TRANSACT TECHNOLOGIES INCORPORATED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (unaudited) (Parentheticals) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Accumulated amortization (in Dollars)	$ 877	$ 790
Par value (in Dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Authorized shares	20,000,000	20,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	10,868,702	10,851,955
Common stock, shares outstanding	9,386,854	9,390,262
Treasury shares	1,481,848	1,461,693