# Compact Self-Serve Kiosks Printers This New Epson Printer was Developed for Self-Checkout Kiosks By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2021-10-06 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epson-printer References: [progressivegrocer](https://www.progressivegrocer.com/thermal-receipt-printer-developed-amid-surge-self-checkouts) & [epson](https://epson.com/usa) The past year and a half of the ongoing pandemic has drastically changed the retail environment with more businesses rolling out [self-checkout kiosks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/self-checkout-lines) for a contact-free experience, which is something this new Epson printer is especially for. The printer makes use of [thermal receipt paper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/n2thermal-printer) to quickly and effectively print out receipts, and is designed with compactness in mind to allow for easier implementation into self-serve kiosks. The printer will also feature a bezel option to prevent paper jams, LEDs for alerts and will use 30% less paper than alternatives. Group Product Manager, Business Systems at [Epson America Inc.](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epson-3) Mauricio Chacon spoke on the new Epson printer saying, "The world has changed in the last 18 months, and self-service is a growing trend that isn't going anywhere. As businesses adjust operations in order to best serve customers, we provide the optimal POS solutions to maximize profitability. The new EU-m30 offers kiosk-friendly features for both new and existing kiosk designs, and delivers durability, ease of use, remote management, and easy troubleshooting that retail and hospitality environments require." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Compact Self-serve Kiosks:** The trend towards smaller and more efficient self-serve kiosks presents an opportunity for compact printer development. - **Contact-free Retail:** The pandemic has accelerated the demand for contact-free retail experiences, driving innovation for products like self-checkout kiosks and printers. - **Eco-friendly Printing:** The focus on sustainability is pushing the development of printers that use less paper and produce less waste, like the new Epson printer designed for self-checkout kiosks. ### Who This Affects Most - **Retail:** The adoption of self-checkout kiosks and printers in retail environments provides an opportunity for businesses to improve customer satisfaction and reduce costs. - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can benefit from self-checkout kiosks and printers to improve customer experience and reduce wait times, while also providing an opportunity for innovation in compact and eco-friendly designs. - **Printing:** Innovation in printing technology, especially for self-serve kiosks, provides an opportunity for printing companies to adapt to changing market demands and improve sustainability practices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retail Receipt Kiosks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retail-ticket-kiosks.md) - [Thermal Receipt Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thermal-receipt-printers.md) - [Ultra-Compact Photo Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultracompact-photo-printer.md) - [Innovative SCO Kiosks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shopreme.md) - [All-in-One Self-Serve Kiosks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touch-dynamic.md) - [Double-Sided Photo Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epson-3.md) - [Paper-Free Retail Receipts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vynamic-digital-receipt.md) - [Computer-Vision Self-Service Kiosks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vision-kiosk.md) - [Hybrid Self-Checkout Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-bora-bora-pos-system.md)