LONG BEACH, Calif., Jan. 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Epson America, Inc. today announced that 105 Epson-branded printers worldwide support AirPrint. AirPrint makes it simple to print emails, photos, web pages, and documents directly from iPad, iPhone or iPod touch without having to connect software, drivers or cables. AirPrint support is an important part of Epson's commitment to make mobile printing more convenient and productive.

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"Epson's widespread support of AirPrint demonstrates our global leadership and commitment to providing customers with easy printing solutions that meet their evolving mobile business and personal lifestyle," said Ian Cameron, general manager, Global Web & Communications, Seiko Epson Corporation. "We recognized some time ago that mobile printing wasn't just a novel idea, it was a necessary requirement for both sharing memories and mobile productivity in a rapidly changing digital marketplace. As iPhone and iPad momentum continues to grow, Epson will continue to lead the development of various innovative mobile digital imaging solutions."

Epson has expanded its current AirPrint-enabled printers by more than 80 percent from last year, providing customers with a wide array of mobile printing options. A total of 105 Epson AirPrint-enabled printers allow applications to create Epson-quality photos and documents.

AirPrint is an iOS printing system and is already integrated into commonly used apps such as Mail, Photos, Safari and iBooks. There are also many more apps available on the App Store™ that utilize AirPrint so Epson's large selection of AirPrint-enabled printers make it more convenient for users to print directly from their iOS device.

About Epson

Epson is a global imaging and innovation leader whose product lineup ranges from inkjet printers and 3LCD projectors to sensors and other microdevices. Dedicated to exceeding the vision of its customers worldwide, Epson delivers customer value based on compact, energy-saving, and high-precision technologies in markets spanning enterprise and the home to commerce and industry.

Led by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, the Epson Group comprises more than 81,000 employees in 97 companies around the world, and is proud of its ongoing contributions to the global environment and the communities in which it operates. Epson America, Inc. based in Long Beach, Calif. is Epson's regional headquarters for the U.S., Canada, and Latin America. To learn more about Epson, please visit: www.Epson.com.

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EPSON is a registered trademark and EPSON Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark of Seiko Epson Corporation. Apple, iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. AirPrint and the AirPrint logo are trademarks of Apple Inc. All other product and brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Epson disclaims any and all rights in these marks. Copyright 2013 Epson America, Inc.

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