QMS announces $3,999 QMS magicolor WX Color Laser Print System; Color Laser, First of New Generation of Low Cost, High Performance Print Systems for Windows.

MOBILE, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 18, 1996--QMS, Inc. (NYSE:AQM) today announced the QMS magicolor(R) WX, an addition to its award-winning magicolor family of color laser printers. With a groundbreaking price of $3,999, the QMS(R) magicolor WX establishes new price and performance standards for the color laser printer market. The QMS magicolor WX is designed for use as a workgroup printer in Windows(R) 95 environments, is `Plug and Play' compatible, and is fully upgradeable to the functionality of the popular QMS magicolor CX, enabling users with changing network protocols to extend the printer's operating system, network interfaces, and memory as required.

"The increasing use of color in documents created in common desktop applications, and the rich color content of Internet Web pages, are driving demand for fast, cost-effective color printing solutions," said Richard Bowles, Executive Director, Worldwide Marketing for QMS. "Until now, users have settled for slow, high maintenance color ink jet, solid ink or thermal wax technologies, or payed a significant premium for the convenience of color laser. The QMS magicolor WX dramatically improves the number of color printing choices, making the flexibility and quality of color laser printing affordable to a broader range of users."

The QMS magicolor WX provides 600 dpi resolution, and prints 3 to 6 ppm in color and 12 ppm in monochrome. The QMS magicolor WX is the first of a new generation of print systems for Windows 95 and Windows NT environments that utilize the power of desktop PCs and servers to accomplish high quality, high speed document printing at a significantly lower price. Optimized for Windows 95, the QMS magicolor WX takes full advantage of the printing capabilities and features that users of Windows 95 demand. QMS anticipates producing a complete family of document printers based upon this new architecture, expanding the printing solutions available for Windows-based networks.

"With the simplified controller architecture, we have utilized the power of Windows desktop systems to achieve an unparalleled level of performance and color quality, while breaking a price barrier that many industry observers thought would be years away," said Pam Gray, Color Printer Product Manager of QMS. "This new Windows printing architecture will enable QMS to make dramatic strides forward in creating top-performing, inexpensive print systems for use in Windows environments."

Like all QMS print systems, the QMS magicolor WX is fully upgradeable. Owners of the QMS magicolor WX will be able to convert the print system to include all of the features of QMS magicolor CX print systems, including QMS Crown(R) and CrownNet(TM) technologies. This simple migration path will enable Windows network users the freedom to build new computing platforms or additional network protocols into their network without making their printing resources obsolete.

"Enterprise networks are in a constant state of change, and our customers have consistently reminded us that they require print services that are flexible and adaptable to keep pace with that change," said Scott Chandler, Director, Network Printing of QMS. "The QMS magicolor WX is not only an excellent choice for color printing in Windows environments, but also gives administrators the luxury of easy upgradability to expanded document printing services."

QMS Color Laser Print Systems

With the addition of the QMS magicolor WX, QMS offers the broadest range of color laser printing solutions on the market today. The QMS magicolor WX is complemented by four models of the QMS magicolor CX print system, which offer up to 1200 dpi printing, and a host of network-oriented features and performance advantages.

All QMS magicolor CX color laser printers feature a 40 MHz RISC-based internal controller and can accommodate up to 64 MB of RAM and up to 2.1 GB of internal IDE hard drive storage. A comprehensive set of system utilities and drivers are supplied with each printer, including fully featured QuickDraw(R) GX and QMS drivers for Windows(R), which improve overall throughput and ease of use. The QMS magicolor CX includes exclusive features from QMS, such as 1200 DPI ColorDepth(TM) color screening technology, QCOLOR(TM) color management tools, and microfine toner. These advanced feature sets translate to outstanding image quality for both business and desktop publishing users.

Owners of the QMS magicolor CX can add the QMS CrownCopy(TM) option to expand the functionality of the print system, allowing it to serve as a convenient color copier as well as a printer. The copier option includes a flat-bed desktop scanner for copier input and special QMS copy software. The copier is easily attached to the printer through the standard SCSI interface and is controlled from the printer's multi-language front panel. -0-

                      QMS Color Print Systems

                       Configuration                       Price
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QMS magicolor WX       Color Laser Printer                $3,999
                       600 DPI Color and B&W
                       Print System for Windows 95 and NT
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QMS magicolor CX/8     Color Laser Print System           $5,799
                       300 DPI Color
                       600 DPI B&W
                       8 MB RAM
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QMS magicolor CX/20    Color Laser Print System           $6,499
                       600 DPI Color and B&W
                       20 MB RAM
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QMS magicolor CX/32    Color Laser Print System           $7,999
                       600 DPI Color and B&W
                       32 MB RAM
                       Internal Hard Drive
                       Standard CrownNet(TM) (Ethernet(R)
                       or Token-Ring) Interface
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QMS magicolor CX/40    Color Laser Print System           $8,499
                       1200 DPI Color and B&W
                       40 MB RAM
                       Internal Hard Drive
                       Standard CrownNet (Ethernet
                       or Token-Ring) Interface
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QMS CrownCopy          24 Bit Color Scanner               $1,499
                       CrownCopy Copier Software
                       Host Software for Scanner
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All magicolor models can be upgraded to include the features of the
QMS magicolor CX/40

    QMS magicolor CX print systems utilize QMS Crown and CrownNet
technologies to deliver fast document print throughput, software
loadable upgradability, automatic compatibility with popular
printing languages, and seamless connectivity to virtually any
network environment.  QMS CrownNet provides simultaneous network
protocol support for multiple users and advanced remote printer
management capabilities.  QMS Crown printers incorporate SLS
(software loadable system) technology for easy and cost-effective
addition of system upgrades and enhancements via the network or host
PC.

Pricing and Availability

    The QMS magicolor WX is available immediately and is priced at
$3,999.
    QMS color laser print systems are available in the U.S.
directly from QMS, Inc. and its network of authorized distributors
and resellers.  Outside the U.S., the color laser product family is
available from QMS and its authorized distributors.

QMS, Inc.

    QMS develops and manufactures document printing solutions for
the world's most demanding customers.  These innovative products and
services include color and monochrome print systems, complete
imaging solutions, and a host of adaptable technologies that
seamlessly bridge the gaps that exist in virtually all enterprise
computing environments.
    QMS employs a rich array of technical assets and two decades of
experience to deliver the best possible document printing services.
QMS draws upon broad enterprise network experience, extensive
document handling expertise and deep knowledge of virtually all
printing standards, languages, and connectivity requirements to
lower costs and improve efficiency by off loading network traffic,
providing on-demand document publishing, forms printing, and
offering an easy migration path from older generation printing
devices and computing environments.  QMS document imaging and
printing systems are revolutionizing the way enterprises integrate
and manage documents and information.
    QMS maintains a strong commitment to fully integrated customer
solutions.  QMS designs the most adaptable, most powerful, most
flexible and most cost-effective products in the industry.  QMS
document print systems are available in the U.S.  directly from QMS,
Inc.  and its network of authorized distributors and resellers.
Outside the U.S., document print systems are available from
authorized QMS distributors.  QMS, Inc. is listed on the New York
Stock Exchange under the symbol AQM.
    QMS, the QMS logo, magicolor, CrownCopy, QCOLOR, ColorSmooth,
Crown, and CrownNet are registered trademarks or trademarks of QMS,
Inc.  All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.

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