Toshiba Unveils Industrial Direct Thermal B-EX4-D2 Auto ID Printer for Transportation/Logistics Services Requiring a Cost-Effective Solution

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TOKYO & BRUSSELS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TOSHIBA TEC(TOKYO:6588) today announced the latest Auto ID printer addition to the multi-industry-adopted EX-Series. The new B-EX4-D2 is a 4" direct thermal printer for industrial operations as well as in supply chain, transportation/logistics and retail industries.

“Toshiba TEC Products/Solutions are continuously updated with the latest technological innovations in order to propose the best product at the right price”

Accurate Performance & Compelling Value

"Toshiba TEC Products/Solutions are continuously updated with the latest technological innovations in order to propose the best product at the right price," - Hidetaka Nonami, General Manager of Toshiba Tec Products & Marketing Div said. "Our customers benefit from our unique position as a global manufacturing organisation with over 60 years of business experience."

The new B-EX4-D2 4" thermal paper industrial printer incorporates the latest in direct thermal print technology allowing smart mechanics, top of the line reliability as well as a perfect print quality.

"The EX Series of Auto ID printers allows each customer to define the printer he/she needs. With a multitude of options you are free to create an ideal printer you need at a reasonably low price."

The Toshiba TEC B-EX4-D2 incorporates the most advanced ruggedization and thermal printing technology available. As with all our Auto ID Printers it is constructed around five main principles which we apply from our long-term corporate policy: Sustainable Development, Environmental and Resource Management, Waste Management and Recycling. B-EX4 series obtained ENERGY STAR as one consequence of corporate policy.

The Toshiba TEC B-EX4-D2 new industrial-grade Auto ID thermal printer ticks all the boxes:

Performance Leader
• Best in class print speed (12 ips), large DRAM & flash memory
• High reliability designed for industrial printing

Low TCO (Total Cost of Operation)
• Long life of thermal head
• Less user intervention and print head replacement cost
• Attractive Total Lifecycle Cost

Low energy consumption in idle and print mode
• ENERGY STAR®

Flexibility
• User installable snap-in print heads
• Interchangeable print heads without tools or platens
• Auto print head detection

Easy service and maintenance
• Based on industrial standards and interoperability

Emulation Technology

Ease of Use
• Easy media loading

Designed for single step loading without threading or multiple steps

Ensures maximum uptime
• Network Printer Management Tool

Remote Monitor and Control built-in

The new Toshiba TEC B-EX4-D2 is a fine example of a smart Auto ID solution that provides Best in Class Value for every business that requires thermal paper applications with industrial grade strength.

The new Toshiba TEC B-EX4-D2 will be available from February 2013.

About Toshiba Tec Corporation

Toshiba Tec Corporation, a Toshiba company, designs and markets worldwide an extensive range of technology products, including POS (Point of Sales) systems and barcode printing equipment, label printing and RFID systems for the manufacturing, logistics and retail industries; and kiosk and self-service solutions for the retail, hospitality and transportation industries. Toshiba Tec is a leading global provider of copiers and MFP for office use.
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Invitation from Toshiba Tec @ EuroCIS2013 booth hall 09 / stand A32/A36.
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