Company History

Oct 1964

The Seiko Group develops the compact tabletop quartz clock, the Crystal Chronometer QC-951 and the printing timer play for sports events.

1969

The analog quartz watch is introduced.

Apr 1971

The introduction of the complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) integrated circuit that acted as a catalyst for the development of Suwa Seikosha Co., Ltd's semiconductor business.

Jun 1977

The debut of the Epson EX-1, a dedicated accounting computer billed as the world's smallest office computer.

1980

MX-80 serial impact printer is introduced and becomes the "de-facto" industry standard for dot matrix printers.

Dec 1982

The first television watch is introduced and is recognized by the 1984 Guinness Book of Records as the world's smallest television.

Aug 1984

The portable liquid crystal color TV (ET-10) is introduced.

1985

Suwa Seikosha Co., Ltd. and Epson Corporation merge to establish Seiko Epson Corporation.

Dec 1988

Epson makes 'CFC Free Declaration' and begins initiatives to eliminate CFCs by the end of FY1993.

1990

The TM-930, a terminal module printer for use with PC-POS, makes its first appearance and creates a new market.

Mar 1993

Epson introduces the Stylus 800, the first inkjet printer equipped with MicroPiezo technology.

Dec 1994

Epson revolutionizes data projection with its acclaimed compact, high brightness, and high resolution projector - the ELP-3000.

1998

An Epson color inkjet printer is selected by NASA for STS-95 mission (Epson Stylus Color 800).

May 2000

The Epson Stylus Pro 9500 large-format inkjet printer is introduced and uses newly developed ColorFast ink to produce high-quality output on sheets of paper as large as B0+.

2003

Epson presents a new innovation for the home theater market with the Livingstation LS57P2 and LS47P2 rear projection LCD TV.

Mar 2004

Printing goes mobile with the introduction of PictureMate - a compact, easy-to-use portable photo printer.

Sept 2005

The EMP-TWD1, a 1,200-lumen projector is introduced and is capable of projecting crisp images even in bright spaces. It is also equipped with a built-in, high-definition DVD player.

2008

Epson enters the document camera market with the launch of the DC-10s.

2008

Epson introduces the WorkForce line of all-in-one printers engineered for small business and home office.

2010

SurePress L-4033A enters the market and is the first product to apply MicroPiezo technology to industrial label printing.

2011

Epson introduces the WorkForce Pro line of inkjet printers for high-volume office and workgroup printing.

2012

Epson introduces Moverio Smart Glasses, the world's first Android-based, see-through wearable display.

2013

Epson introduces the Omnilink mobile POS System.

Jan 2014

Epson unveils its newest innovative products at CES: the Moverio BT-200 next generation smart glasses, the LabelWorks™ LW-600P app-enabled label printer, and Pulsense™ wearable technology for activity monitoring.

Sept 2014

Epson launches the PowerLite Pro Cinema LS10000 laser projector, which combines 3LCD reflective panels and a dual laser light source to produce the blackest blacks and bright, true-to-life colors with one of the widest color gamuts in the industry.

Aug 2015

Epson introduces the new EcoTank line of Supertank all-in-one printers. Featuring revolutionary ink replacement technology that offers an unbeatable combination of convenience and value.

Sept 2017

Epson introduces the Home Cinema LS100 Full HD 3LCD Laser Display — bringing bright, big-screen projection in a smart ultra-short throw design to living rooms.

April 2018

Epson America, Inc. merges with sister company, Epson Electronics America, Inc.(EEA) — integrating EEA's micro devices into state-of-the art infrastructure and operational systems.

Sept 2018

Epson announces the SureLab^® D700 Professional Minilab — a fast, compact and dynamic printer designed to empower photographic printing labs, event photographers, and e-commerce printers with new levels of productivity.

Oct 2018

Epson Robots announces a new high performance Force Guide — intuitive, high-precision, robot force guidance that takes automation to the next level.

May 2019

Epson announces the EcoTank^® Monochrome printer lineup — all-in-one, cartridge-free printers that produce ultra-sharp text, remarkable image detail, and savings for high-volume black-and-white printing.