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The Epson Connect API enables developers to add print and scan capabilities to applications and services using Epson's cloud service "Epson Connect".
Epson Connect API
Epson Connect API is a Web API that allows you to incorporate Epson Connect features into your applications.
By linking the API, you can implement the "remote print" and "scan to cloud storage services" without a PC.
Click here for more information about Epson Connect
To use the API, please click the link below to register as a developer and apply for a license.
Integration with development application services
Please check the description of the specification published on the API site for detailed specifications.
(Requires developer registration)
Scan
* The API is not available for scanner products, even if they are Epson Connect compatible. Only multifunction printers are supported.
FAQ
Does it cost anything to use the Epson Connect API?
What is required for the API development?
How long does it take from registration to being able to develop?
Where can I find the setup instructions for Epson Connect?
I have an Epson receipt printer and/or an Epson label printer. Can I use the API?
Development Steps
1. Sign UpSign up for a developer account on the Epson Connect API site.
2. LearnDownload the documents (API specification or Sample codes) that you will need for development from the Epson Connect API site.
3. Obtain LicenseSubmit your request to obtain your license to use the API on the Epson Connect API site.
4. DevelopStart building your application. Have you registered your Epson printer or multifunction printer to Epson Connect yet? Click here for more information how to register in Epson Connect.
Click here to register and login as a developer on the Epson Connect API site.
Epson Connect API User Cases
■Choi-Req (OPERe, Inc.)
ChoiReq is a tool that helps communication between COVID-19 patients and healthcare workers. When a patient makes a purchase request, the Epson Connect API is used to directly send the request details to the printer installed at the hospital shop bypassing the nurse. Managing printed purchase tickets can be streamlined by accumulating them in accounting thereby eliminating individual cash transactions. This convenient service can be easily deployed as the existing flow is retained as much as possible.
■Schoner (Nonprofit Organization Clipper)
Epson Connect API has been incorporated in an online learning platform. It allows students to study using printed media while they are remote, and converting paper to digital forms by scanning makes it easier to exchange them online. We provide new forms of learning regardless of location.
Click here for more information about Epson Connect API.(Japanese Only)
■Clipping Paper
A service that analyzes Slack's posted messages, extracts posts that received with high number of reactions during the selected period, and prints them as a list. Received the Japan Research Institute Award at HackTrek 2021. Clipping Paper gives a glimpse of the popular posts even from threads and channels with few users. The Epson Connect API is used to print the analysis results processed on the cloud server.
■Bakkun Camera
A photography service at an izakaya that takes your group photo at the table via a camera installed by the ceiling lighting. This service received a special award at the Yoronotaki Hackathon. An experimental service was conducted at a physical store. During the experiment, we added an Epson photo printer to the system and provided a printing service to customers who gave a permission to post on social media. The service was utilized to promote the store using photos with the special digital photo frame.
Click here to register and login as a developer on the Epson Connect API site.