Panasonic Teams With Brother International Corporation in Delivering Wireless Mobile...

Panasonic Teams With Brother International Corporation in Delivering Wireless Mobile Printing Solutions for Field Service

Toughbook(R) Notebooks Extensively Tested* for Use with Brother's
Ultra-Portable MPRINT(R) Mobile Printers
SECAUCUS, N.J. & BRIDGEWATER, N.J.--(Business Wire)--
Panasonic Computer Solutions Company, manufacturer of durable,
reliable Panasonic Toughbook(R) computers, and Brother International
Corporation, a leading manufacturer of office and commercial printing
and imaging solutions, today announced that Panasonic has issued a
compatible rating to the Brother MPRINT(R) line of printers, including
the MW-140BT and MW-260 wireless MPRINT(R) mobile printers. This
rating provides assurance to integrators and end users that the
products have passed testing regarding compatibility for field service
applications.

Panasonic Toughbook notebooks are designed to meet a wide range of
Field Service applications, where wireless printing of receipts and
other documentation is often a critical function in assuring
productivity, error reduction and customer satisfaction. The
ultra-portable Brother MPRINT(R) MW-140BT and MW-260 mobile printers,
which utilize Bluetooth(R) technology, provide field workers with an
affordable, reliable way to print high quality, mobile service
receipts and proof of delivery, on demand, directly from their
Toughbook notebook.

"Panasonic Toughbook notebooks are the solution of choice for many
mobile professionals, and the Brother MPRINT(R) printer is a perfect
complement to any Toughbook mobile solution. Together they can help
increase field worker productivity, save time and improve customer
satisfaction by providing on-the-spot printing of data and
transactions that are critical to your business," says Ravi Panjwani,
Director of Business Solutions - Label & Mobile Printers, Brother
International Corp.

Panasonic partners with leading hardware companies to integrate
the most advanced wireless hardware components into the full line of
Toughbook(R) products. Panasonic only selects hardware partners that
share Panasonic's core values of reliability, quality and customer
satisfaction.

"Brother's MPRINT(R) mobile printers, with their ultra-lightweight
form factor, reliability and high quality, cut-sheet output exemplify
the value propositions we espouse. It is for these reasons that we
wanted to test for interoperability, and the compatible rating
demonstrates our commitment to delivering a seamless user experience.
The result is a robust mobile computing solution that helps minimize
downtime while increasing productivity," said Thell Gillis, Sr.
Manager, Market Development, Panasonic Computer Solutions Company.

Field Service Applications

With a Panasonic Toughbook notebook and a Brother MPRINT(R) mobile
printer, field service personnel can print repair reports, repair
estimates, certified inspection sheets, up-to-the-minute business
quotes, collection receipts, payment receipts, product information,
and work order confirmations. Field service associates can quickly
print proof of work performed using MPRINT(R) printers at the customer
site and leave the cut sheet receipts (versus curled receipts or hand
written receipts) with the customer, which can lead to increased
customer satisfaction.

MPRINT(R) Mobile Printer Features

MPRINT(R) mobile printers are ultra-light-weight, and the MW-140BT
and MW-260 models are designed to interface wirelessly (Bluetooth)
with Panasonic Toughbook notebooks. The MW-140BT is about the size of
a paperback book, and prints on 3"x4" size output; the MW-260 is
slightly larger, allowing for printing on sheets up to 4"x6" size. The
MW-140BT weighs in at less than 11 ounces, and the MW-260 is about 18
ounces (incl. a lithium ion battery and a paper cassette). Their
compact size, internal paper cassette, and variety of cut-sheet output
media open up a world of new possibilities for the use of mobile
devices in the field.

Housed in sleek silver designs, the MPRINT(R) printers produce
crisp, quiet 300 dpi printing on two different media cassettes,
including receipts, and 2-ply carbon copy sheets (additional purchase
required). Included with each printer are an up to 50-sheet paper
cassette and a rechargeable lithium ion battery capable of printing up
to 100 pages on a single charge (MW-140BT).** Also available are
ruggedized cases that give field workers the added convenience of
wearing the MPRINT(R) printer on a belt (MW-140BT).***

The MPRINT(R) mobile printers use ThermaPlus(R) M paper tailored
specifically for mobile applications. It feels like plain paper, is
easy to write on, and helps reduce print fading. The unique carbon
copy paper simultaneously prints an original and a copy. It even
supports capture of a client signature for authorization or proof of
receipt.

Pricing and Availability

Panasonic Toughbook notebooks are available exclusively through
authorized Panasonic Toughbook resellers nationwide. Please call
800-662-3537 or visit www.panasonic.com/toughbook for more
information.

Brother MPRINT(R) Mobile printers are available with an estimated
street price for the MW-140BT of $399****, and $499**** for the
MW-260. For more information on the complete Brother MPRINT(R) printer
product line and authorized resellers, please call 1-866-455-7713 or
visit www.brother.com. Developers can download a copy of Brother's
MPRINT(R) software and software development kit at
http://www.brother-usa.com/mprint/login.aspx.

About Brother International Corporation

Bridgewater, New Jersey is the corporate headquarters for Brother
in the Americas, from Canada to South America and has fully integrated
sales, marketing services, and manufacturing, research and development
capabilities, located here in the U.S. In addition to its
headquarters, Brother has facilities in California, Florida, Illinois,
Massachusetts, Tennessee and Texas as well as subsidiaries in Ohio,
Canada, Brazil, Chile, Argentina and Mexico.

About Panasonic Computer Solutions Company

Panasonic Computer Solutions Company empowers the mobile
workforce. The company is a unit of Panasonic Corporation of North
America, which is the principal North American subsidiary of
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. (NYSE: MC). Panasonic has
delivered reliable, durable mobile solutions through its Toughbook(R)
line of notebook computers for fifteen years and has expanded the
boundaries of wireless communications technology through a broad
portfolio of products, ranging from fully rugged, industrial strength
notebook computers and tablet PCs to business-rugged thin and-light
and ultra portable notebooks. A core manufacturer, Matsushita and its
subsidiaries control the entire process of design, manufacture,
quality assurance, service and support. As a result, Panasonic
Toughbooks are known for having the lowest failure rates in the
industry. Government, industrial, and commercial users--from Fortune
1,000 companies to small businesses--rely on solutions from Panasonic,
wherever their work takes them.

All brand company/product names are trademarks or registered
trademarks of the respective companies. All specifications are subject
to change without notice. Information on Panasonic's full line of
notebook PCs for the mobile professional can be obtained by calling
800-662-3537 or at http://www.panasonic.com/toughbook .

* Based on internal testing of Brother MPrint(R) Mobile Printers
with Panasonic Toughbook media under specific conditions. Contact
Brother for more information.

** Up to 50 pages with MW-260

*** Additional purchase required

****Resellers set their own prices, so prices may vary.

All brand and product names are trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective companies.

EDITOR'S NOTE: Photography available upon request.

For Panasonic Computer Solutions Company
Cohn & Wolfe
Aida Causevic, 415-365-8537 (office)
Aida.Causevic@cohnwolfe.com
Toughbook-PRTeam@cohnwolfe.com
or
MS&L
Heather Govern, 212-468-3323
heather.govern@mslpr.com
or
Brother International Corporation
Ravi Panjwani, 908-575-3732
ravi.panjwani@brother.com
More Information: www.brother.com

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