Intermec adds card reader option to 6808 portable printer. (New Products).

For retailers who want to bring the point of purchase right to the customer, Intermec Technologies Corp. has added a card reader option to its 6808 portable direct thermal receipt printer. The card reader reads both smart cards and traditional magnetic stripes automatically, and its half-inch

The 6808 provides exceptional print clarity, with the versatile ability to print graphics, bar codes and logos. Small, lightweight, durable and weather resistant, the 6808 is flexible enough for a variety of applications including retail, home delivery, warehouse, pre-sales, route sales and field service.

Both the printer and card reader have sleep modes for conservation of its internal, user-rechargeable battery. The printer wakes up when it senses data input; the card reader wakes up when a card is inserted. The 6808 can be recharged using a standard AC power adapter or vehicle cigarette lighter power adapter and can run for 2,200-inch print duration using a single battery.

The 6808 prints in a 40-column format with the option of printing compressed 80-column receipts. Both standard and linerless labels can be used. The printer includes three resident fonts; additional fonts can be downloaded for more print options.

For more information, visit www.intermec.com.