Milestone Products
From its beginnings as a maker of watches and precision instruments to its diversification into imaging, Epson has made history over the years.
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Seiko Marvel | June 1956 An originally-designed mechanical watch that became the basis for Epson's watch business. Read in PDF format  (50KB) |
EPS (1.15MB) JPG (358KB) |
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Printing Timer | September 1963 The first electronic recording system in Olympic history. Read in PDF format (30KB) |
EPS (0.12MB) JPG (75KB) |
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Seiko Crystal Chronometer QC-951 | October 1964 The world's first portable, high-accuracy, battery-operated quartz timer. Read in PDF format (73KB) |
EPS (3.09MB) JPG (62KB) |
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EP-101 | September 1968 The world's first miniature digital printer, from which the Epson brand was born. Read in PDF format (208KB) |
EPS (2.46MB) JPG (79KB) |
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Seiko Quartz Astron 35SQ | December 1969 The quartz watch that revolutionized horological history. Read in PDF format (92KB) |
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SAM-D | 1970 The rare-earth bonded magnet that paved the way for Epson's magnet business. Read in PDF format (44KB) |
EPS (1.77MB) JPG (265KB) |
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CMOS IC | April 1971 The watch chip that launched Epson's semiconductor business. Read in PDF format (74KB) |
EPS (1.08MB) JPG (269KB) |
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Seiko Quartz LC V.F.A. 06LC | October 1973 The world's first digital quartz watch with a six-digit LCD Read in PDF format (32KB) |
EPS (0.80MB) JPG (305KB) |
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Epson EX-1 | June 1977 The first dedicated accounting computer to carry the Epson name. Read in PDF format (64KB) |
EPS (6.59MB) JPG (419KB) |
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Melody IC SVM7910 | July 1978 The world's first melody IC, taking full advantage of technology used in quartz watches. Read in PDF format (36KB) |
EPS (1.63MB) JPG (172KB) |
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MX-80 | October 1980 Ahead of its time: A small, lightweight computer printer. Read in PDF format (60KB) |
EPS (3.97MB) JPG (402KB) |
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Camera Auto-Dating Module for Photographs | August 1981 The camera date module that became the de facto standard in its class. Read in PDF format (54KB) |
EPS (1.73MB) JPG (290KB) |
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HX-20 | July 1982 The world's first hand-held computer. Read in PDF format (56KB) |
EPS (6.26MB) JPG (348KB) |
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TV Watch | December 1982 The world's first television-watch, with an active-matrix LCD. Read in PDF format (62KB) |
EPS (2.88MB) JPG (336KB) |
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SSR-H Series | May 1983 A precision assembly robot - Epson's first commercialized factory automation product. Read in PDF format (73KB) |
EPS (2.24MB) JPG (322KB) |
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ET-10 | August 1984 The Televian - the world's first liquid crystal pocket color TV. Read in PDF format (60KB) |
EPS (2.49MB) JPG (282KB) |
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SQ-2000 | October 1984 The first commercial Epson inkjet printer. Read in PDF format (68KB) |
EPS (8.58MB) JPG (356KB) |
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SG-615 | April 1987 The plastic SMD crystal oscillator that became a de facto standard. Read in PDF format (64KB) |
EPS (0.39MB) JPG (278KB) |
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Seiko AGS Quartz Watch | January 1988 The world's first automatic power generating quartz watch. Read in PDF format (88KB) |
EPS (4.28MB) JPG (484KB) |
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EVF Liquid Crystal Panel Module | August 1988 The world's first color liquid crystal panel module for video cameras. Read in PDF format (44KB) |
EPS (0.98MB) JPG (317KB) |
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VPJ-700 | January 1989 One of the world's first compact, full-color liquid crystal video projectors. Read in PDF format (40KB) |
EPS (2.00MB) JPG (250KB) |
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TM-930 | 1990 A printer for PC-POS systems that created a new market. Read in PDF format (56KB) |
EPS (3.63MB) JPG (321KB) |
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Monsieur | March 1993 The ultraminiature robot that propelled itself into the Guinness Book of Records. Read in PDF format (44KB) |
EPS (3.59MB) JPG (217KB) |
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Epson Stylus 800 | March 1993 The first inkjet printer equipped with Micro Piezo technology. Read in PDF format (52KB) |
EPS (2.66MB) JPG (204KB) |
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SED1560 Series | July 1993 An LCD driver with on-chip, energy-saving power supply logic scores a big hit. Read in PDF format (104KB) |
EPS (2.49MB) JPG (421KB) |
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ECM-A0662 | August 1993 The monochrome STN panel module at the forefront of LCD modules for mobile phones. Read in PDF format (40KB) |
EPS (0.43MB) JPG (172KB) |
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HM-3000 | April 1994 A high-speed IC test handler that makes full use of Epson's robotics technologies. Read in PDF format (27KB) |
EPS (0.77MB) JPG (235KB) |
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Epson Stylus Color | May 1994 The world's first 720 dpi color inkjet printer. Read in PDF format (40KB) |
EPS (5.36MB) JPG (288KB) |
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ELP-3000 | December 1994 A liquid crystal data projector offering high brightness and high resolution. Read in PDF format (56KB) |
EPS (3.26MB) JPG (208KB) |
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Epson Stylus Photo | April 1996 A six-color photo inkjet printer. Read in PDF format (60KB) |
EPS (5.37MB) JPG (136KB) |
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SG-8000 Series | January 1997 The world's first programmable quartz oscillators with on-chip P-ROM & PLL circuits. Read in PDF format (36KB) |
EPS (0.32MB) JPG (163KB) |
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Seiko Super P-1 | April 1997 The world's first backside progressive addition lens. Read in PDF format (36KB) |
EPS (0.82MB) JPG (131KB) |
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TM-H5000 | September 1998 Featuring fast, quiet printing and copy functionality: Epson's first hybrid printer. Read in PDF format (56KB) |
EPS (1.56MB) JPG (237KB) |
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ECM-A1192 | November 1999 The low-power consumption STN transflective color LCD panel module that conquered the mobile phone market. Read in PDF format (40KB) |
EPS (4.93MB) JPG (495KB) |
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Seiko/ Credor Spring Drive | December 1999 A spring-drive watch with quartz accuracy. Read in PDF format (64KB) |
EPS (4.01MB) JPG (265KB) |
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Epson Stylus Pro 9500 | May 2000 A large-format pigment-ink printer combining super photo quality with outstanding lightfastness. Read in PDF format (80KB) |
EPS (4.70MB) JPG (135KB) |
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MD19SBT | November 2000 MD-TFD active matrix color LCD panel module with ultra-low power consumption. Read in PDF format (48KB) |
EPS (1.39MB) JPG (265KB) |
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Epson PictureMate Personal Photo Lab | March 2004 Compact, easy-to-use portable photo printer Read in PDF format (50KB)
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EMP-TWD1 | September 2005 The DVD player-projector that opend up the home-theater market. Read in PDF format (395KB) |
EPS (560KB) JPG (24KB) |
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Photo Fine Vistarich | May 2006 An LCD with ultra-wide viewing angles. Read in PDF format (341KB) |
EPS (2.3MB) JPG (268KB) |
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EMP-6100 | July 2006 A dust-proof projector that keeps particulate matter at bay Read in PDF format (50KB)
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JPG (28KB) |
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ULTIMICRON Series | October 2009 High-temperature polysilicon TFT color LCD panel for electronic viewfinders Read in PDF format (47KB)
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EPS (2.65MB) JPG (198KB) |
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EB-450Wi | January 2010 A Wall-Mounted, Ultra-short Throw Lens Projector with Interactive Functionality Read in PDF format (36KB)
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JPG (810KB) |
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L100 & L200 | October 2010 L100 & L200 High-Capacity Ink Tank Inkjet Printers Read in PDF format (39KB)
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L100 JPG (8.2MB) L200 JPG (6.5MB) |
