Epson Wins Keypoint Intelligence Scanner Line of the Year 2026 Award
Feb 12: Epson announced that it has been honoured 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.
(l-r) Anthony Sci – Keypoint Intelligence President and CEO and Junkichi Yoshida – Epson Global President
The award recognises the most outstanding scanner product line offered by a manufacturer, based on a comprehensive assessment of performance, quality, value, and overall capabilities.
Evaluated Product Lineup
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 and 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.
Epson DS-900WN scanner
Reasons for the Award
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 recognised 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 honoured 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 at Seiko Epson Corporation, with Keypoint Intelligence executives in attendance.
40 years of Epson scanner development
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.
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