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15
Annual Report 2007
Commercial Application of the Epson Brand
The miniature inkjetphoto labprinter for
business use is capableof handling a
wide range of printing jobs, including
postcardandposter printing with the
addition of optionalequipment. It also
supportshome printing applications
and professionalretail printing needs.
Low
cost
Easy
maintenance
Reduced
environmental
impact
Small
footprint
Crystario EasyLab (Japan only)
Lowers the cost of professional photograph printing,
provides high–resolution output andsupports the
diversification of business
Application in the Manufacturing of Color Filters for Large-Screen LCD TVs
The application of Micro Piezo
technology to the manufactureof color
filters forlarge-screen LCD TVs
eliminates the need for three-step (RGB)
photolithography. This greatly reduces
the number of processing steps, which
translates to material and energy savings.
Successful application
of Micro Piezo technology
Diagram
Large Inkjet Device
Printing device
Unloading device
Glass wafer
Inkjet print head Divided into
six sections
Color filter for
large-screen LCD TV
Growth in Business Domains: An example of how technological
advantages are leveraged to fortify and expand business domains
Micro Piezo technology is highly rated for its high-resolution and high-speed printing, the
flexibility it allows in the selection of ink, and its extremely durable inkjet print heads. It is
being adopted by a wide range of companies in such fields as photofinishing, miniature
photo lab systems, the printing of signs for external use, and digital printing. Looking
ahead, Epson’s goal is not only to be a supplier of this technology but to propose new
business ideas and business models based on this technology to its partners.* Moreover,
by applying Micro Piezo technology features to other Epson brand products, Epson will
develop inkjet printers and miniature photo lab printers for business use as well as other
products that closely meet its customers’ business needs.
* Companies to which Epson is supplying core components of Micro Piezo technology, such as the print head and ink.
Growth in Industrial Domains: An example of an industrial application
and possibilities for future expansion into new applications
Epson is looking to expand into totally innovative new applications. Leveraging its
advantages, including the ability to fire a wide selection of liquids and its high durability,
Micro Piezo technology is already being incorporated in manufacturing technology for
textiles and color filters for large-screen LCD TVs. This new technology exerts
comparatively less impact on the environment while offering increased production
speed and cost-competitiveness. Epson is working to expand the technological
applications into a variety of manufacturing processes.