Hemel Hempstead, 10 May 2004. Epson has announced the availability of a universal RF Interface (RFI) which will enable its range of thermal, inkjet and impact printers to operate in wireless applications. Compatible with all current Epson printers, the UB-R02 has been launched in response to increased demand from the market for wireless and mobile technology, which is more cost effective to install and eliminates the requirement for cabling.

The high-speed (IEEE802.11b) UB-R02 has an uninterrupted range of 100m and will give retailers the flexibility to locate printers where required, particularly in listed buildings where cabling is limited, or environments where layouts are regularly changed. It is suitable for wide range of applications, including as part of a food ordering system in hospitality environments; and to transmit picking lists to the warehouse.

In line with all Epson products, the UB-R02 is designed to meet open standards, making it easy to install and configure with existing hardware. It also conforms to the full range of industry standard protocols, including IP, TCP and HTTP. RF card settings can be managed from a web-based interface, using the IP address of the device within the browser.

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Established for over 30 years as the world's premier printer manufacturer, Epson has the widest range of PoS printers and touchscreen solutions in the world, each designed to be the best in its class, and built to meet quality and performance criteria that set the industry standard.

Epson's best of breed thermal, inkjet and impact printers for the point of sale have long been the choice of major retailers in the UK and overseas. The company has also been at the forefront of innovations such as 2-colour receipts, single insertion cheque printing and drop-in paper load.

Together with its channel and system partners, Epson offers system solutions for all retail and hospitality environments. The company's range of fully integrated touchscreen terminals includes the powerful Intelligent Register (IR) and SR-600.

For further details, please contact David Ormerod, Epson Retail Technology Division (RTD), Campus 100, Maylands Avenue, Hemel Hempstead, Herts, HP2 7TJ. Tel: 01442 227318
Email: dormerod@epson.co.uk
Web: www.pos.epson.co.uk

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