Brother Debuts New MPrint Micro Printer Featuring Bluetooth Technology for IT Developers and Systems Integrators at Launch Pad for Tomorrow's Wireless Innovations.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers LA JOLLA La Jolla (lə hoi`yə), on the Pacific Ocean, S Calif., an uninc. district within the confines of San Diego; founded 1869. The beautiful ocean beaches, in particular La Jolla shores and Black's Beach, and sea-washed caves attract visitors and , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 17, 2003 New Pocket-Size Brother(R) MPrint Micro Printer Featuring Bluetooth(R) Technology Allows PDAs, Tablets and Notebooks to Realize Their Full Potential in Field Automation Brother International Corporation today introduces the industry's first Bluetooth(R) version of its new MPrint micro printer (MW140-BT). It will be featured at IDG's DEMOmobile 2003 Conference in LaJolla, CA September 17-19, which will be a part of a preview of the most significant next-generation applications, products, and trends to emerge and affect the mobile and wireless markets. The new MW140-BT enables IT Developers and Systems Integrators enhanced ease-of-use, as well as increased data transfer and print speed. "DEMOmobile features wireless communication applications that seek to make our mobile lifestyles more productive, exciting, and cost-effective. We are proud to have the new Brother MPrint micro printer featuring Bluetooth technology as part of this glimpse into the future of the best emerging mobile and wireless technologies," says Chris Shipley, Executive Producer of DEMOmobile 2003. MPrint is an ultra light weight, pocket size wireless printer that interfaces with Windows based (1) (Windows-based; upper case "W") Refers to Microsoft Windows. (2) (windows-based; lower case "w") Having resizable windows. Same as "graphics based" or "GUI based." Graphical user interfaces are all windows based. Contrast with text based. tablets, and notebooks; Pocket PC(R) based PDAs and Palm based PDAs. Its compact size, internal paper cassette and variety of output media (A7 size ThermaPlus(R) M paper, self-adhesive labels and carbon copy paper) open up a world of new possibilities for the use of mobile enterprise devices in the field. As a result of collaboration between IS/Complete and Brother, it also has an OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and multi-language mobile printer driver for Palm OS that supports six languages, including Japanese. "Brother's new MPrint micro printer, using Bluetooth technology, is the result of its continued commitment to develop a custom micro printer for the field service industry," says Gary Marsh, Senior Director at Brother. "We are at the forefront of a wave of integration of Bluetooth technology into mobile devices such as PDAs in 2003, enabling mobile devices to connect to each other. We are following that trend as an integral part of the future of PDA's, and we are proud to feature the new MPrint at IDG IDG International Data Group IDG Integrated Drive Generator IDG Installation Design Guide IDG Internet Discussion Group IDG Inset Dielectric Guide IDG International Dangerous Goods (mail, shipping) DEMOmobile 2003." Companies can quickly adopt mobile business tools that leverage competitive business initiatives and enhance the efficiency of their organizations by enabling mobile professionals working in enterprises to provide information to customers in real-time. With the MPrint micro printer, Brother is actively supporting efforts to move the PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) A handheld computer for managing contacts, appointments and tasks. It typically includes a name and address database, calendar, to-do list and note taker, which are the functions in a personal information manager (see PIM). beyond its basic personal information management (PIM (1) (Protocol Independent Multicast) A multicast routing protocol endorsed by the IETF. Used in conjunction with an existing unicast routing protocol, it comes in two flavors: Dense Mode (PIM-DM) is used when recipients in the target group are in a concentrated ) function through the development of custom applications. Expected early adopters include those in the field sales force industries, financial services The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view of the subject. Please [ improve this article] or discuss the issue on the talk page. , medical application development and retail information technology. "The technology behind Brother's MPrint micro printer is perfectly suited to the needs of any one of these industries," adds Marsh. "With the Bluetooth version, professionals will notice its enhanced print and data transfer speed, as well as ease-of-use." The MPrint micro printer rounds out the idea of mobile computing Using a computing device while in transit. Mobile computing implies wireless transmission, but wireless transmission does not necessarily imply mobile computing. Fixed wireless applications use satellites, radio systems and lasers to transmit between permanent objects such as buildings by facilitating its final stage - output anywhere it may be needed. Its ultra sleek, super slim 4.0" x 6.4" x 0.7" silver case form factor weighs in at under 10 ounces. Also included are a 50-sheet paper cassette and a built-in rechargeable re·charge tr.v. re·charged, re·charg·ing, re·charg·es To charge again, especially to reenergize a storage battery. re lithium ion A rechargeable battery technology introduced in 1991 that provides greater charge per pound than nickel metal hydride. In 1993, Toshiba introduced the first notebook in the U.S. with a Li-ion battery. battery capable of printing up to 100 pages on a single charge. As a mobile peripheral it interfaces wirelessly with PDAs via an infra-red port. A USB port A USB socket on a computer or peripheral device into which a USB cable is plugged. See USB. facilitates printing from tablets and notebooks. The MPrint micro printer uses ThermaPlus(R) M paper tailored specifically for mobile applications. ThermaPlus(R) M paper feels like plain paper, is easy to write on, allows the use of highlighters and reduces print fading. The unique carbon copy paper simultaneously prints an original and copy. It even supports capture of a client signature for authorization or proof of receipt. MPrint micro printer uses a stationary print head that delivers high-quality, whisper-quiet printing. There is no warm-up time at all, so printing is available as soon as MPrint is switched on. The built-in software even makes it possible to print letter size documents onto the MPrint micro printer's A7 paper. There are as many MPrint micro printer applications as there are vertical markets. Field sales force personnel can use it to print out up-to-the-minute business quotes. Maintenance engineers can use it to print repair reports and certified inspection stickers. Doctors and visiting nurses vis·it·ing nurse n. A registered nurse employed by a public health agency or hospital to promote community health and especially to visit and administer treatment to sick people in their homes. can quickly print out home healthcare instructions for care givers and patients. Product information can be printed from a Pocket PC that is linked to a warehouse POS (1) See point of sale and packet over SONET. (2) "Parent over shoulder." See digispeak. POS - point of sale system, making inventory control solutions a feasible solution as well. Brother also provides a software developers kit for developers looking to create custom applications. The Brother MPrint micro printer featuring Bluetooth technology is slated for availability in the U.S. beginning in October 2003. Currently it is only available to IT developers and solutions providers. The estimated street price will be $399. For more information on the Brother MPrint, go to www.brother.com or call 1-800-276-7746. ABOUT BROTHER Bridgewater, New Jersey is the corporate headquarters for Brother in the Americas, from Canada to South America South America, fourth largest continent (1991 est. pop. 299,150,000), c.6,880,000 sq mi (17,819,000 sq km), the southern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. and has fully integrated sales, marketing, services, manufacturing, research and development capabilities, located here in the U.S. In addition to its headquarters, Brother has facilities in California, Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, and Tennessee, as well as subsidiaries in Ohio, Canada, Brazil, Chile, Argentina and Mexico. About DEMOmobile 2003 The annual DEMO and DEMOmobile conferences focus on emerging technologies and new products, which are hand-selected by executive producer Chris Shipley from across the spectrum of the personal technology marketplace. Top executives from the leading hardware and software technology companies, venture capitalists Venture Capitalist An investor who provides capital to either start-up ventures or support small companies who wish to expand but do not have access to public funding. Notes: Venture capitalists usually expect higher returns for the additional risks taken. , journalists from key industry publications and industry analysts attend the DEMO and DEMOmobile conferences to preview the most promising products and technologies for the coming year. DEMO is held in February each year and features approximately 60 new companies, products and technologies. DEMOmobile is held each fall and features approximately 35 new mobile technologies. For more information, visit http://www.idgef.com/. NOTE: All brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. EDITOR'S NOTE Editor's Note (foaled in 1993 in Kentucky) is an American thoroughbred Stallion racehorse. He was sired by 1992 U.S. Champion 2 YO Colt Forty Niner, who in turn was a son of Champion sire Mr. Prospector and out of the mare, Beware Of The Cat. Trained by D. : Photography available upon request. |
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