Supporting the backbone of the PH economy: Epson digitalizes MSMEs’ printing capabilities

Micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the Philippines have progressed through varying stages of their digital transformation journeys in the last few years. While often overlooked, printing capabilities play a significant role in streamlining the digital workflow. Document generation (receipts, invoices, contracts, reports), operational efficiency (shipping labels, inventory tags, production orders), and customer engagement (marketing and packaging materials) rely heavily on printing.

Printing giant Epson provides high-performance printing solutions for all types of materials produced by MSMEs, such as printers for high-volume output or printers embedded in cashless payment systems. Aside from being efficient, compact, and precise, Epson’s solutions are also designed to minimize environmental impact through heat-free technology and lower waste generation, in line with the company’s “Engineered For Good” philosophy.

"When MSMEs streamline and digitalize their workflow, there is much more room for innovation and creativity. Epson is with them every step of the way in ensuring that even their printing capabilities are digital,” Epson Philippines President and Director Masako Kusama said. “Epson complements the technologies that MSMEs need for digitalization such as cashless payments, while integrating sustainability in every touch point – we are a partner in strengthening the backbone of the Philippine economy.”

Epson in the era of digital payments

Cashless payments have emerged as a new way of transacting even for the smallest neighborhood shops in the Philippines.

Epson offers a variety of point-of-sale (POS) printers for retail and F&B MSMEs. One such printer is the EpsonTM-m30II-SL, transforming traditional cash registers into digital ones with a built-in tablet mount and peripheral support. Its design is easy and flexible to set up, even in space-constrained areas. The TM-m30II-SL comes with USB-Network-Tethering, which enables network connection to tablets even in locations that experience issues with wireless connectivity.

Other compact printers include the Epson TM-P20II and TM-P80II, built with fast printing speeds and reliable performance.

Meanwhile, the Epson TM-L100 was created with kitchens in mind. The printer can withstand harsh environments and high temperatures that make it ideal for F&B and hospitality businesses. The Epson TM-L100 is a useful tool for online orders, with the Server Direct Print allowing the printer to retrieve orders from a web server and to produce a receipt without POS software integration.

Brands made colorful thanks to Epson

Even as MSMEs go digital, delivering products in high-quality and customized packaging labels is still crucial in connecting the brand to customers.

Epson ColorWorks CW-C6550 offers high-volume label printing capabilities with built-in features such as the auto-cutter function, making it easier for MSMEs to produce packaging in bulk. The Epson CW-C4050, meanwhile, supports printing for moderate volumes of labels, with pigment inks for durability and dye-based inks for vibrant colors.

Meanwhile, the WorkForce Pro WF-C879R Multifunction Business Inkjet Color Printer prioritizes speed with a first page-out time in just 5.5 seconds, ideal for hassle-free, low-maintenance, and high-volume printing of office documents. The WF-C879R also comes with a scanner that captures every color in detail.

Efficient printing capabilities

As for other materials, such as invoices, statements of accounts, and reports, MSMEs have a wide range of Epson printers to choose from – all of which boast efficient, fast, and sustainable capabilities.

The Epson AM-C4000/C5000/C6000 are heavy-duty inkjet models efficient for MSMEs printing black-and-white A3 documents in high volume and with high speed. Meanwhile, the AM-C400 and AM-C550 offer moderate print volumes of A4 documents for smaller businesses.

Epson, as a socially responsible company, ensures sustainability even beyond the lifecycles of all its printers. From the production of the printers to the recycling of empty ink cartridges, Epson is conscious of its environmental footprint, ensuring that it complies with international and local environmental standards.

MSMEs that choose Epson are not just making the processes more efficient with its printing solutions, but also supporting their business operations to be more sustainable.