Danka Adds Hitachi Production Print System to Digital Product Portfolio.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 26, 2004 DDP (Distributed Data Processing) See distributed processing. DDP - Distributed Data Processing 92 Fills Market Niche, Complements Company's Focus on Growing Its Digital Base Danka Business Systems PLC (Nasdaq:DANKY) today announced the addition of the Hitachi Digital Document Publisher 92 (DDP 92) printer to its portfolio of best-in-class document output systems. The DDP 92 is a lower-cost high-performance system designed to simplify the time-intensive and labor-intensive demands of complex print jobs for data centers, central reproduction departments, print-for-pay operations, and service bureaus. Danka's distributor agreement with Hitachi Printing Systems America covers the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. and begins on June 1, 2004. "Hitachi is an established provider of quality digital printing solutions, and its DDP 92 publishing system fills a gap in many mid-production environments," said Donald W. Thurman, Danka's chief marketing and strategy officer. "This agreement builds on our efforts to increase the digital portion of our installed equipment base, which recently reached 55% worldwide, and strengthens our offering in the high volume, data center market segment. Crossing the 50% threshold has enabled us to achieve stability in our service revenues as we continue to invest in our ability to provide comprehensive digital services and support to our customer base." The DDP 92 is built to handle the production print needs for print-on-demand and other applications requiring high quality, fast throughput, and professional-level finishing. A Magnetic Ink Character Recognition (business, printer) Magnetic Ink Character Recognition - (MICR) A character recognition system using special ink and characters which can be magnetised and read automatically. (MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) The machine recognition of numeric data printed with magnetically charged ink. It is used on bank checks and deposit slips. MICR readers detect the characters and convert them into digital data. ) option enables the high-speed printing of checks and other documents requiring magnetic ink A magnetically detectable ink used to print the MICR characters that encode account numbers on bank checks. . Other capabilities and features of the DDP 92 include: -- High-performance print controller that produces quality images (600x600 dpi) at 92 pages per minute. The DDP 184, a tandem (Tandem Computers Inc., Cupertino, CA) A former major manufacturer of fault-tolerant computers founded in 1974 by James Treybig and provider of the early 21st century technology for HP's enterprise computing strategy. printer engine configuration that delivers 184 images per minute in duplex (communications) duplex - Used to describe a communications channel that can carry signals in both directions, in contrast to a simplex channel which only ever carries a signal in one direction. mode and offers spot color A color that is printed from one printing plate which contains one matched color of ink. Spot colors are used when only one or two solid colors are needed on a page or when a color has to match perfectly and be consistent such as with a company logo or when colors are the trademark of the capability may also be purchased. -- Industrial-strength components for high reliability, an engine life of 30 million images, and 1.2 million pages between printer engine product maintenance. -- Extensive paper stock flexibility and in-line finishing options, including intelligent forms, duplex printing The ability to print on both sides of the paper. , cover sheets, folding, multi-position stapling sta·pling n. The fastening together of two tissues with a staple or staples. stapling the use of staples as surgical sutures and fixation. , and saddle-stitching. -- Custom bi-directional print drivers with graphical user interface for unprecedented ease-of-use and printer control from the workstation for end-to-end document production, including simplified post-document page insertion insertion n. the addition of language at a place within an existing typed or written document, which is always suspect unless initialled by all parties. , front and back covers, and tab stock printing. -- Built-in Web utilities that enable access to the printer through the Internet or an organization's intranet. "The Hitachi systems are an especially compelling option for customers seeking high-volume capabilities in a smaller, more versatile, and cost-effective package," continued Thurman. "Image quality and throughput are impressive, and its reliability, auto-jam clearance feature, and high yielding and easily replaceable consumables combine to significantly enhance productivity, minimize service requirements, and lower overall costs." "We're extremely pleased that Danka has selected Hitachi to complement their line of document output systems," commented Leonard Stone, vice president of Americas Printer Division at Hitachi Printing Solutions America. "Danka's comprehensive sales and service footprint The amount of geographic space covered by an object. A computer footprint is the desk or floor surface it occupies. A satellite's footprint is the earth area covered by its downlink. See form factor. 1. in both the United States and Europe makes them an ideal partner for distributing the DDP 92 high-speed printers to their customer base. Danka has the experience and expertise to understand each client's specific document output requirements and deliver a comprehensive solution, and we believe the Hitachi DDP 92 will be an ideal fit for customers needing a flexible high-speed solution at an attractive price point." About Danka Danka delivers value to clients worldwide by using its expert technical and professional services (job) professional services - A department of a supplier providing consultancy and programming manpower for the supplier's products. to implement effective document information solutions. As one of the largest independent providers of enterprise imaging systems and services, the company enables choice, convenience, and continuity. Danka's vision is to empower empower verb To encourage or provide a person with the means or information to become involved in solving his/her own problems customers to benefit fully from the convergence of image and document technologies in a connected environment. This approach will strengthen the company's client relationships and expand its strategic value. For more information, visit Danka at www.danka.com. About Hitachi Printing Solutions America (Hitachi) Hitachi is an established world-class provider of advanced, high-end printing solutions engineered for industrial and specialty printing applications. Hitachi is a subsidiary of Hitachi Printing Solutions, Ltd. in Japan and maintains a 40-year legacy of innovations in digital printing. Hitachi markets reliable high performance printers, software, supplies, and professional services, designed to provide production printing and vertical market customers with superior printing solutions for a wide variety of applications. For more information, visit Hitachi at www.hitachi-printingsolutions.us. Certain statements contained in this press release, including statements related to Danka's future business and financial performance, are forward-looking. Such statements reflect the current views of Danka with respect to future events and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties, and assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in the forward-looking statements forward-looking statement A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections. . Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward looking statements, which reflect management's analysis only as of the date they are made. Danka is a registered trademark of Danka Business Systems PLC. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. |
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