Lanier Launches Comprehensive Digital Document Management Solution for Connected Workgroups.

Business Editors & High Tech Writers

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 3, 2001

Lanier Worldwide, Inc. today announced the launch of the Lanier 5622 and 5627 Digital Copier/Printer/Fax/Scan Systems.

Designed for high productivity and flexible performance, the 5622 and 5627 offer the features and functions of a high-end digital copier, fast network printer, high-speed fax machine and digital network scanner.

"The Lanier 5622 and 5627 deliver everything workgroups need to create, distribute, duplicate and archive professional, high-quality documents," said Dominic Pontrelli, Vice President of Marketing for Lanier. "Everyone in the workgroup can use these systems to produce digital copies or prints, send or receive a fax, scan a hardcopy file, and much more. And they can count on superior image quality for every document.

"The 5622/27 is also engineered for ease of use, with a touch-screen LCD that guides walk-up users through tasks step-by-step, as well as an intuitive, point-and-click PC interface for accessing these systems over a network. The 5622/27 also can be configured with a hard drive and special software for advanced activities -- like PC faxing, scan to email, network scanning, file merging, document editing and print-on-demand."

As a digital copier, the 5622/27 produces 22 or 27 digital copies per minute at 600 dpi. Its total paper capacity is 3,100 sheets, which minimizes reloading. Finishing options include three-position stapling, duplexing and sorting, all of which can be used to create professional-quality finished documents.

As a network printer, the 5622/27 offers 600 dpi image quality, plus advanced options like two-sided and 2-on-1 combined printing. With the secure printing feature, any job sent to the 5622/27 over the network will be stored in memory until a walk-up user provides the correct password. Job programs allow users to store settings -- like stapling and watermarks -- as an icon on the desktop. Print drivers include conventional PCL or RPCS technology, which processes print jobs faster than many competitive systems.

As a network scanner, the 5622/27 enables users to convert hardcopy originals to digital files, then access these files from a PC, send them over the LAN, or send them to any email address outside the network. As a fax system, the 5622/27 scans one page in 0.6 seconds and prints faxes at the full rated speed. Transmission speed is 33.6 kbps, and an optional dual modem allows simultaneous send/receive. Advanced paper handling includes 11" x 17" send/receive and optional duplex receive, which significantly reduces paper usage.

With 1,600 sales and service locations, Lanier Worldwide, Inc. and its dealer and distributor network form one of the largest global providers of document management solutions. Every day, Lanier and its dealers and distributors help customers in more than 100 countries create, enhance and distribute high-quality documents with greater speed, efficiency and economy. Lanier maintains an intense customer focus -- called Customer Vision(R) -- and employs DOCutivity(R), a document lifecycle approach designed to improve business productivity. Lanier's comprehensive document management solutions portfolio includes digital color copier/printers, digital black-and-white copier/printers, multifunction devices, print-on-demand applications and a variety of outsourcing services. Lanier also develops specialized solutions for the healthcare and real estate industries. Lanier was founded in 1934, and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.A. For more information, please visit Lanier's Web site at www.lanier.com.

Editor's note: Further information about Lanier and the complete range of Lanier solutions is available from Kristin Baily, Corporate Communications Manager, Lanier Worldwide Inc., 2300 Parklake Dr. NE, Atlanta, GA 30345, daytime phone [phone], fax [phone], e-mail [e-mail].