Star standard for Van Sales Receipt Printing

Specialist technology consultancy, Data Capture Solutions (DCS), announced standardising on the Star Micronics DP8340 matrix printer for its mobile sales solutions.

The mobile/van sales solutions, comprising a DP8240 and Psion Workabout handheld computer, are implemented nationally by DCS and across a breadth of markets including van sales of florests, baker and for suppliers of savouries (pasties, pies), speciality cheeses, snacks, fish and meat products. Product sales information is collected and processed via the Psion and the DP8340 is used to produce customer receipts and an audit of the day’s sales activities.

A 9-pin serial impact printer outputting at 12 lines per second, the low cost DP8340 is compact in design, offers two colour printing and the performance longevity for which Star Micronics is renowned (five million lines MCBF). Keith Gadsby, spokesperson for DCS, says of the printer, “We recommend the DP8340 because we can be assured of providing customers with a printer that is rugged, reliable and low cost: all key concerns in van sales.”

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