IBM Suremark Printers Shrink Costs, Provide Ultimate Operational Efficiency and Set the Standard for “Green” Retailing
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IBM SureMark printers shrink costs, provide ultimate operational efficiency and set the standard for “green” retailing IBM SureMark Printer Single-station model 1NR (1NA, 1ND) The world’s premier retail printer Retailers realize now is the time to drive transformation and make their opera- tions smarter and more competitive. Those who invest in technology that can shrink costs while providing opera- tional efficiencies and integrating “green” principles into their business will be positioned for the future. For these retailers, IBM introduces new IBM SureMark single-station printers 1NR in pearl and iron gray models of the IBM SureMark™ single- station printer. Built for ultimate retail- Highlights hardened performance in demanding environments, the IBM SureMark printer ■ Fastest IBM receipt printer ■ Eco-friendly packaging and delivers unmatched speed and reliability ever—80 LPS—27% faster than receipt media and is easy to manage and service; top competitor plus it offers earth-friendly design and ■ Resists spillage—channels packaging that set new world ■ Easy to manage with IBM exclu- liquids away from critical standards. sive Remote Management components Agent IBM SureMark printers ■ Flexible mounting options boost operational ■ Accurate, programmable sensor include wall mounting with efficiency and cut costs system monitors printer upside down printing “health” ■ Simplifies ordering and inven- ■ Reduces paper changes by tory management with stream- 46% with support for four-inch lined model structure (102 mm) rolls A new world standard for retail receipt printers 1. Fast 80 LPS receipt printing for single-byte 7. A programmable audible alarm can be 11. Standard USB and RS-232 connectivity (SBCS) or double-byte (DBCS) printing used to prompt users integrates with IBM and third-party POS 2. Push button receipt cover opening 8. Paper motion sensor detects jams and systems (external power brick or special 3. Easy drop-in paper loading and large reduces waste of receipt media. Paper low cable required) four-inch (102 mm) receipt roll helps sensor is accurate and programmable, 12. Epson Emulation and Compatibility Modes reduce downtime and training expenses reducing labor expenses. Print head and ease transition to new models and enable 4. Retail-hardened, spill-resistant design cutter health sensors minimize downtime easy replacement of competitive printers delivers high reliability in the harshest 9. All IBM peripherals are tested, engineered, 13. All packaging materials are recyclable and retail environments color coordinated, provide latching connec- most are made from recycled post- 5. Extended code page support (27 total) tions, are compatible and optimized to consumer waste enables worldwide use work as a total store solution 14. An optional wall mounting bracket can be 6. 3 MB user flash memory supports bar- 10. Powered USB and RS-485 connectivity used to save valuable counter space codes, logos, color graphics and eliminates the need for a separate power TrueType™ fonts brick and conserves counter space A new world standard for retail receipt printers Fast printing wins customers and improves Management Agent (RMA) and and training expenses. Retailers can productivity IBM Director software, provided at no save up to five minutes per media roll New IBM SureMark printers are specifi- additional cost, keep your business change by using the paper low prompt cally designed to meet the rigors of running smoothly by providing critical to initiate roll changes. When linked retail environments and feature the maintenance and environmental with Remote Management Agent most advanced printer technologies information. Business IT costs are software, store managers can be auto- today to speed transactions. With a reduced by managing your POS, matically paged when a printer paper record 80 lines per second (LPS)1 for peripherals and application locally or low sensor is tripped, ensuring that the single-byte (SBCS) or double-byte from a remote site. manager will bring a new receipt roll to (DBCS), these faster printers process the cashier without interrupting transactions 27% quicker than the top Unique features mean fewer service calls transactions. competitor to improve customer satis- and less downtime faction and employee productivity. IBM SureMark printers are designed Cost cutting design and performance IBM innovations, such as standard with a built-in sensor system that con- deliver quick ROI 3 MB2 flash memory, help retailers print tinuously monitors the printer’s “health.” Operating costs are significantly “value added” messages on receipts A paper motion sensor detects jams reduced due to the easy-to-service while keeping checkout lanes moving. and reduces waste of receipt media. design of IBM SureMark printers. Key Print head and cutter sensors minimize printer components like thermal print Remote management reduces TCO downtime by identifying parts that are head and cards can be replaced by IBM SureMark single-station printers about to fail so they can be replaced trained personnel instead of costly serv- lower operating costs and total cost of proactively. Additionally, easy drop-in ice technicians. Covers are easily ownership with easy-to-manage fea- paper loading and a large four-inch removed and replaced, helping to tures including IBM Retail Systems (102 mm) receipt roll reduce downtime reduce costs through better inventory Management tools. Remote management and accommodating POS A new world standard for retail receipt printers less environmental impact, fewer roll changes and less printer and employee downtime. In fact, using an IBM SureMark printer with polymer receipts on a larger roll reduces envi- ronmental waste and total cost of own- ership significantly more than printers with two sided receipt media (2ST). Minimum impact at end of life reduces costs and waste Newly designed packaging includes high-density polyethylene (HDPE) inserts made from recycled post- consumer waste, saving space for energy and cost-efficient shipping and disposal. Box and inserts are IBM SureMark printer packaging is 100% recyclable 100% recyclable, including box and inserts. The high-density polyethylene and peripherals color changes. Snap-in Supremely Green! Saving the environment (HDPE) inserts are made from recycled interface adapters, USB, RS-232 and and your bottom line! post-consumer waste and can be RS-485 make migration to new system IBM sets new world standards in eco- stacked in very little space, reducing platforms easier and cost effective. friendly POS technology with new transportation and packaging disposal Usage statistics are not only available SureMark single-station printers. costs. Printer plastics and metal parts locally but can be acted upon remotely Extending the IBM commitment to envi- are also recyclable, minimizing the envi- by RMA and can be used to extend ronmental stewardship, IBM SureMark ronmental impact of disposal when the printer life with proactive servicing and printers are the first designed to use product reaches end of life. For environ- wear leveling to minimize downtime. polymer film, an emerging advanced mentally conscious recycling and dis- Fewer service trips translate into sav- receipt media that is fully recyclable. posal options, IBM Asset Recovery ings in travel and valuable employee The new receipt material has multiple Solutions3 offers a fully compliant, time and less impact on the layers of polymer film for strength and enterprise-wide asset disposal environment. opacity but is much thinner than program. standard paper media. Each roll is 19% longer than a paper roll, meaning A new world standard for retail receipt printers Retail-hardened for lasting performance in compatibility with leading industry and array of low cost financing and leasing harsh environments legacy systems and helps protect tech- options. With products developed by Constructed from the highest quality nology investments. Designed with IBM engineers with over 100 years materials available, IBM SureMark open platform technology, the combined experience in the POS print- printers are retail-hardened and spill- IBM SureMark printer enables use of a ing field, and service provided by resistant to deliver high reliability in the single POS printing platform across the IBM and our highly skilled IBM Business harshest retail or food service environ- enterprise. Partners, it’s no wonder the world’s top ments. A marketing life of up to five retailers use IBM POS printer solutions. years and a service life of seven years Low cost financing from IBM, the industry or more mean your investment is pro- leader in POS solutions For more information tected and life cycle costs are opti- Now more than ever, retailers depend To learn more about IBM SureMark mized, reducing TCO. on IBM for POS solutions that boost single-station printers and other retail operational efficiency, shrink costs and store solutions from IBM, please con- Use a single printing platform worldwide provide quick ROI. IBM is committed to tact your local IBM representative or across your enterprise meeting the challenges of this demand- visit: ibm.com/products/retail. A single IBM SureMark printer model ing retail environment by offering an can support the unique needs of retail- To place an order, call 1-800-IBM-CALL ers in many countries. An extended (1-800-426-2255) or 1-770-863-1000 code page supports global use and in countries other than the U.S. and Canada. Model Availability Character Set Single-Pass Cover Color Warranty Service4 Check Handling 1NR Worldwide