Low-Cost Desktop Unit Prints Addresses at High-Speeds Directly Onto Envelopes, Postcards and Direct Mail Pieces



The EP-100 Address Printer is intended specifically for printing mailing addresses at fast speeds with high-quality black text, postal bar codes and graphics. It also includes full-color printing capability for printing photographs, logos, starbursts and other artwork. It is ideal for businesses of all types who mail from a few hundred to many thousands of envelopes, postcards or other direct mail pieces each week.

Up to 1200 #10-size envelopes are printed per hour in standard 600×600 dpi print resolution using black ink. The printer also has a 1200×600 dpi setting which is the highest resolution available on any dedicated address printer available. Text and graphics are incredibly sharp in both print modes, making every mail piece look highly personalized and professional.

The EP-100 is extremely versatile, printing addresses, return addresses, postal barcodes, logos, signatures, postal indicia and more. It prints onto materials ranging from postcards to large flat items such as brochures and newsletters up to 5/32" thick. Minimum material size is 4.25" long × 3.5" wide and maximum material size is 12" long × 9" wide.



Address printers of this type have traditionally been used in large company mailrooms or in service bureaus. However, the low cost and versatility of the EP-100 make it practical in small- to medium-sized office environments as well. Also, because the printer is easily connected to any PC parallel port or office network (requires a third-party print server), it can be used for everyday envelope address printing from anywhere in the office.

Sending address data to the EP-100 from PCs is simple due to the Windows 95/98/NT/2000 print driver software which is included with every unit. Virtually any Windows-based software can be used to format and print addresses, including most dedicated mailing programs which verify and sort mail according to USPS postal regulations.

A low-cost mailing program called "Envelope Manager" is optionally available for use with the EP-100. It utilizes the Internet to verify addresses, correct common errors and add 9-digit zip codes and postal bar codes. This type of software can save money quickly due to postal discounts and by reducing undeliverable mail, especially as the quantity of mail pieces addressed increases.

Two types of black ink are utilized in the unit: dye-based for fast drying on gloss stocks and pigment-based for waterproof printing on plain papers. Color printing capability is also included to add extra "splash" to mailings.



A large in-feed hopper allows the unit to be loaded with up to 250 envelopes or 500 postcards at a time.

Also available is an optional 24" conveyor/stacker which prevents ink smudging by adding extra drying time when printing onto glossy paper stocks. Mail pieces drop neatly into a large output hopper, making pre-sorts and stacking a simple operation.