Kyocera Enchances Its Printer Line With The FS-1750 Mid-Volume Networkable Laser Printer.

DULUTH, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 20, 1999--

An Ideal Solution for Small Workgroups, the 14 PPM FS-1750

is a High Performance, Low-Maintenance Printer with

100 MHz Processor

Kyocera (key-o-sara) Electronics, Inc. today unveiled the latest in mid-volume printing with the 14 page-per-minute (ppm) FS-1750. At an MSRP of $899, this new laser printer adds significantly enhanced performance for network printing with small workgroups.

Users can expect the FS-1750's high speed processor (Power PC 603e 100MHz) to yield reduced processing time for graphics printing, true 1200 x 1200 dpi resolution at rated speed and a quick 15 second first time to print. In addition, the FS-1750's durable design delivers affordable, low maintenance printing without sacrificing print quality.

"The FS-1750 is a great addition to our Ecosys(tm) line of printers because it offers all the added printer enhancements found in the high-end printers at a fraction of the price," said Noel Jones, Director of Marketing for Kyocera Electronics. "We've added more value at a lower price tag, demonstrating our commitment to deliver the best network printing line in the industry."

Benefits and Features

The FS-1750 comes with 8MB of memory, which is easily upgradeable to 72MB for processing large print jobs releasing valuable network resources. In addition, the durable printer design and 30,000 page- per-month duty cycle deliver affordable, low maintenance printing without giving up great print quality.

The Kyocera amorphous silicon (a-Si) drum, the basis of the Ecosys design, lasts approximately 30 times longer than conventional cartridge drums. This eliminates the need for costly drum/toner cartridge replacements resulting in the lowest total cost of ownership in its class. Kyocera printers are known for their reliability and the FS-1750 is a dependable networkable printer designed to reduce maintenance with the ease of use essential for daily network printing.

In addition, Kyocera printers are built with flexibility in mind and the paper handling options deliver a clear upgrade path, protecting the buyers initial investment. Users can create individual printing solutions from the modular paper handling options, printing any paper size from 5.8"x8.3" to 8.5"x14". In addition, the FS-1750 is equipped with a 250-sheet paper input/output tray and a 100-sheet multi-purpose tray. Other options include a 500-sheet input drawer, 1500-sheet bulk stacker and a sorter/stacker/collator mailbox.

The Kyocera Universal Input/Output (KUIO) technology allows for easy installation of network interface cards and other devices. The Kyocera Print Monitor software provides remote network monitoring of Kyocera or other SNMP compatible printers, allowing for complete control by network managers and administrators. With the Print Monitor users can check the status and configuration of Kyocera printers, obtain job statistics or change printer settings remotely from anywhere on the network.

The FS-1750 supports plug and play for Windows 95 and 98 operating systems. Fonts include 1 resident bitmap, 80 PostScript and 45 standard bar code fonts including two-dimensional PDF-417. Unlike most printers, it prints on standard and recycled paper, adhesive-backed labels, card stock, envelopes, OHP film and postcards. It has a toner capacity of 20,000 pages at five percent coverage with maintenance requirements after 300,000 pages.

The FS-1750 is now available through Kyocera's 150+ authorized resellers. For more information on the complete line of Kyocera Page Printers, call 1-800-232-6797 or visit Kyocera's home page at http://www.kyocera.com/printers.

NOTE TO EDITORS: Kyocera Electronics, Inc., of Duluth, GA, markets the award-winning line of Kyocera Ecosys page printers, which were introduced in 1992.

Kyocera has North American headquarters in San Diego, CA, and has been incorporated in the United States since 1969. The company's other U.S. subsidiaries include AVX Corporation of Myrtle Beach, SC; Kyocera America, Inc of San Diego; Kyocera Industrial Ceramics Corporation of Vancouver, WA; and Kyocera Optics, Inc. of Somerset, NJ.

Kyocera Corporation, the Kyoto, Japan-based parent and global headquarters of the Kyocera Group, is a 40-year-old, multi-billion-dollar conglomerate. The company is widely recognized as a world-leading producer of technical ceramics and ceramic semiconductor packaging. In addition, Kyocera's diverse product line includes passive electronic components; LCDs; thermal printheads; electro-optical components; solar energy equipment; automotive and industrial ceramics; wireless, cellular and Iridium satellite telephones; Ecosys page printers; and the Contax and Yashica camera lines. Founded in 1959, Kyocera has grown to employee more than 40,000 people worldwide, including about 20,000 outside of Japan. In 1996, 1997 and 1998, Kyocera was named by Industry Week magazine as one of "The World's 100 Best-Managed Companies."