Epson Unveils Sustainable Printing Solutions at GITEX AFRICA 2024

Epson remains committed to providing innovative, efficient, and sustainable printing solutions to address these challenges.

On the sidelines of its participation in GITEX AFRICA 2024, Epson held a press conference to unveil the results of its recent research conducted in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). The study highlights the common challenges faced in the Education and Healthcare sectors due to inefficient and unsustainable printing technology.

Epson remains committed to providing innovative, efficient, and sustainable printing solutions to address these challenges. The impact of printing on student learning and healthcare staff efficiency is crucial. Efficient and environmentally friendly printing enables students to access quality educational resources while integrating responsible practices. Similarly, for healthcare staff, efficient and sustainable printing solutions save valuable time, enhancing the delivery of care.

In the education sector, a vast majority of students (91%) in the MEA region, including Turkey, Saudi Arabia, UAE, South Africa, Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt, and Kenya, recognize that printed learning materials help them better understand and retain information. Despite this, students often feel conflicted because excessive printing is perceived as harmful to the environment. The study also showed that 89% of students believe their learning would improve with more sustainable printing solutions, such as Epson's Heat-Free inkjet printers, which consume less energy and produce less waste than laser printers.

In the healthcare sector, workers in the MEA region lose 5,850 hours each year, equivalent to 731 working days, due to slow or non-functional printers. This time loss negatively impacts patient care, causing delays in updating patient records, booking appointments, and sharing information. Consequently, 92% of healthcare workers believe their IT departments should provide faster, lower-maintenance printers to reduce interruptions. Environmental concerns are also significant, with 83% of respondentsexpressing personal concern about the environmental impact of unsustainable printers.

"In both sectors, the use of Epson's Heat-Free inkjet printing technology is presented as a sustainable solution. Heat-Free inkjet printers consume less energy than traditional laser printers, and require fewer moving parts and consumables. By switching to this technology, educational establishments and health services could not only improve their operational efficiency, but also help reduce their environmental impact. It would also meet students' learning needs and improve patient outcomes, while reducing costs and increasing user satisfaction," said Ilias Azzaoui, Epson General Manager - French-speaking Africa and DomCom.

Visitors can explore Epson's solutions at stand 4C-40 in hall 4 of GITEX AFRICA, taking place from May 29 to 31, 2024.