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9/2/2009 9:04:08 AM
Epson WorkForce 610 Blazes Past Competition Printing Two Times Faster Than Competitive All-In-Ones, According to Independent StudyEpson Print Speeds Measured Using Industry’s New ISO/IEC 24734 Speed Standard
LONG BEACH, Calif. – Sept. 2, 2009 – The Epson WorkForce® 610 all-in-one ink jet has laser quality black print speeds up to two times faster than competing models priced under $200 according to research conducted in May 2009 by Torrey Pines Research, an independent product design firm that specializes in benchmark testing for digital printers.1 This research supports speed results determined using the new ISO/IEC 24734 industry speed standard created to provide an unbiased comparison of specifications across manufacturers to help individuals, small business owners and corporate buyers make smarter purchasing decisions. “Waiting for a printer to print is like waiting for paint to dry,” said Rodrigo Catalan, product manager, Consumer Ink Jets, Epson. “Fortunately for those tired of waiting, Epson offers the WorkForce 610, the fastest ink jet printer less than $200. Our speed leadership is reinforced by the ISO/IEC 24734 standard, and we’re extremely excited that our flagship model for business delivers the fastest ISO/IEC 24734 speeds available. However not all printer manufacturers have embraced the ISO/IEC 24734 standard, so we enlisted the help of Torrey Pines Research to test competitive printer models to ensure end-users had a true market comparison. The results were conclusive – the WorkForce 610 is the fastest in its class.” Based on the new ISO/IEC 24734 metrics, Epson’s WorkForce 610 delivers laser-quality black at 15 ppm and color at 9.3 ppm in default, normal printing mode.2 Several of Epson’s flagship WorkForce and Epson Stylus® NX series all-in-ones also deliver print laser quality black speeds up to twice as fast as competitive models, based on this new measurement. The ISO (International Organization for Standardization) specification provides the actual print files including a mix of Word®, Excel® and PDF documents to represent what consumers typically print. In addition, ISO guidelines require that tests are conducted using the “out of the box” printer settings to better represent real-life printing scenarios or what is most commonly used by consumers.
The new ISO/IEC 24734 speed measurement is a helpful comparison for consumers; however, it only requires manufacturers to share color ISO/IEC 24734 speed if a device prints in color, while the black ISO/IEC 24734 speed is optional. Ensuring that customers have all relevant information at the time of purchase, Epson goes beyond the standard by providing both color and black speeds for applicable products. This information helps consumers determine if a product provides the performance required for their printing needs. More information about ISO/IEC 24734 standards is available at www.iso.org. More information regarding Epson print speed measurements and complete ISO reports for recently announced models, including the WorkForce 1100, WorkForce 310 and Epson Stylus NX515 are available at www.epson.com/printspeed. About Epson America Inc. Epson America, Inc. is the U.S. affiliate of Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation (SEC) and is a leading provider of digital imaging products that exceed the vision of its customers. The company is a global manufacturer and supplier of an extensive range of high quality printers, 3LCD projectors and small- and medium-sized LCDs which were designed for functionality, compactness, and energy efficiency. The Seiko Epson organization is proud of its ongoing contributions to the global environment and was recently added to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index, an indicator for leading companies in economic, environmental and social criteria. About Torrey Pines Research TPR is a leading product development and technology consulting company serving the worldwide digital printing and reprographics industry since 1986. TPR’s expertise includes new product & equipment design, product development, multi-disciplined systems integration, product manufacturing, testing, and problem solving. TPR uniquely extends these capabilities to other applications requiring liquid and/or dry-powder deposition technologies. # # #
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1Independent testing conducted by Torrey Pines Research of the Epson WorkForce 600 recorded black text printing up to two times faster than competitive ink jet printers priced at $199 or less as of April 22, 2009. The Epson Workforce 610 has an identical print engine and speeds. More information regarding the testing methodology and results is available at http://epson.ipressroom.com/pr/epson/printers/srp-download.aspx?id=78617&a=E1C15948.
2Laser quality black and color print speeds are ESAT in accordance with ISO/IEC 24734. Actual print times will vary based on system configuration, software, and page complexity. See www.epson.com/printspeed for details, including complete ISO reports. |
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