Sharp Shows Its First ePoster with E Ink Spectra 6 and Igzo technology

The new ePoster of Sharp combines a backplane of its Igzo technology with the Spectra e-paper platform 6 of E Ink, offering an expanded color gamut, allowing for greater color saturation and contrast.

On the occasion of the technology exhibition Sharp Tech Day, which is celebrated from today until the 12 November in Tokyo (Japan), The company shows its color e-paper display for the first time ePoster, in A2 size, the result of the collaboration with E Ink, creator of the ePaper technology.

This new digital solution, eco-friendly and sustainable incorporates the ePaper platform in color Spectra 6 of E Ink with a Igzo flat panel by Sharp, developed with the aim of improving visual communications in public spaces.

This is how he explains it Naoki Sumita, President of Sales and Marketing for E Ink in Japan: "We are delighted to present the new ePoster, the first color ePaper display to use our latest Spectra ePaper 6 and Sharp's Igzo technology. This is a revolutionary innovation, with a sleek design and zero energy consumption that makes it an eco-friendly and cost-effective solution. We believe the ePoster will transform the way people communicate and display information in everyday environments.".

Thanks to Spectra 6, The display offers a wider color gamuta compared to the previous platform, allowing you to play content with higher color saturation, Contrast and vividness, with a High visibility.

Another of its differentials is that the screen has a Zero watt power consumption. In addition to having an A2 size (420×594 mm), The International Standard for Printed Paper Posters, it is also Thin and light, which makes it easier to replace conventional paper posters and install them in places where previous electronic displays could not, due to its significant weight and the need for a power supply.

This development of an A2-sized model equipped with E Ink Spectra 6 It is the first in the world to date. Sharp's Igzo technology has made it possible to reduce the size of peripheral circuits and Narrower bezel designs.

Three years ago, Sharp Corporation and E Ink began collaborating with the aim of combining their strengths to contribute to the era of carbon neutrality by popularizing digital signage.

The potential of these digital posters has been confirmed through marketing activities, such as the exhibition of prototypes at exhibitions, both in Japan and around the world. In April 2023, Sharp introduced its 42" monochrome ePoster digital paper display to the Japanese market.

In addition to having an energy consumption of 0 W during viewing, It also uses light reflected from external sources to display the image, providing optimal visibility even in bright environments. Last March, both companies announced their collaboration to bring ePaper ePoster to market, with the Introducing 25.3" and 13.3" Machines.