New Leitz Icon Smart Labeling Printer System Features Wi-Fi and Mobile Functionality to Helps Business Professionals Stay Productive

Leitz today announced the availability of its flagship Leitz Icon Smart Labeling System. The Leitz Icon is uniquely equipped with mobile connectivity, drop-in label cartridges and industry-leading printing speed to help business professionals work smarter and faster regardless of their location to drive their company forward.

Most small businesses maintain their competitive edge by striking a balance between process and productivity. Smart companies are helping employees reach this desired state with mobile tools that help them accomplish tasks from anywhere. Recent research from analyst firm IDC corroborates the urgency in mobility in its report, “Worldwide Mobile Work Population 2011-2015 Forecast,” when it predicted that 37.2% of the global workforce – more than 1.3 billion people – will be working with mobile tools by 2015. Designed to support today’s mobile professional, the Leitz Icon responds to a demonstrated need for more intuitive workflow and mobile capabilities.

“Category innovation within the label printer category has not met the needs of how businesses work today,” says Esselte President of North America Philip J. Damiano. “With the Leitz Icon, we have created a premium product that is purpose-built to help the modern worker succeed. An intuitive mobile interface makes printing any label as easy as a few taps and swipes from a smartphone.”

Key Features

• Print Anywhere – Whether on the office network or without Internet access at all, the Leitz Icon app will always connect the Leitz Icon Printer with a Wi-Fi-enabled device. Software is currently available for Mac, Windows and iPads with apps for the iPhone and Android coming soon.

• Load Cartridges with a Click – The Leitz Icon uses convenient, drop-in labeling cartridges. This eliminates frustrating threading and allows users to quickly switch between sizes and materials to perform complicated tasks quickly. The cartridge’s smart chip relays the critical information about its material, color, width or how many labels remain so users can print without even being near the printer.

• Print Responsibly – Leitz Icon Intelligent Label Cartridges are made out of recyclable materials, the largest component is made of recycled paper pulp, making them fully recyclable by dropping in a standard blue bin. This solution, in particular, exemplifies how a smart solution can create both technical and sustainable benefits for users.

• Printing Options – With speeds up to 200 labels per minute, the Leitz Icon is the fastest label printer on the market. Twice as fast as the competition. Leitz Icon will not sacrifice quality for speed printing high-quality text and images up to 300 x 600 dpi on white, yellow or red material stock. Print labels from .5 inches to 3 feet long using continuous material cartridges or print high-speed on die cut label cartridges. Businesses can use the automatic cutter to create custom-sized labels and signage.

• The Continuous Difference – The most versatile of the Leitz Intelligent Label Cartridges is the 3.5″ Continuous White Label. The Leitz Icon App will automatically print horizontally or vertically to create the most efficient label. This capability allows users to change cartridges less often and still print eight standard-sized labels as well as hundreds of custom-sized labels from the same cartridge.

• On The Go – At just 2 lbs., the Leitz Icon can easily be taken anywhere by adding the Leitz Icon Battery Pack (sold separately). Print up to 500 Labels or for four hours per charge.

The Leitz Icon is compatible with Mac, Windows and iOS and available for purchase on Staples.com and Amazon.com.

For more information, visit:
http://www.leitz.com/en-US/Icon/