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Recently Epson, a leading supplier of value-added Point of Sale (POS) solutions, announced that Canada Post, a national company dedicated to providing Canadians with reliable, affordable and universal postal service, has selected Epson's TM-T88IV thermal POS printers with high-speed USB for a nationwide, 7000-unit rollout. The rollout began in July 2008 and is expected to continue throughout 2010. The product is being distributed through BlueStar Canada.

"Epson's TM-T88-series continues to be the printer of choice for the largest installations throughout Canada," said Phillip Asfour, Epson Business Development Manager for BlueStar Canada. "It delivers solid reliability, ease of integration and the Epson name, making it the hands-down best choice."

With more than 4.5 million units shipped to date, the TM-T88-series is Epson's best-selling thermal POS printer. The TM-T88IV delivers outstanding reliability crucial to high-volume environments while offering fast, uniform print speed regardless of receipt complexity. Features include spill resistance, easy drop-in paper loading and seamless integration and connectivity. The TM-T88IV boasts a small footprint and the same dimensions as the TM-T88III for easy drop-in replacement. In addition, the TM-T88IV can be placed either on the countertop or wall using an optional wall-hanging bracket. Compatible with today's best-of-breed and component-based systems, the TM-T88IV offers flexible interface options, including high-speed USB, serial, parallel, Ethernet and wireless.

About BlueStar Canada
BlueStar Canada is the leading solutions-based distributor of point-of-sale, bar coding, data collection and wireless mobility products in Canada. The company offers its VAR partners detailed information on the best selection of products in the industry, all at competitive prices. BlueStar Canada makes life easier for its VAR partners by offering local inventory and a Canadian warranty on all products distributed. In addition, BlueStar Canada has unmatched technical support and is an authorized service center for an increasing number of manufacturers. For more information, please visit www.bluestar.ca.

About Epson
Epson is one of the world's leading manufacturers of highly reliable point-of-service technology, including printers, precision printing mechanisms and digital image scanners. For the third year in a row (2006-2008), retailers have ranked Epson first in POS peripherals in the RIS News "Hardware LeaderBoard." Founded in 1975 and headquartered in Long Beach, CA, Epson America, Inc. is the U.S. affiliate of Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, a global manufacturer and supplier of high-quality technology products that meet customer demands for increased functionality, compactness, systems integration and energy efficiency. For more information, please visit pos.epson.com.

SOURCE: Epson America, Inc.