Epson Introduces TM-S9000 Multifunction Payments Device for Retail

NEW YORK -- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Today at the National Retail Federation (NRF) Annual Convention and Expo, Epson America, Inc., a leading supplier of value-added point of sale (POS) solutions, introduced the TM-S9000, a multifunction payments device that combines fast receipt printing, check and ID scanning, magnetic stripe reading and more into a single, compact footprint. Epson’s TM-S9000 is an effective solution for all businesses that accept a high volume of checks and customer payments including customer service counters, walk-up bill payment facilities, check cashing services, in-store clinics or environments requiring proof of identification to complete payment transactions. With industry-leading MICR accuracy, check scanning speed and image quality, all packed into one small footprint, Epson’s TM-S9000 allows retailers the option to replace standalone peripherals with one compact device to reduce hardware costs, increase counter space and speed customer transactions.

"The TM-S9000 is a new class of device that can replace multiple peripherals," commented Mike Helm, Director of Sales for Epson’s Business Systems Division. "With built-in color check and ID scanning, endorsement printing, cashier check printing and mag strip reading, you're getting more horsepower in one footprint than any conventional check scanning product. Businesses like check cashing and walk-up bill payment services can improve workflow and shorten customer transaction times.”

Epson TM-S9000 Multifunction Payments Device

Designed for versatile operation, Epson's TM-S9000 delivers the highest check processing speed and MICR accuracy of any traditional desktop scanner available today. It also includes Epson's best-selling TM-T88V thermal receipt printer, for incredibly fast, reliable printing. Other features include:

• Fastest check processing speed in its class, up to 200 DPM
• Highest MICR accuracy in its class with enlarged MICR head to accurately read skewed checks
• 2-sided color ID scanning
• 15 lines of endorsement printing
• Paper reduction mode to reduce receipt length, enabling a paper savings of up to 30%
• Optional 3-track magnetic stripe reader reads debit or credit cards
• Fully-integrated design with single power supply cable and driver
• Integrated thermal receipt printer with print speed up to 300mm per second

Warranty and Availability

Backed by world-class service and support programs and a two-year warranty, the TM-S9000 is ideally suited for fast, high-performance retail printing and payments applications and will be available Q1 2012 throughout Epson's designated sales and distribution channels. For more information, visit http://pos.epson.com/retail.

About Epson America, Inc.

Epson is one of the world's leading manufacturers of highly reliable point-of-service technology, including printers, precision printing mechanisms and digital image scanners. Founded in 1975 and headquartered in Long Beach, CA, Epson America, Inc. is the U.S. affiliate of Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, a global manufacturer and supplier of high-quality technology products that meet customer demands for increased functionality, compactness, systems integration and energy efficiency. The Seiko Epson organization is proud of its ongoing contributions to the global environment, and for the third year in a row is part of the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index – an indicator for leading companies in economic, environmental and social criteria. Epson offers the most comprehensive line of POS printers, as well as the widest selection of ENERGY STAR qualified models available today. To learn more about Epson America Business Systems Division, please visit: http://pos.epson.com. You may also connect with Epson America Business Systems Division on Facebook (http://tinyurl.com/EpsonFacebook-BizSys), Twitter (http://twitter.com/EpsonB2B_PR) and YouTube (http://tinyURL.com/EpsonYouTube).

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