Product News Network: Gaming Printer suits space-constrained applications

Designed for use with cashless gaming machines, GEN2 VST vertical format thermal printer uses Intelligent Ticket Handling technology to ensure that tickets are available only after they have been printed internally and automatically burst. Features include dedicated promotional printing port, Promotional Matrix Couponing System, 2-color printing capability, and hand-held download tool. Also, 1 or 8 MB memory option enables storage of 100-1,000 coupon templates.

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Glendale, Calif.-October 1, 2004-FutureLogic, the leading manufacturer of high-reliability thermal printers for cashless gaming machines, announces the immediate availability of the GEN2 VST. This compact, feature-rich device - a new vertical configuration of the company's popular new GEN2 thermal printer - is designed specifically for use with space-saving slim-top machines, a rapidly growing segment of the cashless gaming machine market.

Like the standard GEN2 configuration, the CE-certified Gen2 VST features FutureLogic's patent-pending ITH (Intelligent Ticket Handling) technology that guarantees tickets are available ONLY after they've been fully printed internally and automatically burst. Other GEN2 VST features include a dedicated promotional printing port (PromoPort), a Promotional Matrix Couponing System (ProMatrix), two-color printing capability (ProColor) and a new hand-held download tool (FlashPod). Additionally, a new 8MB memory option allows storage of up to 1000 coupon templates that can be designed using FutureLogic's Windows-based TCL Editor Tool.

Following is a summary of GEN2 VST features:

o Ultra-Compact Vertical Format Design

6-1/4" D x 5-1/8" W x 9"H; Weight: 5 lbs.

o ITH (Intelligent Ticket Handling) Patent-Pending

Ticket Available ONLY after Fully Printed Internally & Automatically Burst

o PromoPort Architecture Patent-Pending

Dedicated Promotional Printing Port

o ProMatrix Technology Patent-Pending

Promotional Matrix Couponing System

o FlashPod Patent-Pending

Fast and Convenient Firmware Upgrades With an Easy-to-Use Download Tool

o ProColor Printing

Readily Available 2-Color Printing Technology

o Expanded Graphics Memory

Can Store 100 to 1000 Promotional Coupons with 1MB or 8MB Memory Options

o USB Communications

Future GSA Compliant

o TRT (Tamper Resistant Ticket) Patent-Pending

Eliminates Counterfeit Tickets

o Backwardly Compatible

With Existing PSA-66 Technology

o Hot Swappable

Printer Removal Without Powering Down

For further information about the Gen2 VST, a product datasheet may be downloaded at: www.futurelogic-inc.com/prod_gp_psa66vst2.cfm.

For sales inquiries, contact FutureLogic at 949.487.4829. For the service department, call 702.597.5355, or visit the company web site at: www.futurelogic-inc.com.

Price: Specify Model PSA-66V-ST2 Consult factory

Delivery: 2 weeks ARO

Availability: Now

About FutureLogic

Founded in 1983 and headquartered in Glendale, Calif., FutureLogic designs and manufactures high-reliability electromechanical assembly solutions for nearly every engineering need. As the undisputed leader in super-robust thermal printer technology, FutureLogic is the industry's premier supplier of thermal printers for casino gaming, promotional equipment, kiosk, industrial, parking, gas pumps and medical applications. In July 2004, the company founded FutureLogic Europe Ltd to provide direct sales and engineering support for the growing OEM thermal printer markets in Europe.

FutureLogic, Inc.

Nick Micalizzi, Director of Gaming

425 E. Colorado St. Ste. 100

Glendale, CA 91205

949.487.4829

nick.micalizzi@futurelogic-inc.com