October 27, 2008 06:00 AM Eastern Time 

Intermec Introduces PB2 and PB3 Wearable Mobile Receipt Printers

EVERETT, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Intermec Inc. (NYSE:IN) today announced the PB2 and PB3 commercial mobile receipt printers providing low cost, wearable receipt printing solutions for DSD/route accounting, retail queue busting and field service applications. The lightweight two-inch and three-inch printers seamlessly complement the Intermec CN3 series, and new CK3 mobile computers.

“With the compact PB2 and PB3, Intermec addresses this market opportunity and also fills a void in its mobile printer portfolio. Moreover, the turnkey, integrated solution that Intermec can provide with its mobile computing, mobile printing and printer media offerings drives real value for its customers.”

"We are seeing strong growth in market demand for two-inch and three-inch value-based receipt printers, particularly among customers with a large, field-based workforce that is routinely churning out receipts,” said VDC analyst David Krebs. “With the compact PB2 and PB3, Intermec addresses this market opportunity and also fills a void in its mobile printer portfolio. Moreover, the turnkey, integrated solution that Intermec can provide with its mobile computing, mobile printing and printer media offerings drives real value for its customers.”

The Intermec PB2 and PB3 printers are available with an optional magnetic stripe reader, giving workers the flexibility to accept payments via their mobile computer or printer. Payments can be processed on the go and receipts can be generated immediately, improving customer satisfaction, increasing productivity, and creating new opportunities for sales.

Designed to support mobility, the printers can be comfortably worn all day using the belt loop system that comes standard with every printer, or the optional shoulder strap. Hands-free options also include a weather-resistant, IP54-rated environmental case that adds protection for outdoor applications such as electronic citations, postal delivery, and car rental return processing without impairing mobility.

Unlike other mobile printers that need to be plugged in and idle while recharging, the PB2 and PB3 printers feature long-lasting, field-replaceable batteries that can be charged independent of the printer, maximizing uptime and convenience.

The printers are part of a complete Intermec solution encompassing receipt media, Medallion Support services, and secure wireless interface via Bluetooth or 802.11g with Intermec rugged mobile computers.

“We designed the PB2 and PB3 printers to increase productivity for workers on the go with low upfront purchase cost,” said Earl Thompson, Sr. Vice President & GM of the Intermec Mobile Solutions Business Unit. “The devices support our mission to provide integrated printing and computing solutions that enable businesses to enhance supply chain operations and maximize profit.”

The Intermec PB2 and PB3 printers are now available for order globally.

About Intermec

Intermec Inc. (NYSE:IN) develops and integrates products, services and technologies that identify, track and manage supply chain assets and information. Core technologies include RFID, mobile computing and data collection systems, bar code printers and label media. The company’s products and services are used by customers in many industries worldwide to improve the productivity, quality and responsiveness of business operations. For more information about Intermec, visit www.intermec.com or call 800-347-2636.