Printronix Adds POSDATA Inc. as a Distributor Partner.

Business Editors and High-Tech Writers

GIG HARBOR, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 13, 2001

POSDATA Inc. today announced a reseller agreement with Printronix Inc., manufacturer of line matrix, laser and thermal printers.

"Our goal is to provide a comprehensive range

of printing solutions for our customers," POSDATA CEO William McCubbins said. "In addition to being the performance leader in impact printing, Printronix offers continuous feed laser printers and a new line of thermal transfer printers designed for demanding applications.

"POSDATA already offers an extensive service capability on printers, and expanded its technical support, on-site and depot repair programs to include the Printronix line."

Founded in 1973, in Gig Harbor, POSDATA is a value-added integrator of a wide range of bar code and data collection equipment and software from leading manufacturers, including Printronix, Imtec, Hand Held Products, Zebra Technologies, Symbol Technologies, PSC, Microscan and StrandWare.

POSDATA offers customers complete solutions, including systems consulting, application design, installation and testing, training, and maintenance services.

POSDATA has offices in Louisville, Ky.; Irvine, Sacramento and San Francisco, Calif.; Portland, Ore.; and Gig Harbor. For more information on POSDATA, visit the Web site at http://www.posdata.com or call Michael Kapp, VP of Marketing, at 253/851-6500.

Founded in 1974, Printronix is the leading industry supplier in the design and marketing of a full range of line matrix, laser and thermal printers for business and industrial applications. The products are marketed worldwide through major companies and a network of full service system integrators, distributors and value-added resellers (VARs).

With headquarters in Irvine, Printronix (Nasdaq:PTNX) can be accessed on the Internet at http://www.printronix.com. For more information on Printronix, contact Alice Kunreuther, Manager, Marketing Communications, at 714/368-2880.