Epson Launches Adobe Express Add-on to Simplify Professional Printing

Epson has launched Epson Print, a new add-on for Adobe Express that allows users to send designs to print production through Epson Print Automate with fewer manual steps. The integration aims to simplify the workflow for businesses and print professionals by connecting design creation and printing within a more streamlined process.

Previously, users had to export designs from Adobe Express before uploading them to Epson Print Automate for production. The new add-on removes these manual file-handling steps, allowing users to move from design to printing in just a few clicks.

Why it matters: Connecting design software directly to print production can help businesses reduce the time spent managing files and preparing jobs. For print professionals handling materials such as retail signage, corporate communications, and photo prints, a more direct workflow can improve efficiency and leave more time for creative work.

The details: The Epson Print add-on launches Epson Print Automate directly from Adobe Express and sends design files to the printing application. The integration is intended to make the transition from creating a design to producing a physical print more convenient.

Hattori Tai, regional director of commercial and industrial inkjet products at Epson Southeast Asia, said businesses increasingly expect creative and production tools to work together. He added that the integration is designed to simplify workflows, improve productivity, and help businesses get more value from their professional printing equipment.

The add-on is available in 11 local languages and is designed for different professional printing environments, including corporate communications, retail signage, and photo production.

The bigger picture: Epson Print is integrated into Epson Print Automate Version 4.1, which manages print-ready output for selected Epson SureColor printers.

According to Epson, the combined workflow is designed to retain the color accuracy, reliability, and production quality expected from its professional printing solutions while reducing the manual work involved in transferring designs between applications.

The add-on supports the following Epson printers at launch:

• Epson SureColor P5330
• Epson SureColor P7330
• Epson SureColor P7530
• Epson SureColor P9300
• Epson SureColor P6530E
• Epson SureColor P8530D
• Epson SureColor P9530

Between the lines: The integration focuses on improving the workflow between design and production rather than introducing a new printing method. By reducing the need to export and upload files manually, Epson aims to make it easier for users to move completed designs into their existing print production process.

The benefits will depend on whether a business uses Adobe Express, Epson Print Automate Version 4.1, and a compatible SureColor printer. The announcement does not specify support for other Epson printer models.

For businesses: The add-on may be useful for companies and print service providers that regularly produce marketing materials, signage, and photographs. A more direct connection between design and production can reduce repetitive file-management tasks, particularly in workflows where designs move frequently from creative teams to printing operations.

However, businesses should check compatibility with their existing equipment and software before adopting the integration.

What’s next: The Epson Print add-on is accessible through Adobe Express, while Epson Print Automate Version 4.1 is now available. Epson has not specified additional supported printer models or a broader expansion timeline in its announcement.

The Bottom Line: Epson’s new Adobe Express add-on connects design creation with Epson Print Automate, reducing manual file transfers for compatible professional printing workflows. With support for selected SureColor printers and availability in 11 local languages, the integration aims to help businesses and print professionals move from digital designs to physical output more efficiently.