Wednesday, August 13, 2025 Epson wins five 2025 iF Design Awards Epson has received five 2025 iF Design Awards, earning recognition for three printer models, one projector and an auto chart reader portable accessory. The iF International Forum Design GmbH, headquartered in Germany, organises the iF Design Award, now recognised internationally as one of the most prestigious design competitions. The awards honour products that meet many strict criteria, including practicality, craftsmanship, innovation, environmental consideration, functionality, usability, safety, aesthetics and universal design. A jury of 131 experts selected the best designs from nearly 11,000 entries from 66 countries and regions. The following Epson products were named award winners: SureColor P20560: Delivering advanced image quality and performance for the professional photography, graphic and fine art markets, the SureColor P20570 features an expanded 12-colour inkset that produces archival quality prints and features the widest colour gamut in its class. A high-capacity 1.6L ink pack system eliminates the need for frequent cartridge changes, improving print shop efficiency and productivity while using up to 90% less plastic than cartridges. The SureColor P20570 was awarded for its enhanced design that improves space efficiency, sophisticated appearance, and ability to create a cleaner printing environment. SureColor F9560/H and SureColor S9160: These SureColor F-Series dye-sublimation and S-Series eco-solvent printers provide outstanding image quality and productivity in new modern and compact designs. The space-saving profile improves usability and provides a more straightforward installation. Touting a flat top surface for checking prints, a lifter to assist with setting heavy media and a large cover for easy maintenance, these wide-format printers make for easier operation and were recognised for their ability to deliver a more user-friendly and safe work environment. WorkForce Enterprise AM-C550: Delivering powerful business productivity, the AM-C550 business printer is engineered to streamline workflows by reducing maintenance and minimising business downtime while touting low energy consumption and waste. With a newly angled printhead and shortened paper path, this A4 colour multifunction printer achieves high performance with print speeds of 55 ISO ppm (black/colour) and a reduced footprint. The AM-C550 was awarded for its compact, aesthetically pleasing office design that naturally guides the eye to key areas, and better environmental performance when compared to laser printers of the same size. EH-QL3000B/W 4K HDR high-lumen 3LCD projector: Incorporating Epson's most advanced technologies to date with up to 6,000 lumens of colour (IDMS-rated) and white brightness (ISO-rated), this projector is built for custom integrators, architects and interior designers to create captivating big-screen entertainment in premium home theatres and large spaces, even in high ambient brightness. Combining 4K Display Technology with HDR10 and 3-chip 3LCD thermal-controlled and Double Micro-Lens Array technologies, they produce a full 8.29 million pixels on screen up to 300 inches. Epson QZX Picture Processor optimises brightness, colour accuracy and black contrast. Certified for smart home control systems and boasting a virtually maintenance-free 20,000-hour laser light source and 4K HDR gaming at up to 120 Hz, these projectors take immersive home entertainment to new levels. Auto Table for SD-10: This portable automated table accessory makes measuring colour charts easy. When paired with the Epson SD-10 Spectrophotometer, Epson Edge Print, and the included Epson Edge Colour Lite software, it delivers a comprehensive colour management workflow to create colour profiles and verify and calibrate those profiles. This helps print shops save time and resources by avoiding reprints due to colour inaccuracies. The auto chart reader was awarded for its highly precise technology and compact, lightweight and portable design. The included carrying case allows for easy transportation, maximum portability and ease of use. Previous Article Entries open for the OMA Creative Awards 2025 Next Article Aeoon Launches Next-Generation Micro DTG for Compact Production Spaces If you have a news story, or story about an interesting project or installation please contact [email protected] Sign up to Image Magazine Newsletter. Print Rate this article: No rating