Document management made easy with the launch of Epson®’s high-performance A3 business scanner

Imaging innovation, reliability and versatility as well as enhanced compatibility with document management systems ensure the appeal of the GT-20000 Series to the A3 business scanner market.

18th April, 2008 – Epson today announces the launch of the GT-20000 Series A3 flatbed business scanner. The GT-20000 Series replaces Epson’s successful GT-15000 models, increasing scanning speeds to up to 23 pages per minute in black and white and 15 pages per minute in colour. This robust and efficient scanner is ideal for handling large workloads and the GT-20000’s suite of imaging features enhance ease-of-use, whilst a 600 x 1200 optical resolution guarantees image quality.

The GT-20000 and the GT-20000NPro with Built-in Network interface and a 100 sheet auto document feeder (ADF), both incorporate the new and enhanced EpsonScan 3.4 software as standard. Packed with extensive features including RGB colour drop-out, auto de-skew, auto page size detection, text enhancement technology and Auto Area Segmentation, the Epson Scan 3.4 package saves users the cost of investing in expensive imaging software and increases productivity by ensuring impressive results first time.

A secure PDF function enables users to set access privileges before a document is scanned and the PDF scan function enables multiple PDFs to be automatically created from a batch of documents. Twain and ISIS driver support as well as extensive connectivity options allow scanned documents to be accessed via high-speed USB 2.0, SCSI or a network interface , which enables the GT-20000 to be used as a shared resource within workgroups.

Such solutions are becoming increasingly popular with businesses looking to reduce costs by improving document management efficiency , implement automated document management processes, improve document security and eliminate document shipping costs.

Mark Karsey, Business Manager at Epson UK, said: “Epson has established itself in the top position of the A3 EMEA business scanner market and is going to strengthen its leading position with the new and impressive GT-20000 Series.”

As an A3 scanner, the GT-20000 Series also has applications outside of the typical workplace. Architects, town planners, planning application offices within the public sector and creative industries typically work with high volumes of large format documents. Such markets have a requirement for digitalising their documentation to improve efficiency in document organisation and access. The GT-20000 and GT-20000NPro offer the versatility and reliability today’s businesses deserve.

In addition to offering innovative imaging technology, Epson also provides powerful software bundles for improved document imaging processing and productivity. The GT-20000 Series is bundled with Epson Event Manager 2.0, Presto Page Manager 7 and ABBYY Fine Reader Sprint (6 for PC/ 5 for Mac users)

To provide support and enable VARs and ISVs interested in selling Epson scanners to develop their businesses, Epson offers a Solutions Partnership Programme. The programme offers numerous benefits including technical and developer support, equipment loans, tender participation and training. VARs and ISVs are also able to promote their own business solutions via the Epson website. Further information on the Epson Solutions Partnership Programme can be found at:
www.business-solutions.epson-europe.com

Epson GT-20000 Series key features summary:

• High performance A3 business scanning – speed, quality and reliability
• High volume scanning – ADF for up to 23 ppm mono*, 15 ppm colour*
• 600dpi optical resolution, 48bit Colour
• Easy to integrate – dual USB and SCSI interface, with optional networking (standard on GT-20000NPro)
• Twain and ISIS Driver support
• Comprehensive document management and control – with EpsonScan software

* A4, 200dpi, B/W Speed priority scanning

GT-20000 PRODUCT LIST Price excluding VAT £890 – available May 08
GT-20000NPro  PRODUCT LIST PRICE excluding VAT £1,699– available May 08

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