LONG BEACH, Calif., Sept. 19, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences is putting an Epson printer to the test to quickly and precisely print thousands of credentials using the recently announced WorkForce(tm) 40 desktop printer. The is the second year Epson has been called upon to assist in the preparations for the Primetime Emmy(r) Awards, which annually recognize excellence in primetime television programming.
"We've come to rely on Epson printers to produce our credentials for important productions like the Emmys," said Deborah Cahn, manager of Credential Operations. "The Epson WorkForce 40 is the printer of choice for us because it delivers color precision when printing photos and our unique logo. I know that the WorkForce 40 will print the 2,500-plus credentials we need both quickly and flawlessly."
The WorkForce 40 features black text print speeds up to twice as fast as competitive models (1). It also produces laser-quality black text at up to 27 pages per minute (ppm) and laser-quality color text at up to 19 ppm in default mode (2). In addition, the WorkForce 40 offers built-in Wi-Fi(r) and wired networking to share and print files from virtually anywhere in a small office space (3).
"The WorkForce 40 is just one of four desktop models in our new WorkForce printer and all-in-one line," said R. Craig Allen, product manager, Consumer Ink Jets, Epson. "The WorkForce 40 is a budget-conscious performer that accommodates an extra high-capacity black ink cartridge for high-volume printing. It features a sleek and compact design that fits well in any executive or small office setting."
The Epson WorkForce Suite
Engineered to give today's emerging small businesses the degree of speed and image quality needed to increase productivity and stand out, Epson's new WorkForce line of ink jet printers and all-in-ones feature exceptionally fast print speeds for increased efficiency. To view the multimedia news release on the WorkForce line, please visit http://www.prnewswire.com/mnr/epson/34144/.
About Epson America Inc.
Epson offers an extensive array of award-winning image capture and image output products for the consumer, business, photography, and graphic arts markets. The company is also a leading supplier of value-added point-of-sale (POS) printers and transaction terminals for the retail market. Founded in 1975, Epson America Inc. is the U.S. affiliate of Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, a global manufacturer and supplier of high-quality technology products that meet customer demands for increased functionality, compactness, systems integration and energy efficiency. Epson America Inc. is headquartered in Long Beach, Calif.
About the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences
The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences was founded in 1946 just one month after network television was born. It is a non-profit organization devoted to the advancement of telecommunications arts and sciences and to fostering creative leadership in the telecommunications industry. In addition to recognizing outstanding programming through its Primetime Emmy(r) Awards, the Television Academy publishes EMMY Magazine and, through its Foundation, is responsible for the Archive of American Television, College Television Awards, acclaimed student internships and other educational outreach programs. For more information, please visit www.emmys.tv.
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(1) Black text printing up to two times faster compared to ink jet printers priced at $199 or less, available as of April 2008. Based on independent test in default mode printing typical office documents.
(2) PPM/CPM speeds measured after first page, based on black and color text patterns in Draft Mode on plain paper. Laser quality pages per minute (ppm) speeds measured after first page, based on black and color text patterns in default mode on plain paper. Additional print time will vary based on system configuration, software application and page complexity. See www.epson.com/printspeed for more information about print speeds.
(3) Subject to the capabilities of your wireless router