Epson Partners with Print Audit to Expand Portfolio of Managed Print Services

LONG BEACH, Calif. – Jan. 29, 2015 – Epson America, Inc. today announced its partnership with Print Audit ®, a comprehensive provider of device and print management solutions. Epson’s certification of Print Audit applies to the entire line of Epson WorkForce Pro commercial printers, including models powered by PrecisionCore™ technology, Epson’s next generation printing technology. The partnership enables IT network professionals to utilize Print Audit tools designed to automate supplies and services management for increased profitability and a more streamlined approach to data management.

“With an increasing number of companies turning to MPS solutions to manage costs and increase productivity, Epson continues to broaden its business printing solutions portfolio to meet our customers’ evolving needs,” said Larry Trevarthen, director, Business Imaging, Epson America, Inc. “Print Audit’s print management software coupled with Epson’s WorkForce® Pro business printers provides resellers with a productive and cost-efficient printing solution for the workplace.”

The joint effort between Epson and Print Audit allows both companies to offer customers and resellers MPS support services that equate to simplified data collection for printing costs and activities. Advantages to this partnership include automation for supplies and service management; increased profitability and alert systems for increased control.

WorkForce Pro printers are certified with Print Audit’s Facilities Manager platform, which is an easy to use tool designed to remotely collect meter reads, automate supplies fulfillment and report service information for managing fleets of printers, copiers, fax machines, and multi-function devices. The platform enables resellers and IT professionals to maximize productivity by ensuring every facet of printing costs is accounted for.

“Print Audit is dedicated to providing customers with a streamlined yet robust MPS solution and certification with Epson WorkForce Pro printers underscores that commitment,” said West McDonald, vice president of Business Development, Print Audit. “Epson’s innovative business printers deliver reliable and professional results, and this partnership allows resellers to provide an enhanced level of service through a cost efficient platform.”

All Epson commercial printers are available through the Epson ImageWaySM Partner Program and authorized MPS resellers and distributors. For more information about Epson’s ImageWay Program, visithttp://imageway.goepson.com or contact an Epson sales representative at 800-947-8247.

About Print Audit
Established in 1999 and headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Print Audit’s mission is to help office equipment dealers grow their businesses. The company does this through its Premier membership program which was created to teach dealers how to Win New Customers, Keep Current Customers and Build Recurring Revenue. To date, Premier members have acquired 1016 new customers, added over $3.7 million in monthly recurring revenue and retained 87% of their print management clients. Premier members are working together to build the most influential group of office equipment dealers in the world.

Print Audit is the most comprehensive provider of device and print management solutions. The company not only helps members remotely manage their printer fleets, but has also developed a variety of tools that enable organizations to monitor and control user printing behavior. Premier members enjoy access to all of Print Audit solutions for a flat monthly fee.

Print Audit has offices located worldwide. Visit www.printaudit.com to learn more.

About Epson
Epson is a global innovation leader dedicated to exceeding expectations with solutions for markets as diverse as the office, home, commerce, and industry. Epson’s lineup ranges from inkjet printers, printing systems and 3LCD projectors to industrial robots, smart glasses and sensing systems and is based on original compact, energy-saving, and high-precision technologies.

Led by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, the Epson Group comprises more than 72,000 employees in 94 companies around the world, and is proud of its ongoing contributions to the global environment and the communities in which it operates. Epson America, Inc. based in Long Beach, Calif. is Epson’s regional headquarters for the U.S., Canada, and Latin America. To learn more about Epson, please visit:www.epson.com.

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