Epson partners with Philips to offer printing systems for ultrasound
imaging worldwide
17 August 2010
Epson America and Royal Philips Electronics have entered an
agreement to supply Epson ink jet printers with Philips ultrasound
medical imaging systems around the world, wherever Epson printers are
available.
This is possible due to the unique Epson ESC/P-R Print Class Driver
that enables users to print to a full line of Epson ink jet printers
from a wide variety of digital equipment.
Prior to incorporating Epson printers, Philips Healthcare was
using printer models that each used a unique printer driver and
Philips was tasked with qualifying each one. This was a laborious
process since Philips’ ultrasound devices had long lifecycles and
the selected competitive printers often became obsolete before the
process was complete. When paired with a supported Epson printer or
all-in-one device, compatibility is no longer an issue due to the
innovative Epson ESC/P-R driver.
“Epson is pleased to offer world-class ink jet printers and
all-in-ones — including several in our WorkForce line designed for
business — that incorporate the Epson ESC/P-R driver which supports
all compatible Epson models when paired with Philips ultrasound
devices,” said R. Craig Allen, product manager, consumer ink jets,
Epson America, Inc. “Now healthcare clinics and hospitals worldwide
that use Philips ultrasound devices will have more flexibility when
selecting a dependable printer or all-in-one to print patient
information with ease and clarity.”
"Providing new options to Philips Ultrasound Customers for
off-cart printing using Epson Universal Print Drivers will help
simplify and enhance our customer experience,” said Andrew Hatt,
vice president, business unit controller and interim general
manager, Ultrasound, for Philips Healthcare. “Adapting new
innovations into our products by leveraging partners’ core
competencies helps Philips broaden our product and market offerings.
Our customers will have choices to select from additional printer
families at several price points that meet their specific needs.”
The Epson ESC/P-R Print Class Driver supports applicable media
types, paper sizes and associated printing modes suitable for
Philips ultrasound systems and Epson inkjet printers. This unique
driver allows many kinds of devices to connect and communicate with
Epson inkjet printers, expanding possibilities for use with medical
equipment, measuring equipment, electronic whiteboards, and in the
home with home electronics and game machines.