Lexmark 1100 Color Jetprinter provides maximum value and a world of creativity for only $89; New affordable, high-quality inkjet printer ideal for creative home use.

LEXINGTON, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 15, 1998--Lexmark International, Inc., a leading manufacturer of affordable, high-quality color inkjet printers for home and home office use, today introduced its $89 (after rebate in the U.S.)(a) Lexmark 1100 Color Jetprinter -- the lowest cost, highest quality, color inkjet printer in its class. Ideal for families and students alike, Lexmark's new 1100 Color Jetprinter produces documents and graphics with a resolution of 600 x 600 dots per inch -- a level of print resolution usually associated with more expensive printers. The Lexmark 1100 is widely available in stores such as Office Max, Office Depot, Staples, Computer City and Best Buy.

The Lexmark 1100 offers the highest color resolution in its class, has swift print speeds, printing 3.5 pages per minute in black ink and 1.5 pages per minute in color ink, and delivers great looking images and text at an unbelievably affordable price. In addition, the Lexmark 1100 also features a new CD-ROM for easy set-up, and an on-screen indicator signaling when the ink is low. Its small and compact design makes it perfect for the home or a dorm room -- especially when desk space is limited.

"Consumers can really stretch the value of their dollar with the Lexmark 1100 Color Jetprinter. A one-time, $89 investment can produce countless materials from colorful reports, birthday banners, to greeting cards and party invitations, and will pay for itself over and over again," said Bernard Masson, president of Lexmark's Consumer Printer Division. "Today, consumers are spending more and more money on technology. By offering high-quality, low-cost printer solutions that maximize their return on investment, we're able to help them get the most value for their money."

See, Create, Imagine with the Lexmark 1100 Color Jetprinter

The Lexmark 1100 Color Jetprinter comes with banner printing and T-shirt transfer printing capabilities, as well as a handy quick project booklet with printing ideas. With the versatility of the Lexmark 1100, users can truly take advantage of the creative uses of the printer and make it an extension of their imagination. With all the great do-it-yourself creations, the Lexmark 1100 is an investment the whole family can use. Here are some suggestions from Lexmark's Consumer Printer Division:

-- Party Invitations -- Get the word out in style with

professional-looking party invitations designed at home and

printed on the Lexmark 1100 Color Jetprinter.

-- Greeting Cards -- Save money and time while adding a personal touch

to greeting cards created and printed at home.

-- Picture Frames -- For an affordable and creative way to display

favorite photos, design a picture frame and print it out.

-- Holiday Table Place Cards -- Make a holiday table more festive with

personalized, decorative table place cards, printed on the Lexmark

1100 Color Jetprinter.

-- School Book Covers -- Brighten up school books and keep them

protected with homemade book covers children can design and print

themselves.

-- Personalized Stationery -- Add a personalized touch by creating

your own stationery at home -- also a time and money saver.

The Lexmark 1100 Color Jetprinter joins Lexmark's family of affordable, high-quality color inkjet printers for home and home office use. For more information on these and other Lexmark products, visit Lexmark at www.lexmark.com, or call 1-800-LEXMARK (1-800-539-6275). Additional product information can be found on the Lexmark bulletin board service at [phone] and the CompuServe forum "Go Lexmark."

About Lexmark

Lexmark International, Inc. is a global developer, manufacturer and supplier of printer solutions and products, including laser, inkjet and dot matrix printers and associated consumable supplies for the office and home markets. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Lexmark International Group, Inc. (NYSE: LXK). Lexmark, which had sales of $2.5 billion in 1997, has executive offices and a manufacturing center in Lexington, Ky.; other manufacturing centers are in Boulder, Colo.; Juarez, Mexico; Rosyth, Scotland; Orleans, France; and Sydney, Australia.

(a) $89 represents the $119 estimated street price after the $30 rebate. Street prices are estimates; actual prices may vary.

Lexmark is a trademark of Lexmark International, Inc., registered in the U.S. and/or other countries. Color Jetprinter is a trademark of Lexmark International, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders.

CONTACT: Lexmark International Inc., Lexington

Paula Masoud, 606/232-5530

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