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Going for Gold! Automated Space Specify the NP-3411 from DED...

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 07:44:45 -0400

Going for Gold!

Automated Space Specify the NP-3411 from DED for Receipt Printing for the New boutique.Goldsmiths Vending Machine at Westfield, Stratford City

With the ever increasing popularity of self service kiosks in so many consumer areas today, it’s not surprising that it has begun to branch out to higher value and luxury goods. The jewellery specialist chain boutique.Goldsmiths is now offering a unique and exciting way of purchasing goods and encouraging interest in window displays at their flagship store in Westfield, Stratford City.

The new self service kiosk at boutique.Goldsmiths uses a rotating carousel system to attract customers and attention to the store. Products are presented in windows on either side of the kiosk. Each product is held in an individual pod on the carousel which can be customised to optimise it’s appeal. The carousel can also be used to add impact to special promotions or highlight product ranges.

Designed and built by Rugby based Automated Space Ltd to be an integral part of the store frontage, the new kiosk at boutique.Goldsmiths offers many features in terms of aesthetics, functionality and security that make it pleasing to the eye whilst supporting the quality image that is expected from the Goldsmiths brand. Creating a convenient and hassle free shopping experience, the kiosk enables customers to purchase their goods immediately without queuing, at a convenient time, even when the store is closed.

Automated space worked with boutique.Goldsmiths on a bespoke design basis to ensure complete satisfaction with the finished product. The self service kiosk has several integrated parts, including a touch screen which allows products to be browsed and selected, a chip and pin machine for secure payments and of course a receipt printer to supply proof of purchase.

Working closely with DED to ensure that the receipt printer integration went smoothly, Automated Space specified size constraint issues for the printer immediately. The kiosk had been designed with a small footprint to facilitate ease of integration into the store front, space limitation inside the kiosk meant that the receipt printer would need to be small without compromising on performance. As the leading UK distributor for kiosk printers, DED suggested the NP-3411 printer from Nippon Primex.

Commenting on the selection of the NP-3411 from DED, Rod Mitchell from Automated Space said “we chose the NP-3411 due to the compact size of the unit; a 76mm wide receipt was needed to accommodate the company logo and this was the smallest width printer for this size of paper.”

Feedback on this innovative and exciting kiosk has been very positive thus far; lots of people are talking about the machine as well as looking at it in the shop window as they walk by.

The kiosk not only offers a new and unique way to purchase goods, it also logs all activity in terms of browsing and transactions to provide instant data, statistics and stock levels. It has a high security locking system, the window is made from security glass and there is a built-in security door protecting the products at the customer access point. This door only opens once the transaction is complete. The machine is robustly designed with high quality components to ensure reliability with minimal operator intervention.

Designed with flexibility in mind, the NP-3411 features a small footprint which is perfect for the kiosk environment. Ideal for printing in applications such as information kiosks and ticket issue, the NP-2311 features an auto paper loading mechanism, jam free cutter, fully opening print head and a paper low/out indicator. With dimensions of just 124.6mm wide x 123.5mm deep x 77.3mm high, the printer features a 24VDC supply, drivers for Windows 7/XP/2000/Vista/CE and Linux CUPS and interfaces for USB and RS232C Serial. Options include a paper bezel and a multi-position large capacity paper roll holder (increases paper capacity from 80mm diameter to 200mm diameter).

About Automated Space

Automated Space is a young, dynamic company based in Rugby, UK. It formed in 2010 to develop novel automated storage and retrieval systems for applications in the retail, domestic and hospitality sectors. The company is currently focused on the application of automation to the retail market where opportunities exist to combine automation with kiosk style product information and selection systems and new card or contactless payment methods. The particular combination of innovation, engineering skills and experience within the company provides a perfect platform to deliver solutions to this emerging market.

Eye On The Ball RowZ Technology Select the Datacard SD260 from...

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 12:25:06 -0400

Eye On The Ball

RowZ Technology Select the Datacard SD260 from DED for use with Stadium Eye software at Premier Football & Rugby Stadiums across the UK

Stadium Eye software, now installed at over 20 Premier Football and Rugby Stadiums across the UK including Arsenal FC, AFC Bournemouth, Chelsea FC, Millennium Stadium and Nottingham Forest to name but a few is being used to manage season ticket holders, hospitality visitors, contractors, stadium visitors and catering staff accreditation as well as spectator access via badges and smart cards with the help of the Datacard SD260 plastic ID card printer from DED. Stadium Eye is dedicated to match day pre planning, match day management logistics and incident management.

Looking to offer business intelligence systems that effectively increase speed, quality and consistency of operational decision making, RowZ Technology aim to future proof investments by the utilisation of “best in class” technology - the SD260 from Datacard fitted into this ideology perfectly offering vibrant, clean crisp ID card and badge printing alongside the ability to encode smart cards. Integrating into the Stadium Eye software system without any issues, the Datacard SD260 was selected thanks to its superior speed, reliability, compact size, simple set up and build quality.

On selecting the Datacard SD260 from DED, Michael Liburd from RowZ Technology commented “the SD260 has seamlessly integrated into the Stadium Eye accreditation application and allows users to easily and swiftly process badges for visitors, full time and part time staff. This need is heightened on match days when additional accreditation is required for the Media and Corporate Hospitality. Therefore the Datacard SD260 is a critical component supporting the Stadium Eye Access Control Solution.”

Full integration between turnstiles, ticket access control and CRM systems is also managed via Stadium Eye as are the entry systems which feature full key asset track and trace ability, staff management, staff training records and even payroll summaries.

Specialising in software development and deployment whilst being driven by a passion for designing ”best in class” software, RowZ Technology offer a proven software and services solution dedicated to the sports and leisure Industry. Exceeding the demands of clients’ commercial objectives and delivering tangible business results, Stadium Eye offers relief from key commercial business pressure points as a result of increased regulations, growing operational complexity and the demand for new and innovative services from corporate and consumers. Stadium Eye also offers optimised productivity, efficiency and safety through effective operational support systems and a customer service platform.

The Datacard SD260 card printer puts value right on your desktop and is ideal for many ID card issuance and id badging applications. Produce vibrant and crisp images that are secure as well as visually impressive and experience extreme reliability alongside earth-friendly features. The Datacard SD260 offers speeds that are over 33% faster than competitive printers in the same class. There’s no learning curve with the SD260 printer. The printer display panel automatically alerts users when supplies are running low. Installation and printer operations are easy to understand. The browser-based printer manager makes it easy to control printer settings. It is equipped with a 100-card input hopper and 25-card output hopper for easier desktop functions, with the option for single-card feed and extended 100-card output hopper. The SD260 comes with drivers for Windows 7 / Windows Vista (32 and 64 bit) / Windows Server 2008 (64 bit) / Windows XP SP3 / Windows Server 2003 R2 (32 bit) / Microsoft Windows Hardware Quality Labs (WHQL) certified and has a standard Ethernet and USB interface.

…ends REF: 12382-291 Issued By: Jeanette Burton

About DED Limited

Formed in 1983, DED Limited based in Lydd, Kent. The ensuing years have seen the company grow to become a leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of: ‘Specialist’–Kiosk/Receipt/Label/Ticket–Printers, PoS Equipment, CCD and Barcode Scanners, Magnetic and Smart Card Readers & Writers, Cash Drawers, Pole Displays, Plastic Card Printers and Touchscreen Terminals.

Accredited by NQA to the BS EN ISO 9001:2008 Quality Standard, DED is a major distributor for a number of world-class companies such as: Star Micronics, Datacard, Evolis, Zebra, Honeywell (Metrologic), Axiohm, Posiflex, Nippon Primex, Data Modul, ExchangeIT and N5 Software.

Issued by:

Jeanette Burton

Tel: +44 (0)1797 322575 (Direct Line)

Email: jeanette@ded.co.uk

DED Limited

Tel: +44(0)1797 320636

Fax: +44(0)1797 320273

Email: sales@ded.co.uk

Web: www.ded.co.uk

Just What the Doctor Ordered Mediterranean Computer Services...

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 12:21:25 -0400

Just What the Doctor Ordered

Mediterranean Computer Services Specify the Star Micronics TSP800 from DED Limited for the Gibraltar Health Authority

Mediterranean Computer services have selected the Star Micronics TSP800 from DED Limited for the Gibraltar Health Authority to ensure quick and straightforward printing of prescriptions and other PDF files for Doctors surgeries throughout Gibraltar.

Founded in 1991, Mediterranean Computer Services is a well established IT services provider offering PC repairs, support contracts, structured installations and configuration as well as consultancy and printer repairs in Gibraltar. Working with the Gibraltar Health Authority, a need for new printers to print prescriptions within Doctors surgeries was identified. These printers also needed to offer the capability to print A4 sized PDF files generated from a web based application on a PC. These files needed to be smaller than A4 when printed, but of course still legible. Print speed was also an issue as no one was prepared to compromise on this.

When Mediterranean Computer Services contacted DED Limited, it soon became apparent that the TSP800 from Star Micronics was the ideal printer for the job. Not only does it offer an impressive print speed of 150mm per second, but it also accept paper rolls of various widths up to a maximum of 112mm wide. Without any software changes, the unique scalable Raster driver on the TSP800 allows the printer scale pages down for A4 to A6 and then print them in a format which is still legible. All of these features made the TSP800 ideal for use as a prescription printer, a compact internet printer and for Doctors surgeries throughout Gibraltar.

On selecting the TSP800, Joseph Cortes, Senior EHT Officer at the Gibraltar Health Authority commented “we are happy with the speed and convenience that the TSP800 has provided us”.

The Star Micronics TSP800 is a very fast thermal barcode, label, receipt and ticket printer which prints on papers of up to 150gsm in weight. The TSP800 uses Star’s simple “Drop-In & Print” paper loading feature and has an external paper feed path for large diameter and fanfold tickets as standard. Interfacing is no problem thanks to both ESC/POS. The TSP800 has a host of extra features including two colour printing, wall and desk mount brackets, interchangeable interfaces and drivers for most operating systems.

…ends REF: 12382-290 Issued By: Jeanette Burton

About DED Limited

Issued by:

Jeanette Burton

Tel: +44 (0)1797 322575 (Direct Line)

Email: jeanette@ded.co.uk

DED Limited

Tel: +44(0)1797 320636

Fax: +44(0)1797 320273

Email: sales@ded.co.uk

Web: www.ded.co.uk

Supporting A Worthy Cause Old Thorns Manor Hotel Select the...

Mon, 21 Jan 2013 10:09:14 -0500

Supporting A Worthy Cause

Old Thorns Manor Hotel Select the Datacard SD260 in pink from DED to support Breast Cancer charity

More than just a hotel in Hampshire, Old Thorns Manor offers something for every visitor. A wonderful selection of stylishly decorated rooms accompanies bars and restaurants as well as a golf club, spa and health club. The Old Thorns Manor hotel has chosen the Datacard SD260 from Barcoding Solutions and DED to print all of their ID and membership cards for the golf and health club on site.

Nestled among the rolling hills of the north Hampshire countryside, the golf course at Old Thorns Manor Hotel offers fantastic views at every turn, whilst the luxury health club facility complements it perfectly offering stunning panoramic views over the classic English landscaped course. Having undergone a complete transformation in recent months, the health club at Old Thorns Manor identified a need to introduce a new ID/membership card printing system.

Something special was needed to suit the unique environment at Old Thorns Manor and on contacting Barcoding Solutions for some advice on the best plastic card printer for the job, the Datacard SD260 desktop plastic card printer from DED was recommended. Fortunately for Old Thorns Manor, a special initiative was being run by manufacturer Datacard to raise money for and awareness of breast cancer. The SD260 which was available in pink for a limited time only, enabled Old Thorns Manor to not only support a very worthy cause, but also ensure their counter tops maintained a stylish and modern look.

The Datacard SD260 is being used to print ID membership cards for both the golf and health clubs at Old Thorns Manor. Cards are being printed to include a full colour member photograph, membership information and a barcode. Thanks to the outstanding print quality on the SD260, the new printer fits into it’s surroundings perfectly.

On selecting the Datacard SD260 from Barcoding Solutions, Membership Administrator, Emma Lovett commented “we chose the SD260 because it’s small, compact, easy to use and effective“. Emma goes on to say that the support line offered by Barcoding Solutions has been “efficient and helpful in assisting with the minimal set up problems experienced.”

Founded in 1996 and based in Brighton on the South Coast of England, Barcoding Solutions work with leading manufacturers to offer bespoke software systems created in-house at the best possible price. Offering completely free and impartial advice on any barcode requirements, Barcoding Solutions are happy to discuss requirements and provide an outline specification and quotation without any obligation. Guaranteeing to save your company time and money, as well as improve efficiency with any systems installed, Barcoding Solutions are able to provide either an off the shelf solution or a tailored bespoke system to match all current software requirements of your company whilst maintaining the ability to evolve as systems and technology change.

…ends REF: 12382-289 Issued By: Jeanette Burton

About DED Limited

Issued by:

Jeanette Burton

Tel: +44 (0)1797 322575 (Direct Line)

Email: jeanette@ded.co.uk

DED Limited

Tel: +44(0)1797 320636

Fax: +44(0)1797 321909

Email: sales@ded.co.uk

Web: www.ded.co.uk

A Perfect Score! British Gymnastics select the Posiflex DT-308...

Mon, 07 Jan 2013 11:08:14 -0500

A Perfect Score!

British Gymnastics select the Posiflex DT-308 Terminal from 4Court Solutions & DED for use with their BG Score Software

The Posiflex DT-308 is being used by British Gymnastics as an integral part of their unique scoring system BG Score. The official scoring system of British Gymnastics, BG Score is used at all major gymnastics events across the UK and at all British championships.

BG Score is an advanced electronic scoring and results service, available for use at any gymnastics event. The most important part of the system alongside the BG Score software is the touchscreen terminal which enables the quick and accurate calculation of each individual gymnasts score. Judges input their score using a “Power over Ethernet” (PoE) networked keypad linked to the touchscreen terminal and once all the scores have been entered, the final score is displayed via 42” three-sided scoreboard displays ensuring that the audience, athletes and officials all see the final score for each gymnast immediately.

Once the scores have been displayed, the BG Score software generates a printed score slip automatically so that judges can review the score breakdown. IP telephones also facilitate the communication process and there are video cameras linked to the system so that each routine can be played back via the touchscreen terminal if necessary. All of the results for each event are instantly displayed on the British Gymnastics website and also sent to the ‘BG Mobile’ smartphone App.

Having spent 10 years developing the BG Score software in house, British Gymnastics decided it was time to introduce a new element into the system to make sure they continued to get the most from it – a new and more flexible touchscreen terminal was required. British Gymnastics contacted 4Court Solutions for advice on the most suitable terminal for the job. Having worked together on previous projects successfully, both parties were keen to continue the relationship.

The footprint and weight of any terminal being introduced into the system was the real issue on this project. With events all over the UK, any new items needed to be easily transportable. The Posiflex DT-308 was quickly identified as the perfect terminal for the job; light, compact and with a built in keyboard, it got a perfect score from all the judges on the panel.

On selecting the Posiflex DT-308, Ben Willcox, Event Technology Manager at British Gymnastics commented “We chose this terminal primarily because of its size and specification. As we travel around the UK a great deal, we are subject to many size and weight restrictions. The DT-308 is perfect for us and the heavy duty carry cases DED supplied alongside them have made transportation so much easier”.

Ben goes on to say “We may also need to stream HD video via the screen at some point in the future, so we opted for the dual core processor on the DT-308 to ensure we had the extra power to facilitate this. The UPS was also a really important feature for us. There are so many cables under the judge’s tables that we needed to be sure we had a back up power source in case one of the power cables to a terminal gets kicked out by mistake!”

The Posiflex DT-308 was recently used at the 2012 Gymnastics World Cup in Glasgow. The event took place in front of a capacity crowd at the brand new Emirates Arena, which saw 16 of the world’s top male and female gymnasts battling it out to be crowned number one. With just eight competitors in each category, tension was high as every individual score could have a substantial impact on the final standings. The successful event was topped off by a bronze medal for Britain’s Daniel Purvis.

British Gymnastics provides a national directive and structure for the sport; delivering a range of opportunities across the age spectrum to take part and stay in gymnastics, as well as developing talent and delivering top-level success. British Gymnastics is proud to be the UK Governing Body for the sport of Gymnastics. They exist to support, lead and inspire all those involved or interested in Gymnastics.

4Court Solutions, established in 2006 to utilise the principal’s over 25 years’ experience in sourcing customer solutions and manufacturing products in the Far East specialises in supplying high-quality products and services to customers and partners across the UK and Europe. Dedicated to providing a cost-effective and efficient service, 4Court Solutions work across a range of industry sectors including Technology, Telecommunications, Retail, Leisure, Automotive, Wholesale, Banking and Public Sector, delivering a range of sales and marketing services as well as providing International Product Sourcing, Account Management, Consultancy, Specialist Product Supply and Stop Gap Supply Management. 4Court Solutions are committed to utilising best-in-class partners, suppliers and processes and have established relationships with a number of key service providers and partners to allow them to be flexible in their service delivery to customers.

The Posiflex DT-308 is a mini sized, fully functional, quiet FanFree POS Register, suitable for all types of applications including retail and hospitality. Although small, the DT series is perfectly formed offering the efficiency of a much larger system. The DT series boasts 4 serial ports, 1 LAN, 1 cash drawer port and PS/2 ports for external keyboard and mouse. With a built-in programmable keyboard and touch or non-touch screen the Posiflex DT series saves even more counter space than most registers currently on the market. A built-in UPS functionality ensures the terminal keeps running when others fail. The DT Terminal series offers a choice of Windows, Linux or DOS support worldwide.

…ends REF: 12382-287 Issued By: Jeanette Burton

About DED Limited

Issued by:

Jeanette Burton

Tel: +44 (0)1797 322575 (Direct Line)

Email: jeanette@ded.co.uk

DED Limited

Tel: +44(0)1797 320636

Fax: +44(0)1797 321909

Email: sales@ded.co.uk

Web: www.ded.co.uk

Now available from DED, the SM-S220i from Star Micronics has...

Thu, 22 Nov 2012 05:06:50 -0500

Now available from DED, the SM-S220i from Star Micronics has been developed as a response to the rapidly, growing demand for a mobile Bluetooth printer that is compatible with multiple operating systems (Windows, Android, Linux, iOS). The SM-S220i is Star’s first printer to be approved by Apple Inc and, unlike most printers available today, can pair directly with the Apple iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch.

Compatibility with iOS is a result of Star’s investment in Apple’s MFI (Made For iPhone, iPad, iPod) certification which is essential in the mobile printer market today with Apple products being a key part of the mobile industry. The SM-S220i also supports the Bluetooth SPP protocol which allows compatibility with other common operating systems.

As one of the first printers on the market with both iOS as well as Bluetooth SPP protocol, the SM-S220i gives a fantastic opportunity to offer a high quality, lightweight 2” mobile printer which is compatible with all major mobile platforms.

This type of printer is in demand in many markets from queue busting in retail and hospitality environments to home delivery and warehousing applications.

Payment processing devices can easily be attached to the SM-S220i through its accessory serial ports making the printer very adaptable for any payment application.

Take the Datacard Challenge Are You Happy with the Print...

Fri, 28 Sep 2012 05:07:46 -0400

Take the Datacard Challenge

Are You Happy with the Print Quality of your Current Desktop Plastic Card Printer?

If not send us a copy of your artwork and we will send you a sample printed using the Datacard SD260/360 series to show you what you are missing.

The SD260 and SD360 series offer accurate colour reproduction, exceptional block colour printing and fine detailed print capability. We are sure that you will see the benefits of using the Datacard series and will be happy to discuss upgrade and trade-in options against your current card printer.

Call us now on 01797 320636 or email sales@ded.co.uk for more information.

DEDPoS systems or ‘bundles’ combining touch screens,...

Wed, 19 Sep 2012 05:22:17 -0400

DEDPoS systems or ‘bundles’ combining touch screens, receipt printers, cash drawers and barcode scanners from world leading manufacturers such as Star Micronics, Posiflex and Honeywell are now available from DED. Whether your requirement is for a basic, entry level system or a professional and more complex system, all needs are catered for. Ugrades for each bundle are available so that packages can be tailor made.

The DEDPoS systems come complete with all hardware, cables and installation CD’s as well as paper rolls to get the system up and running - all items within the bundles are covered by a minimum of a 3 year return to base warranty.

Lottery Winner! New Lottery / Betting Slip Printer from Star...

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 05:51:18 -0400

Lottery Winner!

New Lottery / Betting Slip Printer from Star Micronics

Now available from DED Limited, the TSP-L10 Series lottery / betting slip printer from Star Micronics has been manufactured using more than two decades of industry experience and expertise to build the worlds fastest and most secure betting slip and lottery ticket printer. Also perfect for secure couponing and ticketing, the TSP-L10 Series offers a host of features to ensure 100% ticket authenticity by using it’s internal scanner (only on the TSP-L10 model).

The internal image scanner on the TSP-L10 series verifies and journals every single ticket at the point of printing and offers a reverse feed mechanism function for immediate ticket voiding based on scanner input. With a built in ticket stacker as standard, the TSP-L10 is also capable of stacking up to 100 tickets at a time which makes it perfect for multiple purchases/bets.

Flexibility is also included as standard with this ground breaking new printer. With a dual interface of USB / Ethernet, the TSP-L10 Series offers an unparalleled print speed of up to 300mm per second at a high quality level of 203 x 203 dpi (200dpi on the TSP-L11 model) in monochrome on paper of up to 82.5mm wide and 90um thick. Paper roll changes become less frequent thanks to the easy loading 200mm paper roll, making the printer even more suited to a high throughput environment such as betting or lottery.

The TSP-L10 series has been built specifically for OEMs/system integrators who require a level of hardware flexibility for the addition of other devices such as RFID readers using the TSP-L10’s USB host port.

The Star TSP-L10 Series supports Linux only at this time – please contact DED for specific project based support.

…ends REF: 12382-286 Issued By: Jeanette Burton

About DED Limited

Issued by:

Jeanette Burton

Tel: +44 (0)1797 322575 (Direct Line)

Email: jeanette@ded.co.uk

DED Limited

Tel: +44(0)1797 320636

Fax: +44(0)1797 321909

Email: sales@ded.co.uk

Web: www.ded.co.uk

DED have put together a selection of ID card printer packages to...

Wed, 15 Aug 2012 05:29:44 -0400

DED have put together a selection of ID card printer packages to help you get started with printing and using plastic cards. No expertise is required, each feature packed kit includes everything you need to quickly and cost effectively produce full-colour, professional-quality ID cards, security cards, membership cards, loyalty cards, gift cards, certification cards and more.

There are 4 packages to choose from depending on the amount of cards that will be printed per year and the level of security required. Upgrades are available on all packages, so call DED today to discuss which one is right for you to start printing now.

Evolis and DED are joining together to launch a major incentive...

Wed, 08 Aug 2012 05:26:34 -0400

Evolis and DED are joining together to launch a major incentive programme for our retailers. Sell Evolis printers and fly off to the destination of your choice!

How does it work? Sign up at http://flyingpass.evolis.com: it’s quick, simple and there’s no obligation. Declare the sales of Evolis printers that you have made: enter the serial number, model and date of the sale into a web form. It only takes a minute. Evolis will validate the sale and give you “flight minutes” for each Evolis printer sold.

When you have accumulated 50 flight minutes, you will earn a Flying Pass 50 that will allow you to choose a free* return flight to a choice of destinations! You can also continue to accumulate flight minutes to visit additional destinations (Flying Pass 90, Flying Pass 180 and Flying Pass 360).

With these minutes, you can earn a free* return flight to a choice of destinations, for example:

50 minutes accumulated: Rome, Amsterdam, London, Berlin, Barcelona, Prague etc.

90 minutes accumulated: Venice, Athens, Budapest, Porto, Warsaw etc

180 minutes accumulated: Dubai, Saint Petersburg, Cairo, etc.

360 minutes accumulated: Los Angeles, Beijing, Tokyo, Buenos Aires, etc.

It takes less one minute to sign up at http://flyingpass.evolis.com and start accumulating flight minutes!

Direct Thermal & Thermal Transfer Printers T4 and T4e...

Wed, 01 Aug 2012 07:20:04 -0400

Direct Thermal & Thermal Transfer Printers

T4 and T4e Printers with Free Barcode Design Software from SBARCO

Small, but big on performance! The T4 and T4e printers are compact and cost-effective desktop label printer which comes with industrial level equipment and superior performance. With high print quality, reliability and durability, these printers are the best choice for a range of applications due to the wealth of benefits they offer.

The T4 has the ability to work with a USB keyboard for standalone label printing and comes with an SD slot to enlarge data storage and features a built in real time clock for time and date printing applications. With a buzzer sound for use in noisy working environments, the T4 also comes with an adjustable see-through and reflective sensor to detect any labels with mistakes.

With the ability to take paper weight of up to 200gsm thick, labels or tickets from 15 to 100mm wide and 200 or 300 dpi models, the flexibility of these printers becomes clear. Available in USB, Ethernet, RS232C or Parallel interfaces, integration is a breeze.

Both printers come with free BarDrawer label design software for users to create and manage all different kinds of labels. BarDrawer label design software offers professional database linking functions as well as 1D and 2D barcode design capability. BarDrawer software works with Windows XP/Vista/7 and Microsoft server 2003/2008/2008R2.

Clearance Sale! Up to 70% off at the DED Webstore The DED...

Wed, 25 Jul 2012 04:21:15 -0400

Clearance Sale!

Up to 70% off at the DED Webstore

The DED Webstore now features a clearance section which offers up to 70% off a large range of selected printers, barcode scanners, software, touchscreen terminals, plastic card printers and consumables such as ribbons, cassettes, lanyards etc.

Take a look at shop.ded.co.uk for more information and some great deals. The clearance section is updated regularly with new products and special offers, so check in often to make sure that you don’t miss a bargain!

Don’t forget that you can also check stock levels, product lead times and prices on the DED Webstore at any time 24/7. Contact DED now to get a Webstore log in if you don’t already have one.

Off The Shelf Shelf Edge Labelling Solution Bundle The shelf...

Wed, 18 Jul 2012 05:11:04 -0400

Off The Shelf

Shelf Edge Labelling Solution Bundle

The shelf edge labelling solution from DED Ltd enables the user to quickly and easily produce professional looking shelf edge price tickets / labels either individually or as many as are required. This package consists of a Star Micronics TSP700 thermal label/ticket printer capable of printing text, graphics and barcodes at speeds of up to 250mm per second. This printer features simple drop-in paper loading, an autocutter, USB interface and a compact footprint.

Also supplied in the package is a copy of DED’s label design software. This wizard driven software is very easy to use, allowing labels including barcodes to be put together direct from a database very quickly. To make life easier, the software is supplied with predefined sample shelf label layouts.

Finally, each package is supplied with two rolls of tickets; one white for standard price labels and one yellow for price mark down or special offer items. Each roll is 60M long and 119gsm thick. Additional rolls can be purchased from DED as required.

New Release! Version 7 of CardExchange Card Print & Design...

Mon, 09 Jul 2012 09:52:31 -0400

New Release!

Version 7 of CardExchange Card Print & Design Software Available Now

The latest version of CardExchange card print and design software is now available from DED. Rebuilt from scratch to offer a brand new, easy to use card designer, version 7 offers many new features alongside a look and feel similar to that of Microsoft PowerPoint. CardExchange V.7 offers:

· Print multiple records on a single card – ideal for 3-tag style card production

· Automatically switch between layouts based on field data

· Print partially transparent / ghost images

· New, more powerful open source scripting language – IronPython (Ultimate Edition only)

· 2d barcode support

All licenses purchased since the 1^st January 2012 will be eligible for a FREE upgrade to Version 7 of CardExchange, so contact DED now to find out if you qualify or visit www.cardexchangesolutions.com/checkfree7 or download a FREE 42 day trial from www.cardexchangesolutions.com/cardexchangetrail

The new CC-1000 and CC-1200 contactless card readers from...

Mon, 28 May 2012 06:32:59 -0400

The new CC-1000 and CC-1200 contactless card readers from Posiflex are ideal for mobile payment technology applications and will work with any USB interfaced POS terminal using a Windows OS.

Both the CC-1000 and the CC-1200 have the capability to contactlessly read prepaid cards, membership cards, loyalty cards, gift cards etc. When used in conjunction with the built in Posiflex BonusPay Technology, the CC-1000 and the CC-1200 offer a complete end to end total solution for loyalty programs.

The CC-1000 features a VISA and Mastercard certified contactless credit card reader which can be used to complete mobile transactions using VISA PayWave® and Mastercard PayPass®. The CC-1000 also supports Mifare.

The Ultimate Card Printer New Evolis Primacy Now Available...

Tue, 15 May 2012 05:17:04 -0400

The Ultimate Card Printer

New Evolis Primacy Now Available from DED Limited

The new Evolis Primacy is a flexible, high-end single or dual sided ID card printer that is easy-to-use and fast. Loaded with Evolis cutting-edge encoding technology, Primacy is the ideal solution for issuing cards in a variety of environments. Ideal for medium to large runs of card printing, the Primacy is the perfect option to deliver a multitude of cards such as transportation passes, payment cards, identification badges, and many more.

Print speed on the Primacy is unmatched with colour cards printable in a record time of up to 210 cards per hour for one side, and 140 cards per hour for dual-sided printing. Primacy is the very first printer in its category to offer this level of performance. Thanks to the 100 card capacity input and output hopper, Primacy can be left to do a print job on its own with the minimum of fuss. The card hoppers are conveniently located at the front of the printer so can be accessed easily and monitored at a glance.

Highly modular and configurable, the Primacy can be either single or dual sided; the dual-sided option can be activated on-site if required. This flexible printer can also be fitted with magnetic and contact/contactless encoding as and when the need arises. Ribbons are available in a cassette system that can easily be dropped into the printer to facilitate easy handling and loading – each ribbon is automatically set and identified

With energy consumption 5 times lower on average than printers from the previous generation, Primacy is a printer designed with the environment in mind. Benefiting from an ENERGY STAR certification and compliant with the ErP directive, the Primacy operates at a low 48 db sound level and, therefore, can be seamlessly deployed into any working environment.

With USB and Ethernet interfaces as standard, Primacy comes with drivers for Windows XP/Vista/7 and MAC OS X.

DED are offering some new ways to keep in touch Now on Twitter,...

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 07:05:29 -0400

DED are offering some new ways to keep in touch

Now on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Tumblr, you can keep up to date with the latest news and product information from DED by following us or liking us. Special offers will sometimes be released via these channels too, so do please take a minute to click on the links at the top of the DED home page and sign up.

DED also have a YouTube channel featuring the Tattoo rewrite plastic card printer from Evolis, the SD260 plastic card printer from Datacard, the KS6915 touch screen terminal and Aura 9000 thermal receipt printer from Posiflex along with other Posiflex videos demonstrating the water proof capabilities of the Posiflex touchscreens - take a look and be sure to subscribe as we’ll be adding more videos when they become available.

KS-7215 Touch Screen Terminal The Posiflex KS-7215 Touch screen...

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 07:04:07 -0400

KS-7215 Touch Screen Terminal

The Posiflex KS-7215 Touch screen terminal has a lot to offer. Not only does it feature a fan free design with a powerful Intel Pine View 1.86 Ghz dual core processor, but it is also has an IP44 water resistant rating. Take a look at DED’s YouTube channel for some great videos demonstrating this capability.

The Posiflex KS-7215 also comes with 1Gb DDR 3 memory (expandable to 4Gb), 160 Gb 2.5” SATA HHD (SSD option available) and a 3 year warranty (on-site upgrade option).

The KS-7215 is part of the KS-7000 Series of Posiflex fan-free terminal range which has been designed for applications in low noise environments and longevity of use in harsh climate areas. Housed in a stylish aluminum case and with a matt or high-gloss polycarbonate front bezel, this series adds a fashionable spotlight to any counter while providing effective ventilation for quiet operation.

DED are now distributing SBARCO Label Printers DED are pleased...

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 07:03:07 -0400

DED are now distributing SBARCO Label Printers

DED are pleased to announce that they are now distributing desktop thermal label printers and label design software from SBARCO. The SBARCO T4 and T4e desktop thermal transfer / direct thermal label printers come with free label design and database connectivity management software as standard and offer the user flexibility and superior performance.

Small, but big on performance, the SBARCO T4 printer is a compact, cost-effective desktop printer which comes with a user friendly LCD graphical interface and multiple communication ports to further increase flexibility. The SBARCO T4 comes with an SD slot, providing the ability to print pre saved label templates direct from a keyboard with no PC required, simply input the necessary information via the keyboard and print. The T4 also features a built in real time clock for time and date printing applications, a buzzer sound for use in noisy working environments and an adjustable see-through and reflective sensor to detect errors on labels. With high print quality, reliability and durability, the T4 is the best choice for a range of applications.

The SBARCO T4e has been designed as a high performance printer with a low price, equipped with a 32 bit micro processor for faster printing jobs, the T4e comes with a standard memory of 4MB Flash ROM and 8MB SD RAM and a USB interface to connect directly to a PC or scanner for Scan to Print applications. Even though the T4e is a cost-effective barcode label printer, it offers the capability to inform the user instantly when an error status occurs and offers many other features and benefits which make it an ideal label printer for a range of environments.

Both the T4 and the T4e printers are capable of using either a paper roll or fan fold tickets of up to 220gsm, making them ideal for applications requiring thicker media. Paper width is from 15mm to 110mm further increasing the printers’ flexibility and range of use.

Both the T4 and the T4e thermal transfer label printers come with free BarDrawer label design software for users to create and manage all different kinds of labels on the T4e printer. BarDrawer label design software offers professional database linking functions as well as 1D and 2D barcode design capability. BarDrawer software works with Windows XP/Vista/7 and Microsoft server 2003/2008/2008R2.