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Epson introduces KDS controllers to address changing hospitality needs

October 16, 2017

Epson America Inc., a supplier of point of sale solutions, has introduced its TM-L90 Plus-i LFC KDS Direct Connect and TM-L90 Plus-i LFC KDS Multi-Station KDS controllers, according to a press release.

TM-L90 Plus-i LFC controller

Epson's expanded KDS solutions address the changing hospitality needs of QSRs looking for ways to better manage food order preparation, packaging and delivery accuracy. The solutions come with a built-in liner-free compatible label printer that supports kitchen workflow accuracy.

"Our new TM-L90 Plus-i LFC controllers deliver unique capabilities in one device to support multiple kitchen efficiency workflows," Gregg Brunnick, director of Epson's product management and technical services, business systems division, said in the press release. "The solutions are able to route orders to the kitchen for preparation and print special order labels, which also include packaging and delivery labels. Also of significant benefit to both QSRs and VARs is that there is no integration required because the solutions are POS agnostic."

Key features include:

• KDS controller: Drives QSR KDS stations for accurate food order preparation 
• Liner-free label printer: Built-in labeling accuracy in QSR food order prep, packaging and delivery workflows and lower infrastructure investment
• KDS station printing: Can serve as a dedicated KDS station label printer (to go/online orders)
• Scalable KDS: Easily add up to nine stations via KDS expansion modules with no recurring software licensing fees
• POS agnostic: No software modifications are needed for QSRs' existing POS systems — easy to integrate with traditional and tablet POS
• Configuration utility: Intuitive configuration with simple graphical user interface — easy for VARs to install and configure
• Back-up printing: Liner-free label printing of kitchen chits in the event of a display failure
• Epson tested liner-free media: Reduces concerns about quality and compatibility