- TOKYO, Japan, January 30, 2026 -

Seiko Epson Corporation (TSE: 6724, "Epson") today announced that it has been honored with the Scanner Line of the Year 2026 award from Keypoint Intelligence, the leading market research firm and independent evaluator of print and smart workplace technologies and services.

The award recognizes the most outstanding scanner product line offered by a manufacturer, based on a comprehensive assessment of performance, quality, value, and overall capabilities.

• Anthony Sci - Keypoint Intelligence President and CEO (left)
  Junkichi Yoshida - Epson Global President (right)

For this year's award, Keypoint Intelligence conducted a broad evaluation of Epson's scanner portfolio, including the following series:

^*DS-800WN, ES-C220, ES-C320W, ES-C380W, ES-400 Ⅱ, ES-580W, DS-32000, DS-1760WN, DS-900WN, RR-400W, DS-C480W, DS-C490, DS-770 Ⅱ

These models represent Epson's diverse scanner lineup, ranging from compact models for home offices and small businesses to high‑end workgroup scanners designed for high‑volume environments.

• ^* The models available for sale differ depending on the country or region. In addition, even the same model may be sold under different product names depending on the country or region.

The evaluation highlighted the consistent results delivered across the entire line and the breadth of the lineup, which addresses a wide range of workplace requirements. The scanners were also recognized for their ease of use, reliable image quality, and software that complements the hardware, including Epson Open Platform and Arm compatibility.¹

"We are truly honored to receive this recognition from Keypoint Intelligence," said Junkichi Yoshida, Global President of Epson. "We see this award as recognition of our long-standing manufacturing expertise and our commitment to delivering value to customers. Also, it is meaningful for us to receive this award in the milestone year marking the 40th anniversary of our scanner business."

An official award presentation was held on January 29 at Seiko Epson Corporation, with Keypoint Intelligence executives in attendance.

• ¹ Epson Open Platform (referred to as "EdgeLink" in North America) is Epson's proprietary communication specification that enables integration with a variety of external services and software, such as document management systems (DMS), while Arm support ensures smooth work on the latest Arm based Windows devices.

2026 marks the 40th anniversary of Epson's scanner business. Epson introduced its first image scanner, the GT 3000, in 1986. Receiving this recognition in the anniversary year reflects four decades of ongoing development in scanning technologies and solutions.

For over 60 years, clients in the digital imaging industry have relied on Keypoint Intelligence for independent hands-on testing, lab data, and extensive market research to drive their product and sales success. Keypoint Intelligence has been recognized as the industry's most trusted resource for unbiased information, analysis, and awards due to decades of analyst experience.

More information about Keypoint Intelligence can be found here:https://keypointintelligence.com/awards

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