Release Details

Wallingford, CT, October 13, 2004 - TransAct Technologies Incorporated (Nasdaq: TACT), a leading producer of transaction-based printers for customers worldwide, today announced that it will hold a conference call with investors and analysts on Thursday, October 28, 2004 at 5:00PM EST to discuss the Company's third quarter 2004 results and business outlook.

The news release announcing the third quarter results will be disseminated on October 28, 2004 after the market close.

The dial-in number for the live audio call beginning at 5:00PM EST is (973) 935-2100. The password confirmation is 5260180. Please call in at 4:50PM EST to avoid delays. A live webcast of the conference call will be available on TransAct's Web site at www.transact-tech.com.

A replay of the call will be available from 8:00PM EST on Thursday, October 28 through midnight EST on Monday, November 4 at www.transact-tech.com and by telephone at (973) 341-3080. The password for the replay is 5260180.

About TransAct Technologies Incorporated

TransAct (Nasdaq: TACT) designs, develops, manufactures and markets transaction-based printers under the ITHACA® and MAGNETEC® names. In addition, the company markets related consumables, spare parts and service. The Company's printers are used worldwide to provide receipts, tickets, coupons, register journals and other documents. TransAct focuses on two core markets: point-of-sale (POS) and banking, and gaming and lottery. TransAct sells its products to original equipment manufacturers, value-added resellers and selected distributors, as well as directly to end-users. The Company's product distribution spans across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Caribbean Islands and the South Pacific. For further information, visit TransAct's web site located at www.transact-tech.com.

CONTACTS:
Steven DeMartino, Chief Financial Officer, 203-269-1198 Ext. 6059
or David Pasquale, 646-536-7006, or Andrew Rodriguez, 646-536-7032 both with The Ruth Group