Seiko Instruments USA today introduced a low-cost direct thermal mobile printer for wireless applications. The compact DPU-S445 runs on a long-life lithium-ion battery and produces 4″ wide printed output at 90 mm/sec.

Weighing in at just over one pound and measuring 5.7 inches wide, 5.3 inches deep, and 2.3 inches high, the DPU-S445 is both small and light. The printer offers 203 dpi resolution, for crystal clear printout, and USB, Serial, IrDA, and optional Bluetooth interfaces, making it a perfect solution for a wide range of mobile applications. Pricing starts at $300 per unit.