New Intermec Wireless Portable Printer Eliminates The Cable; 781T Can Receive Data From Up to 30...

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EVERETT, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 9, 2001

Intermec Technologies Corp.'s new 781T portable printer is the first to provide wireless/cableless connectivity through the use of a Bluetooth(TM) qualified module by Socket Communications.

When used in tandem with the Intermec 720 mobile computer equipped with a similar Bluetooth qualified module, also from Socket Communications, the printer can receive data from as far away as 30 feet.

The 781T is a rugged, belt-mounted, 2-inch direct thermal portable printer. Its low power consumption allows users to easily work a normal eight-hour shift without recharging. The printer weighs less than 15 ounces and holds more than 100 feet of receipt paper. Made with resilient high-density polyethylene, it can survive multiple drops of five feet to concrete.

"The 781T's wireless capabilities, exceptional print quality, ruggedness and versatility make it the ideal printer for the delivery market," said Bob Zink, Intermec vice president of solutions sales "Its 30-foot range allows drivers to start printing before they get back to the truck, increasing productivity."

The printer has 203 dots-per-inch resolution print quality to easily handle graphics for logos, text and even bar codes. It comes standard with customer-replaceable lithium ion batteries, IrDA and RS-232 serial communications, and with 4MB flash memory for added performance.

The 781T is the latest in Intermec's line of portable printers, which deliver maximum portability and minimum size, as well as the ability to withstand the rugged conditions of retail, field service and distribution applications.

About Intermec

Intermec Technologies Corp., a UNOVA Inc. (NYSE:UNA) company, is a leader in global supply chain solutions and in the development, manufacture and integration of wired and MobileLAN(TM) wireless automated data collection, Intellitag(R) RFID (radio frequency identification), mobile computing systems, bar code printers and label media. The company's products and services are used by customers in many industries to improve productivity, quality and responsiveness of business operations, from supply chain management and enterprise resource planning to field sales and service.

To learn more about how companies can benefit from Intermec's supply chain technologies, contact Intermec Technologies Corp., 6001 36th Ave. West, P.O. Box 4280, Everett, WA 98203-9280 USA; telephone 800/347-2636; or visit Intermec's web site at www.intermec.com. To learn more about UNOVA, visit www.unova.com.

About Socket Communications

Socket Communications, Inc. offers the world's largest selection of plug-in products to expand the functionality of handheld computers and other devices, including mobile data, local area networking, bar code scanning and serial connectivity. Socket's products incorporate the company's energy-efficient chip technology and utilize custom drivers, making our products ideal for battery-operated mobile computers. In addition, Socket offers modules that comply with the Bluetooth specification, design services and several software developer kits (SDKs) to help developers incorporate connectivity into future devices and applications.

For information about Socket and its complete range of products, visit www.socketcom.com.

Bluetooth is a trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., U.S.A.