MINOLTA-QMS Shows Off Great Color with its New Low-Cost, High-Performance Network Color Laser Printer.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

MOBILE, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 14, 2003

MINOLTA-QMS, Inc.:

The magicolor 2350 from MINOLTA-QMS has a flair for

flexibility and quality, and an edge on affordability

                              Highlights

    --  At only $1,099 (est. street), the magicolor(R) 2350 is an
        incredible value for a multi-platform, high-performance,
        network color laser printer.

    --  The magicolor 2350 features Photo ART technology for up to
        9600 x 600-dpi class print resolution. Coupled with a new
        polymer-based toner, the printer delivers photorealistic,
        benchmark color quality.

    --  With PostScript(R) 3, PCL(R) 6 (with PJL), and PDF emulations
        included, the magicolor 2350 is well-suited for a host of
        uses, including general office and graphic design
        applications.

    --  For uncompromising workgroup use, the magicolor 2350 offers
        print speeds of up to 4 ppm in color and 18 ppm in b&w. It
        also includes built-in 10/100BaseTX Ethernet(R), USB, and
        parallel interfaces for seamless connectivity.

    --  Its flexibility is a result of Crown(R) X, a next-generation
        technology that ensures ease of use, quality, reliability, and
        compatibility are prominent standards in a user's experience
        with the printer.

    --  A true business companion, the magicolor 2350 features a
        200-sheet multipurpose input tray that accepts plain paper (up
        to 8.5 x 14-inches), envelopes, labels, transparencies, and
        heavier papers stocks. For added convenience, a 500-sheet
        paper feeder and automatic duplex unit (for two-sided
        printing) are available.

    --  The magicolor 2350 has a small footprint to fit conveniently
        on any desktop in the office.

MINOLTA-QMS, Inc. today announced the release of the magicolor 2350 EN, its latest high-quality, low-cost network color laser printer. A 'big brother' to the award-winning magicolor 2300 DL, the 2350 EN offers the same compact size and great value, while sporting true-to-life photo quality output and broad compatibility support. Designed with convenience in mind, the magicolor 2350 is an easy-to-use color laser printer with a price that's also easy on the budget--only $1,099 (est. Street).

"There's never been a better time for businesses to add color laser printing to their office equipment roster," said Stephen Fletcher, president and COO for MINOLTA-QMS. "The magicolor 2350 is priced right, is extremely user friendly, and can serve small and large companies alike. More importantly, with its exceptional color quality, the magicolor 2350 can significantly enhance printed communications and help businesses gain that important competitive advantage."

Outstanding Output

The phrase "what you see is what you get" holds true with the magicolor 2350. Using Photo ART technology, the printer is able to offer up to 9600 x 600 dpi-class print resolution for true-to-life photo quality. Additionally, the magicolor 2350 uses a new polymerized toner formula that's composed of smaller, more uniform particles for creating finer lines and text and smoother halftones.

The magicolor 2350 supports a variety of office papers (up to 8.5" x 14") including recycled and plain copier paper, transparencies, labels, heavy stocks, and envelopes. All media types can be used in the printer's 200-sheet multipurpose input tray, which adjusts to handle any of the approved paper sizes. If additional input is needed, a 500-sheet feeder is available. An automatic duplexer for two-sided printing can also be added.

A Flair for Flexibility

The small size of the magicolor 2350 is appealing for space-deprived desktops. Measuring just 14" wide x 19.7" in depth and weighing only 55 lbs., the printer's a good fit when room is a precious commodity. There's more to the magicolor 2350 than just "curb appeal," however, as its flexible operating design indicates:

-- Fast Speed: Printing up to 18 ppm (letter) in black and white, the magicolor 2350 keeps pace with the typical, workgroup monochrome-only laser printer, making it a comparable replacement for this type of product. Plus businesses get the added bonus of printing in color at up to four pages per minute.

-- Complete Compatibility: One of the reasons the magicolor 2350 is suited to many markets - from general office to creative graphics - is its standard emulations. Languages supported by the magicolor 2350 are PostScript 3, PCL 6, and PDF 1.3 (hard disk required). Its PCL 6 implementation includes PJL, making the printer a "plug and play" replacement for similar HP products, while its PostScript 3 emulation makes it a good choice for both PC and Mac environments.

-- Broad Networking: To support small businesses, small work teams, or individual users, the magicolor 2350 is equipped with 10/100BaseTX Ethernet, USB, and parallel ports. Bluetooth and 802.11b wireless technologies, as well as Token-Ring interfacing, are also supported via external third-party options.

For Convenience Sake

The magicolor 2350 EN is proof that performance and convenience can coexist in a color laser printer.

-- Crown X: The magicolor 2350 is based on Crown X--a

next-generation technology that focuses on ease-of-use,

quality, and compatibility. Crown X streamlines the set-up and

installation process, automates printing activities, reduces

user intervention, and makes for seamless printer integration

into existing applications and environments. Crown X ensures

that quality, in terms of both printed output and in product

workmanship, is consistent and reliable. When referring to

compatibility, Crown X-based printers include a complete set

of emulations, drivers, and networking features to enable

successful, seamless, and convenient printing.

-- Total Printer Management: The magicolor 2350 includes driver

support for Windows(R), Mac(R), and Linux(R). For individual

users, PageScope(TM) Light, a built-in Web tool, provides a

quick method for checking printer and print job status via the

Internet. Network administrators can rely on PageScope Net

Care to manage and monitor the magicolor 2350 and other

printers across the network. This robust Web-based software

allows administrators to easily configure and set options on

network printers as well as receive real-time printer

information such as consumable status and required

maintenance.

-- User-Friendly Supplies: Pre-installed and user-replaceable,

supplies for the magicolor 2350 are easy to maintain. With

gauges viewable via PageScope Light, consumers will always

know how much of each supply is available for their print job.

-- Hard Disk Functionality: With the hard disk functionality kit

installed, the magicolor 2350 provides advanced convenience

features, including Job Accounting, electronic collation,

direct PDF printing, as well as Proof then Print, Secured Job,

Print & Hold, and Stored Job functions.

An Edge on Affordability

The magicolor 2350 EN is priced at only $1,099 (est. Street), making it an incredible value for a full-featured, network color laser printer. "With this latest product addition, MINOLTA-QMS continues to lead the charge in the development of low cost, high-performance color lasers," Fletcher concluded.

Product Pricing & Specifications

Printer           Specifications                            Price US $
                                                           (est. Street)
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magicolor 2350 EN -- 55 lbs. / 14" x 19.7" x 15.4" (WxDxH)
                  -- 4 ppm color / 18 ppm black and white
                      (letter)
                  -- 128 MB RAM std. / 384 MB RAM max.
                  -- Up to 9600 x 600 dpi-class resolution
                  -- Letter/A4, legal page sizes
                  -- Ethernet (10/100BaseTX), USB 1.1, and
                      parallel interfaces
                  -- PostScript 3, PCL 6 (with PJL), and PDF
                      (requires hard disk) emulations
                  -- 200-sheet multipurpose tray
                  -- 500-sheet lower paper feeder (optional)
                  -- Automatic duplexing unit (optional)
                  -- Hard disk functionality kit (optional)     $1,099
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Availability

The magicolor 2350 EN is available through MINOLTA-QMS' broad network of authorized distributors, resellers, retail outlets, and e-commerce partners. To find the location nearest you, call 800-523-2696 or visit the MINOLTA-QMS Web site at www.minolta-qms.com.

MINOLTA-QMS, Inc.

MINOLTA-QMS, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Minolta Co., Ltd., is an innovative developer, manufacturer, and supplier of document printing solutions. The product line includes color and monochrome laser printers, and associated supplies and accessories for general office, electronic publishing, graphic design, advanced imaging, and home office applications. MINOLTA-QMS' US headquarters are in Mobile, Alabama USA, and products are distributed through a broad network of e-commerce, retail, reseller, and distribution partners.

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MINOLTA-QMS, Inc.

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Mobile, AL 36618

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