Epson Introduces First Wireless Printer for Retail
October 27 2003 - 4:00PM
PR Newswire (US)
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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