartphone or tablet device. The stylish cube-shaped design fits any environment, from elegant boutiques to convenience stores. This unit conveniently supports output from both the front and the top. The smooth exterior has fewer joints, steps, and uneven surfaces. This not only gives a clean impression but is also easier to clean. The antibacterial case makes the product safe to use even at self-checkout registers that many people use.
Equipped with an ultra-short throw projection lens, the EH-LS800B home projector can throw an 80-inch image even when installed a mere 2.5 cm away from a wall. Projected images can be automatically corrected with a smartphone app and camera, enabling a simple and flexible setup. These projectors were designed to blend naturally into a living room. A thick top panel, vertically running texture lines, and metallic feet give the products a furniture-like appearance. The loudspeaker net has folds that run in line with the vertical texture rendered on the body for a design that promises the propagation of rich sound.