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Printronix Selects ScanSource to Distribute RFID Products Distribution Agreement Gives Integrators and Resellers Broader Access to Printronix's Award-Winning RFID Solutions and Consulting Services DALLAS, RFID World, Printronix Booth 407, March 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Printronix Inc. (NASDAQ:PTNX), the leading integrated supply-chain printing solutions manufacturer, announced today it has entered into a North and South American distribution agreement with ScanSource Inc., (NASDAQ:SCSC), a leading international value-added distributor of specialty technology products. Under the agreement, ScanSource will serve as a distributor of Printronix's radio frequency identification (RFID) Smart(TM) solutions, including the RFID SmartLine printer family, thermal transfer and direct thermal printers, consumables and service packs, as well as RFID and Auto-ID consulting services. "We feel that it is imperative that we meet the requests of many RFID integrators and their end-user customers by offering our products and solutions in the way they wish to acquire RFID solutions. Given the number of companies implementing RFID solutions, our customers have asked us to expand our distribution capabilities, and we are pleased to have ScanSource as a distribution partner," said Robert A. Kleist, president and chief executive officer, Printronix. "ScanSource has proven itself as a leading distributor in the Auto-ID market, with a loyal channel of system integrators as customers, and a strong commitment to RFID." "It's our mission to make it easier for solution providers to enter into and thrive in the RFID arena," said Jeff Yelton, vice president of merchandising, ScanSource. "As a result of this partnership with an industry leader like Printronix, our customers have access to an even broader lineup of RFID solutions. In addition, Printronix will be a key partner for us as we continue to enhance our RFID Edge program to include a powerful array of RFID training, sales support, professional services and other tools for our customers." ScanSource's RFID Edge(TM) provides resellers with a competitive edge when it comes to RFID, by supplying the sales and educational tools they need to be ready to sell RFID solutions when opportunities arise. Through RFID Edge, Printronix and ScanSource will collaborate on joint marketing activities directed toward RFID integrators and resellers. These include educational seminars, business development and online initiatives. About Printronix Inc. Since 1974, Printronix Inc. (NASDAQ:PTNX) has created innovative printing solutions for the industrial marketplace and supply chain. The company is the worldwide market leader in enterprise solutions for line matrix printing and has earned an outstanding reputation for its high-performance thermal and fanfold laser printing solutions. Printronix also has become an established leader in pioneering technologies, including radio frequency identification (RFID) printing, bar code compliance and networked printer management. Printronix is headquartered in Irvine, Calif. For company information, see http://www.printronix.com/. About ScanSource Inc. ScanSource Inc. is a leading international distributor of specialty technology products, including automatic identification and data capture (AIDC) and point-of-sale (POS) products through its ScanSource sales unit; Avaya voice, data and converged communications products through its Catalyst Telecom sales unit; communications products from Intel and NEC through its Paracon sales unit; and electronic security products through its ScanSource Security Distribution unit. The company serves the North America marketplace and has an international segment which sells AIDC and POS products in Latin America and Europe. Founded in 1992, the Company markets products from more than 90 technology manufacturers to more than 15,000 value-added technology resellers and is committed to empowering them with tools and services designed to help them grow. For more information, call the toll-free sales telephone number at (800) 944-2432 or visit http://www.scansource.com/. DATASOURCE: Printronix Inc.; ScanSource Inc. CONTACT: Cara Good of WunderMarx Inc., +1-949-860-2434, ext. 312, , for Printronix Inc.; or Scott Davis of ScanSource Inc., +1-864-286-4742, Web site: http://www.scansource.com/ http://www.printronix.com/

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