Industry And Company News...

New Product - e-Printer, a New Concept in Data Logging...

January 2010

M-Tech Printers can now announce what could be the most significant development for data logging applications since the launch of the digital miniprinter 30 years ago!

Our new range of virtual miniprinters (we like to call them 'e-Printers') will soon be going into production. Over the past few years there has been a steady migration away from printers for data capture where a hard copy ticket or receipt is not required at the moment of the event. Until now, the chanegover has been slow because it usually entails a complete re-design of the data capture equipment to take advantage of the new recording medium.
M-Tech Printers can now introduce the e-Printer. This is a virtual or paperless printer incorporating a standard printer interface with a memory card writer instead of a printing mechanism. This simple device has been designed to plug into your data capture equipment instead of your existing printer and to record your previous printer output onto a memory card for later analysis. For more information see: e-Printer Products.

Another New Range - SPRT Brand Printers...

December 2009

M-Tech Printers are delighted to announce that we have been appointed UK distributor for the SPRT brand of miniprinters

The SPRT brand are manufactured by the Chinese company, Beijing Spirit Technology Development Co. Ltd. They produce a range of advanced panel mounted printers, POS receipt printers, mobile printers and LCD modules. All key components are manufactured in-house (except print heads) to save cost and improve quality assurance. Products carry CE and UL certification and are compliant with the RoHS Directive. For more information see: Beijing Spirit, SPRT products.

New - Printhead Cleaning Products...

September 2009

Did you know that you could easily improve the quality of your thermal print image, improve barcode readability and extend the life of your printer by regular cleaning of the thermal printhead unit?

Of course, end users never bother to do this because handling alcohol and cotton swabs is fiddly, messy and time consuming. Now, with this range of isopropyl alcohol impregnated cards, cleaning the head is as simple as inserting the card into the paper path and pressing the feed button! There are also pre-saturated wipes and a convenient head cleaning pen to remove the more stubborn dust or adhesive deposits. For more information see: Printhead Cleaning Products.

New Website Section - Consumables...

September 2009

Some of you already know that we support the miniprinters we offer with a range of consumables. Products include ink ribbons and ordinary single or multi ply paper rolls for impact printers and heat sensitive rolls for our thermal printer range.

The new pages on the website now gives more information about popular consumables supplied. This not only includes product information such as the weight or length of a given roll, but also lists the printers that are supported. Look at the new pages here.

New Kyomouse Mobile Printer...

August 2009

Kyosha Industries have released their new version Kyomouse portable printer. Available from next month, the new Kyomouse is even smaller than the model it replaces but the clever design means that it can accommodate a 55mm diameter roll giving an impressive paper length of 40m!

Packed with features, the new design is supplied with RS232-C and USB interfaces as standard with IrDA and Bluetooth options available to order. Three different power supplies mean that every application is covered; 12VDC/AC mains (via adapter supplied), vehicle and internal re-chargeable battery options. For more information go to: Kyomouse Mobile Printer.

New Barcode Selection Guide...

March 2009

M-Tech Printers have released a comprehensive Barcode Selection Guide. The large range of label printers available these days can be overwhelming and specifying the right product for your application can be daunting, especially when each printer is also available with up to three different software emulations.

To simplify the selection process, M-Tech printers have released a Barcode Guide. This comprehensive table guides you through the Argox Label Printers that support the barcodes you wish to use. It not only highlights the relevant model, but also the software emulation required.

New Label Printer from Argox...

March 2009

Argox have introduced an innovative new printer to their range. The F1 is a breathrough in barcode printers, combining the user-friendly features of a desktop printer with industrial durability. Offering many new and innovative features, the F1 is a 203dpi thermal transfer label printer printing up to 15,000 labels per day. The plastic housing is strong, lightweight and space-saving. Interfaces include USB (2.0), Centronics parallel, RS-232C and PS/2. It has a 32 bit CPU, 8MB SDRAM and 4MB flash memory which achieves up to 152mm/ second printing speed and a printing length of up to 2286mm. The mechanism offers up to 110mm wide media, a 360m ribbon and 203mm diameter roll.

New user-friendly features include a twin-eyed sensor system, media guide lock with floating reflective sensor, ribbon inside/outside auto switching and a warning buzzer. The F1 is the first in a new generation of advanced industrial barcode printers.

Portable SMS Printer Launched...

February 2009

Working in conjunction with M-Tech Printers, Sequoia Technologies have released a stand alone, fully self contained SMS printer. The SMS2Printer is based upon the Mylox MLX-8260 casing with its reliable, 60mm Fujitsu easy load thermal printer mechanism but it incorporates a quad band GSM modem and internal antenna. The unit works with any network provider and can be customised if required. It is suitable for many applications including; Restaurants to receive orders directly from the customer or from a message dispatch centre, Taxi/cab firms to receive instructions on new pickups or delivery drivers to receive instructions on deliveries. Applications include Retail, Transportation, Warehousing & Distribution, Ticketing, Data Logging, Remote Fault Recording, Hospitality, etc.

The SMS Printer is supplied ready to go, no configuration is required. Simply insert your SIM card and you are ready to print your SMS messages. Contact us for more information.

CeBIT 2009...

February 2009

M-Tech Printers will not be exhibiting at CeBIT this year. The last two years, exhibiting with Mylox Technologies, were very successful but M-Tech's new focus is to concentrate on UK distribution, not just for Mylox but also for our more recent appointments as distributors for a number of European based manufacturers.

To this end, M-Tech Printers will be assisting AM Tech Europe (Hall 7, Stand C04) and Argox Information Company Ltd (Hall 7, Stand E10). If you are planning to attend CeBIT this year then please make sure you contact us to discuss your miniprinter requirements. Contact us now if you wish to make an appointment for a brief chat or call +44 7792 403164 to catch up with us at the show.

Trentino Systems Miniprinter Interfaces...

January 2009

More details of the Trentino Systems range of interface pcb's for various makes of miniprinters are now being added to the M-Tech website. These can be found by navigating to the Products>Interfaces page but also via a dedicated Trentino profile page.

There are still lots of interface products to add to this section and it is hoped these can be released to coincide with the launch of Trentino's own, brand new website. So please check back regularly to keep up to date with the releases, or contact us now to discuss your specific miniprinter requirement. Contact us.

Kyosha Printers, now available in the UK through M-Tech Printers...

October 2008

M-Tech Printers now offer the full range of Kyosha printers to the UK and Ireland.

French company Kyosha Industries have over 20 years experience in the field of thermal printing and POS solutions. They are specialists in the manufacture of 112mm (4 inch) portable thermal and impact dot matrix printers but more recently have added a 58mm (2 inch) thermal mobile printer to their line up. There is also a 4 inch moving head thermal panel printer, more details.

Argox Label Printers, now available in the UK through M-Tech Printers...

August 2008

M-Tech Printers can now add Argox label printers to the range of printer products offered to the UK. As a leading one-stop supplier of AIDC products, Argox produces barcode printers, barcode scanners, data collectors and labelling systems.

Argox is the fastest growing maker of AIDC products and is the world number one OEM/ODM supplier of barcode printer and linear CCD imagers and their customers include the industry´s most famous brands. The Argox core design concept is "unprecedented cost-performance". Focusing on the entry-level to mid-level market segments, the Argox line of products offers the best performance for the lowest cost, more details

EasySafe Key, simple, affordable data security device...

July 2008

M-Tech Printers can now offer the EasySafe data encryption key. This easy to use device can be installed on your PC or laptop in minutes to provide a high level of data security. A single key can be used on multiple computers or multiple keys can be used on a single workstation to provide individual users with their own, secure virtual drive.

The EasySafe key is available now for just £59.95, more details

M-Tech Printers to be Distributor for Trentino Systems ApS...

June 2008

M-Tech Printers are to become a UK distributor for Danish company, Trentino Systems ApS. Trentino design and manufacture a wide range of compact, low cost interface boards for miniprinters manufactured by; Fujitsu, Seiko, Citizen, Epson and others. The interface modules available cover a large number of the most popular mechanisms but continuous product development means that new and customised boards can be provided to order. Interfaces include; RS-232C, USB, parallel, Bluetooth & IrDA. Re-programmable FLASH memory allows easy firmware updates or customisation of control protocols, international or fully customised character sets.

More details about the Trentino interfaces will be published on our Product pages soon.

M-Tech Printers Appointed Distributor for AM TECH EUROPE Ltd...

June 2008

M-Tech Printers have been appointed as the exclusive UK distributor for AM TECH EUROPE Ltd. the European branch office of AM TECH Co Ltd, Korea. AM TECH specialise in the manufacture of innovative printers, thermal and impact dot matrix print heads. Their portfolio contains mobile printers with IrDA or Bluetooth Interface, non expensive receipt printers with RS232 or USB interfaces and complex Kiosk printers with or without cutters and presenters. AM TECH have developed dot matrix printers and thermo print heads based on the latest, in-house developed techniques and are already in use in thousands of printers.

All AM TECH printers are supplied with Windows drivers (95,98,ME,2000 and XP). The Mobile Pro series have drivers for Print Office software (supplied) to print under WinCE, WinCE.Net, Win 5.0, PPC , Windows mobile 2003 und Windows mobile 5.0. There is also a Software Developer Kit (SDK) available to allow programmers to feature a print command in their own applications. Some printers have drivers for PALM OS and the Spectrum and Advance series have a sample printing solution under the Symbian OS. AM TECH printer details.

M-Tech Printers Appointed Distributor for Mylox Technologies Inc...

May 2008

M-Tech Printers has been established to take over from the UK office of Mylox Technologies Inc. M-Tech are an independant organisation but retain substantial backing and support from Mylox USA. M-Tech proprietor, Graham Millman (formerly the European Business Manager for Mylox) said that establishing a UK based organisation would not negatively affect any of Mylox's growing number of UK & European customers. "In fact, this move will serve to simplify the day to day operation of the UK office which will mean better efficiency and a positive impact on the overall levels of service and support offered." Through M-Tech, Mylox will continue to supply and offer full technical support for their own brand of low cost, panel mounted and portable printers along with distributed products from a portfolio of top miniprinter manufacturers. More details are available from www.mylox.co.uk.