What Addmaster does

Addmaster Corporation is a privately held U.S. precision printing technology company founded in 1962 and headquartered in Monrovia, California, where it designs and manufactures its entire product portfolio. The company originated with the Addmaster adding machine and pivoted into banking peripherals in 1989 with the introduction of the first inkjet teller printer (IJ1000). Today, Addmaster's core business centers on receipt and validation printers for U.S. bank branches, with an installed base exceeding 400,000 printers across thousands of branches and compatibility with all major core banking platforms (FIS, Fiserv, Jack Henry, Finastra, D+H). The current banking product line includes the IJ7 V-Series, IJ7102, and IJ7202, all leveraging HP inkjet cartridge technology with proprietary Addmaster features such as Auto-Form Positioning.

Since 2016, Addmaster has expanded vertically into healthcare through its ClariSafe brand, offering color label printers, software, and consumables for pharmacy auxiliary labels, and more recently through AIDA (Anesthesia Identification and Drug Administration), an AI-camera-enabled syringe labeling device that targets the ISMP 2025 mandate to eliminate handwritten anesthesia labels. The company also sells OEM print mechanisms (KR-85, KR-25C) to third-party integrators serving ballot marking, kiosk, and industrial printing applications. Revenue is generated through one-time hardware sales ($685–$1,375 per printer), recurring consumables (inkjet cartridges $20–$65, labels, paper rolls), $400 software licenses, and factory repair services with a 2-year industry-leading warranty. Distribution is conducted primarily through a Shopify-powered e-commerce storefront, phone sales, and email inquiries, with free ground shipping on orders over $199.

Name

Addmaster

Legal name

Addmaster Corporation

Website

https://addmaster.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Addmaster Corporation designs and manufactures inkjet receipt and validation printers for U.S. bank branches (400,000+ installed) and color label printing systems for hospital pharmacies, including the AI-camera-enabled AIDA syringe labeling device, all produced at its Monrovia, California headquarters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Banking & Medical Printers

NAICS

Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (33331)

SIC

Printing Trades Machinery & Equipment (3555)

akta.pro primary industry

Inkjet Printers (HDACAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Direct-to-Container & Digital Printing (Inkjet/Laser) (IMALAKAF), Labeling, Coding & Marking Equipment (Labelers, Inkjet, Laser) (IMALAOAD), Pharmaceutical Labels & Patient Information Packaging (Labels, IFUs, Booklets) (IMALAIAK), Receipt, Label & Card Printers (Thermal/Impact) (HDACAKAD)

Keywords

• Inkjet receipt printers
• Banking printers
• Pharmacy label printing
• Syringe labeling systems
• OEM print mechanisms

Headquarters

HQ city

Monrovia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales - Printers: Sale of inkjet receipt/validation printers for banking (IJ7100, IJ7200, IJ7 V-Series), medical label printers (ClariSafe), and OEM print mechanisms (KR-85, KR-25C). Printers include cartridges, cables, and power supplies.
2. Consumables and Supplies: Recurring revenue from inkjet cartridges (HP C6602A, Addmaster 97091, Color cartridges), paper rolls, and labels. Consumables are essential for ongoing printer operation.
3. Software Licensing: Sale of ClariSafe Digital Label Catalog software licensed for up to 5 printers per site. Standalone software required for label printing.
4. Repair and Warranty Services: Factory service performed by factory-trained technicians. Warranty repairs at no charge, out-of-warranty repairs with 90-day warranty on repairs. Extended warranties available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Addmaster designs and manufactures inkjet receipt and validation printers (IJ7 V-Series, IJ7102, IJ7202) for bank teller and transaction environments, medical color label printers and software (ClariSafe) for pharmacy auxiliary labeling, the AIDA syringe color labeling device for anesthesia medication safety, and OEM inkjet print mechanisms (KR-85, KR-25C) for third-party system integration. All products use HP inkjet technology and are made in the United States at the company's Monrovia, California facility. Recurring revenue is generated through consumables including proprietary ink cartridges, paper rolls, and specialty labels.

Product overview

Addmaster is a precision printing technology company that designs and engineers bank printers and medical printers with over 60 years of heritage dating to 1962. The product portfolio centers on four main categories: Banking Printers (IJ7 V-Series, IJ7102, IJ7202) for receipt and validation printing in financial institutions; ClariSafe (Color Label Printer, Digital Label Catalog software, Starter Bundle, and配套 labels) for pharmacy and healthcare labeling solutions; AIDA (Syringe Color Labeling Device) for anesthesia medication safety; and OEM Printers (KR-85 Print Bar, KR-25C Color Print Mechanism) for third-party industrial integration. All products use HP inkjet technology and are designed and manufactured in the United States at the company's Monrovia, California headquarters. The banking printer line competes with impact technology using inkjet for quiet operation, improved print quality, and high reliability, with over 400,000 receipt printers installed nationwide. The company has expanded into healthcare with ClariSafe bringing color printing to prescription labels and patient safety warnings, leveraging state-of-the-art HP inkjet technology partnered with Neenah Paper for specialized label media.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ClariSafe: Healthcare color label printing brand for pharmacy auxiliary labels and prescription printing solutions.
• AIDA

Products and services

• IJ7 V-Series Forms Validation Printer Professional forms validation printer with ergonomic design, 7" x 6.25" footprint, and 5-slot form rack for high-volume bank teller and transaction environments. Compatible with USB, RS232, and Ethernet interfaces.
• IJ7102 Receipt/Validation Printer Bank receipt and validation printer featuring the Hewlett-Packard Thinkjet Cartridge C6602A with Auto-Form Positioning for consistent print registration. Prints at 96 x 144 dpi, includes 2-year warranty, cartridge, cable, and power supply.
• IJ7202 Receipt/Validation Printer High-resolution inkjet receipt and validation printer featuring Addmaster's high-performance Print Cartridge, printing receipts at 600 dpi for high-quality logos and marketing messages. Includes 2-year warranty.
• ClariSafe Color Label Printer Medical color printer for pharmacy auxiliary labels powered by HP Inkjet Technology. Prints clear, easy-to-read pharmacy and prescription labels in color with auxiliary warning labels and 2D/3D barcodes on demand. Reduces medication errors.
• ClariSafe Digital Label Catalog Software download for Windows PCs and tablets featuring a comprehensive set of commonly used auxiliary warning labels. Prints in 2.37" x 0.875" format using label rolls. Licensed for up to 5 printers per site at $400.
• AIDA Syringe Color Labeling Device Anesthesia Identification and Drug Administration system providing instant, color-coded syringe labels to enhance patient safety. Features AI camera for barcode scanning to verify medication selection and generates TJC-compliant, ASA-guideline-adherent labels meeting ISMP guidelines for anesthesia syringe labeling.
• KR-85 Print Bar High-performance OEM inkjet print bar mechanism designed for seamless integration into third-party systems. Provides reliable technology for industrial, commercial, and manufacturing applications.
• KR-25C Color Print Mechanism Color OEM print mechanism engineered for integration into third-party equipment. Delivers high-quality color output for industrial labeling, product marking, and commercial printing applications.
• Black Inkjet Cartridge (97091) Addmaster High-Performance Black Inkjet Cartridge for use with IJ7200 printers. Available in individual units or case quantities of 48.
• HP C6602A Ink Cartridge (95842) Hewlett-Packard black inkjet cartridge for use with IJ7100 Series and IJ6080 Series printers. Available in individual units or case of 60.
• Color Inkjet Cartridge (97262) Addmaster Color Inkjet Cartridge for use with AIDA, ClariSafe printers, and Addmaster model IJ25C.
• Paper Rolls 3" x 3" - Case of 50 Case of 50 paper rolls for Addmaster banking printers.
• ClariSafe Labels (Multiple Sizes) Color labels for ClariSafe and IJ25C printers available in multiple sizes: 2" x 0.5" (1,100 labels/roll), 2" x 3" (250 labels/roll), 2" x 3.75" (210 labels/roll), 2.37" x 0.875" (750 labels/roll, standard size), and 2.37" x 4" synthetic matte labels (195 labels/roll). Water- and alcohol-proof, withstand boiling water and refrigerated syringes.
• Factory Repair and Warranty Service Factory repair and warranty service performed by factory-trained technicians at the Monrovia, California facility. Warranty repairs at no charge, out-of-warranty repairs carry a 90-day warranty on the repair, and extended warranties are available.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 400,000 receipt printers installed in thousands of branches nationwide
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• HP (Hewlett-Packard)coreTechnology or IntegrationHP is a strategic technology partner providing inkjet printing technology. Addmaster leverages HP inkjet cartridges including HP Thinkjet Cartridge C6602A and state-of-the-art HP inkjet technology for both banking and healthcare products. This partnership enables Addmaster to deliver reliable inkjet printing solutions.
• Neenah PapercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNeenah Paper partnered with Addmaster to develop specialized label media coatings that make labels water and alcohol proof, able to withstand boiling water, and capable of staying glued to refrigerated syringes for days. This was essential for hospital pharmacy environment requirements.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Afinia Label: Afinia Label is a niche manufacturer of color label printers for small businesses, healthcare, and industrial applications, emerging as a competing solution to Addmaster's ClariSafe in the on-demand color pharmacy and product label segment.

Direct peers

• Primera Technology: Primera Technology specializes in on-demand color label printers (LX500, LX910) for healthcare, pharmaceutical, and industrial applications, directly competing with Addmaster's ClariSafe Color Label Printer in the small-footprint pharmacy and medical label printing segment.
• Citizen Systems America: Citizen Systems manufactures thermal and inkjet POS receipt printers (CT-S series) used in retail and banking environments, directly competing with Addmaster's teller and validation printers in similar customer segments and applications.
• Star Micronics: Star Micronics is a major manufacturer of thermal and dot-matrix receipt printers for retail, banking, and hospitality POS applications, directly competing with Addmaster's IJ7 V-Series and IJ7100/7200 receipt and validation printers in the US banking market.
• CognitiveTPG: CognitiveTPG (a Dataline subsidiary) specializes in receipt, validation, and impact printers specifically for retail and banking, directly competing with Addmaster's IJ7 V-Series forms validation printers in bank teller environments.
• Bixolon America: Bixolon is a direct peer to Addmaster in thermal and inkjet receipt printers for retail and banking POS, offering competitive SRP and SPP series printers that overlap with Addmaster's banking receipt and validation printer product lines.

Broad incumbents

• Brady Corporation: Brady is a broad incumbent in industrial and healthcare identification and labeling, including pharmaceutical labels and patient-safety printing, with broader product breadth and global distribution than Addmaster's ClariSafe and AIDA offerings.
• Epson America: Epson is a broad incumbent in inkjet printing with a large lineup of receipt printers (TM series), color label printers (ColorWorks), and POS peripherals, overlapping with Addmaster's banking receipt printers and ClariSafe color label printers but serving a much wider range of customers.
• Zebra Technologies: Zebra Technologies is a broad incumbent in barcode, label, and receipt printing across healthcare, retail, and logistics, with healthcare-grade label printers that overlap with Addmaster's ClariSafe and AIDA product lines and a much larger sales and support footprint.
• Brother International:

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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