Epson Connect API

The Epson Connect API enables application developers to quickly add print and scan capability to their application using Epson’s cloud service “Epson Connect”.
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This site provides information for application developers. Epson Connect is a cloud service that supports our personal/home printers and business inkjet printers.

NOTE: Epson Connect is NOT currently supporting receipt printers, label printers, or commercial/digital printers.

For more information, please also visit our Commonly Asked Questions.

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Notice of Discontinuation of Epson Connect API Ver.1.3 and Migration to Ver.2.0

The provision of Epson Connect API Ver.1.3 was discontinued as of Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 10:00 AM (Japan Standard Time). Please use Epson Connect API Ver.2.0 from now on.

How to Migrate to API Ver.2.0

Migration requires re-acquisition of client information and modification of your program. Additionally, before printing using API Ver.2.0, you must perform access authorization operations for the printer. Please refer to the documentation and FAQ on the following site and proceed with migration in a planned manner.

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End-of-Service Target

Epson Connect API Ver.1.3

You can check your current version from the API endpoint:

  • If using Ver.1.3: contains “api/1/”
    Example: https://api.epsonconnect.com/api/1/printing/...
  • If using Ver.2.0: contains “api/2/”
    Example: https://api.epsonconnect.com/api/2/printing/...

End-of-Service Date

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 10:00 AM (JST)

New Version for Migration

Epson Connect API Ver.2.0 (Released on March 16, 2025)

Reason for Migration

  • To enhance the security of API communication
  • To comply with the latest security standards
If you have any questions or need assistance, please feel free to contact us at our support desk.
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What is Epson Connect API?

The Epson Connect API provides ways of controlling and executing printing to the Epson device (such as printer) connected to Epson’s cloud service “Epson Connect”. The API offers the capability for easy and seamless remote printing.

For additional details, please visit the Epson Open Innovation website.

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Benefits of using Epson Connect API

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Print remotely from anywhere.
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User privacy is protected by deleting the files uploaded to Epson Connect immediately after printing
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Easy linking with many cloud services

Use Cases

Epson offers the following applications using the Epson Connect API.
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Development Steps

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1. Sign Up

Sign up for a developer account on the Epson Connect API site.
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2. Learn

Download the documents (API specification or Sample codes) that you will need for development from the Epson Connect API site.
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3. Obtain License

Submit your request to obtain your license to use the API on the Epson Connect API site.
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4. Develop

Start building your application. Have you registered your Epson printer to Epson Connect yet? Click here for more information how to register in Epson Connect.
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