TRANSACT TECHNOLOGIES INCORPORATED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (In thousands, except share data) (Parentheticals) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Accumulated amortization (in Dollars)	$ 1,811	$ 1,298
Common stock par value (in Dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	20,000,000	20,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	11,106,354	10,903,077
Common stock, shares outstanding	8,319,316	8,720,200
Treasury shares	2,787,038	2,182,877
Preferred Stock [Member]
Preferred stock par value (in Dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized	4,800,000	4,800,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	0	0
Series A Preferred Stock [Member]
Preferred stock par value (in Dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized	200,000	200,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	0	0