The system featured Symbol Technologies SPT 1500 handheld computer, which is compatible with the Palm Computing platform from Data Recognition. Yoshida tested various mobile printers, choosing the Seiko Instruments DPU-3445 thermal printer to complete the system. The company plans to add more printers and handheld devices to keep pace with its growth. A scan engine has a laser bar code unit embedded on top of the handheld devices. It enables drivers to scan quantities from individual pieces or cartons.
Drivers can also select information from the built-in product list, price list, or address book.
The Seiko Instruments DPU-3445 printer has cut the amount of time drivers spend dealing with paperwork to 10 hours a week. Drivers use the portable thermal printer to generate hard copy invoices and receipts at customer sites. Copies are provided for both the driver and the customers. The system also prints reports and interfaces with popular accounting software. The new system also met Yoshida's goal of tracking drivers en route.