Print, IPDSPrint and QDirect Enable Enterprises to Gain Control of the
Printing Function and Maximize the Potential of Konica Minolta's bizhub and
bizhub PRO Devices

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The MSRP for QDirect ranges from $5,760 to $11,520, depending on the speed of
the output device(s) to be supported by the software., Inc. A color bar printed on the hardcopy proof is measured using
EFI Color Verifier(TM) software, and its accuracy verified using a
spectrophotometer.com

About EFI

EFI (www. EFI's
award-winning technologies offer end to end, integrated document
management tools from creation to print, including high fidelity color
Fiery(R) print servers that can output up to 2000 ppm; powerful print
workflow and management information software solutions for increased
performance and cost efficiency; and an array of business -critical
enterprise solutions.

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Konica Minolta Business Solutions U. The solution allows content creators at advertising and design
firms to generate a hard copy proof of an ad that is verified against
all the specifications of the destination publication, from physical
dimensions to specific ICC color profiles.
"Proof information is carried in a JDF job ticket all the way through
to print , enabling customers to drastically improve quality in ink jet
proofing - and quality assurance is a remote proofing prerequisite.5 million files totaling more than 18
million square feet of print advertising space were carried through
the Quickcut PageStore network globally. Patent
and Trademark Office and/or certain other foreign jurisdictions.

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Konica Minolta Announces the Availability of Integrated Workflow Solutions from Rochester Software Associates

A.S.S.S. Print, IPDSPrint and QDirect are available through Konica
Minolta's North American direct sales and authorized dealer channels.

About Konica Minolta Business Solutions U."
In an AssureProof workflow, the content creator uses Quickcut 's
QuickPrint software with Adobe InDesign or QuarkXPress to design an ad
for a specific publication guided automatically by that publisher's
mechanical requirements and the correct color profile, which
AssureProof uses to enforce proper color management throughout the
process.com) is the world leader in digital imaging and print
management solutions for commercial and enterprise printing.

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From high-quality color and monochrome bizhub systems for workgroups and small
offices, to advanced high -volume bizhub PRO(TM) production printing systems
for large corporations and print-for-pay services , Konica Minolta is leading
the industry toward integrated, networked hardware/software solutions that are
more simple, reliable, and cost-effective.

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Specifically with M.
With IPDSPrint, users can convert IPDS print streams and select the best
printer for the job based on the type of input and the type of output.S.us

More information about Quickcut is
available at www.

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I. Proofs generated by the
AssureProof workflow contain measurement values written to a JDF file
that are fed back into a fully validated and automated workflow all
the way to print.
A verified color -accurate proof can then be generated on a
supported device at any remote site, giving agency users the
flexibility to generate hardcopy proofs for client approval or agency
reference, and providing publishers with an added level of quality
assurance to support digital ad delivery while eliminating the need
for advertisers to send a hard-copy proof with the file.
Quickcut, Q-Automate, QuickPrint and PageStore are trademarks of
Quickcut Ltd.

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, Inc. (Konica Minolta) today announced the availability of M.I.S.A. "As part of a Quickcut
workflow, a proof generated by the AssureProof solution on any
supported and properly calibrated ink jet printer is verified to
conform to the mechanical and color specifications for a specific ad
in a specific publication produced anywhere in the world.

S. All other trademarks mentioned in this document are the
property of their respective owners.

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Print and IPDSPrint
M. Print and IPDSPrint are unique software solutions that convert LCDS
and IPDS print streams to PostScript, enabling legacy mainframe printing jobs
to be printed on any network -connected Konica Minolta bizhub and bizhub PRO
MFP.S., offers a broad range of
multifunctional digital imaging solutions inspired by its bizhub(TM) brand of
powerful solutions that serve as the central resource for document scanning,
in-house printing, copying, faxing and electronic archiving and distribution. Additional Quickcut products
rely on proven technology to ensure a range of prepress job files will
be properly prepared, color-managed, delivered and validated according
to publishing and print specifications -- saving time and resources on
both ends.

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newscom. The company's flagship PageStore
product is widely used by advertisers, agencies and trade shops to
send finished ads directly to publishers or printers around the world.quickcut.efi. in the U.

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Business Editors/Technology Editors
PacPrint 2005

MELBOURNE, Australia----Quickcut LLC,
the leading international provider of digital advertising workflow
solutions, together with EFI (Nasdaq: EFII ), the world leader in
digital imaging and print management solutions, announce
AssureProof(TM ), a simple and efficient approach to provide a hardcopy
proofing workflow that can be verified against publisher
specifications throughout the production process.

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S.S."
"AssureProof marks the first time that a hard copy proof can be
verified as conforming to the specifications of the destination
publication," said Ghilad Dziesietnik, chief technology officer, EFI. If the printer is properly calibrated and the
colors accurate against the specified profile information, AssureProof
automatically verifies the proof, writes the measurement values into a
JDF file that is sent back into the Quickcut workflow, and records the
verification status into a PDF/X file that it sends to the QuickPrint
database . EFI maintains 21 offices worldwide.

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M.S.S. The
manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) for M . For more
information, please visit Konica Minolta at http://www.com/twallace@harpell.
The printers compatible with the AssureProof workflow have been
chosen for their ability to cover the color gamut required to simulate
print output by a wide range of printing presses, and users may
already own a supported printer, further easing the transition to
AssureProof color-verified remote proofing .

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, Konica Minolta Business Solutions
U. RSA's solutions are ideal for IT Directors, MIS Managers ,
Datacenter Managers and Print Production Managers who desire the seamless
transformation of data streams, the ability to efficiently manage the flow of
information, and the power to control and monitor print functions throughout
their organization.newscom.
In 2003 alone, more than 1.

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Highlighted Features:
* 100 percent data fidelity guaranteed
* Supports mainframe and AS/400 connectivity via TCP/IP, ESCON, Channel,
as well as Bus and Tag Channel
* Converts LCDS and IPDS data streams concurrently in mixed environments
* Extends IPDS printing capabilities to remote locations
* Reprints jobs without re-processing jobs at the host computer
* Runs as a software application on a Sun-based print controller
* Reduces printing expenses by consolidating printers
* Integrates with RSA's QDirect for Enterprise Output Management

QDirect
A scaleable and reliable output manager, QDirect consolidates print from
datacenters , departments and desktops to a single point., Inc. Headquartered in Sydney, Australia, Quickcut LLC has
offices and Licensees around the globe, in Australia, Germany, India,
Ireland, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, United
Kingdom, and the United States.

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Kern, vice president, product planning and development, Konica Minolta
Business Solutions U.
AssureProof, the first result of the companies' newly formed
strategic relationship, is a hardcopy proofing and verification
system.

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(RSA). Once a proof has been verified, agency personnel,
publishers and printers at any location with an Internet connection
can use AssureProof software to generate the color-validated hard copy
proof, thereby closing the production loop.

EFI is a registered trademark, and Colorproof and Color Verifier
are trademarks, of Electronics For Imaging, Inc.

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Pricing and Availability
RSA's M.I., Inc.com
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Print (TM), IPDSPrint(TM) and QDirect(TM) from Rochester Software Associates,
Inc.
Headquartered in Ramsey, New Jersey, Konica Minolta delivers expert
professional services and experienced, responsive client support, in addition
to the world-class service provided through its extensive network of direct
sales offices, authorized dealers, resellers and distribution partners in the
United States , Canada, Mexico, Central America and South America.us
All terms, product and company names used in this document may be
trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners, and are hereby
acknowledged.

About Quickcut

Quickcut is the world's leading provider of digital advertising
workflow solutions, with more than 5,000 companies comprising its
broad international client base .

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I.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030805/NETU014LOGO )
By utilizing M. +1 781-210-0938/+1 781-210 -0944
+1 201-825-4000 isavage@harpell.

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I., Inc. "Konica Minolta and RSA connect technology and
print production managers with superior integrated printing solutions that
streamline their workflow. Print and IPDSPrint
ranges from $1,152 to $15,798, depending on the speed of the output device(s)
to be supported by the software and additional annual maintenance agreements.kmbs .
The AssureProof verified hardcopy remote proofing solution will be
available through Quickcut direct sales and through the international
EFI reseller network.

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Highlighted Features:
* Reprints jobs without reprocessing
* Captures detailed accounting information and integrates with third-party
document accounting solutions, enabling enterprise-wide chargeback for
both distributed and centralized printing
* Distributes jobs evenly across production, workgroup , and desktop
printers via a Flood Control feature
* Enhances documents with a number of capabilities, including adding bar
codes and banner pages
* Ensures ease of use for mainframe operators through a highly
configurable system

"Our relationship with RSA marks another step in our continuing efforts to
offer our customers the solutions that will allow them to advance their
mainframe printing needs, better communicate with their networked devices,
gain control of their printing function at the enterprise level, and maximize
the potential of our bizhub workgroup and production MFPs," said Kevin P. Accepting the job for proofing
automatically triggers Quickcut's Q-Automate software to create and
send a PDF/X file with the publisher's color profiling to EFI
Colorproof(TM) XF software for proofing without any additional RIP
set-up.

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com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040406/NEBIZHUBLOGO
http://www. Complementing its bizhub solutions ,
Konica Minolta also offers desktop laser printers, microform digital imaging
systems, wide-format printers and scanning systems for specialized
applications.

Quickcut and EFI Highly Improve Advertising and Design Agencies' Quality Control with New Proofing and Verification System; AssureProof enables hardcopy remote

When the completed ad is ready to be proofed, the QuickPrint
software automatically checks the layout document to the selected
publisher specifications -- verifying size, color, fonts , resolution,
ink weight, and CMYK separations.
Because the AssureProof hardcopy proofing solution employs
field-proven software from Quickcut for workflow and EFI Colorproof XF
for the RIP, users of either company's products can easily implement
it through a simple software upgrade. AssureProof is being unveiled for an exclusive
preview at PacPrint 2005, allowing visitors to Quickcut on stand 1747
or to DES/EFI on stands 939/940 to see the system demonstrated. EFI's integrated solutions connect seamlessly,
delivering unbeatable performance, cost savings and increased
productivity.

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Print and IPDSPrint, Konica Minolta's customers will
now have the ability to output their legacy mainframe print streams on Konica
Minolta's cost-effective and fully featured bizhub(TM) and bizhub PRO(TM )
devices.I. QDirect improves
productivity and simplifies workflow across the entire enterprise by
automating queue management and job routing to local or remote devices,

including Konica Minolta's bizhub and bizhub PRO lines of production and
workgroup MFPs.A.

Corporate Contact: Media Contact:
James Norberto Irene Savage/Tristam Wallace
Konica Minolta Business HARPELL
Solutions U.A.konicaminolta.
"AssureProof is unlike any other proofing solution available
today," said Quickcut Chairman Grant Blanchard.

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In addition through the use of QDirect, Konica Minolta customers
will benefit from the ability to better control their print operations -- a
print job can be managed from anywhere and delivered to anywhere. Print, users can access, view, archive and
print documents created in environments such as DJDE, Metacode and XES/UDK.konicaminolta. Upon downloading the file, the verification status and the
measurement values are shown automatically in the Quickcut PageStore
software interface. In addition, the AssureProof
workflow supports more than 30 ink-jet printers from Canon, Epson and
HP , including the popular Canon W2200 and 8200, Epson Stylus 4000, and
HP DesignJet 30 and 130 series .

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