Epson TM-H6000 Printer Selected Southeastern Data Cooperative Selects to Support Over 200 Utility Companies

Receipt Printer with Integrated Check and ID Scanning Ideally-Suited for Billing Applications

Epson, a leading supplier of value-added Point of Sale (POS) solutions, announced that Southeastern Data Cooperative (SEDC), a provider of hardware and software solutions to utility companies, has selected the Epson TM-H6000 multifunction printer with digital check imaging and ID scanning as part of its suite of billing, accounting and capital credit software platform to support over 200 utility customers. Epson’s TM-H6000 is the only POS printer with both integrated check reader and ID scanner, which allows utility companies to implement electronic check conversion (ECC) and capture ID images at the point of presentment, lowering check handling costs and reducing fraud and liability. Sixty of SEDC’s 215 member customers have been updated with the new hardware, and the remaining 155 customers are scheduled to roll out in the coming months.

SEDC was looking to update its hardware and software to enhance its POS application. Requirements included faster receipt printing, as well as a printer that could scan, endorse, read MICR information, and print receipts with a single pass. In addition, SEDC required that the new solution adhere to industry standards to ease integration into its existing cash register system. The Epson receipt printer was integrated into SEDC’s POS application at walk-in and drive through bill pay areas. After scanning checks and ID cards, the images are archived for direct integration with remittance systems.

“Technology is our business, and we believe in offering only the best solution to our customers,” commented Sarat Yellepeddi, VP of IT Development at SEDC. “We evaluated several POS printers and found Epson to be the best-of-breed for both the technology features and hardware compatibility. The Epson TM-H6000 with check and ID imaging was the hands-down best fit for our needs.”

Since rolling out its first 60 member locations, SEDC has experienced nothing but positive feedback. SEDC provides end user training, along with webinars and training classes, to ensure members are up and running with the new solution and armed with the information they need to take advantage of the technology benefits. “Our customers have commented that they are very satisfied with the Epson solution,” continued Yellepeddi. “This product really gives us a competitive edge with its state-of-the-art technology. In addition, we’ve received excellent support from everyone at Epson.”