Epson has announced that the SureLab D1070 Minilab Photo Printer is now available. Designed for retail, event and e-commerce applications, the drylab printer is built for high-volume photo and graphic production and engineered for reliable, high-performance printing. The unique, modern design seamlessly integrates into workflows for maximum profitability, enabling businesses to quickly deliver quality prints, for profit, to their customers.

"As the next evolution of minilab printing from Epson, the SureLab D1070 is designed to create innovative, profitable opportunities for photography, events and printing businesses," said Aaron Brill, associate product manager for professional imaging, Epson America Inc. "With a small footprint and a wide range of output capabilities, this new model can also help businesses scale — starting with a single printer, companies can gradually add units to create a larger production fleet for handling even greater production volumes."

Capable of producing up to 460 4-by-6-inch, 300 5-by-7-inch and 165 8-by-10-inch prints per hour for photo, event and retail environments, the SureLab D1070 is up to 10% faster than Epson's previous generation. Featuring the latest professional imaging technology in a sleek, compact footprint, the modern minilab combines Epson's advanced MicroPiezo AMC printhead, AccuPhoto image processing technology, and vivid UltraChrome D6r-S ink to consistently deliver crisp, vibrant pictures on a variety of paper finishes and sizes. When coupled with Epson Genuine Photo Media, prints are water-, smudge- and fade-resistant.

Additional features include:

• High-capacity ink packs – UltraChrome D6r-S high-capacity 250 mL ink packs deliver wide color gamut; Cartridge-Free Printing can help reduce waste compared to traditional cartridge systems
• Versatile media handling – Prints on a wide range of high-capacity roll- or single-sided sheet media, including glossy, luster and matte medias; maximum print width of 8.3 inches and offer BorderFree printing in frame-ready sizes
• Easy to operate – New front-facing 1.44-inch LCD panel simplifies print tasks and operation; features new nozzle detection and alignment technology for less downtime and reliable operation
• Improved connectivity and simplified software – Connect easily to printer over Wi-Fi, Ethernet or USB using redesigned printer driver for Windows and Mac
• Small footprint – Compact size with integrated output tray and high-speed rotary cutter is well-suited for photobooths, portrait and event photography
• Built for reliability – Reliable print engine backed by Epson's U.S.-based support team and Epson warranty
• Epson Cloud Solution PORT – Monitor the live status of your entire printer fleet regardless of where they are in the world; view output production rates, printer status, errors and more

Pricing and Availability

The SureLab D1070 Minilab printer ($2,595 MSRP) is now available with a standard one-year Epson Preferred Limited Warranty through Epson Authorized Professional Imaging Resellers.

In other news, as tablet POS systems continue to gain popularity and become more customer facing, hospitality and retail merchants are looking for systems that are both aesthetically pleasing and reliable enough to withstand low- and high-volume environments. To meet this demand, Epson has announced four new m-Series thermal receipt printers — the OmniLink TM-m30III, TM-m30III-H, TM-50II and TM-50II-H. Sleek and modern, the new m-Series printers deliver enhanced connectivity and reliable performance in a compact enclosure. The new models will be on display at NRF 2023: Retail's Big Show – Breakthrough from Jan. 15-17.

The TM-m30III and TM-m30III-H offer versatile connectivity for low-volume retail and hospitality environments; the TM-m50II and TM-m50II-H offer advanced connectivity, performance and quality for high-volume customers. The new m-Series printers' clean and attractive design provides visual appeal to enhance both business and customer experiences and its small size is ideal for tight spaces. The enhanced enclosure is IPX2 rated for water resistance and its specially treated antimicrobial enclosure material suppresses the growth of bacteria. Additionally, the printers have a flexible configuration, working in either a top-exit or front-exit orientation.

"Merchants are increasingly looking to POS systems that are modern and sleek, as it is a reflection of their brands and have been well-received by customers," said John Choi, product manager, Epson America Inc. "The new m-Series printers offer a modern, compact and versatile design, a broad range of interface connectivity options and high performance and reliability to meet the demands of today's ever-changing environment."

Designed to pair perfectly with tablet-based POS systems, the OmniLink TM-m30III, TM-m30III-H and TM-m50II-H printers offer tablet charging and fast network communication at up to 20 Mbps through a single USB cable. Equipped with built-in Ethernet, USB-A, USB-B and USB-C interfaces, along with an optional dual wireless interface that supports Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, the TM-m30III, TM-m30III-H and TM-m50II-H have the flexibility to connect to almost any POS system. The OmniLink TM-m50II has the versatility to support both traditional PC-POS and mPOS systems with built-in serial, Ethernet and USB interfaces.

Engineered for reliability, the ultra-fast OmniLink TM-m50II and TM-m50II-H printers deliver print speeds of up to 500 mm/sec, ideal for today's high-volume retail and hospitality businesses, to produce fast checkouts and help minimize downtime. The m-Series printers allow merchants to print from Web-based applications using Epson's ePOS Print technology or utilize Epson Server Direct Print technology for online ordering or remote printing. With innovative paper-saving technology, the new m-Series printers help businesses reduce paper usage by up to 49%.

Availability and Additional Features

The TM-m30III and TM-m30III-H printers will be available in Q1 2023. The TM-m50II and TM-m50II-H printers will be available in Q2 2023. All models will be available through Epson Authorized Partners. Backed by Epson's world-class service and support, the m-Series printers include a multiyear limited warranty coverage.