Intermec announced the release of their new series of compact printers, the PF8 series especially designed to meet the requirements of space-restricted applications. The series is available in thermal transfer (PF8t) or direct thermal (PF8d) versions and prints at a high speed up to four inches per second. The series includes a Connect to Print kit with software, drivers and cables for easy printer set-up, it also features the largest ribbon capacity in its class and a powerful 32-bit RISC processor for rapid management graphic-intensive label formats. The series suppoprts a wide variety of 1D and 2D symbologies, including DataMatrix and QR codes with a high resolution of either 203 or 300 dots-per-inch. The series supports a wide variety of 1D and 2D symbologies, including DataMatrix and QR codes and features print heads with either 203 or 300 dots-per-inch resolution. The PF8t is available now worldwide with the PF8d following in November 2007.

“This product is closely aligned with key end user requirements,” cites Kevin Permenter, AIDC Analyst at Venture Development Corporation. “Footprint reduction, ease of use and loading, packaged solutions, and out-of-box experience are some of the most desirable characteristics for end users of this class of bar code printers.”