Seiko Instruments Panel Mount Thermal Printers Deliver Integration Ease and Great Value for Medical Devices

TORRANCE, Calif.--(Business Wire)--
Seiko Instruments USA Inc. (SIU) Thermal Printer Division,
http://www.siiprinters.com, a globally recognized leader in thermal printer
technology, today introduced a new series of drop-in, low-voltage thermal
printers. The small footprint DPU-D series panel mount printers streamline
integration and cut mechanical design time for engineers developing medical
device and test and measurement applications. Priced at $144, the new printers
deliver tremendous value.

"At Seiko Instruments, we understand the challenges engineers face meeting
stringent design and compliance hurdles," said Kaz Onishi, Vice President and
General Manager, Seiko Instruments USA. "The new DPU-D series printers are
small, fast, and provide drop-in integration simplicity, giving medical device
manufacturers a critical alternative to conventional printer mechanism designs."

By their nature, medical devices must have a long lifespan. Systems are complex
and costly to develop, and a 5- to 10-year lifecycle is not unusual. These
design criteria place extraordinary focus on the quality and durability of
components used in the device. Low-voltage DPU-D series thermal printers are
rated for a minimum 100 million pulses and 50km printed output, providing
essential reliability and longevity.

Ease of use is another medical device prerequisite. The DPU-D series thermal
printers are simple to operate, with EZ-OP clamshell-style paper replacement and
intuitive LED readouts for displaying operating status.

The reduced footprint of the DPU-D series is a key advancement. The 2" print
width DPU-D2 measures 3.15" wide by 2.7" deep and 3.34" high and can easily be
slotted into the front panel of a medical device.

Operating on a low-voltage (5V-9V) power supply, DPU-D printers support print
speeds up to 100 mm per second, for exceptionally fast output. The printers
offer USB, Serial, and Parallel interface connectivity, and device drivers for
Microsoft Windows XP and Microsoft Windows Vista operating systems.

About Seiko Instruments Inc.

As a member of The Seiko Group, Seiko Instruments (SII) represents a globally
recognized brand, embodying innovative design and precision manufacturing
excellence. Founded in 1937, SII manufactures and markets electronic components,
thermal and specialty printers, consumer electronics, communication and network
technology, scientific instrumentation, and precision manufacturing technology.
SII has a global presence, with more than 13,000 employees worldwide.

Information about Seiko instruments kiosk printers, mobile printers, and thermal
printer mechanisms can be found at www.siiprinters.com.

SII is a registered trademark of Seiko Instruments Inc.

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Seiko Instruments USA Inc
Adam Ortlieb, 310-517-7822 (Corporate)
Associate Director, Marketing
adam.ortlieb@siu-la.com

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