Milestone Products
From its beginnings as a maker of watches and precision instruments to its diversification into imaging, Epson has made history over the years.
| Product image | Product name | Date of announcement / Product explanation | Product image download |
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Seiko Marvel | June 1956 An originally-designed mechanical watch that became the basis for Epson's watch business. Read in PDF format (PDF,50KB) |
EPS (1.15MB) JPG (426KB) |
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Printing Timer | September 1963 The electronic recording system for sporting events, measurable to 1/1000 seconds. |
EPS (125KB) JPG (67KB) |
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Seiko Crystal Chronometer QC-951 | September 1963 The world's first portable, high-accuracy, battery-operated quartz timer. |
EPS (3.01MB) JPG (273KB) |
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EP-101 | September 1968 The world's first miniature digital printer, from which the Epson brand was born. |
EPS (2.40MB) JPG (258KB) |
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Seiko Quartz Astron 35SQ | December 1969 The quartz watch that revolutionized horological history. Read in PDF format (PDF,92KB) |
EPS1 (2.74MB) JPG1 (340KB) |
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SAM-D | 1970 The rare-earth bonded magnet that paved the way for Epson's magnet business. Read in PDF format (PDF,44KB) |
EPS (1.73MB) JPG (0.99MB) |
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CMOS IC | April 1971 The watch chip that launched Epson's semiconductor business. Read in PDF format (PDF,74KB) |
EPS (1.05MB) JPG (559KB) |
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Seiko Quartz LC V.F.A. 06LC | October 1973 The world's first digital quartz watch with a six-digit LCD Read in PDF format (PDF,32KB) |
EPS (807KB) JPG (438KB) |
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Epson EX-1 | June 1977 The first dedicated accounting computer to carry the Epson name. Read in PDF format (PDF,64KB) |
EPS (6.43MB) JPG (2.44MB) |
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Melody IC SVM7910 | July 1978 The world's first melody IC, taking full advantage of technology used in quartz watches. Read in PDF format (PDF,36KB) |
EPS (1.60MB) JPG (703KB) |
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MX-80 | October 1980 Ahead of its time: A small, lightweight computer printer. Read in PDF format (PDF,60KB) |
EPS (3.87MB) JPG (2.08MB) |
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Camera Auto-Dating Module for Photographs | August 1981 The camera date module that became the de facto standard in its class. Read in PDF format (PDF,54KB) |
EPS (1.69MB) JPG (730KB) |
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HX-20 | July 1982 The world's first hand-held computer. Read in PDF format (PDF,56KB) |
EPS (6.11MB) JPG (3.44MB) |
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TV Watch | December 1982 The world's first television-watch, with an active-matrix LCD. Read in PDF format (PDF,62KB) |
EPS (2.81MB) JPG (1.68MB) |
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SSR-H Series | May 1983 A precision assembly robot - Epson's first commercialized factory automation product. Read in PDF format (PDF,73KB) |
EPS (2.19MB) JPG (1.37MB) |
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ET-10 | August 1984 The Televian - the world's first liquid crystal pocket color TV. Read in PDF format (PDF,60KB) |
EPS (2.49MB) JPG (1.13MB) |
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SQ-2000 | October 1984 The first commercial Epson inkjet printer. Read in PDF format (PDF,68KB) |
EPS (8.37MB) JPG (4.39MB) |
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SG-615 | April 1987 The plastic SMD crystal oscillator that became a de facto standard. Read in PDF format (PDF,64KB) |
EPS (393KB) JPG (166KB) |
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Seiko AGS Quartz Watch | January 1988 The world's first automatic power generating quartz watch. Read in PDF format (PDF,88KB) |
EPS (4.18MB) JPG (2.3MB) |
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EVF Liquid Crystal Panel Module | August 1988 The world's first color liquid crystal panel module for video cameras. Read in PDF format (PDF,44KB) |
EPS (0.98MB) JPG (576KB) |
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VPJ-700 | January 1989 One of the world's first compact, full-color liquid crystal video projectors. Read in PDF format (PDF,40KB) |
EPS (1.95MB) JPG (1.14MB) |
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TM-930 | 1990 A printer for PC-POS systems that created a new market. Read in PDF format (PDF,56KB) |
EPS (3.55MB) JPG (1.93MB) |
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Monsieur | March 1993 The ultraminiature robot that propelled itself into the Guinness Book of Records. Read in PDF format (PDF,44KB) |
EPS (3.50MB) JPG (1.68MB) |
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Epson Stylus 800 | March 1993 The first inkjet printer equipped with Micro Piezo technology. Read in PDF format (PDF,52KB) |
EPS (2.59MB) JPG (162KB) |
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SED1560 Series | July 1993 An LCD driver with on-chip, energy-saving power supply logic scores a big hit. Read in PDF format (PDF,104KB) |
EPS (2.43MB) JPG (1.25MB) |
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ECM-A0662 | August 1993 The monochrome STN panel module at the forefront of LCD modules for mobile phones. Read in PDF format (PDF,40KB) |
EPS (437KB) JPG (158KB) |
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HM-3000 | April 1994 A high-speed IC test handler that makes full use of Epson's robotics technologies. Read in PDF format (PDF,27KB) |
EPS (770KB) JPG (288KB) |
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Epson Stylus Color | May 1994 The world's first 720 dpi color inkjet printer. Read in PDF format (PDF,40KB) |
EPS (5.36MB) JPG (2.72MB) |
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ELP-3000 | December 1994 A liquid crystal data projector offering high brightness and high resolution. Read in PDF format (PDF,56KB) |
EPS (3.26MB) JPG (1.39MB) |
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SG-8000 Series | January 1997 The world's first programmable quartz oscillators with on-chip P-ROM & PLL circuits. Read in PDF format (PDF,36KB) |
EPS (322KB) JPG (128KB) |
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Epson Stylus Photo | April 1997 A six-color photo inkjet printer. Read in PDF format (PDF,60KB) |
EPS (5.25MB) JPG (2.8MB) |
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Seiko Super P-1 | April 1997 The world's first backside progressive addition lens. Read in PDF format (PDF,36KB) |
EPS (819KB) JPG (354KB) |
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TM-H5000 | September 1998 Featuring fast, quiet printing and copy functionality: Epson's first hybrid printer. Read in PDF format (PDF,56KB) |
EPS (1.52MB) JPG (702KB) |
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ECM-A1192 | November 1999 The low-power consumption STN transflective color LCD panel module that conquered the mobile phone market. Read in PDF format (PDF,40KB) |
EPS (6.83MB) JPG (3.13MB) |
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Seiko/ Credor Spring Drive | December 1999 A spring-drive watch with quartz accuracy. Read in PDF format (PDF,64KB) |
EPS (4.01MB) JPG (1.62MB) |
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Epson Stylus Pro 9500 | May 2000 A large-format pigment-ink printer combining super photo quality with outstanding lightfastness. Read in PDF format (PDF,80KB) |
EPS (4.70MB) JPG (1.9MB) |
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MD19SBT | November 2000 MD-TFD active matrix color LCD panel module with ultra-low power consumption. Read in PDF format (PDF,48KB) |
EPS (551KB) JPG (193KB) |
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Monna Lisa 160B | May 2003 An inkjet textile printer Read in PDF format (PDF,21KB) |
EPS (8MB) JPG (3.2MB) |
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EMP-TWD1 | September 2005 The DVD player-projector that opened up the home-theater market. Read in PDF format (PDF,395KB) |
EPS (560KB) JPG (224KB) |
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Photo Fine Vistarich | May 2006 An LCD with ultra-wide viewing angles. Read in PDF format (PDF,341KB) |
EPS (2.3MB) JPG (1.6MB) |
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EMP-6100 | July 2006 A dust-proof projector that keeps particulate matter at bay Read in PDF format (PDF,50KB) |
JPG (37KB) |
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GS6000 | August 2008 A Large-Format Printer with Stunning Image Quality for Signage and Displays Read in PDF format (PDF,165KB) |
JPG (355KB) |
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Epson Stylus Photo PX700W | September 2008 An all-in-one inkjet printer with a slim body packed full of advanced functionss Read in PDF format (PDF,9KB) |
EPS (2.5MB) JPG (376KB) |
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C3 Series | June 2009 Compact 6-Axis Robots Read in PDF format (PDF,217KB) |
EPS (2.2MB) JPG (175KB) |
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ULTIMICRON Series | October 2009 A high-temperature polysilicon TFT color LCD panel for electronic viewfinders Read in PDF format (PDF,47KB) |
JPG (1.2MB) |
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EB-450Wi | January 2010 A wall-mounted, ultra-short throw lens projector with Interactive Functionality Read in PDF format (PDF,36KB) |
JPG (810KB) |
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SurePress L-4033A | June 2010 An industrial inkjet digital label press Read in PDF format (PDF,27KB) |
EPS (2MB) JPG (211KB) |
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L100 & L200 | October 2010 High-capacity ink tank inkjet printers Read in PDF format (PDF,39KB) |
L100 JPG (8.2MB) L200 JPG (6.5MB) |
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M-G350 | June 2011 Precise, Stable Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) Read in PDF format (PDF,63KB) |
EPS (9MB) JPG (130KB) |
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TM-T88V-i Series | September 2011 Web-based intelligent receipt printers for shops and restaurants. Read in PDF format (PDF,22KB) |
EPS (516KB) JPG (177KB) |
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BT-100 | November 2011 Binocular, See-through Smart Glasses Read in PDF format (PDF,150KB) |
EPS (1.8MB) JPG (232KB) |
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SS700S | August 2012 Runsense Sports Monitor Read in PDF format (PDF,194KB) |
EPS (1.8MB) JPG (175KB) |
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RIPS | August 2014 Office inkjet printers featuring a replaceable ink pack system Read in PDF format (PDF,83KB) |
JPG (280KB) |
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