Citizen's CT-S300 Two-Color Thermal Printer and High Speed CT-S2000 Unit Now Compatible with Microsoft Windows(TM) XP and Windows Server 2003


CT-S300 and CT-S2000 Pass Stringent Microsoft Quality Testing to Receive the Coveted WHQL Certification

TORRANCE, Calif., June 15 / / - Citizen Systems America Corporation (CSA), a supplier of world-class printing solutions, is proud to announce that the CT-S300 and CT-S2000 have been certified by Microsoft's Windows Hardware Quality Labs as compatible with Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003. The CT-S300 is also compatible with Microsoft's new Vista operating system. The WHQL certification is given only to products that pass stringent laboratory testing to ensure seamless integration with Microsoft operating systems.

"The WHQL certification is further proof of the quality and design efforts Citizen puts into the manufacturing of the CT-S300 and CT-S2000," says Seth Avergon, Senior Director of Marketing for Citizens Systems America. "We are very proud of our entire line of POS thermal printers."

The CT-S300 two-color thermal printer combines reliability and high-speed with the smallest footprint in its class. The affordable CT-S300 is ready to tackle your tightest POS applications and can be positioned horizontally, vertically or even wall mounted. The printer also features removable interface cards, a long-life paper cutter and a flash memory for storing and printing logos.

With easy drop-in paper-loading and the industry's best three year Warranty, the CT-S300 is the ideal choice for a host of applications including hospitality, retail, ticketing and coupons.

Citizen's CT-S2000 is one of the fastest thermal printers in the industry. Its high-speed DMA (Direct Memory Access) CPU provides speeds up to 220 mm/second paving the way for greater productivity, faster turnaround at the register and higher consumer satisfaction.

With its compact size and built-in power supply, the CT-S2000 measures 152 x 207 x 147 mm, allowing it to fit in small spaces with no dangling power adaptor. It is ideal for end users, integrators and software developers in a variety of POS applications. Additionally, the CT-S2000 boasts a revolutionary Spill Shield(TM) design, which prevents damage from moisture or foreign objects to the internal mechanism.

About the Company

Citizen Systems America develops and markets Citizen point-of-sale printers, industrial printing solutions, thermal bar code, portable thermal, high-speed line impact, specialty forms impact, serial matrix printers and OEM printer mechanisms that are used in a variety of industries from foodservice to retail to banking. For more than two decades, Citizen products have set the standard for performance, reliability and value among printers.

A wholly independent U.S. corporation, Citizen Systems America is the U.S. subsidiary of Citizen Systems Japan, a global leader in the production of mini-printers, industrial printing solutions and the world's largest manufacturer of quartz crystals and oscillators. Citizen Systems Japan is the electronic products affiliate of Citizen Watch Co. Ltd., Japan, the world-renowned manufacturer of fine timepieces. Citizen Systems America's headquarters are located at 363 Van Ness Way, Suite 404, Torrance, CA 90501 (310) 781-1460. For more information, please visit Citizen Systems America's web site at www.citizen-systems.com/.

Source: Citizen Systems America Corporation

CONTACT: Seth M.
Avergon of Citizen Systems America Corporation, 1-800-421-6516, ext. 204, savergon@citizen-systems.com

Web site: http://www.citizen-systems.com/

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