{"id":117974,"date":"2025-07-12T12:03:19","date_gmt":"2025-07-12T12:03:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chezaspin.com\/blog\/index.php\/2025\/07\/12\/imaging-solutions-provider-bets-on-smartphone-printing-to-broaden-access\/"},"modified":"2025-07-12T12:03:19","modified_gmt":"2025-07-12T12:03:19","slug":"imaging-solutions-provider-bets-on-smartphone-printing-to-broaden-access","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chezaspin.com\/blog\/imaging-solutions-provider-bets-on-smartphone-printing-to-broaden-access\/","title":{"rendered":"Imaging solutions provider bets on smartphone printing to broaden access"},"content":{"rendered":"

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 12 \u2014 Printer and imaging solutions company Epson is betting on smartphone-enabled printers to bridge Kenya\u2019s digital inclusion gap, particularly in rural communities where broadband access remains unreliable despite the country\u2019s 100 per cent smartphone penetration rate.<\/strong><\/p>\n

According to Epson\u2019s Regional Head for East and West Africa, the company has rolled out app-driven innovations such as the Epson Smart Panel and Epson iPrint apps, which enable users to print, scan, and copy documents directly from smartphones without the need for a PC or constant internet access.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur mobile-first approach is purpose-built for data-scarce environments,\u201d said Mukesh.<\/p>\n

\u201cUsing Wi-Fi Direct, users can print directly from WhatsApp, email, or Telegram\u2014even offline. It\u2019s a game changer for schools, small businesses, and households in underserved regions.\u201d<\/p>\n

Eco models<\/h2>\n

In response to Kenya\u2019s rising demand for affordable digital tools, Epson says it has positioned its EcoTank printer models as a low-cost alternative.<\/p>\n

The refillable ink tank systems offer up to 90 per cent savings on printing costs compared to traditional cartridges, with each bottle delivering around 5,000 pages and requiring minimal maintenance.<\/p>\n

To ease the financial burden, Epson is also working with local resellers such as Text Book Centre and financial partners to offer micro-financing and \u201cBuy Now, Pay Later\u201d plans, spreading printer costs over six to twelve months.<\/p>\n

Epson\u2019s rural rollout strategy is anchored in partnerships.<\/p>\n

The company says it has teamed up with Liquid Intelligent Technologies to equip remote schools with printers and projectors, bringing digital education to over 30,000 students so far.<\/p>\n

To ensure sustained adoption, Epson is investing in local service networks and on-site training for school IT staff, enabling them to handle basic troubleshooting.<\/p>\n

The company also emphasizes that all its printers are Energy Star compliant, helping reduce electricity costs\u2014an important factor in low-income areas.<\/p>\n

As Epson scales its digital inclusion agenda, it plans to monitor progress through school feedback, usage metrics, and community-level adoption.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 12 \u2014 Printer and imaging solutions company Epson is betting on smartphone-enabled printers to bridge Kenya\u2019s digital inclusion gap, particularly in rural communities where broadband access remains unreliable despite the country\u2019s 100 per cent smartphone penetration rate. According to Epson\u2019s Regional Head for East and West Africa, the company has rolled out […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-117974","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized","entry"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack-related-posts":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/chezaspin.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/117974","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/chezaspin.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/chezaspin.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chezaspin.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=117974"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/chezaspin.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/117974\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/chezaspin.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=117974"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chezaspin.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=117974"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chezaspin.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=117974"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}