The new print mechanism, available with immediate effect, features logic-seeking nine-pin technology and outputs at up to five lines per second. Fully graphics capable, the MP400 also offers adjustable paper widths of between 58mm and 45mm and is supplied with built-in tear bar with serrated edge and six-position black mark or paper-end sensors as standard. An optional second sensor for surface or reverse black mark sensing is also available.

In addition to the compact design (102 x 97 x 54mm) of the new introduction, the MP400’s high reliability of nine millions lines MCBF will be of particular interest to OEMs, says the company, assuring them of the long-term as well as high speed operation so essential in ECR environments.

The launch of this latest ECR mechanism follows that of the slightly larger (127 x 99 x 54mm) MP500 in June 2002, which has already met with considerable enthusiasm from OEMs. Annette Tarlton, marketing manager, EMEA, says of the new products, “For OEMs looking for true reliability and high performance ECR mechanisms, there are simply no challengers to the MP400 and MP500.”

Background Information on Star Micronics
Founded in 1947, Star Micronics is one of the world's largest printer manufacturers and has facilities for worldwide production, marketing and support. Employing over 2500 staff and achieving turnover in excess of £250 million, Star Micronics has developed a POS printer portfolio that spans thermal and dot matrix printers and mechanisms, designed for barcode, ticketing, receipts and labelling. Star's proven technology is also being utilised to develop reader/writer systems for visual/smart and magnetic stripe cards and to install print mechanisms in multimedia kiosk environments. The Star Micronics' range is available internationally via a distribution channel comprising distributors and dealers.

For further information contact:

Annette Tarlton or Claire Smith
Star Micronics EMEA
Tel: + 44 (0) 1494 471111
Email: Marketing@Star-EMEA.com