Oce Solutions at IRgA 2009 Trade Show Enable Reprographers to Expand Business Opportunities,...

Oce Solutions at IRgA 2009 Trade Show Enable Reprographers to Expand Business
Opportunities, Improve Efficiency

PITTSBURGH, April 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Oce, an international leader in digital
document management, is demonstrating its latest advancements in large format
printing equipment and productive workflow and application software in Booth
#709 at the International Reprographic Association (IRgA) 2009 Annual
Conference and Trade Show, April 29-May 1 in Pittsburgh. These solutions are
geared toward helping reprographers expand their business opportunities,
improve operational efficiencies and grow market share in today's challenging
environment.

The IRgA show is the North American debut of the Oce PlotWave(R) 300 system -
a compact, all-in-one, large format monochrome print/copy/scan system that is
ideal for enabling facilities management providers and equipment resellers to
capitalize on the growing trend of decentralized printing. The system's
simple operation, energy efficiency, and durable design meet the needs of
lower volume workgroup printing environments.

"Today's economic climate presents reprographers with a real challenge. They
must expand their business offerings into the growing markets of display
graphics applications and technical documents in color to compensate for
reductions in traditional revenue sources, improve operational efficiencies,
adapt to changing customer demands, and support eco-friendly processes - all
the while keeping profitability and ROI performance in mind," said Sal Sheikh,
Vice President, Marketing, Oce Wide Format Printing division of Oce North
America. "The many new Oce products on display at IRgA underscore our
commitment to the success of our reprographic customers. Oce solutions put
speed, quality, productivity enhancements, and sustainability-minded
operations directly in our customers' hands, enabling them to expand their
businesses in a profitable way."

Also showcased will be ways for reprographers to grow technical color print
volumes, capture new display graphics and retail point-of-sale (POS) signage
revenues, offer sustainable print solutions and maximize central and
decentralized print volumes. This includes displaying a comprehensive range
of Oce's most successful, industry-leading systems, such as the revolutionary
Oce ColorWave(R) 600 printer, Oce CS2236 color inkjet plotter, Oce TCS500
color inkjet printer with the Oce TC4 scanner, the Oce Arizona(R) 350GT UV
curable flatbed printer with White Ink Option, and the new Oce ProCut(TM)
digital cutting solution that streamlines display graphics workflow from
prepress through finishing. Oce will also demonstrate the power of intuitive,
integrated print management systems with its Oce Repro Desk(R) family of
software including Oce Repro Desk Professional, new Oce Repro Desk Studio, and
Oce Client Tools(TM). The new Posterizer(TM) integrated retail signage
solution from Oce provides reprographers with a comprehensive, intuitive and
cost-effective tool to create customized, promotional in-store signage for
their local retailers.

New Simple, Green, Durable, All-in-One Printer Saves Money and Space
Recognizing the unique needs of users in lower volume environments, Oce
introduces the next wave of simple, environmentally sustainable, durable
imaging in a new monochrome multifunction print/copy/scan system.

Oce PlotWave 300 System
This compact, all-in-one large format system makes it simpler and less
time-consuming for users to print, copy and scan low volumes of technical
documents. The Oce PlotWave 300 system is ideally configured to enable
reprographers to address the trend of decentralized printing among their
architectural, engineering and construction clients. Decentralized print
users require ease of use, energy efficiency, a quiet operation, instant
print-ready functionality, and the ability to withstand the workload of
multiple users.

The Oce PlotWave 300 system utilizes patented Oce Radiant Fusing technology to
provide the most efficient way to fuse toner onto paper. The system starts up
instantly, uses half the energy of comparable systems, makes no noise when
idling and produces virtually no ozone emissions. Ideal for users with
limited space, the Oce PlotWave 300 system does not need extra tables, paper
racks or ventilation so it can easily fit into tiny spaces. Designed with
simplicity in mind, the system includes features such as a built-in USB port
for printing and scanning right from the printer, the ability to scan-to-file
in both monochrome and color, an output delivery tray on the top of the
machine, air separation to prevent prints from curling, and a scroll and click
panel and smart buttons that makes it easy to use for both experienced and new
walk-up users. The system is constructed of solid, hard wearing materials that
are designed to make it last longer than comparable systems - perfect for
reprographers looking to keep equipment costs in check.

Large Format Color Solutions Scale to Fit Each User's Unique Business
Requirements
From very low volume to mid/high volume, the wide range of Oce large format
color printing systems are designed to deliver top speed, efficiency and
convenience while helping reprographers grow the most profitable part of their
business.

Oce ColorWave 600 printer
The Oce ColorWave 600 printer is the world's first wide format Oce
TonerPearls(R) color printer based on Oce CrystalPoint(TM) technology. This
unique technology combines the best of toner and inkjet printing in one clean
and sustainable system. Print speed of the Oce ColorWave 600 printer is at
least twice as fast as conventional inkjet systems. Prints dry instantly and
are water-fast for outdoor use, making them ideal for a wide range of
applications. With the Oce ColorWave 600 printer, there is no longer a
significant difference between color and black & white output when it comes to
productivity and print quality. Plus the printer produces no ozone, odor or
fine powder emissions.

Designed for the technical document printing market, the Oce ColorWave 600
printer can also be used to produce short-term display graphics applications
such as disposable point-of-purchase displays and architectural project
presentations. With an impressive print speed of two E-size sheets per
minute, the Oce ColorWave 600 printer delivers high quality color prints on
lower cost uncoated and recycled media. To address specific graphics
applications, a range of specialty media including blue back papers, outdoor
papers, films and Tyvek(R) are available. For these graphics applications,
Oce offers ONYX(R) workflow software to help reprographers optimize their
color workflow and create new business opportunities.

The Oce ColorWave 600 printer recently received a 4.5 star outstanding
evaluation from BERTL as well as the BERTL's Best 2008 Award for best
innovative and new technology wide format printer.

Oce TCS500 with Oce TC4 Scanner
The Oce TCS500 large format multifunction system harnesses the power of
concurrent processing, printing, copying and scanning to make it the most
productive CAD and GIS large format color inkjet system on the market. Highly
intuitive, Oce's Dynamic Switching technology automatically optimizes print
speed and print quality when printing lines, text and images in the same
document - making it a great choice for printing detailed CAD drawings and
complex GIS and technical files.

The Oce TCS500 multifunction system uses the Oce TC4 large format color
scanner, which delivers scan speeds of 13 to 16.4 linear feet per minute, 600
dpi resolution, Oce Direct Scan technology for consistent results over long
periods of operation, and Oce Image Logic(R) technology for automatic,
intelligent image processing that actually enhances the quality of scanned
images for the highest level of quality of copied and scan-to-file documents.
With the optional Oce Multi-Printer Connectivity Kit, a single Oce TC4 scanner
can drive up to three printers.

Oce CS2236 inkjet color plotter
This entry-level, thermal inkjet color plotter is designed for users in very
low volume environments who demand high quality 2400 x 1200 dpi printing of
their technical color applications - line drawings, renderings, GIS aerials -
and business/consumer graphics. Oce predefined settings provide the user with
one-touch printing and right-the-first-time results.

ONYX(R) CAD-Pro v7 RIP software is included in the standard plotter
configuration delivering a single hot folder for each print quality mode with
automatic file recognition for true "drag and drop" capability of HPGL,
HPGL(2) and HPRTL files. An upgrade to ONYX GraphicsPro software adds the
ability to output Adobe(R) PostScript(R) and raster files directly to the
plotter.

Oce Arizona 350 GT UV curable flatbed printer
The Oce Arizona 350 GT printer is the next generation model in the
award-winning Oce Arizona printer line. It includes a White Ink Option that
can be added at the factory or in the field. The White Ink Option expands the
application flexibility of the printer by enabling under-printing on non-white
media or objects, over-printing for backlit applications on transparent media
and printing white as a spot color. The printer uses UV curable inks and Oce
VariaDot(TM) imaging technology to deliver near-photographic image quality for
nearly any application. Designed as a true flatbed system, it can print on a
wide variety of rigid substrates and features a Roll Media Option for printing
onto flexible media.

Oce ProCut Digital Cutting Solutions
The Oce streamlined workflow concept combines the application flexibility of
the Oce Arizona printers with the productivity of a complete digital workflow
with automatic cutting and trimming of rigid or flexible media. The new Oce
ProCut system reduces labor and materials costs in the finishing stage while
enabling reprographers to maintain high productivity levels and increase
profit margins. It also opens the door to new business opportunities as users
can offer a wider range of services to their clients.

The Oce ProCut solutions include a range of Oce ProCut Digital Cutting Tables
to automate cutting operations, Oce ProCut Software for preparing the cut data
in a seamless workflow, and expert pre- and post-installation service and
support.

These automated finishing systems meet the new challenges for today's digital
print providers, including optimizing basic trimming tasks for rigid
substrates such as hard and soft foam board, plastic material, acrylic and
styrene, and flexible media including paper, film, vinyl and fabric. They can
also be used to finish more complex jobs such as contour-cut point-of-purchase
displays, production-quantity decals, and structural projects.

Innovative Software Solutions Provide Productivity "On Demand"
As an end-to-end solution provider, Oce is committed to providing integrated
software applications that streamline digital workflow and deliver optimized
document management and distribution solutions for their reprographic
customers.

Oce Repro Desk Studio and Oce Repro Desk Professional Print Management
Software
Oce is showing an innovative entry-level wide format software package, Oce
Repro Desk Studio software, for the first time at IRgA. This software gives
end-users an easy-to-use tool to print to their in-house print devices, or
even to an external reprographer, all with the same, clear user interface. Oce
Repro Desk Studio software eliminates complexity and reduces time spent on
print jobs. Integrated accounting allows jobs to be assigned to users and
projects, turning print costs into chargeable income. The accounting features
of Oce Repro Desk Studio software have been co-developed with Sepialine, an
industry leader in cost tracking and recovery technology for service
professionals and their providers. Oce Repro Desk Studio is part of the Oce
Repro Desk software family of end-to-end print management solutions.

Also being demonstrated is the highly productive Oce Repro Desk Professional
software. This platform of professional print automation software connects a
CAD designer's desktop to a reprographer's digital print room for a true
end-to-end digital workflow. It helps reprographers and their customers
improve digital job submission, central shop workflow and print-ready file
management. The job submission process for reprographic customers is made
extremely easy with Oce Client Tools(TM) software, which enables clients to
create pre-proofed, print-ready print jobs directly from their native
applications. With Direct Transfer, a reprographer's customer can print what
they want where they need to by selecting the print location closest to their
point of need. Once the job is received at the print shop, Oce Repro Desk
Professional has a number of tools to help reprographers centralize and
streamline job management as well as control print traffic across multiple
workstations and devices.

Posterizer Integrated Signage Solution
A truly new way for reprographers to expand their business offerings,
Posterizer from Oce is a complete retail signage solution that includes
software, hardware, consumables and services. Reprographers can help a variety
of users, including retail merchandising departments, retail chain stores and
manufacturers that create signage for retail partners, to boost sales and
increase profits with a comprehensive, intuitive and cost-effective tool for
customized in-store signage that supports consistent branding initiatives and
drives customers' attention at the point-of-sale. The solution also delivers
significant advantages such as cost control, real-time accuracy, just-in-time
flexibility and brand management. Consultative services from Oce ensure a
comprehensive integration plan to facilitate seamless implementation, and
ongoing training and consultation keeps the solution running and drives
maximum ROI. When combined with the Oce ColorWave 600 printer, reprographers
can offer mass market retailers an opportunity to rapidly produce high quality
color signage without sacrificing quality or reliability.

Helping Reprographers Grow the Most Profitable Part of Their Business
Extending its presence at IRgA, Oce will present an executive-level
educational seminar that explores how reprographers can sell the value of
color beyond the design phase and start increasing profits.

"Be a Market Maker - How to Grow Your Technical Color Volume in AEC",
Thursday, April 30, 9:45 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.:Peter Lawrence, Product Manager Oce
Wide Format Printing Systems, will discuss how reprographers can successfully
convert a percentage of their black-and-white CAD volumes to high-margin
color. This includes an overview of emerging technologies that are driving
color adoption - such as BIM and IPD - and a discussion of how to overcome
perceived barriers to color adoption.

Product Availability
With the exception of Posterizer and Oce Repro Desk Studio software, all
systems and solutions are available now. For more information, call Oce at
800-714-4427 or visit www.oceusa.com.

About Oce
Oce is a leading international provider of digital document management
technology and services. The company's solutions are based on Oce's advanced
software applications that deliver documents and data over internal networks
and the Internet to printing devices and archives -- locally and around the
world. Supporting the workflow solutions are Oce digital printers and
scanners, considered the most reliable and productive in the world. Oce also
offers a wide range of display graphics, consulting and outsourcing solutions.

Oce employs around 23,000 people, with 2008 revenues of approximately $4.3
billion, operates in around 100 countries and maintains research and
manufacturing centers in the Netherlands, the United States, Canada, Germany,
France, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Romania and Singapore. Oce North America
is headquartered in Trumbull, CT, with additional business units in Chicago,
IL; New York City; Boca Raton, FL; Salt Lake City, UT and Vancouver, BC.
North American revenues represented approximately half of Oce's worldwide
business in 2008, and employment is approximately 10,000. For more
information about Oce, visit www.oceusa.com. Outside the U.S., consult
http://global.oce.com.

"Oce," the Oce logo", "Oce Repro Desk", "Oce PlotWave", "Oce Image Logic",
"Oce TonerPearls" and "Oce ColorWave" are registered trademarks of
Oce-Technologies B.V. "Oce CrystalPoint", "Oce Client Tools", "Oce VariaDot",
"Posterizer" and "Oce ProCut" are trademarks of Oce-Technologies B.V. "Oce
Arizona" is a registered trademark of Oce Display Graphic Systems, Inc. "ONYX"
is a registered trademark of ONYX Graphics, Inc. All other product and
company names are trademarks or registered trademarks and are the property of
their owners and are respectfully acknowledged

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Stephen Dye of Outlook Marketing Services, Inc, +1-312-873-3422,
stephen@outlookmarketingsrv.com, for Oce; or Karen Fitt of Oce North America,
Inc, +1-773-714-4664, corpcomm@oceusa.com