OKI Printing Solutions Announces Strategic Partnership with EFI; New Color MFP, Printers From OKI Printing Solutions Feature Complete Controller Solution From EFI.

TOKYO -- Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd. (TSE: 6703) and Oki Data Corporation, subsidiary of Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd., today announced a strategic partnership with EFI(TM) (Nasdaq: EFII), the world leader in digital imaging and print management solutions for commercial and enterprise printing.

The partnership is designed to boost performance on the new C9800 Series products from OKI Printing Solutions, which include the company's first digital color MFP and digital color printer series. The new products include the feature-enhancing EFI(R) Fiery(R) system software, which delivers an easy-to-use powerful suite of color precision and advanced workflow controls to support a wide range of corporate and graphic arts applications.

"We have a history of color leadership, and this partnership with EFI reflects our commitment to taking it to unprecedented levels of excellence," said Mikihiko Maeno, President and CEO, OKI Data Corporation. "We are pleased to boldly enter the MFP space, and eager to show customers how, with OKI Printing Solutions products powered by EFI, they can bring extraordinary quality color in house, boosting their productivity and reaping substantial savings."

Key features of the Fiery controller for C9800 Series products from OKI Printing Solutions include:

Enhanced Productivity

    New Fiery intelligent processing software accelerates the
    processing of documents and ensures the fastest printing possible
    on PDF, Microsoft Office(R) (particularly Microsoft PowerPoint(R))
    and large image files. Even when printing resolutions of up to
    1200 dpi, Fiery technology virtually eliminates waiting time at
    the printer.

    The award-winning Fiery Command WorkStation(TM) sets the standard
    in centralized print job management with an intuitive interface
    and a variety of sophisticated, productivity-enhancing tools. The
    familiar, consistent interface means seamless integration into OKI
    Printing Solutions environments.

    Additional Fiery productivity enhancement tools include:

    --  Fiery NetWise(TM) for seamless connectivity to all popular
        network platforms;

    --  Fiery WebTools(TM) for easy downloading and scanning jobs;

    --  Fiery FreeForm(TM) for flexible variable data printing
        capabilities;

    --  Optional Fiery Impose(TM) for merging and assembling
        documents;

    --  Optional Hot Folders available on the GA (graphic arts) range
        for automated batch processing of PostScript and PDF files

    Color Management/Great "Out of the Box" Color

    Fiery ColorWise(R), industry-leading color management software,
    offers built-in intelligence for producing consistently precise
    colors from all applications, platforms and file formats. Advanced
    functionality includes auto trapping for layering graphics and
    Spot-On(R) color technology for color accuracy, supporting
    corporate-branded colors (available on the GA range).

    Authentic PostScript

    In addition to PCL, the Fiery controller includes an EFI/Adobe
    co-developed PostScript interpreter that processes (RIPs) the
    print job. Fiery office accelerator technology enables the
    printing of Adobe PostScript 3(TM) and native PDF files with a
    level of accuracy and color rendering that emulators cannot
    achieve.

    Improved Security

    To secure information, Fiery system software provides formidable
    digital solutions. Fiery security features for the C9800 Series
    include IP Filtering to control access to the printing device and
    Port Blocking to control access to the Fiery through remote
    management.

"We are pleased to see the legion of OKI Printing Solutions customers join the 12 million EFI Fiery users around the world who have made Fiery the industry's print server of choice," said Guy Gecht, EFI CEO. "EFI and OKI Printing Solutions share a number one objective of delivering products that drive customer success. EFI provided end-to-end integration for new OKI Printing Solutions C9800 line, set to have a terrific market impact. The new line, which includes color printers capable of full-color speeds up to 36 pages per minute, has been designed so that customers will experience increased productivity that will save them time and money as they produce outstanding prints."

The partnership will be emphasized internationally when, on May 13, Fred Rosenzweig, EFI President, will join Mikihiko Maeno, President and CEO, OKI Data Corporation, in Tokyo for the Japanese launch of new OKI Printing Solutions products.

About Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd.

Founded in 1881, Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd. is Japan's first telecommunications manufacturer, with its headquarters in Tokyo, Japan. With the corporate vision, "Oki, Network Solutions for a Global Society," Oki Electric provides top-quality products, technologies and solutions to its customers through its info-telecom system business, semiconductor business and printer business. All three businesses functions as a collective force to create exciting new products and technologies that satisfy a spectrum of customer needs in various markets. Visit Oki's global web site at www.oki.com

About Oki Data Corporation

Founded in 1994, Oki Data Corporation is Japan's printer/MFP manufacturer, with its headquarters in Tokyo, Japan. Oki Data Corporation provides top-quality products, technologies and solutions to its customers through its printers and Multi-Function-Peripherals. Through its business activities, Oki Data Corporation satisfies a spectrum of customer needs in various markets. Visit Oki Printing Solutions' website at www.okiprintingsolutions.com

About EFI:

EFI (www.efi.com) is the world leader in digital imaging and print management solutions for commercial and enterprise printing. EFI's award-winning technologies offer document management tools from creation to print, including high fidelity color and black and white Fiery(R) print servers that can output up to 2000 pages per minute; powerful production workflow and print management information software solutions for increased performance and cost efficiency; and an array of business-critical enterprise and mobile printing solutions. EFI maintains 22 offices worldwide.

OKI Reg. Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd. Energy Star Reg. T.M. U.S. EPA, Single Pass Color T.M. and design Reg. T.M., Oki Data Corp., Adobe PostScript 3 T.M. Adobe Systems, Inc., Microsoft Office and Microsoft PowerPoint Reg. T.M. Microsoft Corp. EFI, Fiery, Command Workstation, ColorWise, and Spot-On are registered trademarks of Electronics For Imaging, Inc. in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and/or certain other foreign jurisdictions. All other trademarks mentioned in this document are the property of their respective owners.