KONICA MINOLTA Adds to Award-Winning Color Laser All-in-One Product Line; New magicolor(R) 2490MF delivers essential business functions in one space-saving, cost-effective unit.

MOBILE, Ala. -- KONICA MINOLTA PRINTING SOLUTIONS U.S.A., INC.:

Highlights

--Priced at only $799, the magicolor 2490MF is the office color productivity expert, providing four essential business functions--Print, Copy, Scan, and Fax--plus Camera Direct Photo Print.

--The magicolor 2490MF prints and copies at 20 ppm b&w and 5 ppm color, regardless of the print resolution selected, and even complex jobs are processed quickly.

--Laser-sharp 2400 dpi print quality provides brilliant colors, detailed graphics, and crisp text.

--Documents and photos can be scanned in detailed 24-bit color over the network directly to email for sharing with one or more recipients throughout the world.

--Easily scan documents, and then use ScanSoft PaperPort(R) SE from Nuance to annotate, edit, and save them in PDF, JPEG, or TIFF format, or convert them to editable text with the Optical Character Recognition (OCR) feature.

--Camera Direct Photo Printing allows you to print digital color photos from PictBridge(TM)-compatible cameras--no PC or special software required. Select sizes up to 8.5" x 11" for full-size photos, including 4" x 6" borderless prints on special media.

--The magicolor 2490MF provides stand-alone Super G3 fax functionality at up to 33.6 Kbps.

--With Fast Ethernet(R) and Hi-Speed USB 2.0 interfaces, and a hefty monthly duty cycle of 35,000 pages, the magicolor 2490MF easily handles the high-traffic load of the busy office.

--The 50-sheet Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) provides time-saving, unattended copying and scanning.

--Effortlessly print or copy economical, professional two-sided documents by adding an optional automatic duplexer.

--Pre-installed supplies, auto-install software, and an intuitive one-touch control panel simplify installation and everyday use.

--At only pennies a print, laser-sharp 2400 dpi color and black & white documents fit easily into any budget.

Today KONICA MINOLTA PRINTING SOLUTIONS U.S.A., INC. introduced its newest color laser all-in-one, the magicolor 2490MF, which combines essential business functions--Print, Copy, Scan, and Fax--plus Camera Direct Photo Print into one convenient machine. Priced at just $799 (est. street), the magicolor 2490MF provides cost-conscious, productivity-driven SMBs with the vital office tools they need in a single, cost-effective unit. The magicolor 2490MF joins the magicolor 2480MF color laser all-in-one, which earned the Buyer's Laboratory "Pick of the Year" award for Outstanding Small Workgroup Color Multifunction Printer in July of this year.

Save Time, Space, and Money

The magicolor 2490MF delivers prints and copies at a snappy 20 black and white or 5 color pages per minute. Black-and-white scans are completed in only 4 seconds and 24-bit color scans in only 10 seconds. With 128 MB of RAM on board, even complex jobs are processed quickly. The magicolor 2490MF also provides Super G3 fax capability, which sends and receives fax documents at up to 33.6 Kbps.

Customers no longer need to devote space to several single-function machines in different locations or to spend the time and money for operation and maintenance. With four essential office functions plus camera direct printing in a single device, the magicolor 2490MF features a space-saving design that makes it perfect for almost any workspace. In addition, with a low acquisition cost and small cost-per-page, black-and-white or full-color laser documents and photographs won't break the budget. Time-consuming and costly outsourcing is now a thing of the past because professional-quality color documents are always at the fingertips with in-house production.

"Time, space, and money are prime commodities in today's businesses," stated Stephen Fletcher, president and COO of KONICA MINOLTA PRINTING SOLUTIONS U.S.A., INC. "SMB owners are constantly challenged to maintain quality and productivity while reducing operating costs. We designed the new magicolor 2490MF with their needs in mind. The magicolor 2490MF color laser all-in-one packs the features and functions of multiple office machines into a single, space-saving unit. While it's competitively priced and cost-effective to operate, the magicolor 2490MF also delivers the excellent print quality, high performance, and durability our customers expect from KONICA MINOLTA."

Outstanding Color Prints, Copies, Scans, and Photos

With the magicolor 2490MF, it is easy to produce impressive, laser-quality color prints, copies, scans, fax documents, and photos. Featuring 2400 x 600 dpi print quality and KONICA MINOLTA Simitri(R) Polymerized Toner, the magicolor 2490MF generates vibrant colors, crisp text, detailed graphics, smooth halftones, and realistic photographs, regardless of the media type used. Uniformly sized toner particles and rigorous quality control ensure that Simitri Polymerized Toner cartridges provide consistent, accurate color. In addition, enhanced Automatic Image Density Control (eAIDC) automatically calibrates the print engine for optimal color quality.

Documents and photos can be scanned in detailed 24-bit color over the network directly to email for sharing with one or more recipients throughout the world. Customers can also scan hard copies to a PC with ScanSoft PaperPort SE from Nuance and then annotate or edit them; save them in PDF, JPEG, or TIFF format; or convert them to editable text using the Optical Character Recognition (OCR) feature. Both the flatbed glass and the standard automatic document feeder support documents up to legal size (8.5" x 14").

Easy to Set up and Use

To simplify technology for business owners, the magicolor 2490MF comes with pre-installed supplies and auto-install software. It literally takes just minutes to go from box to printed documents. The intuitive control panel puts functionality right at the fingertips. Copies can be easily reduced or enlarged by using the 50-200% zoom feature, and one-touch functions are available to customize copy quality even further. The smart office will also appreciate the standard Automatic Document Feeder (ADF), which provides time-saving, unattended copying and scanning.

Camera Direct Photo Print functionality allows photos to be printed directly from a PictBridge-enabled digital camera without using a PC or special software. PictBridge provides control over a number of photo printing options, including resolution, media type and size (up to 8.5" x 11", including 4" x 6" borderless prints on special media), and copy count, as well as n-up, batch, and index printing.

Exceptional Media Handling

The magicolor 2490MF supports a wide variety of standard and custom media sizes, from 3.6" x 5.8" to 8.5" x 14", as well as the media types busy offices use everyday: plain paper, thick stock, glossy stock, transparencies, labels (mailing, CD-ROM, etc.), envelopes, and photo media. An optional automatic duplexer provides professional-quality, two-sided printed documents as well as cost-effective, two-sided copies from one-sided originals.

Versatile Laser Performance

The magicolor 2490MF features Fast Ethernet and 'Plug and Play' Hi-Speed USB 2.0 interfaces, and boasts a robust duty cycle of up to 35,000 prints per month, so customers can easily share its color laser performance throughout the office. Compatible with Windows(R) Server 2003, XP, 2000, Me, and 98SE operating systems, the magicolor 2490MF fits seamlessly into today's SMB landscape.

Added Fletcher, "Versatility alone makes the magicolor 2490MF a key office resource, but when you consider price, quality, and ease of use, you've got an indispensable tool for today's busy offices. It's never been so easy for businesses to fulfill all of their printing, copying, scanning, and faxing requirements."

The magicolor 2490MF has a one-year exchange warranty and is backed by five years of toll-free, U.S.-based technical support for added reliability. It ships with a pre-installed set of supplies, including cyan, magenta, yellow, and black toner cartridges. The magicolor 2490MF is available through the KONICA MINOLTA network of e-commerce partners, resellers, and authorized distributors. To find the location nearest you, call 800-523-2696 or visit www.buymagicolor.com.

Product Pricing & Specifications

                                                          Price US $
Printer                  Specifications                  (Est. Street)
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magicolor 2490MF         --  Print: 20 ppm b&w, 5 ppm         $799.00
                             color; up to legal size
                         --  Copy: 20 cpm b&w, 5 cpm
                             color; up to legal size;
                             50-200% zoom
                         --  Scan: 4 sec/page b&w, 10
                             sec/page color; 24-bit
                             color at 600 dpi; up to
                             8.5" x 14" (flatbed and
                             ADF); scan to email, PDF,
                             or TIFF
                         --  Fax: 33.6 Kbps Super G3
                         --  Camera Direct Photo
                             Printing: PictBridge 1.0;
                             up to 8.5" x 11" size
                         --  Up to 2400 x 600
                             resolution
                         --  128 MB RAM
                         --  10/100BaseTX Fast
                             Ethernet, Hi-Speed USB 2.0
                             interface
                         --  200-sheet input std. /
                             700-sheet input max.
                         --  50-sheet automatic
                             document feeder
                         --  Optional automatic
                             duplexing
                         --  Windows Server
                             2003/XP/2000/Me/98SE
                             compatible
                         --  1-year exchange warranty
                         --  Toll-free, US-based
                             technical support for 5
                             years
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                                                            Price US $
Accessories & Supplies   Specifications                       (List)
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Lower Feeder Unit        500 sheets (Letter size)             $299.00
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Lower Feeder Unit        500 sheets (A4 size)                 $299.00
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Automatic Duplexer       For two-sided printing and
                          copying                             $399.00
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Cyan Toner - Standard
 Capacity                1,500 prints                          $69.99
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Magenta Toner -
 Standard Capacity       1,500 prints                          $69.99
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Yellow Toner - Standard
 Capacity                1,500 prints                          $69.99
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Black Toner - High
 Capacity                4,500 prints                          $84.99
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Cyan Toner - High
 Capacity                4,500 prints                         $129.99
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Magenta Toner - High
 Capacity                4,500 prints                         $129.99
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Yellow Toner - High
 Capacity                4,500 prints                         $129.99
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Toner Value Pack --      4,500 prints (1 each Cyan,
 High Capacity            Magenta, and Yellow)                $349.00
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Drum Cartridge           Approximately 45,000
                          monochrome/11,250 color
                          prints                              $149.00
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ScanSoft PaperPort
 10 SE                   5-user site license                   $19.99
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ScanSoft PaperPort
 10 SE                   10-user site license                  $29.99
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Installation             On-site installation by a
                          qualified service technician        $299.00
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1-Yr. Extended Exchange  Plan begins at the end of the
 Warranty                 printer's existing warranty         $129.99
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2-Yr. Extended Exchange  Plan begins at the end of the
 Warranty                 printer's existing warranty         $239.99
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1-Yr. Exchange Post      Plan begins at the date of
 Warranty                 warranty purchase                   $159.99
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Note: Consumable yields are based on 5% coverage, continuous mode.
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KONICA MINOLTA PRINTING SOLUTIONS U.S.A., INC.

KONICA MINOLTA PRINTING SOLUTIONS U.S.A., INC., is an innovative developer, manufacturer, and supplier of document printing solutions. The product line includes color and monochrome laser printers and all-in-ones, and associated supplies and accessories for general office, electronic publishing, graphic design, advanced imaging, and home office applications. KONICA MINOLTA PRINTING SOLUTIONS U.S.A., INC. headquarters are in Mobile, Alabama USA, and its products are distributed through a broad network of e-commerce, retail, reseller, and distribution partners.

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