Brother to Highlight New PocketJet® 7 Full-Page Mobile Printer at 2015 ATA Management Conference & Expo in Philadelphia, October 17-20

The most compact full-page mobile printer on the market now features models with out-of-the-box performance and enhancements that enable transport drivers to print the full-page documents they need - anywhere, from virtually any device

The PocketJet 7 Series mobile printer by Brother is a groundbreaking mobile printing solution which can help improve every aspect of freight transportation and logistics (Photo: Business Wire)

BROOMFIELD, Colo.--()--Brother Mobile Solutions, Inc. (BMS), a premier provider of mobile wireless printing solutions and wholly-owned subsidiary of Brother International Corporation, will introduce its newly-launched PocketJet® 7 mobile printer to freight transportation industry professionals at the American Trucking Association 2015 ATA Management Conference & Exposition, Oct. 17-20.

In Brother Booth #527 in the Pennsylvania Convention Center, product experts will be on hand to demonstrate how this newest addition to the PocketJet series of compact full-page mobile printers is a breakthrough solution engineered to provide over-the-road truck drivers the freedom and flexibility to quickly print documentation on-the-fly from any location. Highly reliable, fast and easy to use, the new mobile printers can be used to print on demand such documents as Hours of Service reports, Record of Duty Status logs, permits, delivery receipts, and much more.

With the addition of the PJ-773 and PJ-763 models the line offers across-the-board OS compatibility and instantaneous interoperability with smartphones, tablets and PCs built on iOS, Android™, Windows® and Windows Mobile operating systems. The unique Freedom Architecture™ makes PocketJet 7 the smallest and most versatile full-page mobile thermal printer on the market. A significant advancement is the addition of models which are out-of-the-box ready to print, without the need for additional software development or OS drivers.*

David Crist, President of Brother Mobile Solutions, states: “Our new product series represents a huge step forward in smart mobile technologies and is yet another ‘first-to-market’ innovation for Brother. Trucking companies and drivers in the freight transportation and logistics industry, regardless of size, are sure to appreciate the PocketJet 7’s new features, versatility, and unprecedented simplicity of use.”

Ravi Panjwani, Vice President of Marketing and Product Management for Brother Mobile Solutions, adds: “By combining smart design with in-depth knowledge of today’s evolving mobile workforce, we have eliminated the last existing obstacles of mobile platform compatibility and connectivity. At a time when the transportation industry is imposing new mandates, the ability to quickly print real-time records– on the road, from any device – is more important than ever.

“Our goal with the new mobile printer series is to enable any mobile professional to print from any popular smartphone, tablet or PC and in just about any physical configuration that the work environment requires. PocketJet 7 can be mounted in a vehicle, transportable to a jobsite, carried in a case, or simply stowed in a glove compartment. Plus, there are no ink cartridges, ribbons or toners to deal with. In short, with the PocketJet 7, users are now free to print, anytime and anywhere.”

Available in a variety of models and configurations, the new PocketJet series maintains its place as the smallest, most compact, technologically advanced full-page mobile thermal printer on the market today. Major new advances in printing performance include print speeds of up to 8 pages per minute, longer battery life, and broader wireless communication capabilities.

How the PocketJet 7 Mobile Printer Helps Transport Companies and Drivers

Brother Mobile Solutions’ PocketJet 7 series is a groundbreaking mobile printing solution which can help improve every aspect of freight transportation and logistics ‒ from warehousing and distribution, to over-the-road reporting, right up to the point of delivery. With today’s advances in mobile wireless technology, the industry is in a period of mainstream adoption of onboard computing systems integrating over-the-road operations with back-office processing. An essential component of these networked systems is the availability of a reliable and versatile full-page mobile printer capable of producing clear, legible documentation along the way.

Raul Palacios, Senior Product Manager for Brother Mobile Solutions, explains: “As part of a transportation and fleet management technology solution, the Brother PocketJet 7 mobile wireless printer can help increase operational efficiency by enabling drivers to quickly print the required e-logs and documents on demand ‒ including hours of service records, permits, receipts, bills of lading and other regulatory forms. The result is time savings and greater convenience for drivers, and reduced administrative time and costs for truck transport enterprises.”

To learn more about the new Brother PocketJet 7 series of full-page mobile printers, kits and accessories, please visit www.pocketjet7.com.

About Brother Mobile Solutions

Brother Mobile Solutions, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Brother International Corporation, provides innovative mobile printing and industrial labeling solutions to field workforces and mobile enterprises. Brother International Corporation and its subsidiaries employ over 1,100 people in the Americas. For more information about Brother Mobile Solutions and its products, call (800) 543-6144, or visit www.brothermobilesolutions.com.

Note: Not all features are available in every PocketJet 7 model.

Contacts

Brother Mobile Solutions
Mary Howard, Sr. Manager Marketing & Communications
303.464.6707
mary.howard@brother.com

Release Summary

The PocketJet 7 mobile printer is a breakthrough solution engineered to provide over-the-road truck drivers the freedom and flexibility to quickly print documentation on-the-fly from any location.

Contacts

Brother Mobile Solutions
Mary Howard, Sr. Manager Marketing & Communications
303.464.6707
mary.howard@brother.com