Minuteman Press Selects OKI Printing Solutions as the Choice Vendor for Digital Color Envelope Presses, to Expand Print Capabilities in Franchise Locations

Largest printing and graphics franchise system in the world will augment service offerings with innovative OKI proColor Series pro900DP digital envelope press

MOUNT LAUREL, N.J.--()--OKI Data Americas, which markets its products under the OKI® Printing Solutions brand, today announced its partnership with Minuteman Press International, Inc., the largest printing and graphics franchise system in the world. Minuteman Press has selected to sell the pro900DP digital envelope press to its new and existing franchises worldwide to expand their service offerings with the ability to produce short-run color output with variable data capabilities. The pro900DP is part of the OKI proColor™ Series, an innovative line of products for color-critical applications in graphic arts and production environments.

The pro900DP digital envelope color press revolutionizes short-run, envelope print jobs with the ability to produce variable data on a wide range of media, including full-color envelopes. Powered by PANTONE® calibration and an embedded EFI Fiery® controller for unmatched color accuracy, end users will have access to brand consistent correspondence, including letterhead, envelopes and business cards.

“The pro900DP offers exclusive print capabilities not previously available on a single platform. Minuteman Press views the product as an opportunity to increase revenue streams for its worldwide franchises,” said Randy Rickert, Director, Graphic Arts & Production, OKI Data Americas. “We look forward to forming a long-term relationship as we expand our proColor Series product line with new innovative ways to benefit both the franchises and end-user customers.”

Michael Jutt, Executive V.P, & Director of Training for Minuteman Press International, said, “We researched and tested our options for digital color envelope printing and OKI’s pro900DP system for envelopes was tops in every aspect of our evaluation. It is a great system that will improve production and reduce cost for our franchise owners.”

All OKI Printing Solutions products are built on parent company OKI Data Corporation’s history of leadership and innovation in color printing, such as digital LED technology and Single Pass Color. This technology allows OKI Data Americas to manufacture products that require fewer moving parts for increased reliability.

OKI Printing Solutions provides live1, toll-free technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, with agents based in North America.

About OKI Data Americas, Inc.:

OKI Data Americas Inc., headquartered in Mount Laurel, N.J., and a subsidiary of OKI Data Corporation of Japan, markets PC peripheral equipment and customized document management solutions under the OKI Printing Solutions brand, including digital color and monochrome printers, color and monochrome multifunction products, serial impact dot matrix printers, thermal label printers and POS printers, as well as a full line of options, accessories and consumables. Utilizing Genuine OKI® toner ensures consistent, reliable and high-quality output that maximizes performance. OKI Data Americas also serves the Graphic Arts & Production market with the OKI proColor™ Series. OKI Data Americas takes a consultative approach to supporting every customer's needs and delivering individualized print solutions that optimize business performance. The company's innovative technology is backed by Tokyo-based parent company Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd., a world leader in information processing systems, telecommunications and electronics; and an approximately $4.7 billion multinational corporation according to its FY 2009 financial reporting. Keeping its customers' needs top of mind, OKI Data Americas is ISO 9001:2008 certified and offers a selection of ENERGY STAR(r) certified products.

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Contacts

Domus, Inc.
Debby Vudhivadhana, 215-772-2168
dvudhivadhana@domusinc.com
or
OKI Data Americas, Inc.
Susan Kirvan, 856-222-7258
sue.kirvan@okidata.com

Contacts

Domus, Inc.
Debby Vudhivadhana, 215-772-2168
dvudhivadhana@domusinc.com
or
OKI Data Americas, Inc.
Susan Kirvan, 856-222-7258
sue.kirvan@okidata.com