Print Things records, 1984-2005
Part of collection: Robert Olodort archive (2769)
Dates
- Creation: 1984-2005
Scope and Contents
The Print Things records series is arranged in six subseries: Administrative files, Smart Label Printer (SLP) development files, Smart Label Printer (SLP) contracts and agreements, Smart Label Printer (SLP) software development, Smart Label Printer (SLP) patent files, and Postage Meter files. The materials date from 1983 to 1997.
The Administrative files subseries includes logo graphics, the private placement memorandum (PPM), and letters from school students thanking Olodort for speaking to their class about his work.
The Smart Label Printer (SLP) development files subseries includes research, concept development notes, costs, to-do lists, prototype photographs, marketing notes, press coverage, sales literature, and various thermal label printing papers.
The Smart Label Printer (SLP) contracts and agreements subseries includes confidentiality agreements, manufacturing agreements, license agreements, and additional company-related background information, correspondence, and meeting notes for agreement negotiations. There are also files related to royalties from Seiko Instruments.
The Smart Label Printer (SLP) software development subseries consists of system changes, system code, correspondence, testing reports, bug reports, and user guides for Mac, Windows, and DOS.
The Smart Label Printer (SLP) patent files subseries includes patent disclosures, patent applications, and patent infringement issues with Avery and CoStar.
The Postage Meter files subseries contains research related to developing a new postage meter. There is correspondence with the United States Postal Service and legal agreements with engineer Bill Beneson.
Extent
From the Collection: 40 Linear Feet
From the Collection: 4,483 digital_files
From the Collection: 25 Gigabytes
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Additional Description
Access Restrictions
No restrictions; this collection is open for research.
Repository Details
Repository Details
Part of the Manuscripts and Archives Repository