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New, Affordable Thermal Label Printer From Seiko Instruments Delivers 300 Dpi for Sharp Graphics, 2D Barcode Printing, Improved Networkability; Small Footprint Printer Provides Smooth Integration With Vertical Market Applications

Posted on: Wednesday, 2 August 2006, 15:00 CDT

Seiko Instruments USA is expanding its flagship line with a new model, the SLP 440, a small footprint, affordable Smart Label Printer (SLP) offering simple set-up, 300 dpi high resolution thermal printing, 2D barcoding and enhanced networking and graphics capabilities for office use or integration with vertical market applications.

Seiko Instruments has added more than 23 new paper and adhesive labels to its already extensive label line-up, some up to 2 1/8 inches wide, making labeling items such as shipping boxes, patient records, files or storage bins, a cinch. Text can be imported easily from most Mac and PC applications with Seiko's SmartCapture(TM) feature, which automatically recognizes information from specific applications and inserts it directly into the SLP software. With SmartCapture(TM), users can simply highlight and "grab" text from standard desktop computing applications, such as ACT, Goldmine, Word and Outlook, for quick and easy output on a label.

The SLP 440 sports new software, engineered using Mac Universal binaries that allow it to run natively on both Power PC(R) and Intel-based Macintosh systems, as well as most other common Windows platforms.

Generating a label in as little as two seconds, Seiko SLPs make handy desktop companions for administrative personnel in virtually any professional setting, from small businesses to large corporations. The SLP 440 can also be programmed to integrate with vertical applications in education, healthcare/medical, government, consulting, business/professional services, retail, real estate, accounting or law.

2D barcoding software is supported in the new SLP 440. The barcode feature is particularly useful in medical, education and government environments because it allows users to generate labels quickly for applications such as inventory control, shipping, or marking confidential records or patient history.

"The need to record and print out information on small labels quickly and efficiently is becoming essential in many industries," Dennis Cox, director of sales and marketing, Business and Home/Office Products Division, Seiko Instruments USA, said. "Seiko Instruments is committed to producing a quality label printer product and continuously making it better through hardware and software enhancements that address the needs of today's evolving market."

Seiko Instruments recently partnered with leading network solutions provider, silex technology america, Inc., making printing from the SLPs in a networked environment easier than ever. The SX-1000U and SX-2000WG silex print servers quickly convert Seiko's Smart Label Printers into shared resources over any wired LAN or wireless 802.11g/b WLAN.

Operating System Compatibility

Seiko Instruments Smart Label Printers are compatible with Windows 2000, Windows XP, Mac OS(R) 10.2 and higher, Power Macintosh(R) G3/G4, iMac(TM) and both Intel- and PowerPC(R)-based Mac computers, making printing labels from nearly any Windows or Mac application quick and easy. The SLP 440 supports both USB and serial interfaces for quick and simple connectivity.

Pricing, Availability & Distribution

The SLP 440 will be available in August at an estimated street price (ESP) of $159 at leading retailers including Fry's Electronics, CompUSA and Micro Center, at the company's web site at www.siibusinessproducts.com and through leading online resellers such as Best Buy for Business, Buy.com and CDW. VARs, integrators and other resellers can also place orders through national computer products distributors Ingram-Micro, D&H and United Stationers.

The SLP 440 also offers language support in Chinese, French, Italian, Spanish and Dutch.

About Seiko Instruments USA Inc. (SIU)

Seiko Instruments USA's Business and Home/Office Products Division produces end user products designed to enhance productivity in small business, home office and a variety of vertical industry settings. The company's products are sold through computer dealers, office and computer superstores, mail order and online catalogs in the Americas, Europe, Australia and South Africa.

SIU headquarters are in Torrance, Calif. For more information, visit our web site at www.siibusinessproducts.com.

Source: Business Wire

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