The MP Series provides a range of PC-based system scale platforms to cover the different requirements of serviced and self-service counters. Each model combines weighing and receipt/label printing facilities with a touch-screen terminal and Windows-based operating system, capable of running a variety of Avery Berkel or third party applications.

The MP Series’ innovative features are specifically designed to increase the profitability of fresh food counters. Touch-screen operation and full operator prompts make it quicker and easier for customers and assistants to use, increasing staff flexibility. Large colour displays can show promotional messages to encourage incremental sales. And the open PC architecture future-proofs your investment, making it easy to add new applications. 

Every aspect of the MP Series is aimed at increasing efficiency and flexibility, both now and in the future.


Processor

• 800 MHz Celeron class with 128 Mb SDRAM expandable memory and 32 Mb video RAM and 16 Gb hard disk drive - providing fast, reliable performance and ample memory for all product and sales data.
  

• Microsoft Windows 98 or Windows XP-e operating system for ease of use and compatibility.
  

Display

• Provides high quality visual graphics to enhance the customer's shopping experience.
  

• Mono LCD alpha-numeric display with variable contrast and backlight for easy visibility in any conditions.
  

• Optional external SVGA for promotional messages and videos.
  

• Four wire resistive touch screen on vendor display for easy operation.
  

Direct Thermal Printer

• Superb graphics quality and innovative label design software produces high quality labels, eliminating the need to buy and stock expensive pre-printed labels.
  

• Can produce labels with a wide range of information including ingredients listings, nutritional information, recipe suggestions, promotional vouchers and traceability data.
  

• Can also print continuous receipts with graphics and additional information.
  

• Print speed of 100 mm per second, even when printing detailed logos and graphics.
  

• Accommodates double length, extra wide label rolls (120 mm x 60 mm) to allow printing of landscape labels, increase printing capacity and reduce downtime for roll changes.
  

• Spare label cassettes can be pre-loaded to ensure fast replacement of empty cartridges.
  

• 'Code Checker' print head monitoring system ensures bar codes can be scanned at the checkouts, reducing queues and increasing customer throughput.
  

• 'Code Checker' software can send email alerts to notify your central support desk of any degradation of print quality, enabling the print head to be fixed quickly and before actual failure.
  

• Easy-clean, quick-change print head to reduce service times and improve electro-static protection.
  

Communications

• Standard 10/100-BaseT Ethernet networking to ensure compatibility with all the latest retail equipment.
  

• Standard TCP/IP protocol, though any standard Windows 98/XP networking system is supported.
  

• In-built self-diagnosis software enables the scale itself to identify any problems and notify head office support systems.
  

• Systems can be networked via Spread Spectrum 802.11 and 802.11b Radio Frequency communications, eliminating the need for network cabling and allowing scales to be easily relocated within the store.
  

• Internal WI-Fi compatible RF module is available, including full WEP encryption and security.
  

Applications

• Range of standard applications and solutions to meet counter and self-service requirements.
  

• Open platform allows you to bring your own or third party applications to the counter.
  

• Systems Integration Guide available for third party developers.
  

• IT support applications can easily be installed, enabling the scale to become part of the IT structure.
  

Additional Features

• Cash drawer interface.
  

• Internal speaker kit for advertising and improved customer interface.

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