Unleash Learning and Creativity, Not Your Budget

• Education ᛫ Joe Contreras ᛫ Epson ᛫ March 19, 2021

I’ll bet a day doesn’t go by where you don’t think — probably more than once — about how challenging it is to be an educator right now. School districts are having to stay agile, so they can nimbly pivot on short notice between in-person learning, a virtual approach, and some kind of mix. It’s a constant struggle to keep students engaged, on course, and actively learning.

And while state revenues are falling, schools need even more support to keep up with pandemic-related adjustments. The Learning Policy Institute recently estimated that the combination of increased costs due to dealing with the pandemic and decreased support from cash-strapped states would pile an extra burden of $199 billion to $246 billion in costs on to school districts.¹ It’s likely there won’t be a single one among the nation’s 131,000 K-12 schools² that won’t be looking even harder than ever for ways to cut costs.

Among the costs you’re probably looking at: Printing

Did you know that 10% of a school’s total budget can be spent on printing?³ For years, people have been talking about going paperless — yet the amount of material we print remains interestingly high. Whether the learning is in-person or remote, you still have enormous printing demands, with materials often needing to be turned around quickly to accommodate last-minute adjustments. If you’re having to distribute materials for schooling at home, you may be printing even more than usual.

You and your team are so busy making a difference for your students, you don’t have the time to worry about if your color printer will work, if it needs more ink, if you can pay for it, or if it will slow down your day. You need a printer that will give you all the learning benefits of color without the grief or guilt.

What if you could print at your school without having to choose between affordability and reliability? You can — here’s how.

Here’s your affordable and reliable, highly capable ticket to unleashing learning and creativity

One of the most underestimated learning tools is color printing. Many students prefer to engage with color content over black and white, not only because it draws their attention, but also because that’s what they are used to on their mobile devices. Color facilitates the creative and critical thinking that’s so important for learning, and it can be a game-changer for students with learning disabilities.

Epson Business Inkjet printers are a great choice for just about any size school or district. Why? For starters:

• Printing is simple and hassle-free. Just format your digital file and hit “Print.”
• Easy on service. Few maintenance parts can translate into low intervention and labor costs.
• Quicker turnaround. No need to wait on outsourced printing. Print when you want and adapt quickly to change.

The low-cost way to handle your printing today.

Your staff, educators and even students are working with incredibly lean resources. They need tools that can help them be productive at a low cost. With roughly 60% of instructional materials printed in schools,⁴ the high-capacity ink supplies and minimal maintenance parts of Epson Business Inkjet printers can result in lower cost, less maintenance and fewer interventions for your staff.

Epson printers bring you the capacity to handle common color printing jobs quickly, efficiently and economically, so you can do everything it takes to run a humming, thriving educational community — and preserve your budget, too.

A portfolio built for high performance, low downtime.

From the WorkForce Enterprise MFPs for fast high-duty cycles to Supertank MFPs for a ridiculous amount of ink — it’s no trouble, the Epson Business Inkjet portfolio will fit right in. These printers and MFPs, powered by PrecisionCore Heat-Free Techonology^TM, offer not just affordable color printing, but also fast first page out with no warmup time, so it starts fast — and finishes fast, too.⁵

Empower your teachers with the convenience of in-classroom color printing with high-yield ink systems from Epson and make learning Ink-credible.⁶

Joe Contreras is a Commercial Marketing Executive for Epson Office Solutions.

1. COVID-19 and State Education Budgets: The Story Behind the Numbers, by Michael Griffith and William Berry, The Learning Policy Institute, Sept. 24, 2020
2. Education Statistics: Facts About American Schools, by Maya Riser-Kositsky, Education Week, Updated June 16, 2020.
3. https://cartridgeworld.com/blog/how-much-do-educators-print/
4. https://industryanalysts.com/32618_riso/
5. Black and color print speeds are measured in accordance with ISO/IEC 24734. Actual print times will vary based on system configuration, software, and page complexity. For more information, visit www.epson.com/printspeed
6. IDC, 2017 (Based on extrapolation from IDC Inkjet Forecast data, includes SOHO and SMB Market) Consumer Unit Shipments: IDC Worldwide Single-Function Printer Forecast, 2017-2021, IDC Worldwide Multifunction Peripheral Forecast, 2017-2021; Wide-Format Unit Shipments: IDC North America Large-Format Printer Market Shares, 2017-2021; Production Print Volume: IDC U.S. Production Page Volume Forecast 2017-2021; Office Unit Shipments: IDC Worldwide Single-Function Printer Forecast, 2017-2021, IDC Worldwide Multifunction Peripheral

Special Benefits for Educators

Brighter Futures makes it easy for schools to put state-of-the art technology in every classroom, with special pricing programs and benefits that reduce the overall cost of ownership. Epson products even qualify for CARES Act funding², making them a smart and affordable choice for hybrid classrooms.

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Want to be part of our Brighter Futures exclusive program for education? Write to us or call us: sales@goodguys.us / (336) 905 – 6933

Epson leads the market in Large Venue projectors, but with over 20 models to choose from, it can be hard to recommend the right one to your customers.
We can help you select the best PowerLite 4000, Pro G, or Pro Z series projector based on Brightness, Resolution, and Specific Needs for :
Retail, Entertainment, House of Worship, Rental and Staging, Higher Education, and Corporate Business.

First, which brand? Epson leads in both the projector market and in Large Venue Projectors. To really understand which projector to use for your Church, Business meetings, Retail store and other large venues, there are three first factors to take into account: Brightness, Resolution and Specific Needs.

Brightness

One of the main needs is that the projector be the brightest, however as brightness goes up, so does cost. Additionally , customers want to keep the lights on, therefore Ambient becomes a factor. Thus the importance of understanding how “bright” will be enough for your application is a key factor. For example, the projectors have different “Lumens” (Projectors’ Brightness), the lumens are then measured per square foot. Thus how many lumens per square foot will be how bright the projector is. Most important is to understand the specific setting where the projector will be used. For instance, there is an emerging market for Churches to use projectors, thus, for a Church: the space is mostly in a very lighted “ambient” therefore it will require more Lumens per Square Foot in order to convey an incredible brightness with an impactful image and message to its audience. On the other hand, a business meeting room with normal ambient light, will usually work perfectly with less Lumens per Square Foot than a Church

Resolution

Resolution is measured by how many pixels on a screen, more pixels equals higher resolution and greater detail. Epson’s projectors address a series of resolutions. Choosing the right projector then depends on answering the question: Which content will you be displaying? Content with high detail should be displayed using high resolution. For example, are you displaying Engineering drawings, Excel spreadsheets, Digital photography or a Full HD video at the Church? Is your business doing a PowerPoint Presentation with marketing charts, graphs and bulleted text? An additional and key factor to consider to obtain the best resolution is to understand which device will you be connecting to the projector? Typically a laptop, but then remember that the original quality of the image will be displayed, the images that fit the screen perfectly, will project better quality than if the projector needs to S T R E T C H (upscale) the image to fit the screen. It can also be that the source image has more pixels than the projector can display, in this case, the projector will have to SHRINK (downscale) the image to make it fit the screen. Ideally, the customer should ask for a demo before purchasing a projector. The best quality is seen when the projector resolution matches the source resolution, thus customer’s content is a key factor.

Specific Needs

Do you need to turn your floors and ceilings into immersive displays? There are projectors with specific features that will make you have a wonderful impactful display. Now you can project 360 degrees, horizontal or vertical walls and even use wireless projections to share your content. There is much more to show and tell about the projectors world!

Want to know more about it? Need a demo? Call us at (336) 905-6933 or email us at soraya@goodguys.us

This won’t be the first place you’ve heard this: these are challenging times for houses of worship. On top of the traditional trials of keeping a congregation engaged and thriving, the pandemic has brought a host of new hurdles. Perhaps yours is one of the many that’s had to pivot to services conducted online or outdoors, as well as to remote contact with members.

The impact is more than logistical: in a cross-denominational survey taken in July by Indiana University’s Lake Institute on Faith & Giving, 41% of the congregations surveyed reported a drop in donations in the early months of the pandemic¹. And nearly half said they plan to cut their budgets in the coming year.

No doubt, you’re looking closely at your costs — including printing

Sure, you’re always looking at costs. But maybe it’s even more urgent now.

Can you cut printing? It’s likely a necessity to help keep your members active, responsive, and showing their support. Older members may be accustomed to connecting via printed communications. And, especially in uncertain and disconnected times, printed materials provide a physical touchpoint — a way to make faith and membership tangible, tactile, present. What’s more, a printed piece is immediate — it doesn’t hope someone gets around to visiting a website or bothers to open an email.

What if you could print your bulletins, contribution envelopes, programs, stationery, flyers, brochures, notecards, and more in-house — quickly and at a low cost? You can — here’s how.

Here’s your affordable, highly capable ticket to moving your printing in-house

Epson’s WorkForce inkjet printers are a great choice for just about any size house of worship. Why? For starters:

• Printing is simple and hassle-free. Just format your digital file and hit “Print.”
• Easy on service. Few maintenance parts can translate into low intervention and labor costs.
• Quick turnaround. No need to wait on external vendors.
• No print shop deadlines. Prepare and print on your schedule — it’s ready when you are.

Easy on waste, easy on energy

With few maintenance parts plus high-yield ink cartridges, the WorkForce Series requires minimal intervention. And that PrecisionCore technology I mentioned? Since it’s heat-free, WorkForce printers deliver the lowest power consumption in their class.

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In the past few years, technological advances have made inkjet printing an increasingly compelling proposition for businesses. Inkjet printers can offer similar performance to laser printers, with low cost of ownership and maintenance requirements. Here are four ways business inkjet printers can help you save time and money.

1. Fewer replacement parts, less frequent replacements

It’s simple math: With fewer replacement parts than laser printers, Epson business inkjet printers can help reduce your supply and maintenance costs—not to mention the possible time savings. There are no cartridges to replace, thanks to its cost-effective, high-capacity refillable ink tank system. Plus, you can benefit from cost savings thanks to long-lasting parts that can save up to 50% on service costs.¹ Tip: when shopping for a business inkjet printer, look for a permanent print head designed to work for the life of the printer.

2. Better reliability means fewer service calls

In general, the more complex a machine, the more potential it has to malfunction. Compared to laser printers, inkjet printers typically have fewer potential breakpoints, making interventions with inkjet printers much less frequent than many people may think.² For example, the Epson WorkForce business inkjet printer line features the same PrecisionCore technology that powers our industrial printers, offering professional-level reliability. Even installing inkjet printers can be less demanding than laser printers: the Epson flagship WF-C21000 plugs into a standard 110V outlet, so there’s no need for an electrician to install a dedicated 220v outlet required by some laser printers.

3. Less power usage, lower utility bills

Reducing your energy consumption can amount to meaningful savings over time. The WF-C21000 features the lowest power consumption in its class.³ (Note that actual power savings will vary by product model and usage.) The same PrecisionCore Heat-free Technology™ helps mitigate power usage because it doesn’t have to preheat a fuser for toner.

4. Time is money—get it done faster

Every bit of increased efficiency adds up. Print speed may be the most immediately recognizable time saver—the WF-C21000 blazes through prints at 100 ISO ppm⁴, the fastest print speed in its class⁵—but there are other ways a business inkjet printer helps you reclaim time and increase productivity. A one-step printing process reduces first-page-out time after you click “Print.” Optional additional paper trays mean fewer trips to the supply closet. And don’t forget about that often-frustrating final step: waiting for the ink to dry. Instant-dry ink means truly touchable prints right off the printer

Visit epson.com/businesinkjet to learn how Epson WorkForce business inkjet printers can benefit your business.

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1.Sources: BEI –Service Cost Data as of 2018. Epson data based on internal data. Compared to top-selling competitive A3 color MFP printers 65+ ppm. Service costs include parts and labor. Calculation assumes 1 Year service cost estimate, 20K page volume per month and a service CPP that includes parts and labor.

2. Source IDC, 2017 (Based on extrapolation from IDC Inkjet Forecast data, includes SOHO and SMB Market) — Consumer Unit Shipments: IDC Worldwide Single-Function Printer Forecast, 2017-2021, IDC Worldwide Multifunction Peripheral Forecast, 2017-2021; Wide-Format Unit Shipments: IDC North America Large-Format Printer Market Shares, 2017-2021; Production Print Volume: IDC U.S. Production Page Volume Forecast 2017-2021; Office Unit Shipments: IDC Worldwide Single-Function Printer Forecast, 2017-2021, IDC Worldwide Multifunction Peripheral Forecast, 2017-2021

3. Compared to similarly featured color multifunction printers with speeds of 45 ppm or greater based on industry available data, October 2019. Actual power savings will vary by product model and usage.

4. Black and color print speeds are measured in accordance with ISO/IEC 24734. Actual print times will vary based on system configuration, software, and page complexity. For more information, visit www.epson.com/printspeed

5.  Compared to similarly featured color multifunction printers with speeds of 45 ppm or greater based on industry available data, October 2019. Actual print times will vary based on system configuration, software, and page complexity. For more information, visit www.epson.com/printspeedARTICLE

Want to hear from some of our satisfied partners? This is what one of our dealers had to say:

The Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C879R is based on Epson’s excellent PrecisionCore ink technology, using very little power and also requiring fewer consumable parts than laser-toner-fuser-drum-based systems. That means less user intervention, fewer service calls, and, most importantly, lower cost per print. The printhead doesn’t touch the paper and no heat is applied so a wide range of papers are supported including high gloss and luster for photographic or high-resolution output. It also prints very sharp text and graphics on standard copier papers and the ink is dry and doesn’t smear. Up to 13 x 19 is also supported for signage or large photographs. The C879R is also excellent at printing on envelopes since it doesn’t touch the envelope and it doesn’t crease or wrinkle with a straight paper path, something that toner-based machines struggle to achieve. The C879R includes Document Capture Pro at no extra cost that provides very advanced scanning capabilities. Scanning can be set up so you can stack a mixture of single- and double-sided sheets in the document feeder and automatically remove the blank pages from the resulting PDF. Users can also create searchable PDF files, or scan in Word, Excel, or PowerPoint file formats. Fax capability is also included with the C879R at no extra charge. Great machine!

• Tom Durr, Repeat Business Development/Owner at Good Guys Imaging Systems in North Carolina*

*Taken from BusinessFirst News for March 2021

Products

The Epson WorkForce EC-C7000 has claimed the Keypoint Intelligence BLI Winter 2021 Pick Award for Outstanding Business-Class Tabloid Color Inkjet All-in-One.   See the list of awards for the full Epson Business Inkjet line >

When comparing inkjet printers to competitive models, there are some common myths that need to be addressed. That’s why it’s important to take a closer look and examine the facts.

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Fiction Inkjet printouts will smear

Fact Epson DURABrite instant-dry inks are formulated for truly touchable prints right out of the printer • All-pigment ink, designed for high-speed print jobs

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Fiction The print quality from inkjet printers is inferior to that of laser printers

Fact PrecisionCore printheads deliver remarkable color and crisp, bold text • DURABrite pigment ink, used in Epson inkjet printers, provides extra-sharp text and vivid color graphics, even on plain paper

For more information visit epson.com/business-printers

Taken from The Epson Business Inkjet Team March 2021

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Now shipping! SureColor T3170M 24″ Compact Multifunction CAD/Graphics Printer
Based on successful predecessors (the SureColor T3170 and SureColor T5170), this new affordable multifunction printer includes an integrated scanner for accurately scanning blueprints and drawings, making large copies, and sharing high-quality technical documents. It features a sleek design and compact footprint to conveniently fit into modern work from home and small office environments, allowing for seamless team collaboration across CAD, architecture, engineering, and corporate graphics workflows.

• The SureColor T3170M  printer features an integrated 600 dpi high-detail scanner with simple top-loading functionality for easy copying and scanning of blueprints, technical documents, renderings and graphics  
• Key Features: 
  • High-Detail Integrated Scanner – Easily scan and share documents; up to 600 dpi scanner with highlight detection to accurately scan annotated blueprints and drawings 
  • Ultra-fast Print Speeds – The SureColor T3170M produces A1/D-size prints in as fast as 34 seconds³ 
  • Durable, Instant-Dry Prints – Archival-quality, all-pigment-based UltraChrome XD2 inks deliver brilliant color, crisp lines, and smudge and water-resistant prints 
  • Versatile Print Media Handling – Accommodates rolls up to 24″ wide and sheets up to 11″ x 17″ through the auto-sheet feeder  
  • Print & Scan from Virtually Anywhere in Your Home or Office – Easily print from or scan to USB thumb drives,⁶ as well as print from tablets, smartphones,⁵ and more with integrated wireless plus router-free Wi-Fi Direct printing⁴ 
  • Extreme Print Quality and Precision – PrecisionCore MicroTFP printhead with Precision Droplet Control for outstanding clarity; up to 2400 dpi printing resolution captures annotations, lines, and image detail with incredible accuracy 
  • Enterprise Security Features and Protocol Support – Supports secure PDF printing from PCs and scanning of secure PDFs to USB thumb drives and shared folders, no computer needed 
  • The Epson SureColor T3170M is available now online and through Epson Authorized Professional Imaging Resellers
  • Standard 1-year in-box warranty with Customer Care telephone support Monday through Friday
  • Standard 1-year whole unit exchange in box warranty 
  • Epson Preferred Plus extended service plan available, available for purchase in 1-year increments for a maximum of 4 years, for a total of 5 years of Coverage
  • T3170M Preferred Plus Extended Service SKU: EPPT3100MS1
  • This product uses the same consumables as existing SureColor T3170 model
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• Taken from Epson Professional Imaging February 2021

Document Capture Pro (DCP) is an excellent, feature-packed and free scanning and filing utility that is included with many of the Epson WorkForce Pro Business Inkjet systems. Document Capture Pro lets users setup different scanning functions such as 2-sided, blank page removal, searchable PDF or OCR scanning to Word, PowerPoint or Excel file formats. When the user goes to the WorkForce machine with their document to scan, they simply search on the WorkForce’s touchscreen for their computer and the specific scan functions they have created in Document Capture Pro will appear. The diagram below provides an overview of this function:

Document Capture Pro can be set to scan to specific folders on your computer or to folders on your network as well as SharePoint, FTP, email, Google Drive, SugarSynch, Evernote, OneNote, OneDrive and DropBox Cloud applications.

Document Capture Pro also supports folder-naming by barcode recognition and zonal OCR.

Currently, the following Epson MFP machines provide Document Capture Pro: WF-M5799 monochrome, WF-M5799 monochrome SuperTank, WF-C5790 color and the WF-C5790 color SuperTank. The high capacity business-class WF-C579R, WF-C878R and WF-C879R also include Document Capture Pro.