Dataproducts Corp. Introduces Revolutionary New Network Printer; The Total Office Document Solution for the Digital Networked Future.

SIMI VALLEY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 5, 1998--The "DDS (Digital Document Server) 32," a revolutionary new network printer that promises to be the industry's most comprehensive solution for office document printing and distribution, was introduced today by Dataproducts Corp.

The new DDS 32 features 32ppm (page per minute) printing at high-quality 600DPI resolution, powerful bi-directional print drivers, network management tools, Multiple Original Print (MOP) capability and more. Modular in design, the DDS 32 has the potential for 288 different configurations to adapt to almost any workgroup need, while allowing users unprecedented ease in creating and distributing complex documents -- all from the desktop.

The DDS 32 is compatible with all of the most popular operating systems including Windows 3.x, 9x, NT and Macintosh. The DDS 32 also supports the major network operating systems including Novell, UNIX, NT, MacOS and VMS.

However, the most significant feature of the new DDS 32 is the revolutionary "ScanCenter"(TM), the remarkable innovation which makes it possible to create a digital network printer and digital copier in one. The ScanCenter allows for such walk-up functions as digital copying, network scanning and even faxing of finished documents to remote sites.

"The DDS 32 produces outstanding print and copy quality and offers an exceptional array of copy options not available on conventional copiers," stated Mike Stramaglio, sr. vice president and general manager of Dataproducts' Imaging Systems and Solutions Division, (ISSD).

"It's unparalleled in the office document managing industry to-date. No other company has been able to provide printers that also provide true copier functionality -- until now. And the DDS 32 is a perfect example of how Dataproducts is revolutionizing the way information will be handled in the office of the future."

The DDS 32 will be marketed in the United States, Canada, Australia, South America and Europe effective immediately. DDS 32 desktop models will start at a retail price of $3,995, with an affordable range of optional upgrades.

Established in 1962, Dataproducts is a global developer, manufacturer and supplier of the world's broadest line of hardcopy printing solutions and products including digital document servers, high-speed laser printers, inkjet, dot matrix, band and continuous forms laser printers in addition to its full line of associated consumables for the home and office markets.

A subsidiary of Hitachi Koki Co., Ltd. of Japan, Dataproducts has also served as an OEM printer supplier to virtually every major computer company in the world.

Dataproducts has executive offices, Engineering, R&D and ISO 9001 manufacturing facilities in Simi Valley. Additional manufacturing facilities are located in Mexicali, Mexico; Porto, Portugal and Dublin, Ireland. Key Distribution and Support facilities are located in 27 cities in the United States plus key international offices in Frankfurt, Singapore, London, Beijing, Milan, Paris, Sydney, Sweden and Romania. For more information on Dataproducts including how to join the digital document revolution, visit the Dataproducts homepage at www.dpc.com on the Web, or call 805/578-4000.

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