WEST WARWICK, RI, May 04, 2011 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --
QuickLabel Systems, a brand of Astro-Med, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALOT),
announces the introduction of the new Plexo!(R) Family of two-color
label printers, developed for printing labels that comply with GHS
labeling requirements for chemical products.
"The new Globally Harmonized System (GHS) of chemical hazard warnings
will require chemical manufacturers around the world to change their
product labels. Our Plexo! printers are the simplest way to get into
compliance with the new GHS labeling regulations. Users can print GHS
labels in the required black and red colors with these easy-to-use
printers, which are essentially like familiar barcode label printers
that can print in two colors instead of just one color," said Eric
Pizzuti, Vice President of QuickLabel Systems.
Pizzuti continued, "Plexo! label printers have all of the advantages
of traditional barcode label printers, with high speed label printing,
rapid data processing, and easy, intuitive operation. And they come with
customer support built right in, by virtue of the QuickLabel Lifetime
Warranty and QuickSwap(TM) Repair and Replacement Service."
According to the Company, Plexo! label printers boast a low cost per
finished label thanks to the use of economical thermal transfer ribbons
supplied by QuickLabel Systems. Each Plexo! prints labels in two colors
using two rolls of colored thermal transfer ribbon inks, with an
on-board ribbon saver that provides economy and efficiency in the use of
ink.
The Plexo! 453 prints labels up to 4 inches (106mm) wide and the
Plexo! 653 prints labels up to 6.4 inches (163mm) wide. Both print
labels in 300 dpi resolution in user-selectable speeds from 1 ips to 5
ips (25mm/s - 127 mm/s), according to the Company.
The Plexo! two-color label printer family will be demonstrated for
the first time in Europe at the Interpack Show from 12-18 May in
Duesseldorf, Germany in stand B11, Hall 11. The Plexo! two color label
printer family will be demonstrated for the first time in the USA at the
Eastpack trade show from June 7-9, 2011 at the Jacob Javits Center in
New York, NY in QuickLabel Systems Booth #3450. More information is
available at www.QuickLabel.com/Plexo.
About QuickLabel Systems and Astro-Med, Inc. QuickLabel Systems is a
leading manufacturer of digital color label printers used by
manufacturers and processors who want to print their own labels
in-house, as well as barcode label printers, thermal transfer ribbon,
labels, and custom label printing services. QuickLabel Systems is a
brand of Astro-Med, Inc., a manufacturer of high tech specialty printing
systems, electronic medical instrumentation, and data acquisition
systems for test and measurement. Astro-Med, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALOT) is a
member of the Russell Microcap(R) Index. Additional information is
available by visiting www.QuickLabel.com. Keep up with QuickLabel
Systems on Twitter at www.Twitter.com/QuickLabel and on Facebook at
www.Facebook.com/QuickLabel.
Safe Harbor Statement
This news release contains forward-looking statements, and actual
results may vary from those expressed or implied herein. Factors that
could affect these results include those mentioned in Astro-Med's FY2011
Annual Report and its annual and quarterly filings with the Securities
and Exchange Commission.
Contacts:
Albert W. Ondis
CEO
Eric Pizzuti
Vice President
Tel: 877-757-7978
www.QuickLabel.com
SOURCE: QuickLabel Systems
http://www.quicklabel.com/