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Putting POS First at PSC

A leading provider of retail automation solutions, mobile and wireless systems and automated data collection products recently introduced its multiplane scanner/scales as well as a national rollout of "next generation" self-checkout systems.

Headquartered in Portland, Ore., PSC Inc. is offering its Magellan SL 360-Degree Scanner/Scale with Reduced Space Symbology (RSS-14 and RSS Expanded) scanning capabilities and embedded IBM protocol USB interface.

Magellan SL is one of the first lines of scanner/scales to be released that has the capability of reading RSS bar code labels. The RSS-14 and RSS Expanded bar codes are being used by packers and growers in the produce and meat industries to encode product ID, weight, price and an optional best-before date on items to be scanned at the point-of-sale.

Additionally, the new Magellan SL models are the only multiplane scanner/scales currently available with embedded IBM USB connectivity technology, making them compatible with the IBM SurePOS 700 Series. The embedded IBM USB interface offers retailers faster data transmission for increased performance and plug-and-play convenience, simplifying installation, configuration and service.

An embedded IBM protocol USB interface is also available in the PSC Duet, QS6000 PLUS and VS800 models, allowing them to power directly off the USB interface connector on IBM SurePOS 700 Series terminals.

"For the past 25 years, PSC has been committed to providing retailers with innovative industry-leading bar code scanning technology," says Edward J. Borey, President and CEO of PSC Inc. "We improved weighing accuracy and reduced produce shrinkage with the patented 'All-Weighs' Platter for the Magellan SL, and our latest advancements promise to once again impact the industry."

Another new advancement in PSC strategy is the launch of the "Checkout America" tour, a seven-month, cross-country field test of its QUICKcheck self-checkout system. Co-developed by PSC and Kyrus Corporation, QUICKcheck seamlessly integrates into a store's existing back-end and front-end systems. Its compact footprint allows four QUICKcheck units to replace the floor space of only two conventional lanes, and its software integrates seamlessly into existing POS systems.

Consumers using QUICKcheck are guided through the self-checkout process with easy-to-understand, step-by-step instructions, designed to ensure a positive first-time experience and continued use of the systems.

"Checkout America" will travel to supermarket headquarters in 30 states from New York to Oregon, allowing senior-level supermarket executives to test the system. The PSC/Kyrus team has outfitted a 26-foot mobile exhibit with a QUICKcheck self-checkout system to bring the "next generation" technology to future customers across the country.

To learn more about the tour and the entire line of PSC products, visit www.pscnet.com or call 800-695-5700.