Epson Introduces First Wireless Printer for Retail Mobilink(TM) Offers Top Reliability and Industry-Leading Battery Life LONG BEACH, Calif., Oct. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Epson, a leading supplier of value-added Point of Sale (POS) solutions, introduced Mobilink, the first wireless printer designed specifically for the retail and hospitality industries. With an industry-leading, 8-hour battery life, Mobilink delivers wireless thermal printing performance throughout an entire shift, a significant advantage over competitive products. Designed to support industry-standard 802.11b and Bluetooth(TM) Compact Flash (CF) wireless cards, Mobilink provides retailers with flexible network support and high reliability at the lowest total cost of operation in its class. "Until now, retailers and restaurants have had to use wireless printers that were really designed for warehousing and logistics applications," said Bud Weist, Vice President of sales and marketing, Epson System Device group. "With Mobilink, we've combined all the features of Epson's best-selling TM-T88 thermal POS printer with industry-standard wireless cards, security protocols and drivers-so that Mobilink is instantly compatible with retailers' existing applications. Because it incorporates proven thermal printing technology, it offers retailers the highest reliability and lowest maintenance costs of any wireless printer they can use today." Features: Mobilink combines the features retailers need most to deliver uninterrupted printing performance in busy retail and food service environments: Best-in-class battery life: While other wireless printers have a 2-3-hour battery life, Mobilink offers an industry-leading, 8-hour battery life, for a full shift of on-the-go receipt and order printing. High-speed thermal printing: Offers clear, crisp, high-speed thermal printing with ease of use features, including auto-cutter and drop-in paper loading. Also supports print widths of up to 54mm. Ruggedized and compact design: Built to survive drops and repel spills in busy kitchen, counter, and tableside environments, Mobilink's sleek, compact design is ideally suited for use in retail and hospitality. Easy Integration: Mobilink supports off-the-shelf network cards for multiple wireless interfaces, including 802.11b and Bluetooth, allowing OEMs and system integrators to rapidly integrate Mobilink into other POS solutions. Seamless Compatibility: Compatible with today's best-of-breed and component-based POS systems, Mobilink comes complete with widely used ESC/POS(R) command codes and OPOS and JPOS drivers, for compatibility with software applications written for Epson's popular TM-T88 series. Accessories: Additional accessories include shoulder strap, belt clip, and multiple battery chargers. Availability Mobilink carries a 1-year warranty and will be available the first quarter of 2004. For more information, visit http://pos.epson.com/mobile . About Epson Epson offers an extensive array of POS printers and transaction terminals for the retail, hospitality, supermarket and banking markets. Founded in 1975, Epson America, Inc. is the U.S. affiliate of Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, a global manufacturer and supplier of high-quality technology products that meet customer demands for increased functionality, compactness, systems integration and energy efficiency. Epson America, Inc. is headquartered in Long Beach, California. NOTE: Epson and ESC/POS are registered trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. Mobilink is a trademark of Epson America. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. Specifications are subject to change without notice. FS/TEC Epson Booth #718 DATASOURCE: Epson CONTACT: Angela Diffly of The Stephenz Group, +1-404-633-7343, or , for Epson Web site: http://pos.epson.com/mobile

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