Printronix Introduces SL4M UHF RFID Printer/Encoder, Priced Ideally for Retailers, Manufacturers and Distribution Center Operators.(Company overview)

Starting at US$3,695, the SL4M and Its Patented MP2 Smart Encoding Technology Provide Businesses Worldwide With An Economical Gen 2- and ISO-Compliant Encoding Solution That Sets a New Price-and-Performance Benchmark for the Industry

IRVINE, Calif. -- Printronix Inc. (NASDAQ:PTNX), a global leader of integrated supply-chain printing solutions, today expanded its successful SmartLine (SL) portfolio of printer/encoders with the introduction of the SL4M. With this, Printronix records another industry first: The SL4M is the first midrange, industrial-grade metal printer/encoder designed for global Class 1 Gen 2 ultra-high frequency (UHF) RFID applications. It is interoperable with Printronix's MP2 family of high-performance SL5000r RFID printers and SLPA8000r RFID printer applicators.

"For major retailers, manufacturers and distribution centers around the world, the SL4M offers the most cost-effective RFID solution with its patented MP2 encoding technology," said Robert Kleist, president and chief executive officer, Printronix. "With more UHF RFID installations than any other manufacturer, Printronix's encoding platform demonstrates the industry's highest read-and-encode yield-performance rates, according to user feedback, and offers the widest breadth of tag support."

Ready for Widespread RFID Printing Adoption

The SL4M offers customers more choices in printer/encoders based on applications and production requirements. The SL4M also is available in a field-upgradeable, RFID-ready thermal printer model and does not require a factory return for RFID conversion.

The SL4M can integrate seamlessly into almost any bar code printing environment with support for six printer languages and direct XML printing for either 203 or 305 dpi resolution. Its unique user-friendly, icon-driven graphic interface offers easy configuration and installation. Offering up to twice the memory as other products in its class, the SL4M has 32MB RAM and 8MB Flash for faster processing and label storage. The SL4M's metal printer design makes its Printronix heritage unmistakable with built-in quality and reliable performance for mission-critical applications.

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