Some products earn a place in a dealer’s lineup by proving themselves again and again. The models highlighted here continue to rise to the top thanks to their reliability, customer satisfaction, and ease of support. With standout options from Epson’s business inkjet and wide-format lines, along with Kyocera’s proven monochrome platforms, this year’s top ten offers strong solutions for a wide range of customer environments.
1. Epson EP-C800: A Reliable High-Volume Color Option
The Epson EP-C800 is a standout for departments that need consistent, high-volume color output without constant servicing. Dealers like how cleanly it installs and how little attention it needs afterward.
Why dealers like it:
- Predictable uptime
- Low service frequency
- Strong color consistency
- Easy upgrade path for customers moving off older copiers
2. Epson EM-C800: A Compact, Dealer-Friendly Color Workhorse
The Epson EM-C800 brings the same core strengths as the EP-C800 but in a more compact footprint. It fits into nearly any environment, making it a flexible placement for a wide variety of customers.
Why dealers like it:
- Easy to position where space is tight
- Quiet and efficient
- Excellent color quality
- Low-maintenance inkjet technology
3. Epson AM-C550z: Versatile Color MFP for Growing SMB Accounts
The Epson AM-C550z gives dealers a dependable mid-tier color MFP with a great value proposition. It’s fast, reliable, and easy for customers to adopt.
Why dealers like it:
- Strong balance of performance and cost
- Great for SMBs moving up a level
- Reliable color without high service volume
- Simple to integrate
4. Epson AM-C400: Compact Color Device With Excellent Reliability
Dealers often choose the Epson AM-C400 for small teams, branch locations, and distributed offices. It delivers the color performance customers expect while staying easy and inexpensive to support.
Why dealers like it:
- Very low callback rate
- Consistent output
- Easy entry point for color MFP upgrades
- Compact footprint
5. Epson T5470M: Dealer-Trusted Wide-Format MFP for CAD and AEC
The Epson T5470M is a top pick for architecture, engineering, and construction clients. Its integrated scanner offers more capability without forcing customers into a larger production unit.
Why dealers like it:
- Strong accuracy for technical drawings
- Compact for a wide-format MFP
- Reliable in demanding environments
- Clean, low-maintenance design
6. Epson T3770 Series: Versatile Wide Format With Broad Dealer Appeal
The Epson T3770 Series handles a mix of technical and graphic work, making it a flexible placement for many verticals. It’s a dependable entry point for wide-format without sacrificing capability.
Why dealers like it:
- Great performance for mixed print needs
- Easy media handling
- Strong reliability
- Ideal for offices upgrading into wide format
7. Epson T7770 Series: High-Output Wide-Format for Production Environments
When customers need serious wide-format throughput, dealers often recommend the Epson T7770 Series. It’s fast, accurate, and built to run long jobs with consistency.
Why dealers like it:
- High-volume durability
- Accurate color and line detail
- Strong consumables opportunity
- Low maintenance relative to output
8. Kyocera PA4500x: A Monochrome Workhorse for Daily Office Use
The Kyocera PA4500x continues to be a favorite for text-heavy workflows. It’s simple, stable, and affordable to operate: everything dealers want in a mono printer placement.
Why dealers like it:
- Very low cost per page
- Strong reliability
- Excellent for admin and back-office teams
- Minimal service needs
9. Kyocera PA5500x: More Speed and Power for High-Demand Mono Printing
For environments that need faster output and higher capacity, the Kyocera PA5500x is an easy upgrade. It offers stronger performance while staying just as reliable as the PA4500x.
Why dealers like it:
- Great for high-volume areas
- Consistent print speed
- Easy to maintain
- Predictable supply usage
10. Kyocera MA5500ifx: Full-Featured Mono MFP That Installs Cleanly
The Kyocera MA5500ifx offers print, copy, scan, and fax in a single compact unit, making it ideal for smaller teams or front-counter environments. Dealers appreciate how cleanly it installs and how well it performs over time.
Why dealers like it:
- Fast and straightforward setup
- Reliable document workflows
- Compact size with strong MFP capability
- Very low service intervention
Bonus: The Dealer-Trusted Software Behind Wide-Format Success
Printerpoint + Epson T-Series
While not a device, Printerpoint is worth mentioning because so many dealers rely on it to support their Epson T-Series customers. This cloud-based fleet-management platform is designed to give dealers real-time visibility into supply levels, print volumes, and cost-per-square-foot metrics.
Why dealers like it:
- Reduces emergency supply calls
- Proactive service insights
- Strong MPS profitability
- Clear reporting customers understand
Why These Products Continue to Dominate Dealer Placements
1. Reliability That Protects Service Margins
These models keep service teams efficient by minimizing repeat visits and emergency calls.
2. Clean Installs Make for Confident Recommendations
Dealers continue placing these units because they perform well from day one.
3. Broad Portfolio Coverage
From desktop mono to wide-format production, this top ten list covers all major placement categories.
4. Predictable Performance Builds Customer Retention
Customers are more likely to stay loyal when devices remain stable and easy to use.
Final Thoughts
Dealers want products that deliver strong performance without creating unnecessary service demand. The ten models on this list check all those boxes. Whether you’re building a new proposal, refreshing a fleet, or guiding a customer into their next upgrade, these Epson and Kyocera models provide the reliability, value, and long-term satisfaction dealers count on.
About ISI
Impression Solutions Inc. is a value-add, full-service distributor of printing and imaging solutions. ISI offers their dealers, resellers and their end users unparalleled service and support as an OEM full line authorized distributor of Kyocera monochrome and color printers, MFPs, Wide Format Printers, printer accessories, printer supplies and customized printing solutions.
Recent launches include Virtual Inventory Services and IS Docs, a turnkey Document Management program for Imaging Dealers to grow their monthly recurring revenues (MRR).
ISI maintains a full inventory of over 2,200 SKUs of printer products ready for same-day shipment from their 35,000 square feet of warehousing space in 5 distribution centers from coast to coast.
