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"GEN2" of Gaming Industry's Leading Thermal Printer Eliminates Player Interference, Delivers a Perfect Ticket Every Time with New Ticket Retention Feature

New functions for increased serviceability and functionality include tamper-proof tickets and increased ticket capacity.

September 16, 2003-Glendale, Calif.-FutureLogic, Inc. introduces the GEN2T (PSA-66-ST2), the second-generation of its industry-leading PSA-66 line of thermal printers installed in more than 200,000 casino games worldwide. While maintaining the robustness and reliability of the PSA-66-ST, GEN2 offers a number of new features to help eliminate player interference and deter counterfeiters.

GEN2's pioneering "Intelligent Ticket HandlingT (ITH)" capability allows for all information to be printed prior to automatic presentation of the ticket, eliminating torn, smeared and crumpled tickets. In addition, GEN2's new "Tamper Resistant TicketT (TRT)" system allows altered and duplicated vouchers to be easily identified through its inventive printing and ink technology.

With an increased capacity of up to 900 vouchers, GEN2 holds up to 50% more tickets, minimizing machine downtime and labor costs associated with frequent paper restocking. Designed with easier access to the paper path, the restocking process takes just one step.

Technological improvements include no hassle firmware upgrades that can be made quickly with an easily accessible firmware port, ability to hot swap, and 768kB of flash memory to store over 100 promotional templates.

Other features include:

  • 100% backward compatibility with the PSA-66-ST
  • Advanced thermal printer technology
  • Single motion print head closing
  • Anti-pinch cable system
  • Print head life of 320,000+ tickets
  • High-impact, lightweight plastic for easier handling on the casino floor
  • 2-year return to factory warranty

    • Contact FutureLogic at 949.487.4829 for sales inquiries and 702.597.5355 for the service department.
    Price: Consult factory
    Delivery: 2 weeks ARO
    Availability: November 2003

    About FutureLogic
    Founded in 1983 and headquartered in Glendale, Calif., FutureLogic designs and builds high-reliability electromechanical assembly solutions for nearly every printing need. As the undisputed leader in super-robust thermal printer technology, FutureLogic is the industry’s premier supplier of thermal printers for casino gaming, promotional equipment, kiosk, industrial, RTAL, gas pumps and medical applications. In July 2004 the company founded FutureLogic Europe Ltd to provide direct sales and engineering support for the growing OEM thermal printer markets in Europe. More information on the company is available at www.futurelogic-inc.com.

    Contact Information

    Nick Micalizzi, Vice President - Sales and Marketing
    Email: Nick.Micalizzi@futurelogicinc.com
    Phone: (949) 487-4829