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Epson Tops the Charts Again in RIS News 2009 Hardware LeaderBoard Survey

For the fourth year in a row Epson, a leading supplier of value-added point-of-service (POS) solutions, has been voted the number one peripherals provider in the Hardware LeaderBoard 2009 published by Retail Information Systems News (RIS) Magazine. The rankings are based on a cumulative score in six categories, including Product Features and Functionality, Price and Value, Overall Performance, Technology Innovation, Support and Service and Product Reliability.

“Epson keeps a perfect record going as the winner of this category [peripherals] for the fourth straight year,” cited the RIS LeaderBoard. “In capturing the top spot Epson achieved top scores in the following criteria: Product Features and Product Reliability.”

With an overall score of 50.43 (out of 60), Epson was named number one peripherals vendor for the fourth consecutive year, surpassing IBM, NCR, and Lexmark. The peripherals category includes keyboards, scanners, receipt printers, electronic payment devices, signature capture pads, check imagers, biometric identification readers, pole units, screens and cash drawers.

“We are proud that retailers continue to vote Epson number one in peripherals,” said Mike Helm, Director of Sales and Marketing, Epson System Device Group. “Our commitment to the retail industry is stronger than ever, and we continue to listen and support our customers with innovative products that solve problems and improve operations.”

 

Shanghai-Volkswagen wanted to be able to control the production process of every single car via a barcode label attached to each vehicle. To ease work and prevent delays in their production process, Volkswagen searched for a reliable verification system to match their existing scanner control system.

Axis network cameras were installed as part of that system. The camera monitors any errors and sends the image of the scanner to an Emergency Data Entry PC. To ensure that all components of the security system work properly, a flexible camera management software system was also integrated.

Now, employees save time by not having to physically go to cars to reread their barcodes. Volkswagen’s just-in-time production process was considerably improved. The visual verification system is tailor-made for the existing technical configuration, and increases the value of the network at Volkswagen.

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Datamax-O’Neil presents a new addition to the current OC product family – the OC3 Receipt printer. The OC3 Receipt printer incorporates a fixed width media holder and spring loaded mechanism inside the printer that allows 3.15-inch receipt media to be easily placed into the printer. Conversely, the OC3 Label printer has an adjustable media width holder that allows it to handle various sized label media up to 3-inch linered label media with Q-mark or gap sensing.

Recognizing the necessity for a compact, streamlined, and reliable receipt printer, Datamax-O’Neil has designed the OC3 Receipt printer to offer approximately 45% less total volume than the closest competitive rugged portable printer. The OC3 Receipt printer prints 3.15 inches wide receipts and is created to meet the continually expanding requirements associated with mobile POS, field sales/service, transportation and hospitality applications. The OC3 Receipt printer is the newest member of Datamax-O’Neil’s OC line of mobile printing solutions; the industry’s most light weight, streamlined and ergonomic family of portable label and receipt printers.

The OC3 Receipt printer maintains Datamax-O’Neil’s renowned reliability standard, and offers optional wireless personal area Bluetooth network (WPAN) capability, as well as a wide variety of security options to meet the needs of the retail community. To accommodate the need for faster receipt printing, the OC3 Receipt printer incorporates a 32-bit RISC ARM 9 processor allowing the printer to process complex applications up to ten (10) times faster and enabling the user to enjoy exceptionally high print throughput. For “line/queue busting” applications and easy processing of credit or debit card payments, the OC3 Receipt printer includes an optional built-in magnetic stripe card reader. It prints high quality receipts at 203 dpi, incorporates Flash memory for fast adaptability to changing business requirements, and offers intelligent power management for longer battery life to increase user productivity and efficiency.

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OC3 Label Printer & OC3 Receipt Printer Difference – Media Holder

OC3 Label Printer with Adjustable Width Media Holder	OC3 Receipt Printer with Fixed Width Spring Loaded Media Holder

Datalogic Scanning recognizes the ongoing challenges facing our customers in today’s financial climate. Now more than ever, throughput speed and accuracy at the point-of-sale are vital issues. The Magellan 8500Xt high performance POS bi-optic scanner adds several new features to the well established Magellan 8500 scanner, the worldwide leader in the bi-optic scanner/scale marketplace. These innovative new enhancements include: a new, state-of-the-art microprocessor that enables higher POS throughput with its ability to decode hard-to read bar code labels.

This new technology is brought to you by the same company (then known as Spectra-Physics) that manufactured the world’s first supermarket scanner installed 35 years ago at a Marsh supermarket in Troy, Ohio. The Magellan 8500Xt is the first in the Magellan scanner line to incorporate the new Magellan Scale Technology which provides the fastest scale settling time in the industry. The Magellan Scale Technology is coupled with the patented All-Weighs Scale Platter to significantly reduce produce shrinkage.

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Up to 15% of delivered quick-serve restaurants (QSR) orders contain errors which result in wasted food, increased costs and dissatisfied customers.

Epson’s new TM-T88IV ReStick liner-free label and receipt printer has all the features, speed and reliability you need to improve your delivery systems and reduce costs.

The Intermec CK3 combines the features of multiple devices into a single, powerful mobile computer. High performance, omni-directional near far scanning from 6 inches to 50 feet, built-in image capture, voice/speech capability for hands-free picking, RFID and wireless printing compatibility enables you to do more. Faster.

Snap-on adapters reduce procurement costs enabling you to buy what you need today and add key functionality as your needs evolve.
The CK3 is built to last, with industry-leading ruggedness and an ergonomic multi-function design that minimizes training time, reduces maintenance costs, enables inventory and asset tracking and maximizes uptime—adding value that’s evident day by day and year after year.

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Snap-On Mobile Payment Module provides robust anytime, anywhere mobile point of sale

The Motorola Snap-On Mobile Payment Device turns the Motorola MC70 and MC75 mobile computer into an instant point of sale (POS), enabling employees and associates inside and outside the four walls to improve service, productivity and sales in retail stores, hotels, car rental agencies, package delivery routes and more. With secure wireless LAN (WLAN) and wireless WAN (WWAN) connections to banking, CRM and other backend systems, this versatile three-track device allows workers to process credit and debit cards as well as driver’s licenses and loyalty cards in real-time for on-the-spot payment processing and more.

Motorola snap on mobile payment module specifications

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Intermec Continues Mobile Product Launches with Label Printers Delivering Industry-Leading Performance

Intermec today introduced the PB22 and PB32 rugged mobile two and three inch label printers, which set a new speed standard – delivering the industry’s fastest time-to-first-label, increasing customer productivity and lowering total cost of ownership. The company also announced an enhanced version of the PB50 rugged mobile four inch label printer, including an improved label self strip feature and media holder. The new printers build on the success of the PB50, and extend the momentum of 2009 product launches which include the CN50 and CN4 mobile computers, and the PB21, PB31, and PB51 rugged mobile receipt printers.

In addition to delivering up to three times faster time-to-first-label than competitive offerings because of large memory and fast print speed, the PB22, PB32, and PB50 offer mobile transaction security with support of advanced wireless security standards WPA/WPA2, IEEE 802.11x, and Cisco Certified Extensions (CCX). The new printers also support Intermec Smart Printingâ„¢, enabling businesses to lower total cost of ownership by hosting user-defined label applications on the printer without the use of a computer.

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Honeywell today announced two advancements in the Dolphin 9900 product line: the availability of Windows Mobile 6.1 for all models in the Dolphin 9900 series, and the new Dolphin 9951 mobile computer with support for long-range barcode scanning. These two enhancements provide users with advanced technology to accommodate their mobile computing requirements.

Microsoft’s award-winning mobile operating system, Windows Mobile 6.1, is now available for all Dolphin 9900 models. Featuring a broad number of improvements for developers and customers, Windows Mobile 6.1 offers increased performance, advanced features and improved network security functions.

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Microscan has expanded its barcode product line to include value level handheld readers for standard barcode applications. They now offer handheld barcode readers for all applications, ranging from easy linear barcodes up to challenging 2D direct part marks. The introduction of the Microscan HS-1 and Microscan HS-2D expands Microscan’s value level product offering for standard applications, complementing its existing line of specialty handheld barcode imagers designed for more challenging applications such as 2D direct part mark reading.

The readers provide a notable out-of-box, plug and play experience. The easy to use barcode output can plug directly into standard Microsoft Office programs, such as Word or Excel. With the introduction of the handheld readers, Microscan becomes a one-stop shop for all barcode reading needs. As an additional user benefit, the new value level readers offer a low-cost entry point solution for barcode and 2D barcode applications.

The HS-1 is a value level handheld linear CCD reader for reliable decode of linear barcodes in common applications such as printed black and white labels. Providing fast and accurate performance with minimal budget impact, the HS-1 is ergonomically designed for comfort and built to withstand multiple drops in harsh industrial environments.

The HS-2D imager is ideal for any high-contrast automated data application from clean rooms to industrial environments. The HS-2D is a value level portable solution for decoding both linear barcodes and 2D symbols in common applications such as high-contrast black and white labels. It reads symbols in any orientation, includes a built-in dual LED targeting system for quick and easy data capture, and is designed to withstand rugged industrial environments.