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From: ricohaficio (Original Message) Sent: 3/21/2002 2:43 PM

Konica Business Technologies Announces Partnership With Equitrac Corporation, Offering Advanced Document Accounting to Customers

Konica Business Technologies, Inc., a provider of digital imaging solutions and a subsidiary of Konica Corporation, announced a partnership with Equitrac Corporation, a provider of Document Accounting Systems (DAS) and automated Cost Recovery solutions. Through this new relationship Konica will now be able to offer its customers Equitrac's solutions comprised of hardware and software systems to track, record and report their printer and copier activity, including its Printer Accounting Server (PAS).

PAS is an advanced network print tracking solution that enables users to monitor, measure and manage transactions from across the enterprise, storing this information in a centralized database, and providing customers with advanced data analysis and decision support functionality. The system includes over 70 reports to aid in making equipment, usage and deployment decisions. PAS offers a complete solution for hardcopy Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) management by tracking usage patterns, collecting copier data, and offering flexible methods to charge printing costs incurred by users.

PAS also integrates with PageControl Station(TM), an advanced Ethernet-based device, which easily connects to networked or standalone copiers to track walk-up copying and record the transaction in real-time. In addition, PageControl Station works with the PAS secure document release option to provide secure network printing by holding jobs at the print server until released using a PIN or magnetic swipe card.



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From: Docusultant (Original Message) Sent: 10/12/2002 10:43 AM
Konica Introduces The 7135 Workgroup Document System

Konica Business Technologies, Inc. (Konica), the innovation leader in digital imaging solutions and a subsidiary of Konica Corporation, today introduced the Konica 7135 Workgroup Document System. The Konica 7135
combines functionality with productivity in one of the most easy to set up and configure packages available on the market. Providing print and copy speeds of 35ppm, up to 288MB of copier memory for increased multi-task capacity, customizable paper handling options and enhanced finishing capabilities, the 7135 is ideal for today's demanding workgroup-oriented office environments.


The 7135 replaces the existing Konica 7035, offering even greater reliability and print quality than its predecessor. The new 7135 delivers more consistent, higher quality output than other devices in its class with Konica's breakthrough Simitri(TM) Polymerized Toner, which maintains the uniformity of the toner particles to produce clean, crisp 600 x 600 dpi
resolution with an offset-like look. Additional improvements to the 7135 include: scan-to-email, scan-to-hard drive and scan-to-FTP capabilities and an optional dual-line fax kit with 33.6Kbps high-speed fax modem, JBIG compression for added speed and fax quality and 4MB of fax memory that is upgradeable to 12MB.

The 7135 is built around Konica's proven engine design, and utilizes the popular architecture of Konica's 7022 and 7130 Workgroup Document Systems - a compact footprint and low operating noise level coupled with the ability to copy, print, scan and fax from a single machine. Delivering a standard three-way paper supply, 50-sheet bypass tray and dual 500-sheet universal paper drawers, 7135 users can maintain multiple paper sizes and types at
all times, thereby reducing the need to change or reload paper for virtually any copy or print task. Optional drawer bases that provideeither additional dual 500-sheet trays or a single 1,500-sheet tray further

increase the 7135's total online capacity to 2,550. Additionally, the

7135's scanning production can be maximized with the use of the optional

RADF. The RADF utilizes "scan-once, print-many" technology and handles up

to 50 sheets of same or mixed-size originals for diverse scanning needs.





Konica's 7135 also boasts an embedded IP-423 print controller featuring a

300 MHz processor, maximum memory of 192MB, and optional 2GB hard drive;

and the graphical IP Connexion(TM) Web Utility 2.0. In addition, the 7135

delivers finishing options for a wide range of office workgroup or

department needs. The Internal Tray Option (IT-101) offers modes for

non-sort, rotation sort, group mode and rotation group mode. The Finisher

Option (FS-107) provides even more features for increased effectiveness -

initially equipped with two trays, it can be expanded with up to two

additional trays for modes including: non-sort, sort, staple sort or group

sort.





"The 7135 represents an ideal multi-function solution for workgroup

environments. By carefully looking at real world applications for models

in this speed class and the marketplace's demands, Konica has developed a

solution with an outstanding feature set that hits the market's sweet

spot," said William H. Brewster, vice president, marketing, Konica Business

Technologies, Inc. "Considering the popularity of the 7135's predecessors,

which represent a revolutionary new design coupled with 4-in-1

functionality, we believe that the 7135 will be a strong player in this

competitive marketplace."





Highlighted 7135 Features

User-friendly, intuitive touch screen control panel with easy

access to advanced features

35ppm print and copy speeds

Simitri(TM) Polymerized Toner with a rated yield of 30,000

impressions

200,000 drum/developer yield

32MB standard memory, upgradeable to 288MB

1,050-sheet standard/2,550-sheet maximum paper capacity

Optional lightweight RADF handles up to 50 same-size or mixed-size

originals

Minimum/maximum paper weight of 16lbs/32lbs

600 x 600 dpi print and copy resolution

Maximum document size of up to 11" x 17"

IP-423 embedded print controller, with 300 MHz processor, 64MB

standard, 192MB optional memory

Professional finishing options, including sort, non-sort, rotation

sort, group mode and rotation group mode, expandable to include

staple sort and group sort

IP Connexion(TM) Web Utility 2.0 for instant feedback on machine

configuration from paper and accessories to network settings

Graphical PCL5e/6 and PostScript(R)3 print drivers





Pricing and Availability

The Konica 7135 is available through Konica's North American direct sales, authorized dealer and value-added reseller channels. The manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) for the 7135 is $7,800. MSRP for the IT-101 and FS-107 is $315 and $2,110, respectively.

January 22, 2003 -
Konica introduces 8020/8031 color devices

New Digital Color Devices Offer High Speed and High Productivity at an Affordable Price

WINDSOR, Conn. – January 22, 2003 – Konica Business Technologies, Inc. (Konica), the innovation leader in digital imaging solutions and a subsidiary of Konica Corporation, today introduced two new mid-range color multifunctional products (MFPs) — the Konica 8020 and 8031 Color Imaging Systems. Featuring copy and print speeds from 20 to 31 pages per minute (ppm) in color and B&W, the 8020 and 8031 are the first Konica color products to offer Simitri™ Color Polymerized Toner, developed and manufactured exclusively by Konica. With the addition of key features such as scan-once, print-many LED technology, a new saddle-stitch booklet finisher with punch unit, and enhanced job management functionality, the Konica 8020/8031 are affordable options for corporate workgroups and graphic professionals who require high speed and high productivity in a color MFP solution.

Replacing the 7915 and 7920, both the 8020 and 8031 offer 600 x 600 dpi copy resolution and up to 600 x 1800 dpi print resolution; standard electronic sort in both copy and print mode; scan-to-email, scan-to-FTP and Internet fax capabilities; and an optional hard drive for job storage. With their comprehensive functionality and low price, these new devices are ideally suited for corporate and graphic users serving a variety of industries — from education and financial services to manufacturing and advertising — who need to create marketing materials, flyers, direct mail pieces, financial reports, graphs, charts, variable data printing (VDP), CAD/CAM drawings, user and technical manuals, etc., on a continual basis.

With the 8020/8031's LED technology and Simitri Color Polymerized Toner, achieving fast, accurate color output has never been easier. The four-drum, four-developer LED technology system applies four colors in one pass with a straight paper-path design that supports up to 12" x 18" copying and printing on up to 140-lb. index paper via the bypass tray and universal cassette. The 8020/8031 deliver industry-leading consistent, high quality output with Konica's breakthrough Simitri Color Polymerized Toner, which maintains the uniformity of the toner particles to produce clean, crisp 600 x 600 dpi resolution with an offset-like look.

In addition, superior color quality is achieved with the 8020/8031's 256 gradations of color per pixel and fine-edge enhancement technology (FEET™) that smoothes and emphasizes text edges for sharper, cleaner text. Other features such as automatic calibration and color selection for mixed-copy originals, instantaneously detect for color and B&W pages, providing for increased quality control.

Delivering a user-friendly, Section 508 compliant touch screen and a flexible modular design, the 8020/8031 are easy to use and easy to integrate into the corporate color and short-run production printing environments. The large touch screen, with a tilt keypad and font display enlargement, guides users step-by-step through the copy process. The modular design allows for an extensive list of options, including a duplexing document feeder, 2,500-sheet large capacity tray, two additional 500-sheet paper trays, a corner-stapler finisher, and a saddle-stitch booklet finisher with a two and/or three-hole punch unit.

"The new 8020/8031 represent not only an enhancement to Konica's color product line but also a significant enhancement to the industry's color market segments, especially in terms of speed, quality and affordability," said William H. Brewster, vice president, marketing, Konica Business Technologies, Inc "Price-sensitive customers who are looking for high speed and high productivity in a mid-range, color MFP solution can stop searching. The 8020/8031 are superior competitive options."

Printing Options
Two optional print controllers are available for network printing and scanning. The Fiery® X3e+ print controller was designed specifically to meet the needs of the graphic arts market with its new built-in System 5 architecture, 700 MHz processor, 128MB of standard memory, a 10GB hard drive, and true Adobe® PostScript®3 and PCL5c page description language. The IP-711 PCL print controller with its 200 MHz processor, 160MB of standard memory, and a 10GB hard drive is suited for corporate users utilizing MS Office applications such as PowerPoint, Excel, Word and Project.

Highlighted 8020/8031 Features
· Copy and print speeds of 31ppm color and B&W for the 8031
· Copy and print speeds of 20ppm color and 31ppm B&W for the 8020
· Tandem LED technology, single-pass color® system
· Scan-once/print-many technology
· Simitri™ Color Polymerized Toner
· 600 x 600 dpi copy resolution with enhanced 600 x 1800 dpi print resolution
· Maximum document size of up to 12" x 18"
· Up to 140-lb. index through the universal cassette and bypass tray
· 750-sheet standard/3,250-sheet maximum paper capacity
· IP-711 PCL print controller with 200 MHz processor, 160MB of standard memory, 10GB hard drive
· Fiery® X3e+ print controller with 700 MHz processor, 128MB of standard memory, graphical PostScript®3 and PCL5c print drivers, 10GB hard drive
· Advanced finishing options, including booklet finisher with two and/or three-hole punch unit and corner-stapler finisher

Pricing and Availability
Affordable competitive options, the Konica 8020 and 8031 are available through Konica's North American direct sales, authorized dealer and value-added reseller channels. The manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) for the 8020 is $14,195 and the 8031 is $17,395. The MSRP for the IP-711 PCL print controller is $3,600 and for the Fiery® X3e+ is $4,200.

About Konica Business Technologies, Inc.
Konica Business Technologies, Inc., headquartered in Windsor, Conn., is an industry-leading provider of digital solutions for document creation, distribution and production. Konica offers a full line of color and black & white printers, multifunctional products, software and network solutions, and professional services. Konica provides world-class service through its extensive network of direct sales offices, authorized dealers, resellers and distribution partners located in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Central America and South America. For more information, please visit Konica on the World Wide Web at http://www.konicabt.com.

All terms, product and company names used in this document may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners, and are hereby acknowledged.
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KONICA EXPANDS ITS COLOR IMAGING LINE-UP WITH THE KONICA 7820 AND 7830 MID-RANGE COLOR PRINTERS

Ideal for Workgroups and Departmental Use, Konica's New Digital Color Printers Boast High-Speed and Superb Image Quality

WINDSOR, Conn. — January 22, 2003 — Konica Business Technologies, Inc. (Konica), the innovation leader in digital imaging solutions and a subsidiary of Konica Corporation, today introduced two new color imaging systems — the 7820 and 7830 series digital printers. Further expanding Konica's family of color products, the 7820 and 7830 Color Imaging Systems deliver impressive print speeds of 20 and 30 pages per minute (ppm) in color, and 24 and 37ppm in B&W, respectively. Built with advanced LED technology, the 7820 and 7830 are productivity printers, providing superb image quality, vibrant and accurate color output, and reliable high-speed operation to the small workgroup and departmental environments.

Ideal replacements for B&W printers or slower laser-based color printers, the Konica digital printers make time and cost savings possible by providing the option of bringing short-run color print jobs in-house. Fast and reliable, the 7820 and 7830 are available with up to 1200 x 1200 dpi resolution. Large format printing capabilities enable the new printers to produce high quality prints of complex documents such as engineering drawings, and signage and banners on up to 12" x 47.24" stock. The printers' media handling capabilities enable precise output of presentations, spreadsheets, transparencies, labels and forms. High print speeds, fast first print times, and flexible network connectivity for on-demand printing make the 7820 and 7830 strong contributors to office productivity and workflow.

"Konica's introduction of the faster and more flexible 7820 and 7830 systems strengthens our position in the rapidly evolving color printing market, and at the same time further defines our leadership in providing solutions to a diverse customer base, from large print shops to the small office," said William H. Brewster, vice president, marketing, Konica Business Technologies, Inc. "Competitive price points, coupled with superior image quality and substantial standard features like duplexing and industry-leading image resolution, make these machines strong contenders in a growing marketplace."

Replacing Konica's popular 7812 and 7821 Color Imaging Systems, the 7820 and 7830 generate quick, precise color printing with the incorporation of advanced single-pass color® digital technology, utilizing four in-line digital LED printheads and image drums to speed the page through and apply four colors in a single pass. New auto color balancing technology minimizes user maintenance by self-diagnosing the printheads and consumables usage on a periodic basis — for instance, when the toner has been changed or after a certain number of prints — and self-adjusting the settings for continued optimal output without the need to print color scales or test sheets. Additionally, the 7820 and 7830 offer increased engine performance with powerful 450 MHz and 600 MHz processors, new standard job accounting software, and improved monthly page volumes of up to 100,000 pages for the 7820 and 150,000 pages for the 7830.

In addition, enhanced duplexing capabilities — standard on the 7820dxn and 7830dxn models — reduce paper and consumables use, while lowering per-page print costs. Both models also provide superior paper handling, with 630/650-sheet standard and 1,690/2,850-sheet maximum paper capacity, and the ability to support a wide variety of stock right out of the box. Both the 7820 and 7830 incorporate improved auto media detect technology, eliminating the need for users to navigate multiple print management windows at the desktop by automatically recognizing available paper stock and adjusting print speeds as needed for each individual print job.

Highlighted 7820/7830 Features
· Print speeds of 20ppm color and 24ppm B&W for the 7820 series
· Print speeds of 30ppm color and 37ppm B&W for the 7830 series
· Available with duplex printing capability (dxn models)
· Single-pass color® LED digital technology
· Superb image quality of up to 1200 x 1200 dpi (dxn models)
· Standard 10GB hard drive on dxn models and 7830n series, optional on 7820n
· Flexible network connectivity with standard network card, supports 10/100 BaseT interfaces and multiple network operating systems
· Up to 110-lb. index standard paper stock support for both models
· 630/650-sheet standard and 1,690/2,850-sheet maximum paper capacity

Pricing and Availability
The Konica 7820 and 7830 are available through Konica's North American direct sales, authorized dealer and value-added reseller channels. The manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) for the 7820n is $3,999 and the 7820dxn is $6,499. The MSRP for the 7830n is $6,599 and for the 7830dxn is $8,199.

About Konica Business Technologies, Inc.
Konica Business Technologies, Inc., headquartered in Windsor, Conn., is an industry-leading provider of digital solutions for document creation, distribution and production. Konica offers a full line of color and black & white printers, multifunctional products, software and network solutions, and professional services. Konica provides world-class service through its extensive network of direct sales offices, authorized dealers, resellers and distribution partners located in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Central America and South America. For more information, please visit Konica on the World Wide Web at http://www.konicabt.com.

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All terms, product and company names used in this document may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners, and are hereby acknowledged.