Hemel Hempstead, 21 February 2002. Epson has announced the launch of its TM-J7000 inkjet receipt and cheque printer series (TM-J7000 and 2-colour TM-J7100) as a new addition to its extensive, market-leading range. Designed specifically for retail environments such as department stores and supermarkets, where customer service is a key concern, these high-performance printers allow retailers to implement eye-catching and sophisticated one-to-one marketing initiatives for their customers, as well as offering advanced functionality and ease of use.

Capable of producing sharp, high resolution graphics, logos and barcodes, the TM-J7100 model also gives retailers an excellent opportunity to use 2-colour printing (red-black, blue-black and green-black) to reinforce their brand and for customer promotions. With no discernible reduction in speed, the printer can produce permanent, fast-drying 2-colour receipts and coupons, without causing delays at the point of sale. Epson's technical experts are also able to respond to requests from larger retailers for customised colour ink cartridges in order to match their own corporate colours.

In addition to its 2-colour capability, the series' other unique feature is its single insertion cheque-printing mechanism, which enables retailers to print and endorse cheques, without the noise traditionally associated with this process. The cheque-printing function has been designed to be quick and easy for users, in common with the printers' other operational features such as drop-in paper roll, top-loading ink cartridge replacement, auto-cutter and easy operator access covers.

Altogether, the TM-J7000 series' inkjet technology has all the established benefits of thermal printing - it is quiet, reliable, the fastest in its class at 16 LPS and can produce high-resolution graphics. However it also offers lower running costs as its long-life ink cartridges can print permanently onto ordinary plain or recycled paper.

The TM-J7000 series gives retailers unparalleled flexibility. Besides a choice of 1 or 2-colour printing, three different paper widths and increased font options, the printers have improved connectivity (including a high-speed serial interface) and are compatible with IBM legacy systems. Their space-saving design and cable management system ensures the products will fit easily onto any counter top.

Epson
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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