The display is made with UL-verified phytoplankton bio-resin materials and uses very little power. It can be managed both locally and remotely using the Samsung e-paper app and Samsung VXT.
Samsung Electronics has launched the 13-inch Samsung Color E-paper (EM13DX) worldwide. This new model is the first display to use bio-resin housing made from phytoplankton. The thin display uses advanced digital ink technology and consumes very little power, making it a viable alternative to printed signs for businesses.
While businesses seek more flexible and efficient ways to communicate, Samsung Color ePaper changes how digital signage is used in daily operations, said Hyung Jae Kim, Executive Vice President of the Visual Display Business at Samsung Electronics, by leveraging new technologies such as phytoplankton-based bio-resin. We show our devotion to improving both display technology and the materials we use. Our Color ePaper products are made to replace paper with low power use and slim, lightweight designs.
Paper-Like Color And Clarity For Modern Digital Displays
The new 13-inch Samsung Color ePaper is the smallest in the lineup and gives businesses a compact display for shelves, counters, tables, and doors where paper signs are common. It is about the size of A4 paper and has a 1600×1200 resolution with a 4:3 aspect ratio.
The display features a built-in rechargeable battery, USB Type-C support, and flexible mounting options, so it does not require a permanent power cable. It is very slim at 17.9 mm and weighs only 0.9 kg with the battery, making it easy to move and install as needed. Samsung’s color-imaging algorithm improves color precision and readability, giving the display a paper-like look. By smoothing color changes and sharpening edges, it creates vivid images that look like traditional posters, helping businesses switch from printed designs to digital displays.
Pioneering Lower-Impact Signage With Bio-Based Materials
Samsung’s 13-inch color e-paper is the first commercial display to use a bio-resin made from phytoplankton in its housing. UL, a global safety and sustainability certification group, has verified that the housing is made from 45% recycled plastic and 10% phytoplankton-based bio-resin. This new material replaces traditional petroleum-based plastics and can cut carbon emissions in manufacturing by over 40%.
Every part of the display, from the housing to the packaging, is created with sustainability in mind. All packaging, including the box, cushion, and accessory box, is made entirely from paper.
The display is also efficient in daily use. It keeps static images on screen without using any power, saving energy and maintaining high reliability when content is updated. It still uses much less energy than regular digital signs, helping reduce operating costs over time.
Easy Content Control With Samsung E-Paper App And Samsung VXT
The 13-inch Samsung Color e-paper makes it easy to control content both locally and remotely. Staff can use the Samsung e-paper app on Android or iOS to update and manage content from their own devices without needing a separate remote control.
The display also works with Samsung VXT, a cloud-based platform for remotely managing content and devices. Teams can adjust hardware settings, fix problems, and create or share content with little training. For e-Paper and color e-Paper, Samsung VXT offers special features to improve content legibility and a preview tool to check color accuracy before content goes live.
Samsung will also introduce a 20-inch model at IAC 2026, a major audiovisual and systems integration tech show in Barcelona from February 3-6, alongside the existing 13-inch and 32-inch models. The Color ePaper lineup can now meet a wider range of business needs. Samsung remains the leader in the global digital signage market, holding a 36.2% market share by volume in Q3 2025, building on its 17-year position as the world’s leading commercial display provider.
