DP-Tek Development Co. announces strategic alliance with HDE Inc.WICHITA, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 26, 1995--DP-Tek Development Co. LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control (Wichita, Kan.) announced Tuesday a strategic alliance with HDE HDE Hauptverband des Deutschen Einzelhandels (Central Association of German Retail Trade) HDE Humanitarian Device Exemption HDE Heavy-Duty Engine HDE Holdrege, Nebraska (airport code) Inc. (Kent, Wash.). The primary intent of the strategic alliance is to promote and support the implementation of DP-Tek's TrueRes(R) image enhancement See image editing. technologies into HDE product designs for page printer or other document device applications. These implementations include the porting of TrueRes technology into HDE controller developments for embedded Adobe PostScript(TM) and PCL (Printer Command Language) The page description language for HP LaserJet printers. It has become a de facto standard used in many printers and typesetters. PCL Level 5, introduced with the LaserJet III in 1990, also supports Compugraphic's Intellifont scalable fonts. (R) applications, as well as Microsoft(R) Windows(TM) Printing System designs. "DP-Tek and HDE have enjoyed a good working relationship and already have produced a number of TrueRes-based controller designs for mutual customers," said Allen Frazier, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. and president of DP-Tek Development Company. This relationship combines the unique capabilities of DP-Tek's patented TrueRes image enhancement technology with the controller expertise of HDE Inc. In addition, HDE's experience with Microsoft's Windows Printing System The host-based printing function in Windows. The Windows Printing System is used to generate output for low-cost inkjet and laser printers that do not have built-in CPUs. See host-based printing and Windows Print Manager. software and in supporting Adobe OEMs development of Adobe PostScript printer based products will facilitate the introduction of DP-Tek's imaging and compression technologies into the leading printing solutions. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Frazier, "1200 x 1200 dpi has emerged as the new print quality standard and is a requirement, along with gray scale printing, in today's complex multi-media environment." Sophisticated software applications are allowing Windows users to incorporate photographs into their documents much easier than ever before. "Users want to be able to print these pictures and have them look as good on paper as they do on the screen," continued Frazier. HDE has maintained a close relationship with Microsoft since 1989 and is now a Microsoft Authorized Support Provider for Windows Printing Software. "Our customers continue to promote the importance of print quality," explained Dave Glidewell, vice president, HDE Inc. "With DP-Tek's TrueRes technology, HDE is now positioned to assist printer manufacturers in creating products with superior print quality at minimal expense." Both DP-Tek and HDE will actively co-market the alliance. DP-Tek will promote the use of HDE services to its customers, when appropriate, and both parties will co-market the products developed as a result of this new arrangement. "We have a solid foundation of technology for xerographic xe·rog·ra·phy n. A dry photographic or photocopying process in which a negative image formed by a resinous powder on an electrically charged plate is electrically transferred to and thermally fixed as positive on a paper or other copying surface. printing applications," continued DP-Tek's Frazier. "Establishing strategic partnerships with well positioned companies like HDE helps us deliver our products to the OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and market effectively and in a timely manner." More on DP-Tek Development Company LLC DP-Tek Development Co. LLC develops and licenses technologies for the imaging industry worldwide. The company's products are primarily focused on providing improved performance and print quality in computer printer applications. The areas of targeted development include print quality enhancement technology for monochrome and color products, data compression data compression Process of reducing the amount of data needed for storage or transmission of a given piece of information (text, graphics, video, sound, etc.), typically by use of encoding techniques. and memory reduction technology and host-based imaging solutions. DP-Tek also develops and licenses low cost controller designs which utilize the company's patented TrueRes resolution enhancement capabilities and PC-based Windows(TM) imaging technology. DP-Tek Development Co. LLC is located at 9920 E. Harry, Wichita, KS, 67207. Main telephone: 316/687-3000; facsimile: 316/687-0489. More on HDE Inc. Headquartered in Kent, Wash., HDE is an internationally recognized authority in the printer industry that provides technology and market services specifically targeting printer OEMs. HDE offers a full range of software, hardware and market services. In addition to custom software development including host drivers, HDE supports all leading printer languages and is a Microsoft Authorized Support Provider for Windows Printing Systems. Services available cover the complete spectrum from consulting, software and hardware development, feasibility models, to fully integrated turnkey designs. HDE Inc. corporate address is 16613 SE 254 Place, Kent, WA, 98042. Main telephone, 206/859-8090; facsimile: 206/859-5972. Note: DP-Tek and TrueRes are registered trademarks of DP-Tek Development Co. LLC. Adobe and PostScript are trademarks of Adobe Systems Adobe Systems Incorporated (pronounced a-DOE-bee IPA: /əˈdoʊbiː/) (NASDAQ: ADBE) (LSE: ABS) is an American computer software company headquartered in San Jose, California, USA. Incorporated or its subsidiaries, and may be registered in certain jurisdictions. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation (company) Microsoft Corporation - The biggest supplier of operating systems and other software for IBM PC compatibles. Software products include MS-DOS, Microsoft Windows, Windows NT, Microsoft Access, LAN Manager, MS Client, SQL Server, Open Data Base Connectivity (ODBC), MS Mail, . PCL is a registered trademark of Hewlett-Packard Corporation. All other trademarks and registered trademarks contained within are the property of their respective companies. CONTACT: DP-Tek Robert Palmer Robert Palmer may refer to:
email: bobp4@ix.netcom.com Douglas Communications, Boulder, Colo. Terri Douglas, 303/665-5107 email: terri@douglascomm.com HDE Inc. Dave Glidewell, 206/859-8090 email: daveg@hde.com |
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