Epson Printer and Imaging Equipment

Epson, formally known as Seiko Epson Corporation, is a globally recognized leader in the imaging and innovation sector. The brand traces its roots to Daiwa Kogyo, Ltd., founded in 1942 in Suwa, Nagano, Japan. Epson gained international fame for creating the world's first quartz watch and later the EP-101, the world's first electronic printer, from which the name 'Epson' (Son of EP) was derived.

Today, the brand is a cornerstone of the Seiko Group, one of the largest and most influential Japanese conglomerates. While its research and high-end engineering remain centered in Japan, the manufacturing of its consumer printers, scanners, and projectors is distributed across large-scale facilities in Southeast Asia and China to serve global markets efficiently.

Epson remains a publicly traded Japanese entity with its ultimate headquarters in Nagano, Japan. It is renowned for its proprietary Micro Piezo inkjet technology and its commitment to sustainability, often leading the industry in transition away from laser printing toward more energy-efficient inkjet solutions. The brand continues to operate through various regional subsidiaries to manage local distribution and customer support worldwide.