(openPR) - January 31, 2006, London, UK –PANDUIT™, introduces the versatile PANTHER™ LS8 Hand-Held Thermal Transfer Printer with revolutionary cut-to-length functionality which eliminates trimming and minimises label waste by up to 40%. A printer for all labelling applications, the LS8 has an intelligent cassette system which reduces set up time and effort and a partial cut feature to provide tear-apart strips of labels for quicker installation.

The PANTHER™ LS8 Hand-Held Thermal Transfer Printer prints high quality, industrial labels on a wide variety of materials for electrical and network applications such as wire/cable, component, safety and facility identification. The printer uses label cassettes that contain an integrated memory device for automatic formatting, recall of last legend used and number of labels remaining on cassette display. The fast loading label cassettes include both label material and ribbon to make changing labels easy.

The compact and rugged PANTHER™ LS8 is easy to use and fits comfortably in the hand. The large, backlit display makes the PANTHER™ LS8 the ideal tool for printing labels at a remote job site. The USB interface allows for importing data, system upgrades and printing labels from a wireless laptop or desktop computer.

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About PANDUIT
PANDUIT is a global leader in wiring and communication products, delivering end-to-end solutions in support of demanding electrical and networking requirements. Continually focused on market needs, PANDUIT provides innovative products that meet today's applications and environments. This provides leading-edge solutions that allow businesses to move forward with their strategic objectives

For more information, contact PANDUIT:
www.panduit.com · cs-emea@panduit.com · +44 (0) 20 8601 7200