ADVISORY/Oki Data Sneak Previews Launch of New Color & Mono Printers in Toronto.

Business/Technology Editors

ADVISORY...for October 16 (Wednesday)

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 14, 2002

***** MEDIA ALERT *****

Presentation to be Proceeded by Cocktail Hour and Followed by a Private Screening of The Lord of the Rings on the World's First IMAX Screen

WHAT: On October 16, Oki Data comes to Toronto to debut its new line of color and monochrome digital LED and laser printers. Designed with the highest standard of performance and reliability in mind, the new families of OKI color and mono printers have been designed to leverage the company's legacy of performance in demanding environments. OKI will be demonstrating the OKI C7300 and OKI C9300 color digital LED printers. The OKI B6100 and OKI B8300 mono laser printers will also be shown. With OKI's Single Pass Color Digital Technology, the color LED printers can reach speeds up to 30 ppm and the mono printers can print up to 45 ppm. Technology media and tech analysts from the Toronto area are invited to attend the press event for a demonstration and presentation of these new products from Oki Data and to gain further insight on critical industry trends. WHERE: Cynesphere at Ontario Place WHEN: Wednesday, October 16, 2002 BY RSVP ONLY TIME: Cocktail Hour/Demonstration - 5 pm - 6 pm Product Presentation - 6 pm - 7:30 pm Lord of the Rings Screening - 7:45 pm