Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, December 2003 - A new drop-on-demand ink-jet printer - the Jet-A-Mark® S.C.I. F.I.™ 3400 - has been launched by Matthews International Corporation. A new Windows-style software interface has been implemented is used on this new product, which replaces the older 3200 model.

The 3400 prints 1-5 lines is flexible and reliable, and requires no special shutdown/startup procedures. The new software features pull-down menus, a large display with easily read characters, help-key on every screen for function, shortcuts to frequently used tools and can create personalized program favorites.

One or five lines
Using a pressurized ink supply, the 3400 can print one or five lines of characters from 3/32" to 13/32", 13/16", 13/8" in. height. A wide range of printheads are available for this new model, which is rugged and reliable for industrial printing needs, particularly in applications having vibration, dust and other production line challenges. Minimal maintenance is a feature of this Matthews ink-jet product line.

The 3400 has networking capabilities with MATTCOM™ serial interface programming language for adapting the serial protocol to various types of equipment.

For information on S.C.I. F.I. ™ 3400 contact Matthews International Corp., Marking Products Division, 6515 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206. Telephone: 412-665-2500. Fax: 412-365-2042. Web site: www.matthewsmarking.com.