InfoPrint Solutions Company Launches InfoPrint Pro C900AFP Color Cutsheet Printer

BOULDER, CO--(Marketwire - August 18, 2009) - InfoPrint Solutions Company, a joint venture between
IBM and Ricoh, today announced the latest addition
to its high-speed digital color cutsheet portfolio for the production and
mid-market sectors, the InfoPrint Pro C900AFP.

This latest Advanced Function Presentation (AFP) version of InfoPrint's Pro
C900 powerhouse line-up is ideal for users transitioning from monochrome to
color, or looking to introduce TransPromo, the combination of personalized
data and information on transactional documents such as statements and
invoices. It is aimed at users in data centers, service bureaus and direct
mailers, especially those customers currently using AFP.

The InfoPrint Pro C900AFP and its InfoPrint-developed AFP print controller
leverage the AFP architecture to print transactional documents with the
reliability, integrity and productivity that customers expect. AFP allows
the presentation of pages containing a robust mixture of different data
types. Customers currently using applications developed using FS45 color
support as well as those implementing new applications that leverage the
Color Management Object Content Architecture (CMOCA) can use the InfoPrint
Pro C900AFP to confidently print their output.

Additionally, by using the InfoPrint 5000 emulation profile, high volume
customers using this continuous form color printer can utilize the
InfoPrint Pro C900AFP for short runs, application development and reprints.
High capacity input and output options and the ability to load toner on the
fly enable long, unattended print runs.

"We are committed to driving our technology innovations across all our
product lines, enabling existing customers to benefit from more than 50
years at the forefront of the business," said Rick Carver, WW Product
Manager, Production Cutsheet Solutions at InfoPrint. "As one of the
founding members of the AFP Consortium we were heavily involved in the
development of the AFP CMOCA Architecture, and in doing so, driving
accurate and consistent color in variable data printing. Now we can pass
on the benefits of these production-level innovations to a new market
segment or to existing high volume customers looking to expand capabilities
at the mid range."

Additional productivity features developed for this solution include:

-- Ease of use -- operators use familiar screens and workflow procedures
minimizing training
-- An advanced toner system maintains superb color throughout the life of
the developer
-- Precise registration helps with front-to-back and page-to-page
alignment
-- The ability to run mixed-plex and mixed-media jobs fast and
efficiently. With support for a range of media sizes, types and weights,
the InfoPrint Pro C900AFP accommodates diverse job specifications quickly
and easily
-- Air-assisted paper feed for heavy stocks helps to maintain rated speed
-- Automatic switching between trays helps prevent job interruptions when
the same form is loaded in multiple trays.
-- Change-on-the-fly supplies and media to support continuous operation,
minimize setup time and prevent interventions that cause downtime
-- Trained Customer Replaceable Units helps to minimize downtime as users
can replace critical components without maintenance support
-- Inline finishing capabilities, to shorten turnaround times and reduce
outsourcing

AFP is a document format originally designed to support form printing on
laser printers. Both large and mid-market customers can reap the benefits
of AFP architecture, and it is particularly important in driving new
industry initiatives like TransPromo and in the creation of invoices,
personalized collateral and direct mail.

For more information on the InfoPrint Pro C900AFP, please visit
http://www.infoprintsolutionscompany.com/internet/wwsites.nsf/vwWebPublished/print_ipproc900home_us

About InfoPrint Solutions Company

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