The first in a new line of revolutionary “Intelligent” printers, featuring the industry’s first POS printer with a back lit graphic LCD display that communicates with you. It is ideal for a variety of applications from retailers, end users, resellers and software developers in any location or environment, the unit has increased functionality that opens doors to the universe. Out of Paper? The two-line LCD display alerts you: “Paper end” “Please change paper.” Alternatively, if the front cover is open “F cover open” “Please close front cover.” There is an “apps” provided to customize, change or edit the display message on LCD. “Roll paper is running out, please call 1-800-351-9962 for replacement roll order !”

Taking you straight to the cutting edge of technology, this printer moves at a previously unseen velocity of 300mm per second, providing the fastest printing results for customers. In addition, the CT-S801 can send the printer status back, has an USB-Hub interface to hook up another input device such as a signature or PIN pad or biometric scanner (finger print reader) to CT-S801 printer, not to the PC.

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Retailers who sell regulated goods such as alcohol and tobacco must adhere to US local, state, and federal requirements to accurately verify customer drivers’ license data, including age, date-of-birth, and license expiration date. To enable Retailers to more effectively comply with these government regulations, Datalogic Scanning is pleased to announce the immediate availability of four products with the capability to easily parse barcodes on drivers’ licenses. Available in multiple form factors to fit specific point-of-sale requirements, Retailers can take advantage of either hands-free or handheld barcode scanning products from Datalogic Scanning.

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Microscan, a global technology leader for precision data acquisition and control solutions, announces the new QX-870 laser barcode scanner. The newest scanner introduced with the QX technology platform adds an intelligent sweeping raster scanner and greater connectivity to the current QX family of high performance industrial barcode readers. The QX technology platform combines both Quick Connect and X-Mode technologies to deliver fast network connectivity with the most aggressive decode algorithms available, including symbol reconstruction.

The QX-870’s intelligent sweeping laser can reliably read multiple 1D and stacked 2D barcodes, in varying locations, even when small, poorly printed, or damaged. The QX-870 has four M12 connectors for direct connection of power, trigger, I/O, and multiple ports for utmost connectivity and flexibility. This versatile industrial scanner provides customers with a reliable and robust solution for track, trace, and control barcode applications in almost any manufacturing automation environment, including food and beverage, product packaging, automotive assembly, and electronics assembly. The flexibility of the scanner to read codes at varying heights, distances, and angles provides an ideal solution for barcode reading across a wide range of industries around the globe.

The QX-870 Quick Connect system with simple networking schemes makes this product the easiest to use in its class. Multiple units can be “chained” together using a singular cable per unit. As an additional benefit, the scanner provides aggressive decoding straight out of the box to even further simplify the setup process. With numerous features and benefits, the QX-870 is by far the most versatile and advanced industrial laser barcode scanner on the market today.

“No other industrial reader provides this level of out of the box experience for data acquisition. The plug and play installation and flexibility delivered by the QX-870 with the QX Platform simplifies deployment of complex multi-reader applications,” said Andy Zosel, Director of Product Marketing.

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Partnership Provides Ease of Deployment and Integration into a Heterogeneous Networking Environment

Wavelink Corporation and Datamax-O’Neil today announced that Datamax-O’Neil has selected Wavelink® Avalanche Mobility Centerâ„¢ (MC) software to pre-load on all of its wireless, 802.11-enabled mobile printers. This partnership demonstrates Datamax-O’Neil’s commitment to continuously increase the efficiency of its enterprise printing solutions and further solidifies Wavelink’s position as the standard in wireless enterprise management.

Datamax-O’Neil customers are now empowered to deploy industry-leading management software from Wavelink to remotely monitor and configure their Datamax-O’Neil wireless printers, along with additional wireless devices on the network. Customers using Avalanche MC benefit from extensive management functionalities that include centralized remote management, performance monitoring, software distribution and crucial device security.

“Wavelink is a complete management solution that can handle multiple device classes and brands,” said Endre Vargha, vice president of engineering and general manager for Portable Products at Datamax-O’Neil. “Partnering with them enables users that have already deployed Wavelink Avalanche in their network to easily add and manage Datamax-O’Neil printers as part of that environment.”

Wavelink customers can now easily manage and configure Datamax-O’Neil printers through the same interface they use for their other wireless devices. The agreement also adds to Wavelink’s industry-leading network of hardware partners that represent the world’s largest mobile device manufacturers across a broad range of devices.

“The trend for companies to be more mobile and implement wireless technologies continues its strong growth. As the number and type of devices increases, the ability to manage them easily through a single interface becomes even more critical,” said Wavelink president Lamar Van Wagenen. “Datamax-O’Neil is well-recognized as a leader in wireless mobile printing, and our partnership continues Wavelink’s focus on providing powerful management tools that work seamlessly in diverse environments with several different product brands and device types.”

The Datamax-O’Neil 802.11-equipped mobile printers that have been integrated with Wavelink Avalanche Mobility Center include the microFlash family of portable printers, O’Neil Compact portable printers (OC2 and OC3), and the LP3 label printer.

Coca-Cola has begun beta-testing an RFID-enabled drink dispenser that the company claims will transform the soft drink dispensing industry, by providing more than 100 drink options from a single machine. The machine, known as Freestyle, utilizes RFID technology to identify 30 or more cartridges, determine the quantity of flavoring inside each, and transmit data back to Coca-Cola indicating which drinks are being consumed, and when.

“We consider Freestyle nothing short of a revolution in the fountain dispenser business,” says Ray Crockett, Coca-Cola’s director of communications. The system not only offers consumers a vast choice of Coca-Cola beverages, he notes—from sodas to flavored waters—it also provides the company with real-time insight into what is happening in restaurants across the United States.

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Zebra G-Seriesâ„¢ desktop printers are now available with a factory-installed, efficiency-enhancing cutter or peeler option. This means the G-Series now offers a full complement of options to meet additional applications within healthcare, retail, manufacturing and other industries.

The peeler, which is available on both GK and GX models, automatically peels the lining from each label before application, saving the printer operator time and labor.

The automatic, full-width guillotine cutter is available on GX models only. Particularly useful for heavier stock, including tag stock up to 7.5 mil, the cutter option is easier to use than the alternative manual tear-off mode. It also provides better-quality label edges.

Both options are available factory-installed peeler. Neither option is available as a field-upgradeable option.

Star Micronics America is proud to announce that Microsoft’s Dynamic Retail Management System (RMS) supports Star’s HSP7000, the company’s multifunction printer series. Microsoft RMS offers small and mid-market retailers a complete point-of-sale (POS) solution that can be adapted to meet unique retail requirements.

“Star Micronics has always played an innovative role in the printer industry. Our participation with Microsoft RMS is the most recent example of that role,” said Michael Hanson, vice president of Star Micronics America. “It is a truly innovative platform that brings a number of advantages to POS systems; including simplifying the setup, deployment and management for small to mid-size businesses. We believe Star’s line of receipt printers is an ideal complement to RMS as the printers bring additional benefits to point of sale applications.”

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Star Micronics America Compatibility with Microsoft Dynamics Retail Management System

Star Micronics America is proud to announce that Microsoft’s Dynamics Retail Management System (RMS) supports Star’s HSP7000, the company’s multifunction printer series. Microsoft RMS offers small and mid-market retailers a complete point-of-sale (POS) solution that can be adapted to meet unique retail requirements.

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Janam’s XG100 was designed specifically for scan-intensive, extended shift use in warehouses, distribution centers, loading docks and other demanding environments. The XG100 is the only rugged gun-shaped mobile computer with its battery positioned inside the pistol grip. This lowers the product’s center of gravity and makes it light and balanced in the hand which maximizes worker comfort and productivity.

Janam Technologies LLC is a provider of rugged, handheld computing devices for mobile workers. Janam combines deep industry knowledge with advanced technologies to deliver products and accessories that increase productivity, reduce costs and improve customer satisfaction. Specialising in purpose-built mobile computers that scan barcodes and communicate wirelessly, Janam develops products for mission-critical applications in retail, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing and logistics.

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Harrisburg, Pa – June 2, 2009 – Tyco Electronics’ Elo TouchSystems, the global leader in touch technology, makes multiple things possible with an expanded touch portfolio. Broadened touch capabilities bring a new realm of performance and functionality to the user experience. The newest Elo technologies deliver benefits that have been only partially achieved before by other touch technologies. Bringing multi-touch capabilities to the widely accepted mainstream IntelliTouch surface acoustic wave (SAW) touch technology is an example of the innovation and performance customers depend on from Elo TouchSystems products.

The new touch capabilities will be exhibited at Computex at the Taipei World Trade Center in Taipei, Taiwan, June 2- 6, 2009. Computex Taipei is the largest computer exhibition in Asia and the second largest in the world. Demonstrations of IntelliTouch multi-touch will be conducted on the popular Elo 2239L 22-inch open-frame touchmonitor in the Mythology Tech Express Booth #L1104. Mythology Tech Express, an Elo TouchSystems customer, specializes in the retail market with point-of-sale solutions. The new technology will be available for purchase on the Elo 22-inch open-frame touchmonitor or as components later this year.
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