The Dual Engine Debuts, Breaking Performance Boundaries, And Epson's Digital Inkjet Sets A New Benchmark

From March 10 to 12, 2026, the Digipri Guangzhou International Advertising Exhibition was grandly held at the Canton Fair Complex. As a benchmark event in the global advertising signage and digital inkjet field, and one of the most influential professional advertising signage exhibitions in Asia, this exhibition gathered numerous leading brands and cutting-edge technological achievements from around the world, becoming an important platform for gaining industry insights and connecting market resources.

Executives Gather for Opening Ceremony, Presentation Highlights Strategic Determination

During the exhibition, Epson (China) Co., Ltd. held a presentation on new printing technologies under the theme "Dual-Engine Drive: Integrating the Beauty of Quality and Speed."

At the event, top executives including Mr. Kyosuke Ishibashi, President of Epson (China) Co., Ltd., Mr. Hajime Nakao, General Manager of the Inkjet Solutions Business Unit of Epson (China) Co., Ltd., Mr. Liang Jian, Director of Sales and Marketing of Inkjet Solutions at Epson (China) Co., Ltd., and Mr. Gao Yue, Director of Sales Technology and New Application Development of Inkjet Solutions at Epson (China) Co., Ltd., all attended, jointly inaugurating the launch ceremony of the new printing technology.

From left to right: Mr. Liang Jian, Director of Inkjet Solutions Sales and Marketing Department of Epson (China) Co., Ltd.; Mr. Zhongwei Yuan, General Manager of Inkjet Solutions Business Unit of Epson (China) Co., Ltd.; Mr. Ishibashi Kyosuke, President of Epson (China) Co., Ltd.; Mr. Gao Yue, Director of Inkjet Solutions Sales Technology and New Application Development Department of Epson (China) Co., Ltd.

With a full countdown, the new technological achievements were officially unveiled, bringing the on-site atmosphere to a climax and marking a new development stage for Epson's 'Dual-Engine Drive' strategy in the field of digital inkjet printing.

Executive speech interpreting the future layout of the Chinese market

In his speech, President Ishibashi Kyosuke said that global industrial printing is currently accelerating its transformation toward digitalization, intelligence, and efficiency, and the Chinese market has gradually moved from the technology introduction phase to large-scale production. In the face of the industry's urgent need for stable equipment operation, consistent output quality, and rapid production response, Epson regards this wave of industry transformation as an important opportunity for growth alongside its partners.

On-site, Epson provided an in-depth interpretation of the 'Dual-Engine' strategy: The first engine focuses on the continuous evolution of core printhead technology, achieving new breakthroughs in media compatibility and production stability based on a stable printhead architecture, laying a solid foundation for high-quality inkjet applications; the second engine is dedicated to building all-scenario digital solutions covering diverse markets such as advertising signage, textiles, packaging, and labels, helping partners accelerate product development and market deployment, jointly expanding broader business opportunities, and moving together toward a new future of symbiosis, co-creation, and shared success.

Dual-engine products debut, breaking performance boundaries

The highlights of this press conference are presented in a 'dual-engine' layout: the I3200-A1-2 makes its first public appearance, showcasing Epson's future technological development direction; the T3200-U3-2, as a classic configuration model, provides users with a low-cost, high-quality mass production solution with more mature and stable performance.

The two products complement each other, jointly illustrating Epson's strategic layout of "co-creating a new future for the industry ecosystem."

I3200-A1-2 debuts, leading a new direction in high-precision indoor printing

At the exhibition, Epson focused on showcasing its high-precision indoor printing solutions equipped with the I3200-A1-2 printhead in the first display area. As a brand-new product launched for the market, this model represents Epson's latest technological achievements in the field of indoor large-format printing.

The I3200-A1-2 has received widespread attention in the advertising industry. It uses dual waveform technology to achieve precise control of ink drop size through optimized waveform control: making large ink drops larger for a stronger three-dimensional effect and more accurate placement; making small ink drops smaller, significantly enhancing image detail. This simultaneously leads to a substantial increase in production capacity!

The I3200-A1-2 printhead has four core advantages: 1. For solid color printing: higher color printing density and significantly improved color saturation; 2. For light color printing: more delicate image presentation, significantly reduced graininess, effectively minimizing the appearance of speckles; 3. For gradient printing: smoother and more natural color transitions, effectively eliminating color banding and improving color smoothness; 4. For line printing: more precise ink droplet ejection, higher printing accuracy, with clean edges and no fraying.

The indoor dual-head printing solution with the I3200-A1-2 displayed at the exhibition can achieve a resolution of up to 2400 dpi in 8-pass mode, significantly improving productivity compared to solutions with the same configuration. It can be said that the Epson I3200-A1-2 significantly increases device productivity while balancing output efficiency and image quality.

▲I3200-A1-2 High-Precision, Low-Cost Printing Solution

The on-site showcased advertising application solution also delivers more refined color performance, with finer grain in the image and a more advanced overall visual effect. Even when the image is viewed up close, there are no flaws. Especially with the support of dual waveform technology, the edges of the images are sharper, and color transitions are smoother, striving to provide end users with better product value presentation.

T3200-U3-2 Classic Configuration, Mature Solution Covering Three Core Scenarios

As the standard production model in the advertising industry, the T3200-U3-2 has proven its reliability and practicality in actual applications.

The T3200-U3-2 printhead has the following significant advantages: 1. Contains 3,200 nozzles: supporting high-resolution and high-speed printing for scanners and OnePass machines; 2. Supports 4-color printing with a single printhead, helping users achieve various applications with fewer printheads and improving the cost-effectiveness of the printer; 3. Built-in heating function, compatible with inks heated up to 50°C, allowing for a wider ink selection and more stable printing.

At the exhibition, Epson comprehensively showcased the mature application solutions of its printheads in UV flatbed, advertising roll materials, and glass sticker fields through three major display sections.

In the second exhibition area, Epson showcases the application of the T3200-U3-2 on the 2513-level large UV flatbed printer. This solution is optimized for large industrial printing equipment, using high-precision, low-cost assembly processes, and supports flexible configurations such as one head with two colors or one head with four colors, meeting customers' diverse production needs.

T3200-U3-2 High-Precision, Low-Cost Printing Solution

Stable white ink output is the core advantage of this solution. In live demonstrations, the white ink coverage is high and the coloring is precise, with no issues of color mixing or ink bleeding, demonstrating outstanding color consistency. At the same time, the bidirectional printing calibration is more refined, and the stability of the print heads is further improved, meeting the requirements of advertising processing companies for high-intensity and long-duration continuous production.

In the third exhibition area, Epson showcased the application of the T3200-U3-2 printhead on large advertising roll material machines. It adopts a 1-head, 2-color distribution scheme with a 4-color configuration, capable of printing widths up to 3.2 meters. This configuration fully leverages the high-density advantage of the T3200-U3-2 single head with 3,200 nozzles, achieving higher output capacity while ensuring print accuracy. Even when pursuing high-quality printing, the speed can reach 35㎡/h, easily meeting the needs of various high-end display scenarios.

The exhibition area focuses on high-gloss UV printing applications for roll materials such as soft film and lightbox fabric. For a long time, color deviation in backlit materials between lit and unlit states has been a common industry pain point. Through technical optimization, the T3200-U3-2 achieves highly uniform colors under both backlit and front-lit conditions, effectively addressing this industry challenge.

T3200-U3-2 High-Performance Advertising Roll-to-Roll Printing Solution

The solution supports double ink output, providing excellent gradation and density performance, with complete details and clear, non-blurred colors. Whether it is supermarket lightboxes or outdoor roll material advertisements, it can present bright and vivid visuals with rich layering.

The fourth exhibition area focuses on showcasing glass label printing applications with rapidly growing market share. Epson, together with partner manufacturers, displayed roll-to-roll printing equipment equipped with the T3200-U3-2 print heads, achieving high-density output in a color-white-color three-layer structure with an innovative configuration of five T3200-U3-2 print heads.

T3200-U3-2 High-Density Color and White Printing Solution

Using a single print head with a 2-color distribution scheme, configured with 4 colors plus white, the precise application of the white ink layer achieves equally vibrant color performance on both sides, addressing the industry pain points of uneven white ink coverage, white ink omissions, or color mixing found in traditional solutions.

T3200-U3-2 High-Density Color-White-Color Printing Solution

According to on-site testing of the displayed equipment, at a resolution of 726×1200 dpi, the color-white-color output speed can reach 25 square meters per hour. Under the premise of ensuring double-sided color consistency, this achieves higher efficiency in continuous production, providing a more efficient and stable solution. It meets the batch customization needs of double-sided visible scenarios such as supermarket windows and home window decorations.

Deepening Industry Ecosystem and Empowering High-Quality Industry Upgrades

At the press conference, Epson stated that the inkjet solution business is one of the company's most important strategic businesses. Epson will continue to increase investment, using the dual main lines of "print heads × solutions," working hand in hand with domestic partners to jointly explore a broader industry space and create a sustainable future.

Through the 'All-Epson Solution' that integrates full-chain resources, enterprises can effectively reduce the difficulty of equipment commissioning, improve color consistency management, help partners complete product development and market launch faster, and expand broader and more diversified business opportunities.

Dual Engines Drive a New Journey of Industry Development

At the 2026 Guangzhou DEEPIS International Advertising Exhibition, Epson, under the theme 'Dual Engines Drive, Merging the Beauty of Quality and Speed,' showcased the 'dual-engine' layout of the new I3200-A1-2 printhead and T3200-U3-2 products, demonstrating both future-oriented technological exploration and mature application solutions ready for rapid implementation, continuously pushing the boundaries of performance.

In the future, with the comprehensive promotion and application of these two core products, Epson will further consolidate its leading advantage in the digital inkjet printing field, continuously empower industry upgrading through technological innovation, and assist China's advertising and signage industry in moving towards a new stage of high-quality digital and intelligent development.