Computer Equipment Maker Printronix Inc.’s Stock Jumps 13.8%

Printronix Inc.’s common stock rose 13.8% Tuesday. The company said it knew of no particular reason for the gain.

“Nothing went out today in terms of news, but we’re doing significantly better than we were last year,” said George Harwood, chief financial officer of the Irvine-based company. “I think there are just lots of people interested in our company.”

Printronix, which manufacturers computer printers, recently reported a $1.5-million profit on revenue of $34.3 million for the quarter ended Sept. 23. A year earlier, the company had posted a profit of $96,000 and $24.5 million in revenue.

In Tuesday’s Nasdaq trading, Printronix stock gained $4 a share to close at $33.