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Eastman Kodak Company - 21st October 2010

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Rochester, NY, USA.

Konica Minolta and Kodak Announce Availability of KODAK Scanners for Konica Minolta Line

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Kodak and Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta) announce that the latest KODAK Document Imaging Scanners and KODAK Capture Pro Software are now available to Konica Minolta customers. This availability unites Kodak’s expertise in document imaging technologies, business solutions and services with Konica Minolta’s leading capabilities in advanced imaging and networking technologies for a variety of customers, from the desktop to the print shop.

Comprised of 20 new models, ranging from small business, workgroup scanners to high-volume, enterprise production scanners, KODAK Scanners offer a wide range of speeds and daily volume capacities to meet the ever-changing needs of customers.

Grouped into five segments, the new series of KODAK Scanners available through Konica Minolta are as follows:

  • Workgroup Scanners – KODAK i1200 Plus Series Scanners
  • Departmental Scanners – KODAK i1300 Plus Series Scanners
  • Low Volume Production Scanners – KODAK i1400 Series Scanners and TRUPER Series Scanners
  • Mid Volume Production Scanners – KODAK i4200 and i4600 Scanners, and KODAK i700 Series Scanners
  • High Volume Production Scanners – KODAK NGENUITY Scanners

"These new document scanners from Kodak allow Konica Minolta to deliver an extended range of capabilities to our customers and respond to the growing expectations and demands from the marketplace," said Kevin Kern, Senior Vice President, Marketing, Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. "The KODAK Document Scanners are a great addition to our portfolio and give our customers another great reason to count on Konica Minolta for all of their digital imaging needs."

The new KODAK Scanners deliver speeds ranging from 45 pages per minute (ppm) to 200 ppm and images per minute (ipm) speeds from 80 ipm to 800 ipm. Some of the advanced features include: Simplex / Duplex; Automatic Document Feeder; Very Long Document scanning; Multi-feed detection; Switchable imaging background; ISIS and TWAIN driver support, and Kodak’s Smart Touch feature.

KODAK Capture Pro Software, v2.5 benefits many different types of applications, with new functionality for digitizing paper-based tasks, including accounts receivable, claims processing and backfile conversions. Extending Capture Pro Software, v2.5 capability to be a part of a custom workflow, it includes an enhanced capability to automatically start a specific process when output processing has been finalized, allowing the integration into customized workflows. KODAK Capture Pro, v2.5 works with KODAK Document Scanners and more than 150 scanners from other manufacturers. The all-new KODAK Capture Pro Software Auto Import Edition creates a dedicated capture platform for environments without an attached scanner, performing the same powerful image processing as Capture Pro Software for document scanners.

"This announcement represents an expanded relationship between Konica Minolta and Kodak as well as Konica Minolta’s continued drive to offer their customers best in class solutions," said Don Whaley, Director, Channel and Key Account Development, Americas Region, Eastman Kodak Company.

"Konica Minolta's document management expertise combined with Kodak's Document Imaging software and hardware solutions provide Konica Minolta with the ability to offer noteworthy cost reduction and increased business efficiency to their customers,2 said Rod Hughes, Director of Business Development, Americas Region, Eastman Kodak Company. "With expanded choices in imaging, from printers, scanners, multi-function peripherals or other digital devices, end users can build customized solutions that best meet the needs of their businesses."

KODAK Products are backed by KODAK Service and Support. KODAK Service and Support is made up of more than 3,000 professionals reaching more than 120 countries. It is a leading multi-vendor integrated services provider, delivering consulting, installation, maintenance and support services for the commercial printing, graphic communications, document imaging, data storage and retail industries. KODAK Service and Support professionals are uniquely qualified to provide services that control costs, maximize productivity, and minimize business risk.

About Konica Minolta

Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. is a leader in advanced imaging and networking technologies for the desktop to the print shop. For the third consecutive year, Konica Minolta was recognized as the #1 Brand for Customer Loyalty in the MFP Office Copier Market by Brand Keys. For more information, please visit www.CountOnKonicaMinolta.com and follow Konica Minolta on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter.

About Kodak

As the world's foremost imaging innovator, Kodak helps consumers, businesses, and creative professionals unleash the power of pictures and printing to enrich their lives.

To learn more, visit http://www.kodak.com and follow our blogs and more at http://www.kodak.com/go/followus.

More than 75 million people worldwide manage, share and create photo gifts online at KODAK Gallery—join today at www.kodakgallery.com.

More information about KODAK Document Imaging Scanners and Services is available at www.kodak.com/go/docimaging.

Choose from the widest selection of KODAK Digital Cameras, All-in-One Inkjet Printers, Pocket Video Cameras and more at http://store.kodak.com.

Kodak, Truper and Ngenuity are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company.

Media Contacts:
Jack Kasperski, Kodak, +1 585-724-5130, Jack.Kasperski@kodak.com
Shannon Lappin, Eric Mower and Associates, +1 585-389-1868, KodakPR@mower.com
Rachel Reed, Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc., rachel.reed@kmbs.konicaminolta.us

(Kodak is a trademark of Eastman Kodak Company.)

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