The Xerox production inkjet technology demonstration will take place in the Xerox stand at IPEX 2010, Hall 7, May 18-25 in Birmingham, U.K.

Kodak unveils PROSPER 5000XL Press; new TRILLIAN SP Plates, FLEXCEL Direct System, and Print Practice Consultancy debut at the show

BIRMINGHAM, UK, May 18—Kodak innovation unveiled at Ipex 2010 helps customers capitalize on the unprecedented forces of change within the worlds of printing, packaging, publishing, and marketing.

“Today, we introduced six new revolutionary products, most notably the KODAK PROSPER 5000XL Press, that will change print forever and accelerate the transformation of the graphic communications industry,” said Antonio M. Perez, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Eastman Kodak Company. “We are bringing print into the future with Kodak innovation that will help our customers grow their businesses and improve profitability. I promised at drupa 2008 that Kodak would change print forever, and today the fruits of that promise are on display at Ipex 2010.”

In Stand 09-E320, Kodak introduces a powerful range of digital, offset and flexographic products to its integrated portfolio. The new solutions from Kodak on display at Ipex represent the most advanced tools for marketing and production, leveraging Kodak’s many years of materials and image science leadership and providing customers with a competitive advantage. Kodak is committed to being the best partner to help customers grow their businesses, developing solutions that maximize productivity, optimize supply chain efficiency, and improve Return on Marketing Investment (ROMI) with personalized, relevant communications.

In addition to seeing some of the newest products in action, visitors to Kodak’s stand at Ipex have the opportunity to talk with experts to find the best solutions for their businesses or production needs. The Pipeline of Innovation, an interactive digital display, lets visitors learn more about the various applications enabled by KODAK Products, while the K-Zone gives customers a chance to hear from experts and peers about what trends are driving industry now and those that will in the future. More information about Kodak’s presence at Ipex can be found at www.kodak.com/go/ipex.

New PROSPER Press delivers true offset class performance
Highlighting Kodak’s presence at the show is the KODAK PROSPER 5000XL Press. Based on the innovative KODAK Stream Inkjet Technology, the PROSPER 5000XL Press delivers offset class output with 100 percent variability, enabling print and marketing service providers to maximize production and supply chain efficiencies while improving return on marketing investment. For book publishers, the PROSPER Press Platform provides an ideal solution for short-run books with economics that drive operational and supply chain efficiencies for run lengths up to 7,000 books.

The PROSPER 5000XL Press is a groundbreaking continuous inkjet press that is up to 38 percent more productive than competitive inkjet systems and features a print speed of up to 650 fpm (200 mpm) with image quality approaching up to 175 lpi. Able to handle both uncoated and coated papers, including glossy coated, the PROSPER 5000XL Press has a monthly duty cycle of up to 120 million A4 pages and is ideal for everything from short-run book production to catalogs, direct mail, and more.

Paper is a critical part of the printing process and at Ipex, Kodak will unveil its comprehensive strategy for the PROSPER Press Platform. The plan encompasses development partnerships with world-leading paper mills to produce paper optimized for inkjet printing; an in-line paper pre-treatment module for the PROSPER Press to allow the use of offset and existing inkjet paper stocks; and a paper certification program to help printers confidently and reliably select appropriate paper stocks for various applications.

Also debuting at the show is the KODAK PROSPER S10 Imprinting System with process color capability, which enables part-page and full-page variable color print inline with an offset press or web finishing line. Kodak is creating a worldwide network of system integrators to develop solutions ideal for direct mail, catalog, and other custom publishing solutions, as well as transaction documents.

Customers are now able to leverage the specialty printing capabilities of offset—including metallic inks, heavy color saturation, scratch-off coatings, and other specialty inks—to create a high-value shell that can then be customized with process color digital printing inline at production speeds. This game-changing capability opens new opportunities with one of the most cost-effective and uniquely efficient hybrid digital color solutions on the market.

“Stream Inkjet Technology offers so much potential to truly change print, from the PROSPER Presses to the PROSPER S-Series hybrid print solutions in monochrome or color configurations,” Perez added. “Our commercial print customers have told us what they need to meet the communications requirements of their clients, and we are giving them a platform that can grow with them for years to come.”

Print Genius introduced for KODAK NEXPRESS SE Platform
The KODAK NEXPRESS SE Digital Production Color Platform delivers consistency, reliability, and ease of use. With a series of breakthrough technologies, NEXPRESS SE Presses provide commercial printers with advanced quality and productivity for a range of digital applications including personalized direct mail, photo books, and collateral.

A key feature of the NEXPRESS SE Platform is Print Genius, a suite of customer solutions delivered through quality control tools and options for managing and maintaining peak quality throughout a production run. Print Genius encompasses three primary categories of innovation in NEXPRESS SE Presses—image science, quality assurance and workplace productivity—and the benefits they deliver such as high output quality, short turnaround times, minimal labor and running costs, and reduced artifacts and printing errors.

Print Genius also supports value-added applications and solutions such as dimensional printing, clear coating, glossing, watermarking, protection coating and MICR made possible by KODAK Fifth Imaging Unit Solutions with NEXPRESS Presses.

KODAK TRILLIAN SP Thermal Plates raise the stakes in plate technology
For offset printers, Kodak is introducing the next revolution in high-performance no-preheat printing plate technology in its new KODAK TRILLIAN SP Thermal Plates. TRILLIAN SP Plates are designed to offer commercial printers, publishers and offset package printers outstanding levels of productivity and efficiency. TRILLIAN SP Plates also lower the total cost of ownership—and provide environmental benefits—by using significantly less chemistry and eliminating the use of preheat and postbake ovens, even for long jobs in harsh chemical environments. The new plates are widely compatible with existing CTP and processing equipment, enable easier processor cleaning and less maintenance, and provide high-quality, consistent performance on press.

The TRILLIAN SP Plate is a non-ablative, negative working, thermal digital plate with wide operating latitude for long runs and offers excellent resistance to aggressive press chemistry such as UV inks and blanket washes. The plate operates in the 800-850 nm range and supports resolutions up to 300 lpi using KODAK SQUAREspot Imaging Technology. It is rated for up to 500,000 impressions unbaked.

Kodak flexographic product line extended
The package printing and converting market continues to grow and change as flexographic printers pursue improvements in quality and efficiency throughout the production process. At Ipex, Kodak is expanding the range of its flexo solutions, adding the KODAK FLEXCEL NX Wide System, the KODAK FLEXCEL Direct System and the KODAK FLEXCEL SRX System. These additions join the award-winning KODAK FLEXCEL NX Digital Flexographic System in the Kodak flexographic product line to address different needs in the very diverse package printing market.

KODAK Ink Optimizing Solution maximizes ink savings
Designed to reduce ink consumption and improve ink costs for web and sheetfed printers, KODAK COLORFLOW Software with the new KODAK Ink Optimizing Solution improves print quality through greater press stability. The Ink Optimizing Solution produces ICC device link profiles that can be used to re-separate images automatically within the KODAK PRINERGY Workflow and applies sophisticated color-conversion intelligence to convert color blends and reduces the amount of CMY ink while preserving print quality.

Kodak’s Print Practice Consultancy delivers custom workflow solutions
Tying all of the powerful KODAK Solutions for graphic communications together, KODAK Unified Workflow Solutions help customers organize and manage their production processes and ensure that they are getting the most from their equipment. For those service providers looking for specific tailored assistance, Kodak is launching its new Print Practice Consultancy. The new service will help customers identify and address the challenges in their individual environments, and deliver specific, targeted client solutions. Those making the transition from print service provider to marketing service provider, or looking to grow their client and revenue base, will benefit from the technical expertise and market knowledge Kodak offers. Within the Print Practice Consultancy, Kodak assesses a customer’s needs and designs an optimized solution to achieve their individual business goals.

“From our unique, interactive booth space and the discussions taking place in the K-Zone to the revolutionary new products and the expertise of our dedicated staff, only Kodak provides such a unique combination of conventional and digital solutions in a unified workflow,” concluded Perez.

KODAK Products are backed by KODAK Service and Support. KODAK Service and Support is made up of more than 3,000 professionals in 120 countries. It is a leading multi-vendor integrated services provider, delivering consulting, installation, maintenance and support services for commercial printing, graphic communications, document imaging, data storage and retail industries. KODAK Service and Support professionals are uniquely qualified to provide services that control costs, maximize productivity, and minimize business risk.

About Kodak
As the world’s foremost imaging innovator, Kodak helps consumers, businesses, and creative professionals unleash the power of pictures and printing to enrich their lives.

To learn more, visit http://www.kodak.com and follow our blogs and more at http://www.kodak.com/go/followus.

More than 75 million people worldwide manage, share and create photo gifts online at KODAK Gallery—join today at www.kodakgallery.com

In the graphic communications market, Kodak offers the broadest portfolio of integrated solutions to help customers grow their business. For more information, visit www.graphics.kodak.com. For downloading photos and videos from Kodak’s image library, visit www.kodak.com/go/gcgimages.

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(Kodak, Prosper, Trillian, Flexcel, Nexpress, SquareSpot, ColorFlow, and Prinergy are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company.) 2010

KODAK PROSPER S10 Imprinting System Adds Process Color to Blend High-Impact Offset with Full-Color Personalization

Worldwide integrator alliance enables more compelling hybrid printing

BIRMINGHAM, UK, May 18—Meeting the customer demand for a process color capability using the PROSPER S10 Imprinting System, Kodak is creating a worldwide network of system integrators to enable part-page and full-page variable color print inline with a web offset press or web finishing line. The anticipated solutions will be ideal for direct mail, catalog, and other custom publishing solutions, as well as transaction documents.

Customers are now able to leverage the specialty printing capabilities of offset—including metallic inks, heavy color saturation, scratch-off coatings, and other specialty inks—to create a high-value shell that can then be customized with process color digital printing inline at production speeds. This game-changing capability opens new opportunities with one of the most cost-effective and uniquely efficient hybrid digital color solutions on the market.

“The PROSPER S-Series integrator program will provide our customers with access to a worldwide network of leading integrators to upgrade their offset presses with digital color capability,” said Ronen Cohen, Vice President, Inkjet Printing Solutions, Kodak. “Now Kodak customers have the best of both worlds to fuel growth for their business—KODAK PROSPER S-Series Imprinting Systems integrated, in full process color, on their existing offset presses and finishing lines. The result is more highly effective communications materials.”

Thanks to innovative new process color ink developments from Kodak, customers will be able to produce full-color, dynamically versioned content. The solution is ideal for highly effective marketing services, enabling short runs, personalization, and job versioning while leveraging existing offset printing and finishing equipment.

The KODAK PROSPER S10 Imprinting System, the first product to implement KODAK Stream Inkjet Technology, was launched in June 2009 as a monochrome imprinting system for delivering offset class variable data applications produced inline with web offset presses and finishing equipment at up to 1,000 fpm/305 mpm. The PROSPER S10 Imprinting System, with flexible mounting options, integrates seamlessly with web offset presses and web finishing lines using a variety of third-party printing towers to add variable data to offset printed materials at a resolution of 600 dpi.

Adphos, GSS, Matti Technology AG, Intro International GmbH, and i-Web (Integrated Web Finishing Systems) have been selected as the first authorized integrators for the PROSPER S-Series System inkjet technology. “Adphos and GSS have partnered with Kodak for more than ten years in providing inkjet integrations, and we were honored to develop the Adphos/GSS TDC for the PROSPER S-Series inkjet technology,” said Niels Frederiksen, President of Adphos North America.

John Sillies, Executive Vice President of GSS added, “The TDC development program has allowed GSS to utilize our web handling and engineering expertise, coupled with Adphos’ inkjet drying experience, to develop a product that meets the stringent requirements of registration, tension control, and drying of process color inkjet at 1,000 fpm/305 mpm.”

With a print width of 4.16 inches/10.56 cm. and pigment-based process color inks that offer fade, scratch, and water resistance, the PROPSPER S10 System increases throughput and eliminates the need for additional standalone equipment.

“The changing nature of print and communications means that service providers must adapt to meet the needs of their customers, offering a variety of solutions that are best suited to address the individual demands of each project,” added Cohen. “The PROSPER S-Series Imprinting Systems provide an ideal bridge between digital and offset for hybrid applications.”

For more information about Kodak’s exhibits at Ipex, visit www.kodak.com/go/ipex.

KODAK Products are backed by KODAK Service and Support. KODAK Service and Support is made up of more than 3,000 professionals in 120 countries. It is a leading multi-vendor integrated services provider, delivering consulting, installation, maintenance and support services for commercial printing, graphic communications, document imaging, data storage and retail industries. KODAK Service and Support professionals are uniquely qualified to provide services that control costs, maximize productivity, and minimize business risk.

About KODAK PROSPER Solutions
Based on innovative KODAK Stream Inkjet Technology, KODAK PROSPER Solutions deliver digital without compromise, enabling print service providers to produce offset class output in terms of speed, quality, and cost for their clients.

The family of KODAK PROSPER Products includes the KODAK PROSPER S10 Imprinting System, for direct mail, catalogs, magazines, newspapers, inserts, and transactional documents; KODAK PROSPER 1000 Press for books and direct mail; and KODAK PROSPER 5000XL Press for books, direct mail, catalogs/inserts and magazines. For more information, visit www.prosper.kodak.com.

About Kodak
As the world’s foremost imaging innovator, Kodak helps consumers, businesses, and creative professionals unleash the power of pictures and printing to enrich their lives. To learn more, visit http://www.kodak.com and follow our blogs and more at http://www.kodak.com/go/followus.

More than 75 million people worldwide manage, share and create photo gifts online at KODAK Gallery—join today at www.kodakgallery.com

In the graphic communications market, Kodak offers the broadest portfolio of integrated solutions to help customers grow their business. For more information, visit www.graphics.kodak.com. For downloading photos and videos from Kodak’s image library, visit www.kodak.com/go/gcgimages.

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(Kodak and Prosper are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company.) 2010

Kodak Expands KODAK FLEXCEL Product Family, Delivering Award-Winning Technology for Diverse Flexo Applications

BIRMINGHAM, UK, May 18 – Kodak is expanding the range of its flexo solutions, adding the KODAK FLEXCEL NX Wide System, the KODAK FLEXCEL Direct System and the KODAK FLEXCEL SRX System. These additions join the award-winning KODAK FLEXCEL NX Digital Flexographic System in Kodak’s flexographic product line to address different needs in the very diverse package printing market.

The FLEXCEL NX Wide System will support plates with sizes up to 42 by 60 inches, appealing to printers and trade houses working in larger formats. The FLEXCEL Direct System, which includes imager, media and workflow, features innovative new technology for the direct laser engraving of flexo forms. And, providing an affordable entry point into the benefits of Kodak’s proven flat top dot technology, the new FLEXCEL SRX System offers the print stability and robustness of a conventional flexo plate with the tonal reproduction afforded by a digital system.

“The introduction of these new products demonstrates Kodak’s ongoing commitment to the development of the FLEXCEL Product family, and to supporting the flexographic packaging industry,” said Oscar Planas, Vice President Marketing, Prepress Solutions, Kodak. “These new KODAK Solutions are designed to deliver high-quality results and increase production efficiencies across a wide range of packaging applications, enabling package printers, converters and trade shops to cost effectively take on diverse jobs and build their businesses.”

The FLEXCEL NX Wide System delivers all the features and benefits of the current FLEXCEL NX Digital Flexographic System in a larger format, allowing printers and trade houses to produce a wider range of package sizes or increase efficiency though the ability to optimize job layout on one plate. The FLEXCEL NX System, including the new FLEXCEL NX Wide System, dramatically increases the quality and efficiency of flexographic printing, for applications including tags and labels, folding cartons, and flexible packages, while also offering improved productivity and predictability on press.

The FLEXCEL Direct System is an elastomer direct engraving solution ideally suited for imaging in-the-round forms that also delivers an affordable, high-quality solution for seamed or seamless sleeves. The new FLEXCEL Direct System is a versatile solution that simplifies the platemaking process, eliminates the variability associated with traditional flexographic processes, and removes the need for chemical processing.

Like the FLEXCEL NX System, the FLEXCEL SRX System features flat top dots and KODAK SQUAREspot Imaging Technology to deliver improved tonal reproduction and excellent print stability. The high-resolution SQUAREspot Imaging capabilities of the KODAK FLEXCEL NX Imager enable one-to-one reproduction of the digital file on KODAK DITR Film 4401, a material that requires no chemical processing and delivers excellent image capabilities compared to traditional film. The film mask is then used to expose KODAK FLEXCEL SR Flexographic Plates, available in a wide range of sizes and durometers, to produce a conventional flexo plate with the tonal reproduction that the industry has come to expect from a digital solution.

Kodak will demonstrate the FLEXCEL Direct System live at Ipex, at stand 9-E320. The FLEXCEL SRX System is available now, while the FLEXCEL Direct System and FLEXCEL NX Wide System will be available commercially in early 2011.

For more information about Kodak’s exhibit at Ipex, visit www.kodak.com/go/ipex.

KODAK Products are backed by KODAK Service and Support. KODAK Service and Support is made up of more than 3,000 professionals in 120 countries. It is a leading multi-vendor integrated services provider, delivering consulting, installation, maintenance and support services for commercial printing, graphic communications, document imaging, data storage and retail industries. KODAK Service and Support professionals are uniquely qualified to provide services that control costs, maximize productivity, and minimize business risk.

About Kodak
As the world’s foremost imaging innovator, Kodak helps consumers, businesses, and creative professionals unleash the power of pictures and printing to enrich their lives.

To learn more, visit http://www.kodak.com and follow our blogs and more at http://www.kodak.com/go/followus.

More than 75 million people worldwide manage, share and create photo gifts online at Kodak gallery—join today at www.kodakgallery.com

In the graphic communications market, Kodak offers the broadest portfolio of integrated solutions to help customers grow their business. For more information, visit www.graphics.kodak.com. For downloading photos and videos from Kodak’s image library, visit www.kodak.com/go/gcgimages.

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(Kodak, DITR, Flexcel, and SquareSpot are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company.) 2010

Pitney Bowes Expands IntelliJet™ Line of Color Production Print Systems

New IntelliJet™ 20 Printing System Offers Seamless, Cost-Effective Production Print Solution for Improved Customer Communications

BIRMINGHAM, United Kingdom, May 18, 2010 -- Pitney Bowes Inc. (NYSE: PBI) today announced it is expanding its line of high-speed digital color printing systems. The new offering, the Pitney Bowes® IntelliJet™ 20 Printing System, will help more companies transition their printed communications from monochrome to color simply and cost-effectively, and communicate more effectively with their audiences.

The new system complements the IntelliJet™ 30 Printing System, which Pitney Bowes launched in 2009. The system is on display at the IPEX 2010 industry show, taking place May 18-25 at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham, UK.

Like the IntelliJet™ 30 Printing System, the new system is the result of a strategic alliance with HP, a global leader in information and print technology. Offering the same high-quality, 1200 x 600 dpi addressable resolution print engine and built-in Pitney Bowes Production Intelligence™ software, the IntelliJet™ 20 Printing System produces complex transactional statements without compromising speed or quality. Its 20.5-inch-wide format is sized to replace existing toner-based monochrome devices. Scaled for high-volume transactional print and mail customers, the system fits right within their existing environment to deliver 2-up monochrome as well as the full color variable print they need to expand services.

“For years, enterprise customers and service bureaus have turned to Pitney Bowes for industry-leading customer communications solutions,” said Leslie Abi-Karam, executive vice president and president, mailing solutions management. “The IntelliJet™ 20 now allows us to take the ability to integrate variable color print and mail down market, delivering this same value to a much broader array of customers, both domestically and internationally.”

The company is accepting orders now for both systems for delivery to European Union countries, in addition to the United States.

Both the IntelliJet™ 20 and the IntelliJet™ 30 Printing Systems include new features and system enhancements for greater performance and capability. These include:

Industry-leading Pitney Bowes Production Intelligence™ software allows mailers to integrate print and mail with one streamlined platform for unprecedented process integration. Independent of page complexity, the IntelliJet™ 20 Printing System can consistently deliver maximum throughput with a print speed of up to 400 feet (122 m) per minute for monochrome; 200 feet (61 m) per minute for color, with high quality output that is specifically tuned for high-speed mail finishing. Moreover, the IntelliJet™ 20 Printing System can also help turn routine bills and statements into powerful marketing and sales tools.

That Pitney Bowes is offering this integrated system makes sense, according to a leading analyst from InfoTrends. “The IntelliJet system is much more than a print-and-mail hardware offering,” said Jim Hamilton, group director, InfoTrends’ Production Hardware Consulting Services. “It leverages Pitney Bowes’s powerful capabilities in software, workflow, and global service and support.”

Like the larger system, the IntelliJet™ 20 Printing System offers high reliability and performance and is backed by a specially trained customer service organization. This team helps the system run at its optimal efficiency, enabling customers to provide aggressive Service Level Agreements to internal and external print and mail clients.

“The IntelliJet™ 20 Printing System provides the powerful technology of the IntelliJet™ 30 Printing System, but is physically and financially sized for a much broader range of customers,” said Abi-Karam. “It truly delivers the quality, integrity and flexibility of world-class production print and mail technology to answer customers’ needs.”

For organizations interested in exploring the possibilities of full-color production mail, Pitney Bowes recently opened a Customer Innovation Center in Shelton, Connecticut, equipped with the IntelliJet™ 30 Printing System and all the software required to design and run complex print and mail jobs. To learn more about integrating print and mail go to www.pb.com/transactionprintandmail

About Pitney Bowes
Celebrating its 90th year of innovation, Pitney Bowes provides software, hardware and services that integrate physical and digital communications channels. Long known for making its customers more productive, Pitney Bowes is increasingly helping other companies grow their business. Pitney Bowes is a $5.6 billion company and employs 33,000 worldwide. Pitney Bowes: Every connection is a new opportunity™. www.pb.com

Kodak Announces Comprehensive Paper Strategy for KODAK PROSPER Press Platform

BIRMINGHAM, UK, May 18 – Today at Ipex, Kodak announced its comprehensive paper strategy for the KODAK PROSPER Press Platform. The strategy encompasses development programs with world-leading paper mills to produce paper optimized for inkjet printing; an in-line paper pre-treatment module for the PROSPER Press to allow the use of offset and existing inkjet paper stocks; and a paper certification program to help printers confidently and reliably select appropriate paper stocks for various applications.

“The PROSPER Press Platform is a breakthrough technology, bringing previously unattainable levels of quality, productivity and total cost of ownership to the digital print market,” said Kevin Joyce, Worldwide Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Digital Printing Solutions, Kodak. “The next step in driving value for print service providers and their customers is this comprehensive paper strategy, which delivers the widest choice and range of substrates to accommodate the needs of the commercial printing, book manufacturing, direct mail, and catalog markets. Taken together, all the parts of the strategy deliver substrate flexibility, maximum productivity and offset class quality.”

The comprehensive paper strategy for the PROSPER Press Platform will help printers choose the right paper for their specific application with a paper certification program, and provides the option to purchase paper optimized for inkjet printing from a paper mill or pre-treating paper in-house using the PROSPER In-line Optimization Station, depending on the customer’s business model and operational requirements.

PROSPER Press paper development
To best meet the needs of high-volume printers, Kodak is working with 10 major paper companies worldwide to develop and produce new papers optimized for KODAK Stream Inkjet Technology. With assistance from Kodak, the companies are developing a range of coated and uncoated papers typically used for book manufacturing, direct mail and catalog and magazine printing markets.

“This commitment of resources demonstrates the high level of confidence these paper companies have in the future of Kodak’s revolutionary Stream Inkjet Technology and the PROSPER Press Platform,” Joyce said. “By working collaboratively with these paper mills, Kodak is ensuring a market-driven development process in which paper, inks, hardware and software have all been optimized to produce the best possible production and image quality results.”

The paper companies working with Kodak on optimized paper development are:

“At Kodak, we’ve led the development of almost all transactional papers used across the inkjet printing industry today, and have an unrivaled breadth of experience in image science and print technologies,” said Don Burns, Business Development Director Media, Kodak. “We chose these paper companies because they are best-in-class for paper technology, manufacturing, logistics, and application know-how in addition to their continued commitment to our target markets.”

Beyond the mills participating in the paper development program, Kodak has a number of long-time paper company relationships including Holland-based Crown Van Gelder (CVG); Enterprise Group, a division of Domtar Corp. of Montreal; Glatfelter of York, PA; International Paper; Memphis, TN and Brussels, Belgium; Kishu Paper of Tokyo; Oji Paper of Tokyo; and Ziegler Papier of Grellingen, Switzerland that produce papers already well suited for the PROSPER Press Platform. The manufacturing history of production inkjet paper grades goes back almost 20 years with some of these firms and even longer for hybrid printing applications.

PROSPER In-line Optimization Station
For those printers who require an almost unlimited portfolio of papers, Kodak is developing the PROSPER In-line Optimization Station, a pre-treatment module as an addition to the PROSPER Press Platform. This technology will enable the optimization of almost any standard paper and is designed to provide a robust and flexible option to printers of short-run jobs with variable paper requirements and specifications. The In-line Optimization Station, which will be available commercially in early 2011, can be integrated into the PROSPER Press or, alternatively, can be operated independently as a near-line coating module.

Kodak’s In-line Optimization Station is designed to deliver optimal image quality and consistent operation, allow the widest possible choice of substrate and maintain high levels of speed and productivity. The pre-treatment process optimizes existing paper designs to create an appropriate surface for the physical requirements of inkjet printing, including aqueous pigment based inks, evaporative drying, ink adhesion and gloss, without affecting other paper properties.

After investigating a wide range of application methods, including inkjet deposition and spray coating, Kodak developed a roll coating method that achieves a consistent application of pre-treatment fluid accurately and reliably. The water-based pre-treatment fluids contain adhesion-promoting additives that can be customized depending on the specific paper stock being treated. The system provides paper flexibility, allowing for the pre-treatment of virtually any paper surface, whether coated or uncoated, and from matte to silk to glossy finishes. It ensures high quality print by delivering consistent coverage of pre-treatment fluid across the entire web, as well as ease of use and excellent performance on press.

“The In-line Optimization Station provides an efficient solution allowing printers to use the widest possible range of standard offset and commercially available inkjet papers,” said Anir Dutta, Inkjet Printing Systems Product Manager, Kodak. “The option to optimize a wide variety of paper stocks provides our customers with substrate flexibility allowing them to maximize productivity and achieve optimal image quality.”

Paper certification program
Kodak will further build on its long-standing paper expertise by expanding its testing program to include a robust paper certification program to assist PROSPER Press Platform customers in paper selection. On a one-to-four-diamond rating scale, the program will evaluate paper based on image quality using the major recognized metrics of optical density, strikethrough, raggedness, color-to-color bleed and mottle, allowing customers to choose the paper best suited to their projects and performance expectations. The paper certification program will provide customers with the assurance that tested papers will perform as rated for specific applications.

“With more than 4,000 paper tests completed and a decade of experience co-designing papers for various print engines, Kodak is well positioned to develop a transparent, industry-leading paper certification program,” Burns said. “The certification program will help our customers make the best choices among the many paper stocks available, helping to simplify logistics and supply chain management, and allowing them to efficiently provide high-quality service and reliable results. With so many possible combinations of paper, and the various types of inkjet technologies and ink formulations, a clear measurement of image quality and expected print performance will prove invaluable for PROSPER Press customers and their clients.”

For more information about Kodak’s current paper selection guides, visit: www.graphics.kodak.com/substratesolutions.

“Along with the launch of the color KODAK PROSPER 5000XL Press at Ipex, this comprehensive paper strategy for the PROSPER Press Platform marks a critical step in demonstrating the full potential of offset class digital inkjet printing,” Joyce said. “It will allow all of our PROSPER Press customers—commercial printers, book printers, direct mail, catalog and magazine printers, and other print managers—to consistently and efficiently choose the right paper for their specific application and get the quality results they expect.”

For more information about Kodak’s exhibits at Ipex, visit: www.kodak.com/go/IPEX.

KODAK Products are backed by KODAK Service and Support. KODAK Service and Support is made up of more than 3,000 professionals in 120 countries. It is a leading multi-vendor integrated services provider, delivering consulting, installation, maintenance and support services for commercial printing, graphic communications, document imaging, data storage and retail industries. KODAK Service and Support professionals are uniquely qualified to provide services that control costs, maximize productivity, and minimize business risk.

About KODAK PROSPER Solutions
Based on innovative KODAK Stream Inkjet Technology, KODAK PROSPER Solutions deliver digital without compromise, enabling print service providers to produce offset class output in terms of speed, quality, and cost for their clients.

The family of KODAK PROSPER Products includes the KODAK PROSPER S10 Imprinting System, for direct mail, catalogs, magazines, newspapers, inserts, and transactional documents; KODAK PROSPER 1000 Press for books and direct mail; and KODAK PROSPER 5000XL Press for books, direct mail, catalogs/inserts and magazines. For more information, visit www.prosper.kodak.com.

About Kodak
As the world’s foremost imaging innovator, Kodak helps consumers, businesses, and creative professionals unleash the power of pictures and printing to enrich their lives.

To learn more, visit http://www.kodak.com and follow our blogs and more at http://www.kodak.com/go/followus.

More than 75 million people worldwide manage, share and create photo gifts online at Kodak gallery—join today at www.kodakgallery.com

In the graphic communications market, Kodak offers the broadest portfolio of integrated solutions to help customers grow their business. For more information, visit www.graphics.kodak.com. For downloading photos and videos from Kodak’s image library, visit www.kodak.com/go/gcgimages.

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(Kodak and Prosper are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company.) 2010

King Printing Turbocharges its Book Printing Services with New KODAK PROSPER 1000 Press

Plans to upgrade to PROSPER 5000XL Press

BIRMINGHAM, UK, May 18—King Printing has always been an early adopter of cutting-edge technology, and is continuing that tradition of leadership as it prepares for installation of a new KODAK PROSPER 1000 Press in August with plans to upgrade to a KODAK PROSPER 5000XL Press in early 2011. For 32 years, King Printing has served the needs of book publishers as a full-service provider offering everything from prepress to finishing.

The PROSPER 1000 Press features KODAK Stream Inkjet Technology and, like the PROSPER 5000XL Press, offers offset class image quality approaching 175 line screen on glossy substrates; offset class productivity of 3,600 A4 pages per minute, which is 38 percent more productive than any other digital press on the market; offset class cost that is 20 percent lower than any other digital press on the market; and offset class flexibility to print on uncoated, coated, and glossy substrates. PROSPER Presses deliver “digital without compromise” to commercial printers and publishers for applications such as books, direct mail, and catalogs.

“We have built our business on uncompromising quality and customer focus,” said Adi Chinai, Managing Director, King Printing. “We have very high expectations for the equipment we choose to invest in, ensuring that it will meet our high standards as well as the demands of our clients. The PROSPER 1000 Press is a perfect fit for our business and gives us the flexibility to easily upgrade to the color functionality of the PROSPER 5000XL Press.”

King Printing has a reputation for its eagerness to embrace the latest technology, starting with production digital printing in 1989, fully automated CTP in 1995, zero makeready binding equipment in 2004, full-color inkjet in 2008 and the PROSPER 1000 Press in 2010. In addition, King Printing has developed its own fully integrated digital front end that requires minimal to no manual intervention in production.

The company will be using the PROSPER 1000 Press, and later the PROSPER 5000XL Press, to produce short-run, black-and-white and color books with unprecedented image quality and productivity. Plans also call for variable data and ultra short runs for the trade, educational, and professional book segments.

“We have seen an explosion in the demand for short-run book publishing, and the PROSPER Press Platform is uniquely suited to meet those demands,” noted Kevin Joyce, Worldwide Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Digital Printing Solutions, Kodak. “With offset class quality, productivity, and cost, the PROSPER Press Platform gives book publishers and printers an exciting new digital business model that can help increase efficiency and profitability.”

King Printing, based in Lowell, Mass., also places a strong focus on its finishing capabilities, offering all necessary binding services in-house. The plant employs casing inlines, case makers, and perfect binders from Kolbus; and trimmers and saddle stitchers from Muller Martini. All binding, including mechanical binding, is accomplished under one roof.

For more information about Kodak’s exhibits at Ipex, visit www.kodak.com/go/ipex.

KODAK Products are backed by KODAK Service and Support. KODAK Service and Support is made up of more than 3,000 professionals in 120 countries. It is a leading multi-vendor integrated services provider, delivering consulting, installation, maintenance and support services for commercial printing, graphic communications, document imaging, data storage and retail industries. KODAK Service and Support professionals are uniquely qualified to provide services that control costs, maximize productivity, and minimize business risk.

About Kodak
As the world’s foremost imaging innovator, Kodak helps consumers, businesses, and creative professionals unleash the power of pictures and printing to enrich their lives.

To learn more, visit http://www.kodak.com and follow our blogs and more at http://www.kodak.com/go/followus.

More than 75 million people worldwide manage, share and create photo gifts online at KODAK Gallery—join today at www.kodakgallery.com

In the graphic communications market, Kodak offers the broadest portfolio of integrated solutions to help customers grow their business. For more information, visit www.graphics.kodak.com. For downloading photos and videos from Kodak’s image library, visit www.kodak.com/go/gcgimages.

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(Kodak and Prosper are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company.) 2010

VIDEK and Océ Demonstrate Real-Time Print Quality and Data Integrity Inspection for TransPromo and High-Volume Transactional Applications

Technology Enables Variable Data Accountability and Document Quality Assurance for Every Page Produced

Birmingham, United Kingdom (IPEX 2010, Océ Stand 12-B150) – May 19, 2010 – Videk, a leading global provider of advanced real-time document integrity assurance systems, has teamed with Océ to demonstrate the latest inspection technology for high-speed color inkjet print systems at IPEX 2010. Océ’s Color Print Inspection System, powered by Videk’s DocuVision™ 8600 Color Print Verification platform, enables real-time inspection of print quality and variable data on every page produced - for more effective and efficient management of document output integrity.

Integrated into Oce’s JetStream 1000 ultra-high-speed color inkjet digital printing system with roll-to-roll paper feed, the Océ Color Print Inspection System will inspect the full page of every document prior to entering the re-winder. As a result, the system provides critical knowledge of total roll integrity, and empowers customers to maintain the highest levels of output quality and data accountability in their transactional and TransPromo documents – all while capitalizing on the speed and robust capabilities of the Océ JetStream 1000. Co-functioning inspection applications will include:

“As enterprises invest in the latest high-speed inkjet systems to enable advanced, high-value document communications strategies, they must be prepared to ensure output excellence at an entirely new pace and scope.” said Tom Slechta, president and CEO of Videk. “In applications where potentially every document is unique, relying on manual inspection is simply not effective. We are empowering print service providers to assure the quality and document integrity that is mission-critical to success in today’s and tomorrow’s TransPromo applications.”

MICR inspection, alphanumeric text recognition, and page registration measurement round out the Océ Color Print Inspection System’s extensive suite of data and quality management capabilities. The system provides interoperability with the Océ Production Tracking System’s Track &Trace platform, which collects, stores and centrally reports information ranging from print quality results to variable data audits. Local, system-level data collection and reporting is available through Videk’s RECON Manager utility.

For more information, visit www.videk.com/docuvision8600.asp or call 1-800-248-4335

“Océ” and “Océ JetStream” are registered trademarks of Océ-Technologies B.V.

About Videk
Videk delivers vision-based print verification systems, inserter input/output scanning systems, data management software and operational consulting for print, mail and high volume transactional output (HVTO) applications - empowering organizations to achieve quality excellence, enhance productivity and be more environmentally friendly. Through close partnerships with leading manufacturers in the print and post-production industry, Videk develops systems that are interoperable with all major platforms and provide a superior investment lifecycle. Additional information about Videk is available at www.videk.com

Kodak’s New Plate Finishing and Packaging Operation in India Streamlines Product Delivery

BIRMINGHAM, UK, May 19—With the opening of its new offset plate finishing and packaging operation at its facility in Goa, India, Kodak greatly enhances its ability to serve local customers quickly and efficiently. The new offset plate finishing and packaging operation joins the film, photo finishing, and entertainment imaging services in Goa, and leverages the existing infrastructure to address the demands of the local market.

The local finishing capability means that Kodak can cut and supply any size offset plate that is required without having to order new sizes from China or Europe. In addition, local operations improve flexibility, while making it possible to design packaging that is optimized for India’s emerging distribution infrastructure.

“Offset plate demand in India is strong, and our customers need fast, reliable service that meets their production needs and keeps their presses running,” noted Nikumb Bhalchandra, Head of Sales & Channel Management, India Cluster, Kodak. “Being closer to our customers helps us be more competitive and respond more quickly to their needs.”

As a leading worldwide supplier of offset plates, Kodak offers solutions for commercial printing, publishing, and newspapers. Customers in India now have broader access to plate sizes and quantities, and can respond more quickly to unexpected rises in demand as work volume increases. This new presence offers a strong alternative to the existing local supply.

“This step puts our world-class portfolio of plates within easy reach of our customers in India,” said Doug Edwards, General Manager, Prepress Solutions and Vice President, Kodak. “We understand how important it is to know that your supplier is there for you as your business grows. Kodak is excited about the future in India and is committed to being a true partner to our growing base of customers in that area.”

KODAK Products are backed by KODAK Service and Support. KODAK Service and Support is made up of more than 3,000 professionals in 120 countries. It is a leading multi-vendor integrated services provider, delivering consulting, installation, maintenance and support services for commercial printing, graphic communications, document imaging, data storage and retail industries. KODAK Service and Support professionals are uniquely qualified to provide services that control costs, maximize productivity, and minimize business risk.

About Kodak
As the world’s foremost imaging innovator, Kodak helps consumers, businesses, and creative professionals unleash the power of pictures and printing to enrich their lives.

To learn more, visit http://www.kodak.com and follow our blogs and more at http://www.kodak.com/go/followus.

More than 75 million people worldwide manage, share and create photo gifts online at KODAK Gallery—join today at www.kodakgallery.com

In the graphic communications market, Kodak offers the broadest portfolio of integrated solutions to help customers grow their business. For more information, visit www.graphics.kodak.com. For downloading photos and videos from Kodak’s image library, visit www.kodak.com/go/gcgimages.

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(Kodak is a trademark of Eastman Kodak Company.) 2010

Kodak's Print On-Demand Solutions Group Showcases Automated Print-Production Processes Using CREO Color Server Technology

The CREO Color Server Technology will be presented throughout IPEX driving digital presses from eight market leaders

IPEX, Birmingham, UK (May 19, 2010) – At IPEX, Kodak’s Print On-Demand Solutions Group will demonstrate how CREO Color Servers can help digital printers automate print-production processes to optimize their business. CREO Color Server Technology will drive several industry-leading printers and presses, including new models from Xerox, Konica Minolta, HP and Océ. Customers will learn about using workflow integration to enhance marketing and creative applications for direct mail, transactional, commercial printing, photo publishing products, and variable data printing.

“Our proven workflow technology helps commercial printers more efficiently drive automation and deliver customer-focused services,” said Hezy Rotman, General Manager, Kodak’s Print On-Demand Solutions Group, “This goes beyond the integration of conventional and digital environments into solutions that drive down costs and allow printers to deliver true multichannel marketing services. At this show, we are very happy to present our advanced capabilities of supporting our partners with their state-of-the-art presses, and to show our support for industry-standards such as ADOBE® PDF Print Engine 2 and Fogra”.

Workflow automation is the key for increasing print productivity, preventing human error, and fulfilling customer needs accurately and effectively. CREO Color Servers have premium connectivity to industry-leading workflow solutions such as KODAK PRINERGY Workflow, and deliver seamless integration between all production steps, for faster turnaround time and reduced labour.

The CREO Color Server open connectivity is based on JDF and comes built-in with every system. It facilitates plug-and-play connections to prominent third party workflow and VDP systems.

Also visit CREO Color Servers at partner stands at IPEX 2010:

About Kodak’s Print On-Demand Solutions Group
Kodak’s Print On-Demand Solutions Group develops high-performance CREO Color Servers and workflow solutions for a wide range of digital production printers and presses. CREO Color Servers offer the digital printing industry leading workflow connectivity solutions. They utilize intelligent, JDF-enabled automation of all print-production steps to help drive business performance and profit.

The group supplies CREO Color Servers to industry leaders including Canon, Hewlett-Packard, Konica Minolta, Océ, Ricoh, and Xerox Corporation.

This independent unit of Eastman Kodak Company continues to unlock the power of print on-demand to maximize customers' success in digital printing and workflow solutions.

For more information about CREO Color Servers, visit www.creoservers.com.

Kodak, Creo, Prinergy and Darwin are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. 2010

Xerox Extends Black-and-White Print Dominance with Productivity, Finishing Enhancements

ROCHESTER, N.Y., May 11, 2010 – Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX) continues to strengthen its position as the worldwide leader in digital black-and-white production printing, today unveiling a host of productivity and finishing enhancements for its award-winning Nuvera® portfolio.

“Xerox leads the worldwide high-end black-and-white market with more than 75 percent of all production class cut-sheet shipments," said Angele Boyd, IDC group vice president, imaging/output document solutions. “The company is well positioned to maintain or extend its leadership position by constantly upgrading its Nuvera family of devices.”

Xerox's Nuvera portfolio, spanning from 100 to 288 images per minute, delivers high-quality prints and increases productivity. The 10 new productivity improvements and finishing options are designed to streamline production and expand the scope of black-and-white printing jobs. By boosting the range of professionally finished applications that can be created – such as manuals, brochures, booklets and calendars – print providers can take on a wider range of jobs and move them quickly through the shop.

Among the new offerings are:

Additional features make it easier to tape bind, stack, stitch, fold, trim, cut and complete professionally finished documents.

Many of the new enhancements will be on display in the Xerox stand at IPEX 2010, Hall 7, May 18-25 in Birmingham, U.K.

Availability and pricing
The enhancements are compatible with select Xerox Nuvera models currently installed in graphic communications and in-plant environments. Contact a Xerox sales representative for additional information about upgrades.

The new offerings are available for order taking and installation starting on July 1. Availability and pricing may vary by geography.

Xerox Honors Digital Printing Excellence at IPEX 2010

BIRMINGHAM, U.K., May 18, 2010 – At this year’s largest print industry trade show, IPEX 2010, Xerox Corporation’s (NYSE: XRX) customers from around the world are touting the benefits of digital printing with applications that resulted in triple-digit response rates for their clients and increased leads and profits for their businesses.

“At Xerox, our strategy is always to make it easy for print service providers to drive revenue through the power of digital printing,” said Tracy Yelencsics, vice president, Production Products and Programs, Xerox Corporation. “Our customers are using technology and software to transform their clients’ challenges into opportunities that pay off – and that’s a winning combination in today’s marketplace.”

Xerox’s Best-of-the-Best contest honored digital printing applications produced by members of the Xerox Premier Partners Global Network. Applications from more than 17 countries were judged on image quality, business results and the use of Xerox technology in the following categories: books, collateral, digital and offset, direct marketing, photo publishing, and transpromo. Three winners were honored in each category.

This year’s winning print providers, in alphabetical order, are: Cathedral Corporation; ColorCentric Corporation; ColorFast, S.A. de C.V.; De Budelse b.v.; dsicmm Group Limited; DMM, Inc.; Global Diseña; Keiger Direct; LaserTryk.dk; Lateral Group; MBA Group Ltd; medialogik GmbH; Pondres; Progressive Communications; TeleMail; TOCHO Co, Ltd; and Wuhan Caifeng Digital Image Express Printing Co. Ltd.

A sampling of the winners includes:

The Denmark-based company captured sales with publishers who wanted the look of traditional offset without the hassle of extra stock and warehousing costs. The fleet of Xerox solutions offers LaserTryk significant flexibility – using the iGen3 press for short-run color covers, and the black-and-white systems for high-quality pages inside.

Xerox at IPEX
Xerox’s stand in Hall 7 features 18 pieces of technology, including a demo of Xerox’s production inkjet technology and the Xerox Color 800/1000 Presses. From continuous feed to wide format, black-and-white production devices to an automated packaging solution, show attendees will see results-generating applications printed live on the show floor – all aimed to help print providers grow their businesses.

The stand also includes new business development tools, workflow enhancements, and the Real Business Live Theatre, which draws on industry expertise and customers’ business models to bring to life the opportunities for success in the world of digital printing.

For those who can't be in Birmingham, U.K., the Xerox virtual IPEX 2010 is open for registrations. From the website, visitors can see demos, watch presentations and download expert advice about how to drive business in today's environment.

CREO Color Servers Now Support ADOBE PDF Print Engine 2

Support available on multiple CREO Color Servers presented throughout IPEX. Moving forward, PDF Print Engine 2 support will be expanded to the broader portfolio

IPEX, BIRMINGHAM, UK, (May 19, 2010) Kodak’s Print On-Demand Solutions Group will demonstrate ADOBE PDF Print Engine 2 as an integral part of its CREO Color Servers for the first time at IPEX 2010. Integrating PDF Print Engine 2 into CREO Color Servers marks an important development by providing designers, commercial and digital printers with increased reliability and flexibility and new opportunities for growth. The enhanced image quality, clean handoffs and JDF-based automation of PDF Print Engine 2 will allow users of CREO Color Servers to simplify upstream workflows and improve cost savings for all job types.

With the collaboration of Adobe, CREO Color Server customers will now benefit from the most accurate, native rendering of PDF files. Even complex designs, with graphically rich content including transparent layers, are reproduced quickly and reliably. The PDF Print Engine 2 and CREO Color Servers consistently deliver true colour fidelity with modern ICC-based colour management, while leveraging the full colour capabilities of the digital press.

“CREO Color Servers support for PDF Print Engine 2 builds upon a successful and strong relationship with Adobe that provides our customers with robust printing capabilities,” said Hezy Rotman, General Manager, Kodak’s Print On-Demand Solutions Group. “This solution uses a JDF-based process to preserve content in its most original form, helping to ensure that a designer’s intent is accurately reproduced on the press.”

“Kodak is a valued partner, and early adopter of the ADOBE PDF Print Engine, which is integral to the KODAK PRINERGY Workflow, and the KODAK NEXPRESS Digital Production Color Press,” said Raman Nagpal, senior director, Print Technologies at Adobe. “Now, with the launch announcement of the support within CREO Color Servers by Kodak’s Print-On-Demand Group, the benefits of next generation PDF printing will be extended to a wide range of digital presses. This represents an important step forward in digital print solutions.”

PDF Print Engine is considered by many to be the industry’s most advanced PDF printing platform. It allows PDF files to be rendered natively,

Kodak’s Print On Demand Solutions Group will begin to make this new capability available to its partners as from IPEX throughout 2010. Availability for specific printers and presses will be announced independently by the respective manufacturers.

About Kodak’s Print On-Demand Solutions Group
Kodak’s Print On-Demand Solutions Group develops high-performance CREO Color Servers and workflow solutions for a wide range of digital production printers and presses. CREO Color Servers offer the digital printing industry leading workflow connectivity solutions. They utilize intelligent, JDF-enabled automation of all print-production steps to help drive business performance and profit.

The group supplies CREO Color Servers to industry leaders including Canon, Hewlett-Packard, Konica Minolta, Océ, Ricoh, and Xerox Corporation.

This independent unit of Eastman Kodak Company continues to unlock the power of print on-demand to maximize customers' success in digital printing and workflow solutions.

For more information about CREO Color Servers, visit www.creoservers.com.

GMG to Demonstrate Digital Printing Solutions with HP at Ipex

Tuebingen/Birmingham (17.05.2010) - GMG, the world's leading color management solutions provider, is pleased to announce that it will present solutions with HP for the commercial and wide-format printing segments at the HP stand AB150 in hall 12 at Ipex 2010.

"We feel confident that GMG and HP customers will be pleased with the high color accuracy and repeatability of consistent color results which can be achieved in digital printing with GMG's highly innovative color management solutions," says Paul Willems, CEO of GMG GmbH & Co. KG.

The solutions include ColorServer for color conversions and SmartProfiler for calibrating and profiling different output devices, such as HP Indigo digital presses or HP Scitex industrial large-format printers. GMG and HP are therefore expanding their long-standing relationship in the field of high-end contract proofing, where the GMG ColorProof proofing software has been supporting the HP Designjet Z-Series wide-format printers from the outset.

The combination of GMG SmartProfiler and GMG ColorSever helps users of HP digital presses and wide-format printers easily meet their customers' increasing expectations for high color accuracy, repeatability and colors that match those of print media produced by conventional offset printing processes. The solutions also benefit companies that have several similar or identical output devices installed. In these cases, distributed color management on each front-end results in different color rendering on the individual printing systems. With centrally controlled color management using GMG SmartProfiler and GMG ColorServer, companies can greatly increase productivity, improve production reliability and achieve identical quality of printed output.

"GMG SmartProfiler and GMG ColorServer enable us to easily create color profiles and calibrations for different output devices and substrates," says Gunther Fells, Head of the Digital Printing department at KL Druck, Germany. "The high-quality color conversions offered by GMG ColorServer optimally convert colors, including spot colors, into the color space of the required output devices. Since we have been using GMG color management technology with several of our HP Scitex printers, we have been able to achieve repeatable and identical print quality on every printing system and substrate in our portfolio, which otherwise is a very difficult and time consuming production process."

Recently, GMG successfully passed the FograCert Validation Printing System certification for the HP Indigo press 5500 and the HP Indigo 7000 Digital Press using the GMG ColorServer color management solution for the coated substrates Digi Gold Matt and Digi Gold Gloss from Papyrus/Schneidersoehne. The certification was achieved at HP in Boeblingen, Germany. In addition, IDEAlliance SWOP® (Specifications for Web Offset Publications) and GRACoL® (General Requirements and Applications for Commercial Offset Lithography) certifications have been granted to GMG ColorServer for the HP Indigo press 5500/5000 and the HP Indigo 7000 Digital Press.

"We are delighted to further strengthen our collaboration with HP as the de-facto market leader in the digital printing market. But we are even more satisfied that HP customers can confidently take advantage of the well-known GMG color management technology, which will impact both companies' technology leadership in this fast growing segment. Our common customers will certainly be very impressed by the high accuracy and repeatability of colors as well as by gaining more flexibility, with consistent print quality on different output devices, enabling users to select the printing process at the last minute", says Paul Willems, CEO of GMG GmbH & Co. KG.

"Based on use cases between HP Scitex customers and GMG, we are pleased to report that testing was successful and customers can maximize the performance of their printing systems with the combination of these two solutions. GMG provides innovative technology for high-quality color management in mixed production environments covering a wide range of HP commercial and wide-format output devices," adds Eli Israeli, Strategic Marketing, HP Scitex Division.

About GMG: The software company founded in 1984 and located in Tuebingen, near Stuttgart, Germany, has a worldwide distribution network with local presence in France, Spain, Benelux, Nordic, the UK, Asia and the Americas. GMG has specialized in high-end color management for the entire graphic arts industry. Today, more than 10,000 systems have been sold across the industry spectrum from ad agencies, prepress houses and offset printers to newspapers, flexo converters and international gravure printing plants. In fact, the GMG ColorProof system has become the de-facto standard of Europe's extensive gravure printing industry.

About the GMG family of products: GMG ColorProof, a color management software system, provides the most accurate way of calibrating digital inkjet proofing engines to produce digital contract color proofs, precisely matched to the printing press. GMG DotProof® enables users to generate contract quality halftone proofs, using the original bitmap data of the output RIP. Specifically tailored to the needs of the packaging industry is GMG FlexoProof, which supports specific flexo file formats and includes a complete Pantone® spot color library, along with other functions. GMG ColorServer is a tool for automatic color conversions - CMYK-to-CMYK, RGB-to-CMYK and RGB-to-RGB - for more efficient workflows. The GMG SmartProfiler wizard allows the profiling and calibration of different output devices, such as digital presses or large format systems, easily and quickly. GMG InkOptimizer automatically reduces chromatic colors, thus providing cost savings by reducing unnecessary ink usage, along with better print stability on press. GMG ProofControl is the ideal solution for instant, color-accurate verification of proofs. GMG PrintControl is one single software for standardizing the press from start to finish. GMG RapidCheck is a verification tool to control the printing process at a click of the mouse. GMG Media is a range of proofing-specific papers and films for the most popular inkjet printers. They are manufactured to high tolerances for color critical applications, available in a range of sizes.

© 2010 GMG GmbH & Co. KG. The GMG product names mentioned in this document are trademarks or service marks of GMG GmbH & Co. KG and may be registered in certain jurisdictions. Other company, brand, product and service names are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Data is subject to change without notice.

Lake Image Systems to Introduce Discovery Suite at IPEX

Henrietta, NY; May 2010—Lake Image Systems, the worldwide leader in vision control and verification systems, will showcase its Discovery Suite at IPEX 2010 (Hall 20, Stand 690). Lake Image Systems Discovery—a scalable suite of integrity verification, print quality inspection and integrity reporting capabilities—consists of:

Discovery Multiscan—This latest update of the popular Lake Image Systems integrity verification solution utilizes multithreading technology, providing significant performance improvements and variable print data read rates in excess of 25,000 characters per second. Image alignment and flat field image correction tools enhance system performance in complex applications where read accuracy and consistency are critical.

Discovery PQ—This latest version of the comprehensive Lake Image Systems print quality inspection system provides real-time, full-color print inspection of every page or print image. By utilizing high resolution cameras, Lake Image Systems Discovery PQ provides comprehensive print quality verification including streak/void detection, ANSI/ISO barcode grading, and defect detection for all printing processes.

Discovery Enterprise—A comprehensive, vendor-independent server-based database engine, Lake Image Systems Discovery Enterprise gathers data from printers, mailers, inserters, and finishing equipment. The product reports on mixed page and piece level integrity, providing a full audit train in HTTP format for intranet dissemination, even to multiple sites.

Commenting on the new products, Lake Image Systems vice-president Pat Hoskins said: “The Lake Image Systems Discovery Suite brings several industry firsts to complex, high-speed, variable data handling. At IPEX, we will demonstrate the superb accuracy of our Discovery Suite on a full mail production inserting line with real time barcode grading, print quality inspection with variable data verification, and comprehensive piece and job level reporting.”

Lake Image Systems is the worldwide leader in vision control and verification systems for direct mail and secure printing. Based outside London, England, the company has manufacturing facilities in the United Kingdom and the United States. Operating subsidiaries in France and Singapore provide additional sales and support. Lake Image Systems has nearly 2500 installations around the world, and has provided customers with document integrity and print quality confidence for more than a decade. Directly to customers and through partners, the company offers the latest technologies for mail verification, plastic card integrity inspection, billing and statement processing, print quality verification, and machine control. Lake Image Systems is ISO 9000 certified, and has averaged more than 40 percent annual sales growth in recent years. For more information call 585-321-3630 or visit www.lakeimage.com.

Standard Finishing Premiers New Products at Ipex

New Technologies, Formats and Applications

(Andover, Massachusetts) – Standard Finishing Systems’ partners Horizon and Hunkeler will demonstrate a broad portfolio of new postpress and paper handling solutions--including a slate of first-ever showings and a world record for folding speed--throughout the halls of Ipex 2010 in Birmingham, England, May 18-25.

A range of tightly-integrated feeding and finishing solutions for the high-speed continuous-feed digital print and 30”-wide inkjet markets are also included, the result of close cooperation between leading postpress manufacturer Horizon and Hunkeler, a premier supplier of pre/post paper handling products. Standard represents both lines exclusively in North America.

Horizon’s 13,000 square-foot exhibit at Ipex (Hall 20 Booth C650) will be the worldwide launch for the new Standard Horizon CABS 6000 perfect binding system, producing up to 6,000 books per hour. This 17-clamp system is intelligently automated from end-to-end with touchscreen control, and designed for quick, easy changeovers between conventional EVA and PUR adhesives. Further developments in book binding include the new 9-clamp SB-09S binder, which also features swappable glue tanks, and the all-new HT-80 automated three-knife trimmer, designed for operation in-line with the Standard Horizon BQ-470 perfect binder or for off-line use. The new BQ-160 entry-level binder will be shown the first time with PUR capability, ideal for short-run digital photo books and other applications. An innovative new cover creaser that receives crease position data directly from the BQ-160 will also be shown. A range of other Standard Horizon binders and trimmers will round-out the presentation.

Horizon has sold more than 3,000 production folders over the past ten years, and looks to extend their category leadership with the introduction of the new Standard Horizon AFC-746F folder, featuring full automation and throughput speeds up to a record-setting 787 feet/minute. The new PSX-56 Presser Stacker will be shown in-line with a range of Standard Horizon AF Series Folders, providing high-speed, non-stop production for 1, 2, and 3-up stacked output. The new Standard Horizon PF-40 entry-level, quick set-up suction-feed folder will also be shown, together with the complete Horizon folder portfolio.

Horizon will also demonstrate the new pXnet Bindery Information System, a tool for efficient bindery work planning, faster and more accurate make-readies, visibility into work-in-process, and capturing production statistics to help calculate real job costs.

In-line saddlestitching and folding solutions from a roll will also be demonstrated. The Horizon StitchLiner 6000 Digital will be fronted by Hunkeler unwinding and rotary cutting technology that has been tightly integrated with the Horizon saddlestitching platform, allowing customers to proceed from roll to finished booklets in one process with no intervention or touchpoints. The Horizon AF-566F Digital folder line provides comparable labor-saving efficiency for producing direct mail pieces or signatures from a printed roll. Both systems can also be placed in-line with a digital web press, for the ultimate in document automation.

Standard Hunkeler unwinders, rewinders, fanfolders, plow-folders, cutters, double-cutters and stackers will be operating throughout the halls at Ipex. Designed to work with high-speed digital printers at up to 720 feet/minute, with superior paper handling performance on a wide range of substrates, and cross-web chip-outs for full-color bleeds, proven Hunkeler solutions will be shown with 11 industry-leading partners including printer vendors HP, Infoprint Solutions Company / Ricoh, Kodak, Océ, Screen, Xeikon and Xerox.

The new Hunkeler PF7 Double Plow Folder will be presented on the Hunkeler stand (Hall 19 Booth C710) processing 30”-wide paper webs at 650 feet/minute. The double folding unit enables paper webs up to 30”-wide to be converted into four- or six-page signatures for smooth downstream processing.

The new Hunkeler PP6 Perforating and Punching module will also be shown, designed for inline finishing of paper rolls with tractor hole punching, cross-web fan-fold perforation, and file hole punching. The new PP6 is positioned between the UW6 Unwinder and the CF printer, and can print a register mark for precise registration of image on the processed sheet.

Hunkeler will also announce plans for the 2011 Hunkeler Innovationdays, which is scheduled to take place February 14-17 in Lucerne, Switzerland. Anchored by 70 partners and thousands of attendees, this event has become the most comprehensive assembly of live continuous-feed digital print and finishing solutions under one roof anywhere in the world. Visit http://www.hunkeler.ch/innovationdays.html for further information.

Standard partner Tecnau will also show its latest developments in dynamic perforating in Hall 19 Booth C710.

Standard Ipex-VIP Registration Program
Ipex attendees from the United States and Canada are invited to arrange a private equipment demonstration tailored to their application requirements by pre-registering for the Standard Ipex-VIP Program at www.sdmc.com/ipex.

Standard Finishing Systems is based in Andover, Massachusetts and is celebrating “100 Years of Finishing Strong” in 2010. A leading supplier of print finishing systems, paper handling equipment and reprographic products, Standard utilizes a network of independent dealers and a direct sales force in the United States and Canada. For more information, call 877-404-4460. Or, visit the Standard website at http://www.standardfinishing.com.

Kodak and Frank Romano Collaborate to Address “The Future of Print in the 21st Century”

Ipex visitors invited to hear Romano speak and receive an autographed copy of his book

BIRMINGHAM, UK, May 18 – The latest book by print industry expert and educator Frank Romano, “The Future of Print in the 21st Century,” will debut at Kodak’s Ipex stand, 09-E320. The book was produced exclusively using a range of KODAK Solutions, from the all-new KODAK PROSPER Press Platform and KODAK NEXPRESS SE Digital Production Color Press to the KODAK VERSAMARK VL Series Printing System, KODAK DIGIMASTER Digital Production System, and new KODAK TRILLIAN SP Plates, all driven by the KODAK PRINERGY Workflow System.

Romano, whose career in the printing and publishing industries has spanned 50 years, will appear for two special sessions in the K-Zone at Kodak’s Ipex stand. At 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 18 and Thursday, May 20, Romano will be interviewed by Jo Francis, Associate Editor of Printweek to discuss the current status of the print industry; how new technologies are changing how print is regarded, produced and used; and why he thinks print is as vibrant and meaningful today as ever.

Ipex visitors are invited to attend either of Romano’s K-Zone sessions, meet the author, and receive a complimentary signed copy of the new book. The book provides an engaging history of print, the media and advertising industries that have been shaped by it, and the new technologies that are changing all the rules.

“The printing industry is so exciting because it is constantly changing,” noted Romano. “It’s changed more in the last 20 years than in the previous 600 years. We are very fortunate to be part of this industry and witness the digital transformation that is taking place today.”

KODAK Solutions are used in a third of all books printed worldwide, and every page in Romano’s new book was printed with KODAK Technology. The book demonstrates the range of Kodak’s inkjet, offset, and toner printing technologies, giving readers a chance to compare technologies side by side to see how offset class quality is delivered across the entire KODAK Product portfolio.

“The printing industry is in the midst of significant change, but it is still about producing products that educate, inform, persuade, engage and entertain people,” said Chris Payne, Director and Vice President, Business to Business Marketing, Kodak. “We are privileged to have this opportunity to work with Frank and use the powerful portfolio of KODAK Solutions to make his book available to Ipex attendees.”

Frank Romano is the editor of the International Paper Pocket Pal, the author of thousands of articles and 46 books, including the 10,000-term Encyclopedia of Graphic Communications (with Richard Romano), the standard reference in the field. He has founded eight publications and lectures extensively throughout the industry. He wrote the first report on on-demand digital printing in 1980 and ran the first conference on the subject in 1985. He has been quoted in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Times of London, USA Today, BusinessWeek, Forbes, and many other newspapers and publications, as well as on TV and radio. He is Professor Emeritus, School of Print Media, Rochester Institute of Technology.

For more information about Kodak’s exhibits at Ipex, visit www.kodak.com/go/ipex.

KODAK Products are backed by KODAK Service and Support. KODAK Service and Support is made up of more than 3,000 professionals in 120 countries. It is a leading multi-vendor integrated services provider, delivering consulting, installation, maintenance and support services for commercial printing, graphic communications, document imaging, data storage and retail industries. KODAK Service and Support professionals are uniquely qualified to provide services that control costs, maximize productivity, and minimize business risk.

About KODAK
As the world’s foremost imaging innovator, Kodak helps consumers, businesses, and creative professionals unleash the power of pictures and printing to enrich their lives.

To learn more, visit http://www.kodak.com and follow our blogs and more at http://www.kodak.com/go/followus.

More than 75 million people worldwide manage, share and create photo gifts online at Kodak gallery—join today at www.kodakgallery.com

In the graphic communications market, Kodak offers the broadest portfolio of integrated solutions to help customers grow their business. For more information, visit www.graphics.kodak.com. For downloading photos and videos from Kodak’s image library, visit www.kodak.com/go/gcgimages.

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(Kodak, NexPress, Trillian, Digimaster, Versamark, Prosper, and Prinergy are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company.) 2010

GMC Software Technology To Highlight Time and Cost Saving Solutions at IPEX 2010

May 18, 2010– Leicester, UK, Boston, Massachusetts and Appenzell, Switzerland – GMC Software Technology, the standard in personalized communication, today announced that the company will highlight time and cost saving solutions at IPEX 2010, May 18-25, 2010, stand number 11-C221 made possible through the company’s suite of award winning software products. In addition, the company will provide attendees with technology demonstrations that integrate multi-channel marketing campaigns across print, email, web and mobile platforms.

GMC Software Technology’s products enable the rapid creation, management and production of complex personalized documents for TransPromo, direct marketing, on-demand publishing, customer communication and transactional applications. GMC ‘s customers include international banks and financial institutions, utilities, direct mail houses, insurance companies and print service providers around the globe. Despite global economic conditions, GMC has continued to thrive and expand as an established leader in personalized and data-driven personalized communications.

The company will also be showing how print fits into an increasingly seamless corporate communications strategy and how print service providers and in-house printing departments can help their customers and themselves to grow profits and cut costs by using the latest software technologies. Also at IPEX 2010, the company will also host a competitive drawing for a Swiss watch, valued at £1293.00 ($2000 USD) and based on the number of correctly answered questions over a brief amount of time.

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GMC Software Technology
GMC Software Technology helps businesses implement high impact, personalized communications programs that increase customer satisfaction and loyalty, drive new customer acquisition, improve productivity and cut costs. Our award-winning software is an easy to implement, end-to-end solution that provides full data integration and processing, design and composition, collaboration and approval, distributed output management and process automation for highly targeted print and electronic communications. GMC offers exceptionally reliable technologies and services based on worldwide ISO 9001:2000 certification and CMMI development methodology. We serve thousands of users worldwide, and many of our customers are producing in excess of 100 million personalized documents per month — including direct mail, statements, bills, policies, catalogs, correspondence and TransPromo materials. www.gmc.net.

GMC Software Technology continues to add to its tally of industry awards. Most recently, the company was recognized by Xerox, naming GMC Software Technology 2009 Business Partner of the Year for its continued contribution to Xerox, its customers and the printing industry. Just prior, the ON DEMAND Conference & Exposition recognized the company with a Best of Show, Honorable Mention award in the Web-to-Print category and winner of the Most Innovative Use of Technology award for its PortalBuilder software solution. Also in 2010, the European Digital Press Association (EDP) awarded GMC PortalBuilder the Best Web-To-Print Software of the Year for 2010 and in March, Xplor International awarded the company “Innovator of the Year” and “Technology Application of the Year for a third year in a row. In 2007, the EDP named GMC PrintNet™ Best Variable Data Software and in 2008 and named GMC PrintNet Connect and WebProof “Best Special Application Software of the Year.”

Xerox Premier Partners Global Network Offers New Revenue Opportunities through Expanded Program

ROCHESTER, N.Y., May 17, 2010 – In an effort to help its network of more than 800 leading print providers from 48 countries better connect with current and potential customers, Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX) has created a new web platform for its Premier Partners Global Network program. Designed to generate business and drive information and educational opportunities, the web portal is the latest installment to the program, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year.

“The key priority for our new web platform is to make it very easy for Premier Partners to connect with current and potential customers,” said Gavin Jordan-Smith, vice president, Commercial Print, Premedia Business and Premier Partners Global Network, Xerox Corporation. “We realize our members have many demands; helping them grow business and capture new revenue is now just a mouse click away.”

The peer-to-peer social platform is an open web forum where Premier Partners can share ideas and educational opportunities. The platform has a section dedicated to Xerox companies and business partners, including GMC Software Technology and XMPie®, a Xerox company, where Premier Partners can access promotions, beta and software trials, along with other exclusive opportunities.

Xerox is also launching a web and mobile search application via iPhone and BlackBerry. Print buyers and marketing professionals looking for a print provider can enter the services and applications needed, along with their location. The application integrates Google Maps technology to guide the print buyer to the door of the most appropriate Premier Partner.

“Membership has its benefits, evident by the new business-generating tools Xerox is making available to its Premier Partners,” said Bart Van Deuren, managing director, Publimail nv-sa, in Belgium. “The web portal will allow me to take full advantage of a global network of print providers; sharing insight about how to grow revenue and stay relevant with my customers. It will be a valuable component to my business development plan.”

The new services will be available to Xerox’s Premier Partners in July at http://www.xeroxpremierpartners.com. IPEX 2010 kicks off tomorrow, where attendees will see a full range of Xerox technology and solutions in the Xerox stand in Hall 7; IPEX is taking place May 18-25 in Birmingham, U.K.

Kodak Shows a Wide Range of Solutions Across the Ipex Show Floor

BIRMINGHAM, UK, May 17—In addition to the solutions being shown in Kodak’s stand 09-E320, visitors to Ipex will see a number of KODAK Products and Technologies in other stands around the event. From workflow and proofing to plates and digital printing, Kodak’s broad product portfolio is enhancing a number of initiatives during the show.

“Our customers live in the real world, with a wide variety of production challenges and needs, so it’s important to show how our solutions perform in diverse, integrated environments,” said Chris Payne, Director and Vice President, Business to Business Marketing, Kodak. “We work closely with so many industry suppliers and manufacturers, and a show like IPEX is the perfect opportunity to showcase these relationships.”

IPEX stands that will feature KODAK Solutions include:

To showcase integrated book printing capabilities, Kodak is supplying printed rolls to Hunkeler for processing into book blocks and then passed on to Horizon for binding.

TransPromo applications will be demonstrated by working with Kern. Kodak will supply printed rolls from the KODAK VERSAMARK VL-Series Printing System and Kern will feed its inserting lines with these rolls. The application has been developed jointly by Kodak, Kern, GMC, and Ziegler.

And finally, Kodak also is providing support to the IPEX Daily. KODAK Products being used in daily production at the show include:

For more information about Kodak’s exhibits at IPEX, visit www.kodak.com/go/ipex.

KODAK Products are backed by KODAK Service and Support. KODAK Service and Support is made up of more than 3,000 professionals in 120 countries. It is a leading multi-vendor integrated services provider, delivering consulting, installation, maintenance and support services for commercial printing, graphic communications, document imaging, data storage and retail industries. KODAK Service and Support professionals are uniquely qualified to provide services that control costs, maximize productivity, and minimize business risk.

About Kodak
As the world’s foremost imaging innovator, Kodak helps consumers, businesses, and creative professionals unleash the power of pictures and printing to enrich their lives.

To learn more, visit http://www.kodak.com and follow our blogs and more at http://www.kodak.com/go/followus.

More than 75 million people worldwide manage, share and create photo gifts online at KODAK Gallery—join today at www.kodakgallery.com

In the graphic communications market, Kodak offers the broadest portfolio of integrated solutions to help customers grow their business. For more information, visit www.graphics.kodak.com. For downloading photos and videos from Kodak’s image library, visit www.kodak.com/go/gcgimages.

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(Kodak, NexPress, Digimaster, Prosper, Versamark, Prinergy Connect, Insite, Magnus, Quantum, Matchprint, Colorflow, and Trillian are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company.) 2010

XMPie debuts first interactive, one-to-one exhibit at Ipex 2010

Technology demonstration of print personalization for mobile users

NEW YORK, May 17, 2010 — XMPie^® is highlighting its industry-leading one-to-one software in a first-of-its-kind, interactive exhibit at Ipex 2010. The XMPie Advantage is an exclusive, one-to-one showcase featuring movies, theatre presentations, interactive applications, new technologies and demonstrations of XMPie’s latest variable data print (VDP), cross-media and Web-to-print solutions. XMPie is also showcasing a new technology that brings print personalization into the hands of mobile users.

“Over the past 10 years, XMPie has developed a reputation for innovative, flexible and robust one-to-one solutions that keep users on the leading edge of highly creative marketing communications,” said Karin Stroh, vice president of marketing, XMPie. “At Ipex 2010, we are building on that reputation with an interactive and personalized exhibition. For the first time, the complete power and performance of XMPie’s technology will be on display, in the hands of attendees.”

XMPie’s exhibit will provide attendees with the opportunity to take a journey into the world of XMPie-enabled personalized communications. There will be a fast-paced, live action animated movie showing the one-to-one advantages only XMPie can provide, presentations highlighting real XMPie customer applications that demonstrate the keys to personalization success, and an interactive zone with self-service kiosks full of XMPie customer applications. There will also be ongoing demonstrations of XMPie’s latest solutions for VDP, cross-media campaigns and Web-to-print marketing portals.

Debuting at Ipex is a new technology demonstration of a future-looking one-to-one communication capability. uPrint Mobile is an iPhone App that integrates with PersonalEffect and allows the user to select a document, customize it with pictures just taken by the iPhone, and have the document printed on a nearby Xerox printer. It uses Xerox mobile printing technology to enable the local printing. With uPrint Mobile, XMPie pushes its idea of “Personalization at your Fingertips,” where personalized printing can be done on local devices controlled by the individual recipient, following a pull versus push model. It’s a new dimension for personalization where relevancy is not only improved by content and design, but also by the simple fact that the individual recipient creates the printed piece.

Additional highlights of what XMPie is planning for Ipex include:

XMPie’s entire line of solutions for variable data, Web-to-print and cross-media communications will be on display in stand 07-CD450 at Ipex from May 18-25, 2010 in Birmingham. XMPie PersonalEffect 5.0 will be available in Q3 2010. uStore 4.0 and uProduce Marketing Console 1.8 will be available in late May 2010. To learn about XMPie’s new and enhanced product offerings, please call 212-479-5166 or visit www.xmpie.com.

BÖWE BELL + HOWELL Demonstrates Cost-Savings Solutions at IPEX

Wheeling, Ill., May 12, 2010 – BÖWE BELL + HOWELL (BBH) will be showcasing many cost-effective, flexible solutions for production mailers at this year’s IPEX tradeshow, May 18 to May 25 in Birmingham, England. Solutions and experts from BBH and the BÖWE Group will be in Booth D901, Hall 17, and BBH business partner CMC will demonstrate a number of its innovative systems, including a high-speed “envelope creation” application as part of the Hewlett-Packard exhibit.

This year’s solutions address the industry’s need for efficient, connectable, high-integrity solutions that help mailers reduce costs. The offerings provide complete pre- to post-production management to meet the requirement of mailers of all sizes and in all vertical markets.

“Our business focus is to help mailers reduce costs while achieving greater visibility and control for areas of the production process,” said Mike Maselli, BBH vice president of marketing and product management. “We’ve successfully launched a number of new innovations in the U.S., and are very pleased to bring them to IPEX so that mailers around the world can see the benefits of these innovations.”

BBH systems to be featured include the Combo^®14 inserting system, which combines the functionality of multiple inserters, and processes envelopes at rated speeds of up to 14,000 cycles per hour for #10 letters and 6" x 9" envelopes, and up to 9,000 cycles per hour for flats. Its rapid changeover from flats to letters – in minutes, rather than hours – makes the Combo14 system the foremost inserter for flexible, high-speed applications.

BBH JETVision^®, the industry’s leading-edge reading technology, ensures mailpiece integrity and quality on virtually any system from any vendor. JETVision’s native integration with the BÖWE One^® Software Suite allows mailers to centrally control and manage mailpiece and production activities.

Also featured will be the Turbo^®26, equipped with a high-performance input channel for up to 80,000 pages per hour and an unbelievable inserting rate of up to 26,000 insertions per hour. Automatic job and enclosure setup shorten and simplify user operation. The Turbo26 will feature a transpromotional application with tracking throughout the production process using BÖWE One Item Workflow. This provides the customer with unparalleled transparency and confidence in the integrity of the mailpiece.

These high-performance inserting systems require extremely fast and reliable feeding components to run at optimal speed. The BÖWE Group will introduce a newly developed high-performance unwinder: the Unwind u10 from Lasermax Roll Systems. It has a maximum feed speed that attains 3.5 meters per second (700 feet per minute) and can process pinfed or pinless paper with a web width of 200–520 mm. Learn more about Lasermax Roll Systems in Booth 12 C 111, Hall 12.

BBH partner CMC will present a high-speed “envelope creation” application that creates a personalized envelope on the fly from roll paper. The MailStream Inveloper™ incorporates the HP Ink Jet printer for printing a full-color, high-quality duplex 4” swath across the front and/or back of the mailpiece.

For more information on BÖWE BELL + HOWELL, please visit www.bowebellhowell.com.

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About BÖWE BELL + HOWELL
Headquartered in Wheeling, Ill., BÖWE BELL + HOWELL is a leading provider of high-performance document management solutions and services. The company pioneered gripper arm mail-inserting systems in 1938, and has one of the world’s largest installed bases of such inserters as a result of the technology’s flexibility, performance and reliability. The company’s complete portfolio of inserting, sorting, plastic card, integrity, cutting, packaging, print-on-demand and software solutions is the most comprehensive product offering for paper-based and digital mail communications. These solutions are supported by one of the largest dedicated service organizations in the industry. For further information on BÖWE BELL + HOWELL, please visit www.bowebellhowell.com.

© 2010 Böwe Bell + Howell Company. All rights reserved. BÖWE BELL + HOWELL and the Böwe Bell + Howell logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of BBH, Inc. BBH, Combo, Combo14, Turbo, Turbo26, BÖWE One, MailStream Inveloper and JETVision are trademarks or registered trademarks of Böwe Bell + Howell Company. All other trademarks and service marks are the property of their respective owners. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Kodak's K-Zone at Ipex 2010 Features Live Discussions with Industry Experts on Latest Market Trends and Opportunities

Panels include “Change Inspires Innovation” with Kodak Chairman and CEO Antonio M. Perez and “The Future of Print in the 21st Century” with Frank Romano

BIRMINGHAM, UK, May 11—Kodak’s K-Zone, which debuted at Print 09 with great success, will be a main highlight of Kodak’s stand 09-E320 at Ipex 2010. The K-Zone is a live talk-show set where dynamic unscripted discussions with industry experts, print service providers and marketing professionals take place daily throughout the Ipex show. The sessions will provide key insights and information that commercial printers, publishers, package printers, and data printers can use to help their businesses increase profitability and open doors to new opportunities.

“The K-Zone is redefining the tradeshow experience for our customers, creating a forum for people to address the impact of the many innovations affecting our industry,” said Chris Payne, Director and Vice President, Business to Business Marketing, Kodak. “Each panel session is designed to reflect current industry trends and focus on the success of real organizations and real people who use our technology to fuel creativity throughout their business.”

The K-Zone kicks off at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 18, with a keynote panel titled “Change Inspires Innovation,” featuring Antonio M. Perez, Kodak Chairman and CEO; Giovanni Antonuzzo, Rotomail CEO; Giorgio Albertini, Rotomail General Manager; and Tom Fenske, Fenske Media CEO. The panel will discuss the impact of digital marketing on the industry and how KODAK Stream Inkjet Technology is shaking things up with a wide variety of innovative applications.

Following the keynote panel on Tuesday, May 18, at 12 p.m. is “Once Upon a Time: The Story Behind the Invention of Stream.” Attendees will learn from Kodak Chief Technical Officer, Terry Taber, how the idea for Stream Inkjet Technology came about and the fundamental concepts behind this revolutionary printing system.

Special K-Zone sessions at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, May 18, and Thursday, May 19, will introduce Frank Romano’s new book, “The Future of Print in the 21st Century.” Print plays an important role in society and reflects the habits and needs of consumers, but new print technologies are transforming the way we interact with print. In this segment, Romano will talk about these changes and share insights from his new book. A book signing will follow and all attendees will receive a complimentary autographed copy.

In addition, a revealing panel discussion called “What We Think – The Analyst Viewpoint” will take place Wednesday, May 19, at 2 p.m. Well-known industry experts will talk about the worldwide economic situation and how the printing industry is evolving as a result.

On Thursday, May 20, at 5 p.m. the K-Zone will also feature the presentation of the Lifetime Print Ambassador Award to The Rt. Hon. the Lord Heseltine CH, Chairman, Haymarket Group Limited.

Other sessions will cover a wide range of topics including sustainability, workflow and social media. For more information and a complete schedule, please visit www.kodak.com/go/ipex. All K-Zone sessions will be recorded and can be viewed at www.kodak.com/go/ipex by clicking on the “Video Gallery” tab.

About Kodak

As the world’s foremost imaging innovator, Kodak helps consumers, businesses, and creative professionals unleash the power of pictures and printing to enrich their lives.

To learn more, visit http://www.kodak.com and follow our blogs and more at http://www.kodak.com/go/followus.

More than 75 million people worldwide manage, share and create photo gifts online at KODAK Gallery—join today at www.kodakgallery.com

In the graphic communications market, Kodak offers the broadest portfolio of integrated solutions to help customers grow their business. For more information, visit www.graphics.kodak.com. For downloading photos and videos from Kodak’s image library, visit www.kodak.com/go/gcgimages.

InfoPrint Solutions Launches New Inkjet Platform at IPEX

New Features for Industry Leading InfoPrint 5000 Give Customers More Choices

Boulder, Colo, May 10, 2010- InfoPrint Solutions Company, a joint venture between IBM and Ricoh, today announced the addition of the InfoPrint 5000 MP (multi-purpose) platform to its extremely successful family of continuous forms inkjet printers, supporting three speed points for low, medium, and high volume printing systems needs. This will be unveiled at IPEX, Birmingham, UK, May 18 – 25, 2010 where InfoPrint Solutions is exhibiting alongside Ricoh at booth 12-D130.

The InfoPrint 5000 MP, a smaller footprint member of the InfoPrint 5000 family, complements and is compatible with the existing full color models of the InfoPrint 5000. It provides customers with a new level of modularity, flexibility and investment protection. The InfoPrint 5000 MP can run a variety of inks and fluids and be utilized in various configurations, including a twin-engine, or tandem, monochrome duplex and coupling it with the InfoPrint 5000 color system to optimize the production of documents with checks or coupons using Magnetic Ink Character Recognition (MICR).

“For the second year in a row InfoPrint Solutions is the market share leader in continuous-feed color inkjet systems installed in the United States and Western Europe. In 2009 InfoPrint Solutions held the number one position with over 30 percent market share. Since entering the market in 2007, InfoPrint Solutions has placed 35 percent of the systems installed in the United States and Western Europe. In that same time period InfoPrint Solutions and its partner, Dainippon Screen, have installed more than half of all continuous-feed color inkjet systems,” according to InfoTrends.*

“With the InfoPrint 5000 MP, a customer can easily reconfigure and re-purpose capital assets, protecting investments as needs change over time. It provides customers a new low level of power consumption and a significantly smaller footprint, with the same sustained high reliability and ease of use as all the other InfoPrint Solutions models,” said George Promis, Vice President of Production Inkjet Solutions and Technology Alliances, InfoPrint Solutions. “This is the next step in fulfilling our on-going commitment to customers to deliver technology that enables them to migrate applications to inkjet, while lowering costs and increasing revenue and profit.”

InfoPrint Solutions is also announcing a new ink measurement solution for the entire InfoPrint 5000 family. This includes tools that produce quick and accurate ink estimates at the job costing stage and show actual ink usage upon print completion. These complementary tools help customers leverage the significant economic benefit of InfoPrint 5000’s imaging techniques that dynamically select variable drop sizes for each pixel on the page, allowing optimization of document appearance vs. the amount of ink actually used. “With the InfoPrint 5000’s unique imaging technology, it’s not the ink price per liter, but the ink price per impression, that impacts your bottom line,” said Mike Herold, InfoPrint 5000 Product Manager.

The InfoPrint 5000 MP will also support PANTONE^® PLUS. "As a leader in on-demand solutions, InfoPrint Solutions understands the impact color can have when incorporated into personalized marketing collateral, direct mail pieces and all business documents," said Andy Hatkoff, Vice President of Technology Licensing and Business Development for Pantone. "By supporting the new color offerings in PANTONE PLUS, InfoPrint Solutions is empowering its customers to employ even more creativity into their precision marketing campaigns."

These announcements demonstrate InfoPrint Solutions’ commitment to protecting customers’ investments as they migrate to inkjet print technology, with a short- or long-term goal of adding color to their documents.

The InfoPrint 5000’s market success, the most customer references in the industry, is due to many factors, including its exceptional print quality, high reliability, compact and simple design, ease of use, and the lowest power consumption in the industry for its class of product. PostScript^®, PDF and AFP (Advanced Function Presentation) support along with a high performance controller, and a reputation for highly skilled inkjet implementation support have also been major contributors to InfoPrint 5000’s success.

In addition, InfoPrint Solutions offers customers access to its skilled professional services team who work with customers to enhance their print operations to reduce costs and grow revenue and profit.

The InfoPrint 5000 MP will be available in North America, Europe and Asia in the third quarter, 2010. See www.infoprint.com for more information.

* “U.S. Production Printing and Copying Market Placements: 2008-2009”, InfoTrends, March 31, 2010.

* “Western Europe Production Printing and Copying Market Placements: 2008-2009”, InfoTrends, April 08, 2010

Lyra Offers Ipex 2010 Preview: Setting the Commercial Ink Jet Table

Lyra's Commercial Ink Jet Analysts Available to Discuss the Latest Product and Marketing Trends at Ipex

Newton, MA -- April 14, 2010 -- Lyra Research, the digital imaging authority (www.lyra.com), has issued a market perspective, Ipex 2010 Preview: Setting the Commercial Ink Jet Table, that discusses what vendors such as Agfa, Fujifilm, HP, Impika, Kodak, Océ, Olympus, Riso, Screen, and Xerox will bring to the table at Ipex (click here to see figure). Ipex is the quadrennial trade show for the high-end printing industry that is held two years apart from drupa. This year's show will be held from May 18-25 at the NEC in Birmingham in the United Kingdom.

"While the 2008 drupa event was billed as 'the ink jet drupa' and was the show where ink jet emerged as a viable technology, this year's Ipex will be the show where ink jet becomes a legitimate contender for more than just transaction applications," said Peter Mayhew, director of Lyra Research Europe.

"Since the drupa show, Screen and InfoPrint have clearly hit their stride with their Epson-based Truepress and InfoPrint 5000 presses. There are reports that the two companies have now installed some 200 engines between them. HP's T300 Inkjet Web Press is now 'commercially available,' and HP has several beta sites in operation. Kodak is not quite at that stage, but it currently does have several installations of its Prosper S10 imprinting system installed and will have a black-only Prosper 1000 press installed by the time IPEX is held," Mayhew added.

To Obtain a Copy of the Ipex Preview Report
Lyra's commercial ink jet market analysts, including Peter Mayhew, director of Lyra Research Europe; Steve Reynolds, senior analyst; and Tom Baratz, principal analyst for Lyra's Commercial Ink Jet Printing Advisory Service, will attend Ipex 2010 and are available to discuss what is happening in the commercial ink jet market and share Lyra's observations about the show. To set up a meeting with the Lyra team and to receive a free copy of Lyra's Ipex preview report, contact Peter Mayhew at + 44 (0) 1270-629110 or pmayhew@lyra.com.

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International Days Offer Even More Value for Global Print Community at Ipex 2010

The Ipex 2010 organisers have confirmed the return of the successful country–specific International Days to help non-UK visitors to be more focused and time-efficient at the show. The regional theme will also ensure that exhibitors can maximise their investment in the show by planning appropriate resources including speakers and sales teams to be present on their stand and relevant translated information to be available.

Each International Day will kick off in the International Lounge in Hall 12 with a welcome reception hosted by a regional key industry figure. There will also be an overview of the show’s highlights as well as briefings on topics of particular interest for each specific region/country.

Non-UK visitors are welcome throughout all the open days of the exhibition but the following days will have a particular focus and theme:

Tuesday 18 May: Middle East & Africa
Wednesday 19 May: China/Japan
Thursday 20 May: India
Friday 21 May: Germany
Saturday 22 May: Scandinavia
Sunday 23 May: Eastern Europe
Monday 24 May: North America
Tuesday 25 May: Europe

Trevor Crawford, Ipex 2010 event director, explains: “As a truly international exhibition, we’re constantly looking for ways to enhance the show experience for visitors from across the globe. Different countries have different priorities and market interests so it’s our responsibility to cater for their needs and make the show experience for them as enjoyable and effective as possible.

“We’re already working with over 60 regional trade associations to actively engage with our international visitor base to make Ipex the perfect place for them to discover the latest technologies relevant to their markets and provide a valuable networking opportunity.”

Further information about the International Days can be found online at www.ipex.org/intdays Anyone planning a pre-organised visitor trip to Ipex can get in touch with Peter Orford by emailing porford@iirx.co.uk or calling +44 (0)20 337 73384 to get assistance with any questions they may have as well as travel and accommodation packages.

About Ipex 2010
Ipex is the largest English-speaking global technology event for print, publishing and media. Acquired by IIR Exhibitions in 2006 from its previous owner, industry association Picon, IIR Exhibitions also owns Total Print! Expo incorporating Digital Print World, Northprint and Ipex South Asia.

Ipex 2010 will take place from Tuesday 18th May to Tuesday 25th May 2010 at the NEC, Birmingham, UK. The new footprint for the show provides a logical layout for visitors by mirroring the whole print production workflow.

The new Ipex 2010 website www.ipex.org includes sales brochures, the exhibition layout, an exhibitor list as well as marketing and logistical information. It also has information and voting forms for the international Ipex 2010 ‘Champions Print’ Awards which were launched to acknowledge the huge contributions of those who have influenced and shaped the development of the printing industry.

HP to Accelerate Customer Growth with Broadest Range of Digital Printing Solutions at IPEX 2010

PALO ALTO, Calif., March 24, 2010 – HP today announced it will unveil the latest additions to the industry’s broadest portfolio of digital color printing solutions at IPEX 2010, May 18-25 in Birmingham, England, where HP will have the largest booth at the show.

In booth 12-AB150, measuring 3000m2, HP will feature a “production floor” where simulated customer environments can print a range of applications – from publications and personalized marketing materials to large format signage and photo specialty processes. The four production zones will represent the key growth areas for print service providers and other graphics professionals and include solutions that:

“Print service providers and graphics professionals today are looking for a technology partner to help them get more from their printing investments,” said Christopher Morgan, senior vice president, Graphics Solutions Business, Imaging and Printing Group, HP. “At IPEX 2010, we will announce and demonstrate new solutions that help our customers gain new business, streamline their operations, and deliver higher-value, more innovative applications.”

Visitors also will experience the unlimited possibilities of digital print through a series of HP kiosks:

The HP booth also will feature moderated customer panels, regional presentations and keynote speakers. A media event on May 18 will include new products and solutions across HP’s broad portfolio of digital printing systems

More information about HP at IPEX 2010 is available at www.hp.com/go/IPEX, as well as through the HP Graphic Arts Twitter feed.

About HP
HP creates new possibilities for technology to have a meaningful impact on people, businesses, governments and society. The world’s largest technology company, HP brings together a portfolio that spans printing, personal computing, software, services and IT infrastructure to solve customer problems. More information about HP (NYSE: HPQ) is available at http://www.hp.com/.

BÖWE Group at IPEX 2010

IPEX 2010: “The whole is more than the sum of its parts” – even in communication logistics.

Augsburg, March 18, 2010: With this motto, the BÖWE Group will present cross-product solutions for communication logistics at this year’s IPEX trade show from May 18 to 25 in Birmingham, England. In Hall 17, Booth 17 D 901, the Group will present innovative hardware and software that optimally interconnect individual customer requirements with the various processing steps in the mailroom. In addition, the BÖWE Group will use the international trade show as a platform to simultaneously introduce three new products to the European, Asian, and MEA markets: the new Turbo Premium26 for inserting in the high-performance segment, a new high-speed unwinder from Lasermax Roll Systems, as well as the inserting system Combo14 for fast C4-insertions and great flexibility with regard to envelope formats.

For the first time in Europe, the Turbo Premium26 from the Turbo Premium Family will be introduced. It is equipped with a fast, high-performance input channel for a paper feed of up to 80,000 pages per hour with 12" and an unbelievable inserting rate of 26,000 insertions per hour. Automatic job and enclosure setup shorten and simplify user operation, allowing for a harmonious interaction between man and machine.

In fulfilling the continuing trend in mailroom operations, the Turbo Premium26 at the trade show demonstrates an intelligent TransPromo application. It shows not only the fastest possible processing speeds while maintaining gentle material, but also the tracking and recording of all documents throughout the production process, which is achieved through the integration into the BÖWE One Item Workflow. This gives the customer unparalleled transparency and confidence.

In order to obtain these processing speeds, the high-performance inserting systems require extremely fast and reliable feeding components from the Pre and Post-Processing sector. For the first time, the BÖWE Group will introduce the newly developed high-performance unwinder Unwind u10 from Lasermax Roll Systems. It has a maximum feed speed that attains 3.5 meters per second (700 feet per minute) and can process paper either pinfed or pinless with a paper web width of 200–520 mm. Learn more about Lasermax Roll Systems: Hall 12, Booth 12 C 111.

With the Combo14, the BÖWE Group presents a new inserting system in the mid-range performance segment. It is not just extremely flexible in all formats, but was specially developed for the fast processing of DIN C6/5 and C4 envelope formats. The Combo14 attains 14,000 insertions per hour for DIN C6/5 as well as 9,000 inserts per hour for C4 formats. With that, the system offers the highest flexibility for a number of applications because it can rely on the complete input channel spectrum of the BÖWE Group inserting systems. A further feature of the Combo14 is EASE (Every Application Setup Easily), which allows the changeover from format DIN C6/5 to C4 with just eight adjustments and within a few minutes. This is possible without tools or specialized knowledge. With this, EASE not only simplifies the work of the operator, but also saves considerable time with job transitions and, therefore, automatically increases job productivity in the mailroom.

With the products from the BÖWE One Software Suite, the individual exhibits become a “giant whole” at the IPEX. BÖWE One Production Management collects the production data of both, the Combo14 and the Turbo Premium26, and analyzes them according to individual adjustable criteria. The interested trade show visitor can also get information on tracking and recording of document data with BÖWE One Item Tracking as well as data preparation with BÖWE One ReCompose.

The performance spectrum of the BÖWE Group is complemented through the multifunctional reading system JETVision. With this highly modern reading technology, the processing integrity of any third-party product can be increased, and the system can be integrated into the BÖWE One Software Suite. Consequently, the customer can centrally control and supervise the complete mailroom – even with production equipment from various manufacturers.

“Our clients want more than single systems and isolated applications. A comprehensive total solution is required that meaningfully interconnects all the processes and thereby insures secure processing, highest output quality, increase in efficiency in the mailroom, as well as a reduction in production costs,” asserts Willi Kanzler, Director of Corporate Marketing for the BÖWE Group. “With the exhibits at IPEX, we are showing that these customer expectations are our standard for the development of hardware and software solutions for modern communication logistics.”

All BÖWE Group companies are developing concepts and solutions for leading-edge communication logistics worldwide. Our technologically leading high-speed inserting systems, mail-verification and sorting technology, personalization and mailing systems for plastic cards, pre- and post-print processing systems as well as intelligent software modules are continuously setting standards in modern mailroom management for decades. We provide our customers with complete solutions of the highest standard and from one source for their individual requirements both in the mailroom and in data management: from competent consultancy through state-of-the-art solutions in hardware and software to comprehensive services. More information is available under www.boewe-group.com.

Kodak to Unveil KODAK PROSPER 5000XL Press at Ipex 2010

Installations upcoming at Consolidated Graphics, Offset Paperback Manufacturers, Webcrafters and Rotomail Italia

LA HULPE, BELGIUM, March 8-Attendees at Ipex 2010 will be the first to see the industry-changing KODAK PROSPER 5000XL Press. The color press, driven by KODAK Stream Inkjet Technology, will run in Kodak's stand, 9-E320.

"The launch of the PROSPER 5000XL Press marks a turning point in the digital print market, bringing previously unattainable levels of quality, productivity and total cost of ownership to print service providers and their customers that serve the book, direct mail, and catalog markets," said Kevin Joyce, Worldwide Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Digital Printing Solutions, Kodak. "Through demonstrations, samples and testimonials, visitors to our stand will learn how the PROSPER 5000XL Press delivers digital without compromise."

The color PROSPER 5000XL Press and monochrome KODAK PROSPER 1000 Press provide consistency from press to press and job to job, making it easy for printers to ensure maximum productivity and uptime. The family of PROSPER Products also includes the KODAK PROSPER S10 and S5 Imprinting Systems, monochrome continuous inkjet solutions for inline digital printing on high-speed web presses, finishing equipment and mailbases.

In a related announcement made today at a pre-Ipex press event, Rotomail Italia is set to become the first Kodak customer in Europe to install the revolutionary new KODAK PROSPER 5000XL Press. This news follows earlier announcements of upcoming PROSPER installations at Consolidated Graphics, Offset Paperback Manufacturers and Webcrafters.

KODAK Stream Inkjet Technology: In a Class of Its Own Based on innovative KODAK Stream Inkjet Technology, PROSPER Solutions make it possible for print service providers to produce offset class output in terms of quality, productivity and cost for their clients, while offering the unique ability to print permanently on glossy coated papers. KODAK Stream Inkjet Technology serves as Kodak's latest revolutionary technology in continuous inkjet, which Kodak developed more than 40 years ago.

With Stream Inkjet Technology, speed and accurate drop placement are ensured using a continuous flow of ink through inkjet nozzles at a very high volume. The stream of ink is then stimulated by thermal energy to break it into individual droplets. These drops of ink are then thrust from the nozzles at a very high rate of speed to guarantee excellent drop placement accuracy and image quality. Stream Inkjet Technology uses air deflection and silicon nozzles to deliver uniform ink droplet size and accurate droplet placement with a drop generation speed over 400KHz, producing image quality approaching up to175 line screen (lpi) at speeds up to 650 feet per minutes (200 meters per minute) in a process color environment.

An enclosed and secure jetting module forms the core of Stream Inkjet Technology solutions. The jetting module contains a single row of high-velocity jetting nozzles for fast printing speeds that deliver ink to paper with simplicity and reliability, all in a single pass. To further enhance productivity and maximize uptime, jetting modules can easily be changed by the operator in a matter of minutes.

Kodak's proprietary inks for Stream Inkjet Technology boast an advanced formulation to further enhance print quality, permanence and durability while offering the unique ability to print on glossy coated substrates. Providing exceptional vibrancy, color gamut and color consistency, these high-performance inks won't clog jetting modules, which contributes to reliability and productivity. In addition, due to the continuous flow of ink through nozzles, the inks require minimal wetting agents which keep the inkjet nozzles clean and help extend the life of the jetting module. Due to the lack of wetting agent in the ink, printing and drying on coated and glossy papers are improved with an appearance similar to offset print.

PROSPER Press Platform Opens New Opportunities
The first installation of a PROSPER 1000 Press will begin later this month at Offset Paperback Manufacturers (OPM), a Bertelsmann company, in Laflin, Penn. OPM chose the KODAK PROSPER Press Platform with an integrated MULLER MARTINI SIGMALINE in-line finishing system for its book printing operation.

The PROSPER Press Platform enables print and marketing service providers the ability to maximize production and supply chain efficiencies, and improve return on marketing investment. For book publishers, the PROSPER Press Platform provides an ideal solution for short-run books with economics that drive operational and supply chain efficiencies for run lengths up to 7000 books.

"With continuous inkjet solutions such as KODAK Stream Inkjet Technology, we are seeing a reduction in costs and significant improvement in quality," said Bill Lamparter of PrintCom Consulting. "Led by PROSPER Products, we'll see continuous growth in the application areas for inkjet-from books to direct mail and others."

PROSPER 5000XL and 1000 Presses are up to 38% more productive than competitive inkjet systems and feature a print speed of up to 650 fpm (200 mpm) with image quality approaching up to 175 lpi, and a monthly duty cycle of up to 120 million A4 pages. The presses are able to handle both coated and uncoated papers, including glossy coated, with basis weights ranging from 45 gsm-175 gsm (30 lbs-120 lbs) on the PROSPER 1000 Press and 45 gsm-300 gsm (30 lbs-200 lbs) on the PROSPER 5000XL Press.

A modular and scaleable architecture means that customers can leverage investments in the PROSPER 1000 Press to easily upgrade in the field to a PROSPER 5000XL Press, ensuring they have the best configuration to meet their needs. The PROSPER Press Platform has a 20% lower cost of operation and is 10 times more reliable than thermal inkjet products.

The PROSPER Press Platform will be driven by the KODAK 700 Print Manager, a front-end system enabling high-quality variable data printing at the full rated speed of 650 fpm for the entire range of target applications. The KODAK 700 Print Manager accepts and processes a variety of data streams, including PDF, POSTSCRIPT, PPML-GA, PPML-VDX, VPS, and AFP/IPDS. The KODAK 700 Print Manager also offers industry-leading color management for a greater level of quality assurance and process automation. The optimized interface between the KODAK 700 Print Manager and KODAK PRINERGY Workflow System provides advanced automation, making it easier for print providers to blend offset and digital printing technology.

Kodak is developing finishing solutions for the PROSPER Press Platform with a number of industry leaders, including Hunkeler, Muller Martini and Lasermax Roll Systems. Finishing solutions will be provided for a wide range of applications such as roll to roll, book blocks, perfect bound books, saddlestitched books, signatures, and fanfolded and cut sheet output.

For more on KODAK PROSPER Solutions, visit http://www.prosper.kodak.com. For more information on KODAK Solutions for the publishing and commercial markets, visit http://www.kodak.com/go/connect.

KODAK Products are backed by KODAK Service and Support. KODAK Service and Support is made up of more than 3,000 professionals in 120 countries. It is a leading multi-vendor integrated services provider, delivering consulting, installation, maintenance and support services for commercial printing, graphic communications, document imaging, data storage and retail industries. KODAK Service and Support professionals are uniquely qualified to provide services that control costs, maximize productivity, and minimize business risk.

About KODAK PROSPER Solutions
Based on innovative KODAK Stream Inkjet Technology, KODAK PROSPER Solutions deliver digital without compromise, enabling print service providers to produce offset class output in terms of speed, quality, and cost for their clients.

The family of KODAK PROSPER Products includes the KODAK PROSPER S10 Imprinting System, for direct mail, catalogs, magazines, newspapers, inserts, and transactional documents; KODAK PROSPER 1000 Press for books and direct mail; and KODAK PROSPER 5000XL Press for books, direct mail, catalogs/inserts and magazines. For more information, visit www.prosper.kodak.com.

About Kodak
As the world's foremost imaging innovator, Kodak helps consumers, businesses, and creative professionals unleash the power of pictures and printing to enrich their lives. To learn more, visit http://www.kodak.com and follow our blogs and more at http://www.kodak.com/go/followus. More than 75 million people worldwide manage, share and create photo gifts online at KODAK Gallery-join today at www.kodakgallery.com

In the graphic communications market, Kodak offers the broadest portfolio of integrated solutions to help customers grow their business. For more information, visit www.graphics.kodak.com. For downloading photos and videos from Kodak's image library, visit www.kodak.com/go/gcgimages.

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(Kodak, Prosper and Prinergy are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company.) 2010

Kodak to Deliver Innovation across its Integrated Portfolio at Ipex

New solutions address printing, publishing, and packaging markets

KODAK PROSPER 5000XL Press and KODAK TRILLIAN SP Plates make their worldwide debut

LA HULPE, BELGIUM, March 8-Commercial printers, package printers, publishers, and data printers at Ipex 2010 will see the latest graphic arts solutions and innovations and learn why "It's Time for You AND Kodak." Designed to drive greater efficiency, productivity and revenue, Kodak's comprehensive, integrated portfolio of solutions helps providers grow and thrive in a competitive market.

"For our customers, building a successful business today requires that they identify new service opportunities and offer unique products and services to their clients," said Chris Payne, Director and Vice President, Business to Business Marketing, Kodak. "To better understand how we can help customers succeed, we maintain an ongoing dialog with them, learning more about their businesses and developing solutions that open doors to enhanced revenue streams. Our stand at Ipex is designed to facilitate that important dialogue and inspire new ideas."

At Kodak's Ipex stand, 9-E320, attendees will see the latest products in action, learn more about the robust applications possible with KODAK Technology, and hear honest perspective from a wide range of experts and providers. Visitors also will learn more about recent and upcoming PROSPER Press installations at Consolidated Graphics, Offset Paperback Manufacturers, Webcrafters, and Rotomail Italia.

Stand highlights innovation and education
A number of demonstrations and activities will be featured at the Kodak stand throughout Ipex, highlights being the KODAK PROSPER 5000XL Press and KODAK TRILLIAN SP Plates, both making their worldwide public debut. Other equipment on display will include a new KODAK FLEXCEL System for packaging; the KODAK NEXPRESS SE3000 Digital Color Production Press with NEXGLOSSER Station; KODAK MAGNUS 800Z QUANTUM Platesetter with the KODAK Automatic Pallet Loader (APL) running the new TRILLIAN SP Plates; and a full complement of KODAK Unified Workflow Solutions that can help simplify and automate complex production and color management processes within a digital and offset environment.

To meet the needs of commercial printers looking to increase efficiency and expand their service offerings, Kodak will introduce at Ipex its Print Practice Consultancy. The Print Practice Consultancy performs an analysis of a customer's business, process and technology capabilities, and leverages the integrated portfolio of KODAK Solutions and the expertise of Kodak professionals to custom develop targeted solutions based on the needs of each individual customer.

Customers will also become better acquainted with Kodak's integrated solutions portfolio through the Pipeline of Innovation, a 24-foot-long (7-meter-long) interactive digital display that features a continuous stream of visual images and information about each technology area. In addition, printed samples representing a variety of applications will be on display with embedded byte tags that, when placed on a display table, will activate a presentation showing how the piece was produced using KODAK Technologies.

Launched at Print 09 and recognized by graphic arts professionals around the world for its value and impact, the K-Zone will be featured at Ipex with an expanded program. The K-Zone is a live talk show set where dynamic discussions with thought-leading industry experts, print service providers, and marketing professionals will take place daily throughout the show.

Meeting needs in commercial print, data print, and publishing
Ipex attendees will have the first chance to see the KODAK PROSPER 5000XL Press on display and in action. Incorporating KODAK Stream Inkjet Technology, the PROSPER 5000XL Press, as well as the KODAK PROSPER 1000 Press, are driven by the versatile KODAK 700 Print Manager, delivering operational efficiency, enabling supply chain streamlining and offering the benefits of better Return on Marketing Investment (ROMI) through personalized, targeted communications in the marketing mix.

The PROSPER Platform's family of products also includes the KODAK PROSPER S10 and S5 Imprinting Systems; monochrome continuous inkjet solutions for inline digital printing on high-speed web presses; finishing equipment; and mailbases. All of the PROSPER Platform's solutions make it possible for print service providers to produce offset class output in terms of quality, productivity and cost for their clients.

Representing the next revolution in high-performance printing plate technology, the new KODAK TRILLIAN SP Thermal Plates are designed to provide print service providers with excellent levels of productivity, efficiency, total-cost effectiveness and reduction in chemistry. When combined with the new KODAK Intelligent Prepress Manager (IPM)-software that lets printers monitor and control their platemaking lines remotely-and Kodak's outstanding line of platesetters, TRILLIAN SP Plates can help printers significantly boost efficiency and productivity.

Kodak's stand also will feature the KODAK NEXPRESS SE3000 Digital Production Color Press, which offers exceptional print quality, reliability and ease of use for applications such as direct mail, marketing collateral and photo books. New at Ipex, Print Genius is the fresh face of the KODAK NEXPRESS SE Digital Platform, designed to build awareness of the unique differentiating solutions, applications and growth opportunities available only from the NEXPRESS SE Platform.

Visitors will learn about Kodak's entire digital printing portfolio, which also includes KODAK VERSAMARK VL Printing Systems used for transactional, remote newspaper and security applications, as well as KODAK DIGIMASTER Digital Production Systems, which deliver optimal black and white production applications. All KODAK Solutions for printing and imaging are managed and optimized by the full suite of powerful KODAK Unified Workflow Solutions, including the KODAK PRINERGY System's family and KODAK INSITE Solutions.

Designed to reduce ink consumption and improve ink costs for web and sheetfed printers, KODAK COLORFLOW Software with the new KODAK Ink Optimizing Solution improves print quality through greater press stability. The Ink Optimizing Solution produces ICC device link profiles that can be used to re-separate images automatically within the KODAK PRINERGY Workflow and applies sophisticated color-conversion intelligence to convert color blends and reduces the amount of CMY ink while preserving print quality.

New opportunities in packaging
Attendees will see the unveiling of the KODAK FLEXCEL Direct System, new features for the KODAK FLEXCEL NX Digital Flexographic System and enhancements to the KODAK APPROVAL NX System.

A brand new member of the FLEXCEL Family, the KODAK FLEXCEL Direct System is being unveiled at Ipex. The new system includes imager, media and workflow from Kodak, and features innovative new technology for direct laser engraving of flexo forms. The result is an affordable solution for flat plate, plate on sleeve, or continuous sleeve applications that simplifies the plate making process, removes the need for chemical processing, and improves on-press performance.

The new KODAK DIGICAP NX Screening feature, available as part of the current FLEXCEL NX System, is designed to further improve the visual impact of flexible package printing by dramatically improving ink transfer. Regardless of the design or line screen, KODAK FLEXCEL NX Plates with DIGICAP NX Screening enable higher print densities, better print contrast, and cleaner tones while enabling production efficiencies and reduced costs.

In addition, the KODAK APPROVAL NX Digital Color Imaging System is now optimized for packaging applications, enabling package printers to reduce time to market, save money on flexo plates, and more accurately match proofs to press output. And for offset package printers, the new TRILLIAN SP Plates are an ideal solution with capabilities to print in harsh press environments, including UV and EB applications, without postbaking. The KODAK PRINERGY POWERPACK Workflow helps users maintain control and peak efficiency throughout the package printing process.

"Ipex comes at a critical time in our industry," noted Payne. "A time when commercial printers, publishers, package printers and data printers are focused on solutions that leverage experience and true innovation to help them solve their most pressing business challenges. With Kodak as a partner, our customers are poised to capitalize on the exciting opportunities present in all areas of the industry. We offer print professionals a diverse, unique set of tools and solutions that is unmatched today."

For more information about Kodak at Ipex, visit www.kodak.com/go/ipex.
KODAK Products are backed by KODAK Service and Support. KODAK Service and Support is made up of more than 3,000 professionals in 120 countries. It is a leading multi-vendor integrated services provider, delivering consulting, installation, maintenance and support services for commercial printing, graphic communications, document imaging, data storage and retail industries. KODAK Service and Support professionals are uniquely qualified to provide services that control costs, maximize productivity, and minimize business risk.

About Kodak
As the world's foremost imaging innovator, Kodak helps consumers, businesses, and creative professionals unleash the power of pictures and printing to enrich their lives. To learn more, visit http://www.kodak.com and follow our blogs and more at http://www.kodak.com/go/followus. More than 75 million people worldwide manage, share and create photo gifts online at KODAK Gallery-join today at www.kodakgallery.com

In the graphic communications market, Kodak offers the broadest portfolio of integrated solutions to help customers grow their business. For more information, visit www.graphics.kodak.com. For downloading photos and videos from Kodak's image library, visit www.kodak.com/go/gcgimages.

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(Kodak, Prosper, Flexcel, Trillian, NexPress, NexGlosser, Magnus, Quantum, Versamark, Digimaster, Prinergy, InSite, Colorflow, Approval, DigiCap and Prinergy PowerPack are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company.) 2010

Xplor UK & Ireland to Host Educational Track at Ipex 2010

Six Complimentary Sessions Available to Event Attendees

Land O’Lakes, FL and Birmingham, UK—March 2, 2010—Xplor International, the worldwide electronic document systems association, today announced that Xplor UK & Ireland, in conjunction with BAPC (British Association for Print & Communications), will host an educational conference track during Ipex 2010. Featuring a combination of industry experts, leading-edge users, analysts and vendors, the six sessions will provide a combination of information sharing, real-life experiences and solutions focused on the latest technologies, strategies and thought leadership for the digital document industry.

Two sessions will be held each morning and afternoon from Saturday, 22 May to Monday, 24 May at the Gallery Suite 1 beginning at 10.30 and 13.30. These educational sessions will feature a keynote speaker, end-users and an industry vendor who will challenge attendees on the latest hot topics including:

This event is open to all attendees at Ipex 2010 on a complimentary basis. Pre-registration for the seminars will be available at www.xploruk.org.uk.

Nick Craig Waller, Ipex 2010 Marketing Director says: “We’re delighted to be working with Xplor at Ipex. Whilst Ipex 2010 remains this year’s international highlight to see innovations coming to commercial fruition, the show also offers an ideal place for visitors to learn how they can get the best out of technological investments. The Xplor seminars provide just that – printers can gain valuable insight into how these latest technologies are used within the print supply chain, share their experiences with others and more crucially, identify important business opportunities which will help them to stay competitive and maintain a healthy bottom line.”

With less than 100 days to go until the NEC in Birmingham, UK, opens its doors for eight days from 18th May 2010 to visitors from around the world, Ipex 2010 has entered the final countdown stage. Over 650 stand holders are signed up, representing over 1,000 companies across more than 60,000 square meters of floor space. All major features and exhibitors have now been allocated space and the final floor plans showing the hall configuration is available from the Ipex website: www.ipex.org. From exhibition lists, company details, floor plans and news about all the features at Ipex, the Ipex website contains everything that visitors need to know to plan a successful trip to the event. In addition, visitors can pre-register free of charge at www.ipex.org/register and get information about travel and accommodation.

About Xplor International
Xplor International is a worldwide, not-for-profit professional association that consists of thousands of users and suppliers of the products and services that create, modify and deliver customized information using a wide variety of document technologies. The association provides educational products and programs for its members and the industry at large through conferences, meetings, the web and annual events. Xplor International has its worldwide headquarters in Lutz, Florida with affiliated offices around the world. Further information is available at www.xplor.org or by calling 1-800-ONXPLOR.

About Ipex 2010
Ipex is the largest English-speaking global technology event for print, publishing and media. Acquired by IIR Exhibitions in 2006 from its previous owner, industry association Picon, IIR Exhibitions also owns Total Print! Expo incorporating Digital Print World, Northprint and Ipex South Asia.

Ipex 2010 will take place from Tuesday 18th May to Tuesday 25th May 2010 at the NEC, Birmingham, UK. The new footprint for the show provides a logical layout for visitors by mirroring the whole print production workflow. The new Ipex 2010 website www.ipex.org includes sales brochures, the exhibition layout, an exhibitor list as well as marketing and logistical information. It also has information and voting forms for the international Ipex 2010 ‘Champions Print’ Awards which were launched to acknowledge the huge contributions of those who have influenced and shaped the development of the printing industry.

Offset to Stay Strong at IPEX 2010 with Top Names in Line-up

Almost 150 lithographic technology companies from across the globe will take over one third of the 60,000m2 of Ipex 2010 net floorspace when the international exhibition opens at the NEC, Birmingham, UK, from 18th - 25th May, 2010. All major offset manufacturers will have a major presence at the show, including Goss, Heidelberg, KBA, Komori, manroland, Mitsubishi, Presstek, Sakurai, Ryobi, Shinohara, UPGroup and Shangahi Electric.

Amidst the current economic climate, Ipex 2010 has remained a popular platform for offset companies to showcase their machinery and newest technologies. Of all lithographic press manufacturers situated across the four halls 6, 7, 8, 17 and 20, Heidelberg, KBA, Goss, manroland and Komori will have the largest stands at the show.

Trevor Crawford, Ipex 2010 Event Director says, "Close on 30% of the show's floorspace will be devoted to offset, proving that despite tough competition from other printing technologies, it continues to play a highly important role in print production. Feedback from exhibitors indicates that visitors can expect innovative new equipment at the show with a strong focus on automation, productivity and added value options to help printers stay competitive and create new business opportunities in this tough market."

George Clarke, Managing Director of Heidelberg UK, says, "Ipex 2010 is a venue for innovation and in today's demanding market printers should be looking at press developments that allow them to be more productive, flexible and effective.

"Lean manufacturing, environmental solutions and colour control will be key issues at this show. The printers' customers care much more about quality and sustainability than ever before. Certification, accreditations and proven control mechanisms are expected and often need to be specified in tender documents.

"At the same time printers are competing not only against each other but against rival media so they need solutions that allow them to be responsive and extremely cost-competitive. We live in a world of much more bespoke presses with many more inline options so that printers can still find niche which allow them to stand out from the crowd.

"At Ipex Heidelberg will replicate a typical print shop with presses of various formats, handling a range of stocks, paper types, inks and jobs and switching over quickly and efficiently to continuously produce first rate print. More and more artificial intelligence and automation is built into the latest generation presses and this trend coupled with developments in paper and materials flow will be seen in Hall 8."

Philip Dunn, European Marketing Manager at Komori says, "We've always enjoyed great success at Ipex; the show presents the ideal opportunity to talk with our existing customers and meet printers who are not familiar with Komori technology, from across the world. We receive very positive feedback from visitors to Ipex: for example, our distributors find it a manageable show to visit, thanks to the exhibition layout. Visitors to the Komori stand 06-B520 will be able to see live demonstrations of our new technologies and will be able to witness the production of the official Ipex Daily publication on our stand."

Jacques Navarre, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Goss International comments, "Ipex 2010 provides the perfect opportunity to present the latest updates on key Goss technology developments first presented at Drupa 2008, which are now successfully installed and fulfilling expectations. We participate because we believe the unique show environment delivers value for our customers and for our industry, generating enthusiasm for new technologies and ideas. It is also the first major event for Goss International following the ownership investment by Shanghai Electric Corporation and, as such, is an ideal platform for presenting the strengthened structure, our innovative press and finishing technology and an expanding product range. In exhibiting jointly with Shanghai Electric - a large and financially strong organisation with an industrial focus, an international outlook and a long-term commitment to the print sector - we will be sending a strong signal about our continued ability to innovate, execute and deliver value through a worldwide manufacturing and support platform."

About Ipex 2010
Ipex is the largest English-speaking global technology event for print, publishing and media. Acquired by IIR Exhibitions in 2006 from its previous owner, industry association Picon, IIR Exhibitions also owns Total Print! Expo incorporating Digital Print World, Northprint and Ipex South Asia.

Ipex 2010 will take place from Tuesday 18th May to Tuesday 25th May 2010 at the NEC, Birmingham, UK. The new footprint for the show provides a logical layout for visitors by mirroring the whole print production workflow.

The new Ipex 2010 website www.ipex.org includes sales brochures, the exhibition layout, an exhibitor list as well as marketing and logistical information. It also has information and voting forms for the international Ipex 2010 'Champions Print' Awards which were launched to acknowledge the huge contributions of those who have influenced and shaped the development of the printing industry.

In 2006, Ipex attracted over 100,000 visitors, 40% of which came from overseas covering over 159 countries - more than any other Graphic Arts exhibition before.

The Future of Personalized Communication GMC Software Technology, Stand No. 11C221 at Ipex

February 24, 2010– Leicester UK, Boston, Massachusetts and Appenzell, Switzerland -- GMC Software Technology, the standard in personalized communication, today announced that future trends and developing new technologies in personalized communications, from digital print to fully integrated, multi-media campaigns, will be demonstrated by GMC Software Technology at Ipex, stand number 11C221.

The Swiss-based company supplies software to manage data-driven personalized communications from transactional correspondence to direct mail, TransPromo print, social media campaigns and corporate communications. It will be showing how print fits into an increasingly seamless corporate communications strategy and how print businesses and in-house printing departments can help their customers and themselves, to grow profits and cut costs by using the latest software technologies.

GMC ‘s customers include international banks and financial institutions, utilities, direct mail houses, insurance companies and print service providers in every continent- except Antarctica. Despite the international recession, the business has continued to thrive and expand as an established leader in personalization management technology.

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About GMC Software Technology
GMC Software Technology helps businesses implement high impact, personalized communications programs that increase customer satisfaction and loyalty, drive new customer acquisition, improve productivity and cut costs. Our award-winning PrintNet software is an easy to implement, end-to-end solution that provides full data integration and processing, design and composition, collaboration and approval, distributed output management and process automation for highly targeted print and electronic communications. GMC offers exceptionally reliable technologies and services based on worldwide ISO 9001:2000 certification and CMMI development methodology. We serve thousands of users worldwide and many of our customers are producing in excess of 100 million personalized documents per month — including direct mail, statements, bills, policies, catalogs, correspondence and TransPromo materials. www.gmc.net.

GMC Software Technology continues to add to its tally of industry awards. Most recently, in March 2009, Xplor International awarded the company “Technology Application of the Year” for a second year in a row. In 2008, the European Digital Press Association (EDP) named GMC “Best Special Application Software of the Year.”

GMC Software Technology is a registered trademark; the GMC logo and PrintNet are trademarks of GMC Software AG.

Pitney Bowes showcases unique ability to '1ntegrate' print and mail at Ipex 2010

Solutions set provides customers with 'One-Stop-Shop' for end-to-end print and mail processing power and integrity

Pitney Bowes will exhibit at Ipex 2010 with the 'missing piece' from its product portfolio impressively filled and with its stand branded to display a critical message for all high volume print and mailers - '1ntegrate'.

The Pitney Bowes showcase will demonstrate how the company's proven pre- and post-print software and hardware portfolio has been boosted with the addition of the IntelliJet Printing System - the result of Pitney Bowes' strategic alliance with HP.

With the addition of the IntelliJet Printing System, Pitney Bowes takes a significant foothold in the production print market and becomes the one vendor able to demonstrate a truly integrated end-to-end print and mail offering.

The Pitney Bowes stand will provide a clear vision of the business benefits that are driven by integration. Hardware and software presentations will demonstrate how integrating these functions can improve operational performance, help to build stronger customer relationships and provide the scope to produce more timely, personalized and relevant customer communications.

Software driven integration
The full range of Pitney Bowes Production Intelligence software solutions will be demonstrated - effectively the brain-power behind print and mail integration. Experts will be on hand to show how this intuitive software can improve the control and efficiency of document workflows across an enterprise, from robust Output Management solutions, Automated Document Factory (ADF) management solutions to Multi-Channel and Hybrid Mail enabling solutions.

Launch! Three new inserters
The Pitney Bowes exhibit will showcase THREE new inserters, adding further choice and flexibility to the industry's leading portfolio. The new systems are tailored at specific industry needs - one aimed squarely at the transaction mail market, another designed to work alongside production insertion technology to finish reprints and small jobs without compromising productivity or integrity levels, and the final new addition serving as a flexible companion to the proven DPS range. Full details will be announced at the show.

Ronald van Hees, Marketing Director, Pitney Bowes, comments: "Ipex 2010 will demonstrate that the Pitney Bowes portfolio boasts solutions that cover every aspect of the mail and messaging process - from data-quality and integrity, to printing, inserting and sorting.

"We expect to create a real buzz with our new solutions and with the sheer breadth of our capabilities. There will be no other stand at Ipex that delivers the end-to-end processing story in such a convincing and demonstrable fashion, or that offers dedicated solutions for the particular transactional and direct marketing markets as well as the fast-moving world of TransPromo."

IntelliJet Printing System
A giant-screen video will convey the power of the new IntelliJet Printing System - detailing how the system has been designed to operate consistently at 400 feet per minute with a 30" wide format and 1200 x 600 dpi color quality. Outputs from the IntelliJet will be used within on-stand demonstrations to explain how the Pitney Bowes mail creation, insertion and finishing portfolio dovetails seamlessly with this new color print powerhouse - creating synergies that help to reduce costs and improve the quality of customer communications.

The Pitney Bowes stand will also showcase the latest developments to two established industry-favorite inserters.

Mailstream Productivity Series 26 (MPS 26) The latest addition to the MPS family enables high-volume production mailers to achieve the highest throughput with the greatest degree of flexibility, running up to 26,000 mailpieces per hour. The MPS 26 has been designed to harness the power of the IntelliJet print engine with its ability to seamlessly process the IntelliJet's 3-up output. The MPS will also connect to the new Pitney Bowes Envelope Finishing System (EFST), an on-envelope color printer that enables 1-to-1 variable TransPromo messaging - further enhancing the 'openability' of customer communications.

FPST Split Drive Inserting System
Mailers running applications in DL, C5 and C4 envelopes can see a new level of ease and simplicity on the FPS Split Drive Inserting System. The name says it all - the FPST Split Drive system allows the inserter to separate document collation assembly and the envelope insertion function processes to maximize productivity. With the largest installed base worldwide, this industry workhorse can increase uptime with its new changeover capabilities, which enables the FPS system to go from a DL, C5 to C4 envelopes format, quickly and easily.

These are just some of the highlights of Pitney Bowes' Ipex 2010 showcase. Further details will be released as Showtime approaches. The Ipex stand represents Pitney Bowes' biggest ever exhibition space - an impressive space dedicated to a powerful message: '1integrate'.

Pitney Bowes is a $5.6 billion global technology leader whose products, services and solutions deliver value within the mailstream and beyond. Founded in 1920, our company's 33,000 employees deliver technology, service and innovation to more than two million customers worldwide. For more information about Pitney Bowes, its products, services and solutions, visit www.pb.com.

Océ unveils show details for IPEX 2010

Production and software systems will demonstrate technology leadership across complete workflow chain.

London, UK – 8 February 2010 – Océ, an international leader in digital document management and delivery, has today unveiled first details for Ipex at a Media Summit at ExCel, London.

Product systems and software demonstrations will cover complete workflow chain
Demonstrating technology leadership in color toner and inkjet printing, Océ will have production systems and software demonstrations covering the complete workflow value chain. These will be focused on digital newspaper, book on demand, direct mail, retail and TransPromo, office environments, as well as wide format and display graphics applications including its imaging supplies business.

Increasing return on investment and growing business
At Ipex, Océ will demonstrate how its customers can increase the return on investment on their production devices and grow their business. Quality, service, innovation and sustainability will all be key themes. Highlights will include leading-edge technology demonstrations covering:

Helping customers get back to growth
“Get back to growth” will be the strap line for Océ on its 1,050 sq meter stand 150B in Hall 12 at Ipex, taking place at the NEC Birmingham, England, from 18-25 May 2010. Its official media conference at the show is scheduled for 20 May 2010 at 9.30am.

Award-winning systems will be on show
The production printing systems making their debut at Ipex will include:-

Océ Arizona 550 GT: This display graphics printer extends the world’s best-selling UV flatbed printers to high capacity print providers. It is capable of POP-quality prints at 40 square meters per hour and is the next generation model in the multi award-winning Océ Arizona^® series. It uses UV curable inks and Océ VariaDotTM imaging technology and can print on a wide variety of rigid substrates up to 1.25 by 2.5 meters.

Océ JetStream 1000: A full-color web press in the 1000 ppm class for transaction, direct mail, books and TransPromo applications. It is the first continuous feed inkjet printer offering full width single engine perfecting press capabilities, printing both sides of the paper in one engine.

Océ VarioPrint 6320 Ultra: Based on Océ Gemini Instant Duplex technology, this 306-ppm environmentally-friendly digital perfecting system is the world's fastest and most productive mono cutsheet printer. It is the flagship model in the Océ VarioPrint^® 6000 Ultra Line.

Océ ColorWave 600: Launched as a new printing technology, called Océ CrystalPoint™, the Océ ColorWave 600 was the first product of a system combining toner and inkjet production. The Océ CrystalPoint process converts color Océ TonerPearls™ toner into a gel. This tonergel is then jetted and crystallized onto any type of paper, producing crisp, waterfast high quality images.

Océ will highlight continuous innovation at Ipex
Jan Hol, Senior Vice-President, Océ NV, said: “There is a genuine mood of optimism going forward as we continue to develop innovative products and software that are being welcomed in a growth sector in what has been a difficult marketplace. In 2009, approximately 80% of our product sales have been derived from printing systems introduced in the last 15 months. This demonstrates the power and importance of continuous innovation, which Océ will highlight during Ipex 2010.”

Bron Curley, Managing Director at Océ UK, said: “Our stand in Hall Ipex will be an important showcase to demonstrate our leadership technology in the graphics art market. These will include the latest digital printing systems in the market such as the Océ JetStream 1000 and our award-winning Océ Arizona 550 GT system, which we have officially launched to the world today.”

Xerox to Extend Digital Leadership at IPEX 2010

Xerox to Extend Digital Leadership at IPEX 2010; New Customer Deals, Breakthrough Technology Cement Command Position

LONDON, Feb. 8, 2010 - Today at the IPEX Media Summit, Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX) demonstrated its leadership in the global digital production print market by announcing several new deals with customers using Xerox technology and services to boost their bottom lines. The company furthered this leadership position with a preview of IPEX announcements, including news about Xerox's first production inkjet system.

"The strategy behind adding inkjet to the Xerox portfolio is comparable to how automobile manufacturers offer cars powered by gas, diesel or electricity - each meets a different performance standard," said Eric Armour, president, Global Business Group, Xerox Corporation. "We delivered breakthrough toner-based color continuous feed solutions allowing new levels of cost, image quality and speed for transpromotional applications. Our new offering will meet similar requirements for those looking for an inkjet option."

At IPEX, the company will also show enhancements to the Xerox 650/1300(tm) Continuous Feed Printing Systems, toner-based monochrome devices. These include heavy-weight media compatibility, running duplex applications up to 200 gsm and the FreeFlow(r) Print Server 7 and ImageSmooth(r) Technology, delivering unmatched image quality without slowing down the printer.

During the IPEX Media Summit, customers described how Xerox's digital technology and business development services have successfully opened up new revenue streams:

"We evaluated a number of technology options, including the high-speed inkjet devices that are available today," said Marianne Gaige, president and CEO, Cathedral. "The image quality of the Xerox 980 system was far superior; our decision was easy."

"The technology investment is only part of the solution," said Dacian Badea, executive manager, EXPRES Printing. "Our partnership with Xerox - in terms of technology, business development and its FreeFlow Digital Workflow Collection - gives us a significant competitive advantage. This benefits our customers and, ultimately, our business."

"Given the worldwide distribution in multiple languages required for this project, we needed a solution that could produce different sized batches of the packaging with specialized information for different regions," said Ronan Phipps, director, business and strategy, Mediaware Digital. "We found this, and more, in the Xerox solution."

Xerox at IPEX 2010
In its Real Business Live! Theater, presentations will cover topics such as profit generating print jobs, increasing automation and 1:1 marketing. These business relevant discussions will combine industry expertise and application demonstrations.

The XMPie(r) Innovation Showcase, which debuted to audience acclaim at Print 09, has been enhanced for IPEX. Attendees will have the opportunity to personally interact with an XMPie-driven cross-media campaign - complete with a customized postcard, e-mail message, Response URL(tm) (RURL) Web site, Google Map, PayPal transaction, mobile message and fulfillment offering.

Xerox will also sponsor its Best-of-the-Best contest at IPEX, open to members of its Graphic Arts Premier Partners Program. Contestants that demonstrate the best digital print applications - with exceptional image quality and tangible business results - will receive awards during the show.

Xerox's booth at IPEX 2010 will be located in hall 7, stand 7-CD450, May 18-25 in Birmingham, U.K.

HP to Host Publishing Leadership Discussion at Ipex

What:
Publishing Leadership Panel Discussion

Who:
Session is open to all Ipex attendees interested in hearing from leaders in the book publishing market.

When:
Wednesday, May 19, from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. (13:30 to 15:00) GMT

Where:
Toute Suite, National Exhibition Centre (NEC)

Additional information:
At Ipex, HP is bringing together leading publishers and print service providers for an interactive discussion on the evolution of the publishing supply chain, new opportunities with digital print technologies, and the shift from analogue to digital printing.

Industry-leading panelists include:

HP is demonstrating its full range of digital printing solutions for the publishing industry at Ipex in stand No. AB150, where the company also is featuring sample book content provided by Penguin UK, a unit of Pearson.

More information on HP’s Ipex announcements and demonstrations is available at www.hp.com/go/Ipex, at the www.hp.com/go/HPatIpex2010 online press kit, or through the HP Graphic Arts Twitter feed.

About HP
HP creates new possibilities for technology to have a meaningful impact on people, businesses, governments and society. The world’s largest technology company, HP brings together a portfolio that spans printing, personal computing, software, services and IT infrastructure to solve customer problems. More information about HP (NYSE: HPQ) is available at http://www.hp.com/.

MGI To Premiere Innovative Printing & Finishing Solutions At IPEX

Presentation to include award-winning flagships Meteor DP60 Pro and JETvarnish, plus new DF360 multi-function paper finishing unit

IVRY sur SEINE, France (April 8, 2010) – MGI Digital Graphic Technology, the digital press and finishing solution manufacturer, will present an innovative portfolio of digital printing and finishing solutions at IPEX, held May 18-25 in Birmingham, UK (hall 20, booth C624). Highlights include the new DF360^® 5-in-1 multi-function paper finishing system (laminate, cut, slit, crease and perf in one pass), along with the award-winning Meteor DP60 Pro^® multi-substrate digital press, expanded capabilities for the award-winning JETvarnish^® digital inkjet spot UV coater as well as other versatile solutions in the MGI product lineup.

MGI’s presentation at IPEX provides attendees with the most comprehensive portfolio of digital printing and finishing solutions for a wide variety of industry segments, offering total turnkey business solutions - a capability unique to MGI among graphics equipment manufacturers.

In advance of IPEX, MGI has launched a dedicated Web site for the event (www.mgi-ipex.com), where attendees can view interactive presentations on the entire product line, plus book one-on-one demonstrations and appointments at MGI’s stand.

DF360: multi-function finishing in just one pass
The DF360 is MGI’s latest generation of multi-function paper finishing equipment designed to complement both digital and offset presses. In-line & automated standard functions include: duplex lamination (options for matte, satin or glossy finish; no lamination; or multiple finishes – i.e. matte on one side, satin on other); cutting (horizontal & vertical); slitting; creasing; and perforation.

With the addition of a lamination function, the DF360 brings many common finishing techniques together, performed in just one pass. It can accommodate sheet widths up to 360 mm / 14” and lengths up to 740 mm / 29”, making it ideal for applications such as book covers, brochures, tickets, business cards, photo books, invitations (with tear-off response card), menus, and more.

Meteor DP60 Pro multi-substrate digital press
The award-winning flagship of MGI’s digital printing line, the Meteor DP60 Pro is widely considered the most versatile digital press in the graphics industry and it has become the solution of choice for several hundred graphics professionals worldwide.

Key features include:

JETvarnish – new capabilities for 2010
MGI’s award-winning JETvarnish digital inkjet spot UV coater features several new developments for 2010:

The JETvarnish is ideally suited for a host of applications, including book covers, posters, brochures, personalized direct mail, premium packaging, proofing/prototyping, corporate materials and many others, at a cost per page drastically less than offset or silk screen for shorter runs.

MGI will be holding a press conference at IPEX on Wednesday, May 19th, 2010 from 12:30-13:30 (12:30 to 1:30 PM) in the Gallery Suite 2 to provide the latest information on new products and updates on the MGI’s global digital printing and finishing portfolio. A buffet and refreshments will be offered afterwards.

For more information, please visit http://www.mgi-fr.com/ / http://www.mgiusa.com/

About MGI Digital Graphic Technology
Founded in 1982, MGI Digital Graphic Technology designs, manufactures and markets a full and innovative range of award-winning multi-substrate (paper and plastic) 4-color digital presses, as well as a complete line of versatile finishing solutions.

A key player in the global market, MGI has a portfolio comprised of several thousand customers in a wide range of sectors, including graphic industry professionals, Fortune 1000 companies, government agencies, plastic card manufacturers, silk screeners and photo labs.

MGI is a leader in the professional graphic equipment market and is registered on the Euronext Paris Alternext stock exchange (ALMDG). They received the prestigious OSEO ANVAR “Innovative Company” Label in 2006 & 2009 in recognition of their expertise and innovation in the graphics & finishing industry, and have won seven separate awards in 2008-2009 in recognition of technological innovation.

Kodak Recognizes Lord Heseltine with Print Ambassador Lifetime Achievement Award at Ipex

BIRMINGHAM, UK, May 18—The Rt. Hon. the Lord Heseltine CH, Chairman, Haymarket Group Limited, has been named as the 2010 recipient of Kodak’s second annual Print Ambassador Lifetime Achievement Award. The award will be presented Thursday, May 20 at 5:00 pm in Kodak’s “K-Zone” at Stand 09-E320 at Ipex in Birmingham, UK.

Highly regarded as an influential public speaker and a savvy businessman, Lord Heseltine previously served as Deputy Prime Minister and First Secretary of State, and is considered a leading elder statesman in the United Kingdom.

Lord Heseltine co-founded a small company in 1957, a company that evolved over the years and is today known as Haymarket Media Group, one of the largest privately-owned publishing companies in the United Kingdom. With offices around the world, Haymarket has publications in the consumer, business, professional and customer sectors. It also offers custom publishing services, owns a diverse portfolio of online brands and operates a number of global exhibitions.

“Lord Heseltine is an individual with a rare ability to balance business, politics, and personal passions to bring success to all his ventures,” said John O’Grady, Regional Managing Director, Europe, Africa & Middle East Region, and Vice President, Eastman Kodak Company. “He truly is an ambassador of print and an outstanding example for our industry as we look to the future. For his many accomplishments as well as his ongoing efforts, he is a deserving recipient of Kodak’s Print Ambassador Lifetime Achievement Award.”

While dedicating much of his life to political leadership, Lord Heseltine simultaneously guided and grew the Haymarket Media Group into a publishing powerhouse with influence in many industries. From marketing and medicine to horticulture and printing, the titles produced by Haymarket cover a very diverse range of topics. Many of the Haymarket brands are global leaders in their respective fields.

“The evolution of the printing industry over the past 50 or more years has been extraordinary,” noted Lord Heseltine. “I have been privileged to play a part in the industry and advocate for the power of print in both business and personal life. Together with the growing popularity of digital media today, print remains a uniquely personal and tactile experience for many, one that no doubt will be an important part of generations to come.”

For more information about Kodak’s exhibits at Ipex, visit www.kodak.com/go/ipex.

About Kodak
As the world’s foremost imaging innovator, Kodak helps consumers, businesses, and creative professionals unleash the power of pictures and printing to enrich their lives.

To learn more, visit http://www.kodak.com and follow our blogs and more at http://www.kodak.com/go/followus.

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In the graphic communications market, Kodak offers the broadest portfolio of integrated solutions to help customers grow their business. For more information, visit www.graphics.kodak.com. For downloading photos and videos from Kodak’s image library, visit www.kodak.com/go/gcgimages.

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HP Accelerates Growth Opportunities for Graphic Arts Customers with Expanded Digital Printing Portfolio

HP introduces new digital presses, large-format printers, workflow software and finishing solutions

BIRMINGHAM, U.K., May 18, 2010 – HP today expanded its graphic arts portfolio to help its customers print top-quality, high-value materials and capture a larger share of a global digital printing market that the company expects to reach €96 billion ($124 billion) by 2014.

Delivering on its strategy to drive growth in digitally printed pages, HP introduced a high-speed HP Color Inkjet Web Press for large-volume production, an HP Indigo digital press with intelligent automation features for increased quality and productivity and new HP SmartStream workflow software solutions that improve processing times.

For the large-format printer market, HP announced additions to its HP Scitex and HP Designjet portfolios that improve performance and extend into new application areas. HP also launched new photo-market and entry-level commercial Indigo digital presses, partner finishing systems, the HP Color Print Module imprinting solution, media and services – all aimed at helping customers profitably grow their businesses. HP is demonstrating the new solutions at Ipex 2010, the major graphic arts tradeshow of the year. The company has the show’s largest stand and broadest display of digital printing technologies, including a simulated production floor and customer presentations that showcase its extensive range of real-world applications.

The announcements build on HP’s success at drupa 2008, where HP introduced a broad range of presses and solutions. HP has delivered all of these to market over the last two years, helping its customers grow in the midst of an industry downturn. For example, HP has installed more than 350 of its flagship HP Indigo 7000 digital presses and added the new HP Indigo W7200 model for photo specialty applications. In addition, the HP T300 Color Inkjet Web Press unveiled at drupa 2008 is now in full operation at major customer sites, handling peak print volumes of up to 2 million 4/0 pages per day.

“In the last year, the industry experienced double-digit percent growth for digital color production pages, while analog pages declined,(1)” said Christopher Morgan, senior vice president, Graphics Solutions Business, HP. “This is a clear sign that the market has shifted, as print service providers and other graphic arts professionals are moving to digital systems so they can produce more targeted and creative materials while also improving quality and productivity.”

HP T200 press extends high-volume inkjet portfolio
With nine completed customer installations of the HP T300 Color Inkjet Web Press, HP has become a technology leader in the emerging high-volume production color inkjet market for book, transactional/transpromotional(2) and direct mail printing. Building on this success, HP is unveiling the 521-mm (20.5-inch) wide HP T200 Color Inkjet Web Press, a full duplex four-color press in a single engine for high-speed, high-volume production printing.

The HP T200 press extends reliable HP Scalable Printing Technology to a broader set of customers with a more compact machine designed to fit existing production environments. It also easily supports the addition of full variable color capabilities in two-up production mail and short-run or on-demand publications.

Expected to be available in 2011, the HP T200 prints 821 four-color duplex A4 pages per minute and has a 23 million page monthly duty cycle. Its innovative new paper path makes the press small enough to fit in nearly the same space as a monochrome digital web press, enabling experienced digital print service providers (PSPs) to upgrade to full-color high-volume digital printing while eliminating less efficient, offset printing.

The new press offers 1,200 x 600 addressable dots per inch (dpi) imaging with HP Bonding Agent to improve image quality on standard uncoated media. Both the HP T200 and T300 support the new Utopia Inkjet coated media from Appleton Coated and media featuring ColorPRO Technology – a quality standard for color excellence in digital printing. ColorPRO media is available from Georgia Pacific as well as new ColorPRO licensees AbitibiBowater, International Paper and Stora Enso.

To help PSPs pursue opportunities in the high-volume transactional print market, HP is developing a new Magnetic Ink Character Recognition printing solution. The company also introduced workflow and finishing products from partners CMC, EMT, Hunkeler, Lasermax Roll Systems, Magnum, MBO, Muller Martini, Tecnau, Timsons, Ultimate Technographics and Videk.

At its Ipex stand, Pitney Bowes will show technology from the T200 and T300 Color Inkjet Web Presses as part of its IntelliJet™ Printing solution for transactional and transpromotional printing.

New HP Indigo 7500 and 3550 Digital Presses: expanding the sheetfed portfolio
The HP Indigo 7500 Digital Press is a highly automated solution that elevates sheetfed digital printing to new levels of quality, reliability and productivity. The press’s innovative automation and print quality improvements make it ideally suited to replace small and midsize analog offset presses and to handle high-value applications, such as variable-data-driven marketing collateral, photo books and personalized direct mail.

The enhanced HP Indigo 5500 continues to be the mainstream production solution for PSPs with volumes up to 1 million color pages per month, while the new entry-level HP Indigo 3550 delivers offset quality at a low initial investment for customers taking their first step into digital print applications. The HP Indigo 3550 offers improved productivity and ease-of-use, supports a broader range of media, and reduces environmental impact with an on-press oil recycling system.(3) All three models are available for immediate delivery.

Based on the HP Indigo 7000 platform, the top-of-the-line HP Indigo 7500 introduces Intelligent Automation, a major factor in increasing press productivity by up to 10 percent. A new Vision System entirely automates manual calibrations and diagnostic troubleshooting wizards to save time, reduce waste and limit the dependency on operator skill level. The Vision System infrastructure allows customers to add new functionality in software, offering a growth path that preserves their investments. HP also is demonstrating real-time early-defect-detection technology that identifies print defects and notifies the operator. It will be available as an option at a later date.

The HP Indigo 7500 also surpasses the print quality of the HP Indigo 7000, which recently gained top recognition at the “DIMA Shootout.” For example, the HP 7500 improves color consistency and uniformity by up to 20 percent and offers new screens that improve print quality for certain image types. The press also consumes up to 10 percent less energy per printed page and uses less imaging oil.

New options available on the HP Indigo 7500 support white ink, light-cyan/light-magenta for photo applications and thick substrates up to 400 gsm/460 microns. To protect customer investments, the majority of enhancements to the HP Indigo 7500 are planned to be available in 2011 as upgrades to the HP Indigo 7000.

“We believe that the HP Indigo 7500 Digital Press provides the highest quality digital printing in the marketplace, with productivity levels that a conventional offset printer in its heyday would be proud of,” said Gary Peeling, managing director at Precision Printing.

Innovations in intelligent automation for HP Indigo presses
HP also will demonstrate new finishing capabilities at IPEX that eliminate manual intervention and lower production costs, improve turnaround time and enhance document integrity. A new Universal Finishing Interface (UFI) connects the press and its workflow to an automated in-line or near-line finishing environment. HP collaborated with Lasermax Roll Systems for two key building blocks in this new finishing environment:

The fully modular finishing architecture will be shown with the HP Indigo 7500 and additional finishing equipment from partners, including the Duplo/IBIS Alpha Saddle heavy-duty saddle stitcher and GMP’s inline COATMASTER-IN3752UV for UV coating.

HP SmartStream solutions increase production efficiency and profitability
Complementing the HP Indigo presses is a full portfolio of HP SmartStream workflow solutions, including the new 64-bit HP SmartStream Production Pro Print Server Version 4.0 – a digital front-end solution that improves workflow performance processing times by an average of 18 percent.(4) It adds valuable features for HP Indigo presses, including transparency in variable-data elements with support for Personalized Production Markup Language (PPML) version 3.0, as well as greater flexibility and productivity in variable-data printing(4) with support for the Adobe® PDF/VT format. To address customer needs for efficient offset/digital hybrid workflows, the HP SmartStream Production Plus Print Server, Powered by Creo, connects to the Kodak Prinergy Workflow.

On display for the first time in Europe, the new HP SmartStream Production Analyzer monitors and analyzes HP Indigo production operations in real time, providing a central console for fleet management and optimum press operation.

New solutions for packaging applications and photo markets
The new HP Indigo portfolio can support an expanded range of applications, including flexible packaging, folding cartons and photo portraits. To help PSPs enter new packaging markets, HP offers an extended range of solutions with partners, including AB Graphic International, Brausse Group, Epic Products International, Kama GmbH, EskoArtwork and Kompac Technologies for folding carton production on HP Indigo WS6000 and 5500 and 7500 presses,(5) and ACPO, Charter Films, D&K Group and Innovia Films for flexible packaging printing on the HP Indigo WS6000.

Since its release in September 2009, the HP Indigo W7200 has been installed at multiple publications and direct-marketing/transpromo PSPs. At Ipex, HP is launching enhanced capabilities for the HP Indigo W7200 with light-cyan/light-magenta inks, in-line lamination and full-speed monochrome printing, bringing increased productivity for the photo merchandise and publishing segments. A new HP Indigo WS6000p Digital Press with in-line GMP LAMIMASTER-34 laminator addresses the market for book-cover production and high-value photo applications. In addition, HP is displaying the HP Indigo 7000 and the HP Indigo press 5500.

New HP Scitex printers introduce HP Latex Inks for the signage market
HP also introduced its first HP Scitex large-format printers using HP Latex Inks: the 3.2-m (126-inch) HP Scitex LX800 and 2.6-m (104-inch) HP Scitex LX600.

As the largest, most productive HP Latex Ink device to date, the HP Scitex LX800 Printer sets a new image-quality standard for the industrial large-format market. It features roll-to-free fall, roll-to-collector and dual-roll (up to two 1.52-m/60-inch rolls) capabilities. The LX800 also produces high-quality output with 1,200 dpi resolution at production speeds up to 88 m²/hr. (947 ft²/hr.) for outdoor billboards and 45 m²/hr. (484 ft²/hr.) for indoor applications.

“The benefits of the HP Scitex LX800 to our bottom line have far outweighed the investment,” said Vicente Verdu, sales manager at Barcelona-based Verdúdigital. “We have attracted many new customers by achieving outstanding image quality while satisfying our customer demands to cut costs.”

HP also expanded its range of UV-curable printers. The HP Scitex FB500, a new UV flatbed printer, enables digital and screen printers, sign shops, converters and large repro houses to bring rigid-printing capabilities in-house. Featuring a 163-cm (64-inch) print width and optional white ink capabilities, the HP Scitex FB500 Printer addresses a wide range of applications. Additionally, it allows remote monitoring via the HP Embedded Web Server and an onboard camera.

For the high-volume sign and display market, HP’s newest TJ-series UV printer, the HP Scitex TJ8600, features full and selective gloss print modes with exceptional quality and new HP TJ210 Scitex Inks. It supports an expanded range of applications, including most fleet graphics and point-of-purchase applications, due to higher elongation, improved flexibility and reduced odor compared to HP TJ200 Scitex Inks. An upgrade kit – including hardware, software, on-site installation and training – will be available for existing owners of HP Scitex TJ8500/8550 Printers.

Low-volume users can take large-format printing opportunities in-house
A new HP Designjet Z5200 PostScript® Printer making its debut at IPEX is a simple, affordable device for small commercial print businesses interested in entering the large-format market. Suited for a broad range of applications, the 112-cm (44-inch) printer includes new HP Instant Printing Pro software that offers fast, easy file preparation and automates production tasks. The printer is compatible with new ColorPRO papers that produce striking, cost-effective everyday prints.

“The HP Designjet Z5200 PostScript Printer gives our copy shop image quality and complete printing tools with a high printing speed,” said Rubén Navarrete, graphic designer and production manager for Barcelona-based Copymark. “We earn a higher margin per print from large-format printing and we can also add design and production to the services we offer.”

HP also introduced two printers for technical design professionals. The 61-cm (24-inch) model of the HP Designjet T770 Printer series includes an easy-to-access top-loading roll, expandable memory and fast speeds. The HP Designjet 111 Printer, the company’s most affordable and compact large-format printer, delivers high-quality, cost-effective prints – including posters and presentations for less than $1 each.(6)

Expanded service offerings backed by the world’s IT leader
HP has expanded its Print Care portfolio to support the HP Indigo 3550 as well as the 5500, 7000 and 7500 digital presses. HP also launched Print Care offerings for the HP Scitex FB500, LX800 and LX600 models. Print Care is a set of tools and services that anticipate technical issues and provide performance information to help customers maintain uptime and smooth operations. Features include enhanced diagnostics and guidance tools, remote assistance and production information.

The Print Care offerings are among the first solutions from a new, consolidated HP Graphics Solutions Services organization serving all HP graphic arts customers. Making its debut at Ipex, the organization extends the expertise of HP services engineers worldwide to help HP Designjet, Indigo, Inkjet Web Press and Scitex customers achieve maximum reliability and stability.

“As the world’s leading supplier in printing and IT, we have the expertise to help customers integrate new digital systems with existing analog presses, optimize their value chain and adopt new digital-based applications such as variable-data-driven printing and vehicle wraps,” explained Morgan.

Affordable, high-impact digital color for direct mail and offset web applications
The HP Color Print Module is a process-color imager based on HP Scalable Printing Technology and available in the new Color Envelope Finishing System from Pitney Bowes. At its Ipex stand, Pitney Bowes is showing high-volume personalized envelope printing with the HP-driven Pitney Bowes Color Envelope Finishing System integrated with the leading-edge Mailstream Productivity Series Inserting System. With the ability to print high-quality logos and on-envelope messaging, high-volume mailers can improve efficiency by eliminating the need for pre-printed envelopes and also increase the value of the mail piece.

At the HP stand, technology demonstrations will highlight more of the HP Color Print Module’s capabilities in full-color, personalized web imprinting applications.

Capture Business Success – HP’s expanded customer business development program
HP has expanded its worldwide Capture Business Success business development program to include new business education seminars, in addition to tools and networking communities to help HP’s graphic arts customers succeed. Many components of the program will now be available through a new, easy-to-use web experience launching today.

Another HP Capture Business Success offering is the HP Indigo Digital Printing Contest, which honors the best commercial printing produced on HP Indigo presses. Contest entries are on display in HP’s IPEX stand, and contest winners will be announced at a May 19 gala dinner in Birmingham.

More information on HP’s IPEX announcements and demonstrations is available at www.hp.com/go/IPEX, at the www.hp.com/go/HPatIPEX2010 online press kit or through the HP Graphic Arts Twitter feed.

About HP
HP creates new possibilities for technology to have a meaningful impact on people, businesses, governments and society. The world’s largest technology company, HP brings together a portfolio that spans printing, personal computing, software, services and IT infrastructure to solve customer problems. More information about HP (NYSE: HPQ) is available at http://www.hp.com/.

(1) Based on internal research and multiple industry reports.
(2) In some cases, solutions based on the HP T300 Color Inkjet Web Press platform will be available through an HP authorized reseller or systems integrator.
(3) Compared to the HP Indigo press 3500.
(4) Compared to previous versions of the HP SmartStream Production Pro Print Server.
(5) Folding carton production on HP Indigo 5500 and 7500 models requires purchase of optional Thick Substrate Kit.
(6) Figures may vary from country to country depending on local ink pricing.

First European Installation of KODAK PROSPER 1000 Press for SAGIM in France

SAGIM boosts short-run book printing operation with KODAK PROSPER 1000 Press

BIRMINGHAM, UK, May 20—French print service provider, SAGIM, is set to become the first printer in Europe to install the new KODAK PROSPER 1000 Press. The Courtry-based company near Paris specializes in the creation of monochrome books with color cover overlays, and will use the KODAK Press to enhance its short-run printing capacity. SAGIM counts large French book publishers among its customer base, including Flammarion, Dunod, Grasset, PUF, Seuil, Gallimard and Odile Jacob, to name a few.

The KODAK PROSPER 1000 Press is a monochrome digital inkjet press that is based on KODAK Stream Inkjet Technology. The advanced machine delivers offset-class quality, and will help SAGIM create new short-run book printing opportunities at a low total cost of ownership. In addition, the speed and reliability of the PROSPER 1000 Press will help boost the company’s productivity.

The PROSPER 1000 Press uses an advanced ink formulation associated with KODAK Stream Inkjet Technology. The formulation increases print quality and durability, and has the ability to print on glossy coated substrates. The PROSPER 1000 Press offers one-over-one perfecting, with a print width of up to 25.5 inches (64.8 cm) at speeds of up to 650 feet per minute (200 mpm). It has a duty cycle of 120 million A4 or US letter pages a month, and can support run lengths of up to 7,000 copies. The KODAK PROSPER Press Platform is up to 38% more productive than competitive inkjet systems.

Increasing profitability by meeting publishers’ changing needs
SAGIM’s transition to digital printing will widen its business scope and make the company more attractive to customers in the highly competitive book printing sector.

SAGIM currently operates two VARIQUIK monochrome web offset presses to produce the books, and two KOMORI and KBA sheetfed offset presses, in four (2 + 2) and five colors, to produce the book covers.

“We turned to digital printing because run lengths continued to shrink,” explains SAGIM’s General Manager Christian Devambez. “Today, book publishers want to keep their inventories down. They prefer to produce smaller initial print runs and reprint when necessary.”

The impact of this shift means today’s book printers must offer competitive pricing on short runs and be able to reprint on a short deadline. “Currently, our average run length is 3,000 copies,” adds Devambez. “With the KODAK PROSPER 1000 Press, we will be able to consistently produce runs of 300 to 2,000 copies. Essentially the new KODAK Press will help us meet publishers’ demands and remain competitive in the book printing market.”

SAGIM decided to invest in the PROSPER 1000 Press at the end of 2009. After considering all existing digital printing technologies—from xerography to inkjet, from web to sheetfed—the company finally opted for web inkjet.

“We based our decision on print quality and productivity,” explains Devambez. “We chose the PROSPER 1000 Press for its high throughput and its cutting-edge technology. Kodak’s market presence and reputation also tipped the scales toward this PROSPER Solution.”

SAGIM will also benefit from the fact that the print width of the PROSPER 1000 Press is consistent with the company’s VARIQUIK offset presses. This will enable SAGIM to manage the same paper stock for both its offset and digital printing workflows—a significant advantage that made the PROSPER 1000 Press even more attractive. SAGIM will use the PROSPER 1000 Press with an in-line HUNKELER finishing solution to automate folding and cutting. Book binding will be managed offline in the first instance. The PROSPER 1000 Press is set to be installed at the end of August.

“We expect to gradually increase our production volume and reach our peak level at the end of this year,” concludes Devambez.

KODAK Products are backed by KODAK Service and Support. KODAK Service and Support is made up of more than 3,000 professionals in 120 countries. It is a leading multi-vendor integrated services provider, delivering consulting, installation, maintenance and support services for commercial printing, graphic communications, document imaging, data storage and retail industries. KODAK Service and Support professionals are uniquely qualified to provide services that control costs, maximize productivity, and minimize business risk.

About KODAK PROSPER Solutions
Based on innovative KODAK Stream Inkjet Technology, KODAK PROSPER Solutions deliver digital without compromise, enabling print service providers to produce offset class output in terms of speed, quality, and cost for their clients.

The family of KODAK PROSPER Products includes the KODAK PROSPER S10 and S5 Imprinting System, for direct mail, catalogs, magazines, newspapers, inserts, and transactional documents; KODAK PROSPER 1000 Press for books and direct mail; and KODAK PROSPER 5000XL Press for books, direct mail, catalogs/inserts and magazines. For more information, visit www.prosper.kodak.com.

About Kodak
As the world’s foremost imaging innovator, Kodak helps consumers, businesses, and creative professionals unleash the power of pictures and printing to enrich their lives.

To learn more, visit www.kodak.com and follow our blogs and more at http://www.kodak.com/go/followus.

More than 75 million people worldwide manage, share and create photo gifts online at KODAK Gallery—join today at www.kodakgallery.com

In the graphic communications market, Kodak offers the broadest portfolio of integrated solutions to help customers grow their business. For more information, visit www.graphics.kodak.com. For downloading photos and videos from Kodak’s image library, visit www.kodak.com/go/gcgimages.

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(Kodak and Prosper are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company.) 2010

First European Installation of KODAK PROSPER 1000 Press for SAGIM in France

IPEX, Birmingham, UK (May 20, 2010) Print On-Demand Solutions Group and Konica Minolta Business Solutions Europe GmbH will demonstrate the IC-307 Print Controller, Powered by CREO Color Server Technology, at the 2010 IPEX show. The new digital front end is in the late stages of development and will be released later this year, along with the upcoming release of the new flagship color digital press from Konica Minolta, the BIZHUB PRESS® C8000. In addition, IC-307 Print Controller will support KONICA MINOLTA BIZHUB PRESS C6000, C7000, and C7000P, to be launched later this year.

Geared to support Konica Minolta’s continuous strengthening of its foothold in the print production market, the new CREO Color Server is exceptional in its workflow connectivity via built-in JDF capabilities and comprehensive variable data printing (VDP) functionality. Konica Minolta’s customers will be able to integrate with a variety of professional workflows with open connectivity using JDF standards, such as KODAK PRINERGY Workflow, AGFA :APOGEE System, and others. The IC-307 Print Controller will enable print service providers to manage their offset and digital workflows from one central point, while benefitting from the renowned easy-to-use GUI.

The well-known advanced color management tools will continue to improve print output quality and include: superior default color settings, easy color calibration, last minute color correction features, spot-color editing, and correct gradation without re-RIPing. Like its predecessors, the IC-307 Print Controller also supports all of the production printing systems’ comprehensive finishing capabilities, including the Perfect Binder Finisher with the ability print variable information on the spine.

Support for ADOBE PDF Print Engine 2: Supporting Workflows of the Future
The IC-307 Print Controller will support ADOBE PDF Print Engine 2, the foundation of next-generation PDF print workflows. With accurate, native rendering of PDF files, even complex designs with graphically rich content are reproduced quickly and reliably. With The IC-307 Print Controller, PDF Print Engine 2 consistently delivers true colour fidelity, based on modern, ICC-based colour management, while leveraging the full colour capabilities of the press.

“Providing the powerful CREO Color Server Technology enables Konica Minolta’s digital presses to better serve the demands of professional users,” says Hezy Rotman, General Manager Kodak’s Print On-Demand Solutions Group. “Traditional commercial printers are looking for digital solutions that can integrate with their existing workflows. The IC-304 Plus and IC307 Print Controllers enable this type of efficient hybrid environment – helping commercial printers add digital workflow management solutions without jeopardizing their productivity and high quality.”

IC-307 and IC-304 Plus Print Controllers, Powered by Creo Color Server Technology, will be demonstrated at the Konica Minolta stand (9-DE340) at IPEX.

About Kodak’s Print On-Demand Solutions Group
Kodak’s Print On-Demand Solutions Group develops high-performance CREO Color Servers and workflow solutions for a wide range of digital production printers and presses. CREO Color Servers offer the digital printing industry leading workflow connectivity solutions. They utilize intelligent, JDF-enabled automation of all print-production steps to help drive business performance and profit.

The group supplies CREO Color Servers to industry leaders including Canon, Hewlett-Packard, Konica Minolta, Océ, Ricoh, and Xerox Corporation.

This independent unit of Eastman Kodak Company continues to unlock the power of print on-demand to maximize customers' success in digital printing and workflow solutions.

For more information about CREO Color Servers, visit www.creoservers.com.

Kodak, Creo and Prinergy are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. 2010

New CREO Color Server Drives Outstanding Colour and Performance from Newly Announced XEROX Colour 800/1000 Presses

IPEX, Birmingham, UK (May 20, 2010) Kodak’s Print On-Demand Solutions Group is unleashing its latest CX Print Server, Powered by CREO Color Server Technology, for the production of brilliant colour commercial printing including marketing collateral, direct mail, photography books, catalogs and magazines.

The new CX Print Server easily achieves the demands for exceptional quality from the most colour-critical customers. With advanced colour management technology, the superior CX Print Server extends precise control over colour rendering and image quality, delivering superb image quality from the new XEROX Colour800/1000 Presses.

“CREO Color Servers meet the highest demands of the industry,” says Hezy Rotman, General Manager, Kodak’s Print On-Demand Solutions Group. “This new server is the result of our ongoing collaboration with Xerox for the development of advanced technological solutions that satisfy the utmost needs of our customers.”

Support for XEROX Clear Dry Ink -- Easy Creative Effects
The CX Print Server supports state-of-the-art technology, such as the XEROX Clear Dry Ink for offset-like creative effects. Printers can easily achieve a spot-Clear Dry Ink-look as a special effect, to flood an entire page or to enhance a specific object to draw attention, enhance photos, simulate pearlescent or metallic appearances and more.

Certified by Fogra -- Industry Certified Colour Quality
The innovative CX Print Server and the XEROX Colour 800/1000 Press are certified by Fogra for outstanding colour quality, stability and management tools that accurately reproduce offset-oriented colour gamuts.

Supporting Workflows of the Future -- ADOBE PDF Print Engine 2
The CX Print Server supports PDF Print Engine 2, the foundation of next-generation PDF print workflows. With accurate, native rendering of PDF files, even complex designs with graphically rich content are reproduced quickly and reliably. With the CX Printer Server, PDF Print Engine 2 consistently delivers true colour fidelity, based on modern, ICC-based colour management, while leveraging the full colour capabilities of the press.

The Commercial Printers’ Choice
The CX Print Server is designed to meet the requirements of the commercial and high volume digital environments. It combines tools that yield superb digital colour with a workflow that integrates seamlessly with commercial offset and high-end digital environments such as KODAK PRINERGY Workflow. Using intelligent open connectivity with JDF-enabled automation for print production, the CX Colour Server helps drive business performance and profit.

Optional Features for Graphic Arts and Transaction Professionals
Two optional power kits expand the feature set of the CX Print Server. The Imposition Power Kit increases overall productivity in a hybrid workflow environment. Digital printing customers have more flexible and traditional imposition options that simulate offset printing. Expanded features support:

The Imposition Power Kit is based on KODAK PREPS Imposition Software, one of the most widely used pieces of software in the printing industry.

The Transaction Power Kit enables the CX Print Server to print Intelligent Printer Data Stream (IPDS) originating from any AFP-enabled system or application. It will process the IPDS data stream and translate it into optimized ADOBE POSTSCRIPT files for efficient high-speed, high-volume production printing, which is especially well suited for transactional and trans-promotional printing requirements.

The new CX Print Server will be available in July 2010. Its exceptional performance is being demonstrated with the XEROX Colour 800/1000 Press at the Xerox booth at IPEX (Hall 7, CD450). CREO Color Servers are a leading solution for print on-demand professionals. They provide superior connectivity to graphic arts workflows, automation, exceptional colour and image quality, advanced Variable Data Printing (VDP) capabilities, and extensive document printing functionality to boost productivity. CREO Color Servers incorporate a robust technology platform to optimize the performance of digital production printers and presses, and increase efficiency and cost effectiveness over the entire print production cycle.

About Kodak’s Print On-Demand Solutions Group
Kodak’s Print On-Demand Solutions Group develops high-performance CREO Color Servers and workflow solutions for a wide range of digital production printers and presses. CREO Color Servers offer the digital printing industry leading workflow connectivity solutions. They utilize intelligent, JDF-enabled automation of all print-production steps to help drive business performance and profit.

The group supplies CREO Color Servers to industry leaders including Canon, Hewlett-Packard, Konica Minolta, Océ, Ricoh, and Xerox Corporation.

This independent unit of Eastman Kodak Company continues to unlock the power of print on-demand to maximize customers' success in digital printing and workflow solutions.

For more information about CREO Color Servers, visit www.creoservers.com.

Kodak, Prinergy, Preps, and Creo are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. 2010

GMC Software Technology Broadens Footprint at IPEX 2010

Hewlett-Packard, InfoPrint, Kodak, Nipson, Xeikon and Xerox to Host GMC Software Demonstrations

May 20, 2010– Birmingham, UK, Boston, Massachusetts and Appenzell, Switzerland – GMC Software Technology, the standard in personalized communication, today announced that the company products, solutions and future technology developments will be broadly demonstrated by various hardware partners at IPEX 2010, May 18-25, 2010. Partner demonstration locations include:

In addition, the company will provide attendees with technology demonstrations that integrate multi-channel marketing campaigns across print, email, web and mobile platforms in their own stand, number 11-C221. GMC Software Technology will also be showing how print fits into an increasingly seamless corporate communications strategy and how print service providers and in-house printing departments can help their customers and themselves to grow profits and cut costs by using the latest software technologies. Also at IPEX 2010, the company will also host a competitive drawing for a Swiss watch, valued at £1293.00 ($2000 USD) and based on the number of correctly answered questions over a brief amount of time.

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GMC Software Technology
GMC Software Technology helps businesses implement high impact, personalized communications programs that increase customer satisfaction and loyalty, drive new customer acquisition, improve productivity and cut costs. Our award-winning software is an easy to implement, end-to-end solution that provides full data integration and processing, design and composition, collaboration and approval, distributed output management and process automation for highly targeted print and electronic communications. GMC offers exceptionally reliable technologies and services based on worldwide ISO 9001:2000 certification and CMMI development methodology. We serve thousands of users worldwide, and many of our customers are producing in excess of 100 million personalized documents per month — including direct mail, statements, bills, policies, catalogs, correspondence and TransPromo materials. www.gmc.net.

GMC Software Technology continues to add to its tally of industry awards. Most recently, the company was recognized by Xerox, naming GMC Software Technology 2009 Business Partner of the Year for its continued contribution to Xerox, its customers and the printing industry. Just prior, the ON DEMAND Conference & Exposition recognized the company with a Best of Show, Honorable Mention award in the Web-to-Print category and winner of the Most Innovative Use of Technology award for its PortalBuilder software solution. Also in 2010, the European Digital Press Association (EDP) awarded GMC PortalBuilder the Best Web-To-Print Software of the Year for 2010 and in March, Xplor International awarded the company “Innovator of the Year” and “Technology Application of the Year for a third year in a row. In 2007, the EDP named GMC PrintNet™ Best Variable Data Software and in 2008 and named GMC PrintNet Connect and WebProof “Best Special Application Software of the Year.”

Konica Minolta to Preview New IC-307 Print Controller, Powered by CREO Color Server Technology, and Demonstrate Support of ADOBE PDF Print Engine 2 at IPEX

IPEX, Birmingham, UK (May 20, 2010) Print On-Demand Solutions Group and Konica Minolta Business Solutions Europe GmbH will demonstrate the IC-307 Print Controller, Powered by CREO Color Server Technology, at the 2010 IPEX show. The new digital front end is in the late stages of development and will be released later this year, along with the upcoming release of the new flagship color digital press from Konica Minolta, the BIZHUB PRESS® C8000. In addition, IC-307 Print Controller will support KONICA MINOLTA BIZHUB PRESS C6000, C7000, and C7000P, to be launched later this year.

Geared to support Konica Minolta’s continuous strengthening of its foothold in the print production market, the new CREO Color Server is exceptional in its workflow connectivity via built-in JDF capabilities and comprehensive variable data printing (VDP) functionality. Konica Minolta’s customers will be able to integrate with a variety of professional workflows with open connectivity using JDF standards, such as KODAK PRINERGY Workflow, AGFA :APOGEE System, and others. The IC-307 Print Controller will enable print service providers to manage their offset and digital workflows from one central point, while benefitting from the renowned easy-to-use GUI.

The well-known advanced color management tools will continue to improve print output quality and include: superior default color settings, easy color calibration, last minute color correction features, spot-color editing, and correct gradation without re-RIPing. Like its predecessors, the IC-307 Print Controller also supports all of the production printing systems’ comprehensive finishing capabilities, including the Perfect Binder Finisher with the ability print variable information on the spine.

Support for ADOBE PDF Print Engine 2: Supporting Workflows of the Future The IC-307 Print Controller will support ADOBE PDF Print Engine 2, the foundation of next-generation PDF print workflows. With accurate, native rendering of PDF files, even complex designs with graphically rich content are reproduced quickly and reliably. With The IC-307 Print Controller, PDF Print Engine 2 consistently delivers true colour fidelity, based on modern, ICC-based colour management, while leveraging the full colour capabilities of the press.

“Providing the powerful CREO Color Server Technology enables Konica Minolta’s digital presses to better serve the demands of professional users,” says Hezy Rotman, General Manager Kodak’s Print On-Demand Solutions Group. “Traditional commercial printers are looking for digital solutions that can integrate with their existing workflows. The IC-304 Plus and IC307 Print Controllers enable this type of efficient hybrid environment – helping commercial printers add digital workflow management solutions without jeopardizing their productivity and high quality.”

IC-307 and IC-304 Plus Print Controllers, Powered by Creo Color Server Technology, will be demonstrated at the Konica Minolta stand (9-DE340) at IPEX.

About Kodak’s Print On-Demand Solutions Group
Kodak’s Print On-Demand Solutions Group develops high-performance CREO Color Servers and workflow solutions for a wide range of digital production printers and presses. CREO Color Servers offer the digital printing industry leading workflow connectivity solutions. They utilize intelligent, JDF-enabled automation of all print-production steps to help drive business performance and profit.

The group supplies CREO Color Servers to industry leaders including Canon, Hewlett-Packard, Konica Minolta, Océ, Ricoh, and Xerox Corporation.

This independent unit of Eastman Kodak Company continues to unlock the power of print on-demand to maximize customers' success in digital printing and workflow solutions.

For more information about CREO Color Servers, visit www.creoservers.com.

Kodak, Creo and Prinergy are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. 2010

Océ and Sefas Innovation join forces to present groundbreaking TransPromo applications

As a demonstration of their close partnership, Océ and Sefas are showing an end to end application combining their technologies at IPEX 18th – 25th May 2010.

Océ, an international leader in digital document management and delivery, and Sefas Innovation a world leader in document output management software, are showing an application combining their technologies for the on demand creation of a personalised policy documents, along with multi-channel output capabilities.

The OpenPrint® software suite from Sefas Innovation, is a stand alone product which also is the base-technology for Océ PRISMA®designer, released at IPEX 2010. This software suite will be embedded in a solution portal to deliver a composite application merging various documents on the fly - including the re-engineering of legacy documents. This TransPromo application with multi-channel delivery capabilities will seamlessly be passed onto Océ PRISMA®production to manage the printing and fulfilment.

The application is on display at the Sefas booth. Information from visitors is captured and used to create an on-demand personalised policy document for that visitor. The output is generated in multiple output channels (print, email, SMS). The print output (color AFP file) is sent from the Sefas booth to the Océ software booth. Here it is queued in PRISMAproduction and can be viewed with TrueProof. The Océ PRISMAproduction client on the Sefas booth will show the print file queued for printing (after it has been sent from Open Print Producer®).

“This implementation demonstrates our capability to deliver an end–to-end solution and is the first tangible manifestation of the recently announced partnership between Sefas and Océ” said Crit Driessen, Vice President Product Marketing & Strategy at Océ Printing Systems. “It further positions Océ as a global player delivering industrial solutions for the rapidly changing TransPromo and Transactional Printing requirements” adds Crit Driessen.

This is just one example of the integrated end-to-end solutions possible. “We wanted to show that by combining the right technologies, TransPromo and multi channel delivery in a demanding color environment can be done quickly and easily” said Jean-Philippe Sarraut, Chairman and CEO of Sefas Innovation. And Océ was the ideal partner to do that”.

About Océ
Océ is one of the world's leading providers of document management and printing for professionals. The broad Océ offering includes office printing and copying systems, high speed digital production printers and wide format printing systems for both technical documentation and colour display graphics. Océ is also a foremost supplier of document management outsourcing. Many of the world’s Fortune 500 companies and leading commercial printers are Océ customers. The company was founded in 1877. With headquarters in Venlo, The Netherlands, Océ is active in around 100 countries and employs some 23,000 people worldwide. Total revenues in 2008 amounted to € 2.9 billion. Océ is listed on Euronext in Amsterdam. For more information on Océ, visit www.oce.com

About Sefas
Sefas Innovation is a world leader in document production technology belonging to the La Poste Group. The company is headquartered in Paris, France, with operations in the U.S. and the U.K. Sefas has been a leader in the European market since 1993 and has created expert enterprise solutions with unparalleled levels of flexibility and performance. Many of the largest financial companies and Fortune 500 leaders rely on our technology to produce complex, high-volume and mission critical transactional documents. For more information on Sefas, visit www.sefas.com

“Océ”, “Océ PRISMA” and the Océ logo are registered trademarks of Océ-Technologies B.V. All product and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks, are the property of their owners, and are respectfully acknowledged.

KODAK NEXPRESS with Print Genius is One of the World’s Most Innovative Solutions for High Speed, High Quality 4-Color Photo Publishing

Now linked with Consumer Facing Websites and Desktop Software to Drive New Revenue Opportunities for Commercial Printers

BIRMINGHAM, U.K., May 21—Eastman Kodak Company’s new Print Genius suite for KODAK NEXPRESS Digital Presses, on display at Ipex, Hall 9 – E320, the world’s leading commercial print trade show, brings new photo publishing capabilities that expand commercial printer service offerings and improve production efficiency. When combined with expanded connectivity to online service providers, the KODAK NEXPRESS Digital Color Solution becomes one of the most innovative solutions in the industry, with outstanding image quality at real world digital print speeds, opening up more opportunity for commercial printers to grab a piece of the high growth personal photo product market, including photobooks, greeting cards and calendars.

The improvements begin with the new Print Genius suite, which brings together image science, quality assurance and workflow productivity to provide superior quality and higher efficiency through new enhanced dry ink developers, intelligent image calibration and closed loop quality control. This raises the bar of print quality for commercial printers—all at real world production speed. In addition, new workflow productivity solutions including ADOBE PDF Print Engine to minimize RIP time, enhanced object caching and long life operator replaceable components maximize productivity and boost profit potential for Kodak partners.

“Consumers capture and share billions of digital photos and trillions of frames of video, and they want to combine their captured memories to tell their life stories, creating a huge opportunity for commercial printers,” said Isidre Rosello, General Manager, Digital Printing Solutions, Vice President, Eastman Kodak Company. “With the combination of our new Print Genius suite and online connectivity, NEXPRESS owners can tap into more profit opportunity than ever before. According to InfoTrends, the billion-dollar photo product market is growing at 23 percent year on year, and with our new solution we believe we have the world’s highest quality, most productive photo capable commercial solution in the industry, providing maximum profit potential for our partners at real world production speeds.”

Connectivity for the NEXPRESS Press photo applications provides enhanced services for both consumer and professional applications, and Kodak has connection to fulfillers around the globe who have KODAK NEXPRESS Digital Production Presses, and who are leveraging Kodak’s Photo Website Hosting and Desktop Premium Product software. They can now generate highly profitable photobooks, greeting cards, personalized postcards, calendars and other merchandise with standard and KODAK NEXPRESS Intelligent Dimensional Coating Solution and Glossing pages combined. The dimensional pages offer NEXPRESS Press owners the opportunity to generate additional revenue at higher margins than typical printed pages.

Professional photo labs entering or expanding their photo merchandising business will benefit from improved connectivity between KODAK PROFESSIONAL Digital Print Production Software and NEXPRESS Presses. Output to a NEXPRESS Press from DP2 provides an automated workflow with job ticketing and queue management for producing a wide range of professional photobooks and other products, which again can be further enhanced with KODAK NEXPRESS Dimensional Clear Dry Ink. Third-party photo merchandise creation software tools will also enable users to output to a NEXPRESS Press from enterprise desktop applications. This capability enables businesses to produce photo merchandise directly from a standard industry file format, such as ADOBE Portable Document Format (PDF).

“Kodak’s customers can immediately use these technologies to increase opportunities for their businesses,” said Phil Faraci, President and Chief Operating Officer, Eastman Kodak Company. “The rise in popularity of digital photos represents a significant segment where printers can drive growth through services aimed at helping consumers preserve photos for generations, with high-quality printing such as personalized photobooks and calendars. Because of Kodak’s broad portfolio of imaging and printing solutions, we are ideally suited to facilitate that connection between capture and output.”

KODAK Products are backed by KODAK Service and Support. KODAK Service and Support is made up of more than 3,000 professionals in 120 countries. It is a leading multi-vendor integrated services provider, delivering consulting, installation, maintenance and support services for commercial printing, graphic communications, document imaging, data storage and retail industries. KODAK Service and Support professionals are uniquely qualified to provide services that control costs, maximize productivity, and minimize business risk.

About Kodak
As the world’s foremost imaging innovator, Kodak helps consumers, businesses, and creative professionals unleash the power of pictures and printing to enrich their lives.

To learn more, visit http://www.kodak.com and follow our blogs and more at http://www.kodak.com/go/followus.

More than 75 million people worldwide manage, share and create photo gifts online at KODAK Gallery—join today at www.kodakgallery.com

In the graphic communications market, Kodak offers the broadest portfolio of integrated solutions to help customers grow their business. For more information, visit www.graphics.kodak.com. For downloading photos and videos from Kodak’s image library, visit www.kodak.com/go/gcgimages.

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(Kodak, NexPress and Professional are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company.) 2010

HP Establishes Beta Test Plan with Quad/Graphics for HP Color Print Module Imprinting Technology

BIRMINGHAM, U.K., May 21, 2010 – HP today announced it is working with Quad/Graphics, one of the world's leading printers of magazines, catalogs, direct mail and other commercial products, on a plan to host the first commercial beta test of the HP Color Print Module imager.

The advanced imager, which uses HP Scalable Printing Technology thermal inkjet imaging, integrates cost-effective four-color process digital printing into traditional offset web press lines.

"Personalized, color content is essential to multichannel marketers, so HP is bringing these capabilities to the print space," said Kathy Tobin, vice president and general manager, Specialty Printing Systems, HP. "Working in collaboration with Quad/Graphics, we plan to refine the HP Color Print Module to provide customers maximum value."

HP and Quad/Graphics are currently determining the best uses for the HP Color Print Module throughout Quad/Graphics' manufacturing platform, based on Quad/Graphics' personalization priorities.

"Today's marketers require innovative solutions for getting their message to the right people at the right time quickly and cost-effectively," said Steve Jaeger, President of QuadDirect, the direct mail division of Quad/Graphics. "We are excited by the possibilities of HP's technology, which will go a long way to strengthen our ability to help clients create targeted, relevant print messages that connect seamlessly with other media channels."

Producing four-color text and images at a high resolution, the HP Color Print Module imager prints in many different configurations at swift speeds that meet manufacturing expectations. When tied to database/CRM systems, the imager can produce personalized marketing images tailored to an end user's data.

By producing marketing images and text in full color, print media solutions providers like Quad/Graphics have the potential to deliver targeted, relevant communications that increase the response their customers receive to print products. The technology also provides variable-data text and images that better integrate with offset-printed color content.

HP is showing the HP Color Print Module at the Ipex 2010 graphic arts tradeshow this week and expects to make the imager available later this year. HP is working with original equipment manufacturers for the direct mail and other markets to develop new products that take advantage of the HP Color Print Module's full-color printing capabilities.

More information on the HP Color Print Module and other new solutions from HP at Ipex is available at www.hp.com/go/IPEX, at the www.hp.com/go/HPatIPEX2010 online press kit or through the HP Graphic Arts Twitter feed.

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