Samsung Electronics has launched the 13-inch Samsung Color E paper EM13DX model, adding to its Color E paper range. This is the first display to use bio-resin housing made from phytoplankton. The thin display uses digital ink technology and consumes very little power, giving businesses a practical alternative to traditional printed signs.
These businesses look for increasingly flexible and efficient ways to communicate. Samsung’s Color e-Paper represents a change in how digital signage fits into everyday operations. Said Hyoung Jae Kim, Executive Vice President of the Visual Display (VD) Business at Samsung Electronics. By applying innovative technologies such as phytoplankton-based bio-resin, we’re demonstrating our commitment to advancing both display technology and the materials that power it. Our color paper e-paper products are designed to replace paper with ultra-low power performance and ultra-slim, lightweight designs.
Paper-Like Color And Clarity For Modern Digital Displays
The new 13-inch Samsung Color e-paper is the smallest in the lineup and gives businesses a compact display for shelves, counters, tables, and doors where paper signs are common. It’s about the size of A4 paper and has a 1600×1200 resolution with a 4:3 aspect ratio.
Display features a rechargeable battery, USB Type-C support, and flexible mounting options, so it does not require a permanent power cable. Its slim 17.9mm design weighs only 0.9 kg with the battery, making it easy to install and move as needed. Samsung’s Color Imaging algorithm improves color precision and readability, giving the display a paper-like look. By smoothing color transitions and sharpening edges, it creates visuals that are vivid, similar to traditional posters, helping businesses transition from printed materials to digital signs.
Leading The Way In Low-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. The housing has been verified by UL, a global safety and sustainability organization, as containing 45% recycled plastic. It has 10% phytoplankton-based bio-resin. This new material replaces traditional petroleum-based plastics and can cut carbon emissions in manufacturing by over 40%.
Sustainability is carefully considered in every part of the display, from the housing to the packaging. All packaging, including the box, cushion, and accessories box, is made entirely from paper just as efficiently. The display maintains static images at 0 watts, reducing unnecessary energy consumption without compromising reliability. When content is updated, overall energy use remains far lower than that of conventional digital signage, thereby lowering operating costs over time.
Simple Content Control With Samsung E-Paper App And Samsung VXT
Samsung’s 13-inch color e-paper makes it easy to control content both locally and remotely. The Samsung e-paper app, available for Android and iOS, lets staff update and manage content from their own devices, so there is no need for 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, Samsung VXT offers features to improve content legibility and a preview tool to check color correctness before going live.
In addition to the new 13-inch display, Samsung will introduce a 20-inch model at IAC2026, a major tech show in Barcelona from February 3 to 6. With this expansion beyond the current 32-inch model, the Color E paper lineup is better suited to 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. This builds on its 17 years as the world’s leading commercial display provider.
