Fujitsu Integrates Latest Version of Kofax Award-Winning VirtualReScan (VRS) Technology Into Document Imaging Scanner Line

VRS 4.0 Technology Incorporated Into fi-5650C & fi-5750C Scanners; fi-4340C Scanner with Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Also Introduced

Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc., a market leader in document imaging scanners and services, today announced the integration of the newest version of Kofax® VirtualReScan® (VRS) technology into the Fujitsu fi-5650C and fi-5750C color, low-volume production scanners. Kofax VRS 4.0 makes scanning more efficient and enhances the quality of scanned images by offering the ability to add color processing and features that further automate document preparation. Fujitsu customers purchasing the fi-4120C2, fi-4220C2, fi-4340C, or fi-4530C scanner through the company’s channel partners will also receive a free upgrade to the VRS 4.0 Standard version.

Additionally, Fujitsu has introduced the fi-4340C color, departmental duplex scanner with Hi-Speed USB 2.0. Fujitsu will be demonstrating its entire enterprise scanner line in booth #500 during the 2005 AIIM ON DEMAND Conference & Exposition, May 17-19, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

VRS technology, the de facto industry standard for image processing, improves both image clarity and optical character recognition (OCR) accuracy, delivering unmatched quality and eliminating the need to rescan document images because of its automatic check for and adjustment of alignment (skew), brightness, contrast and image clarity. VRS 4.0 greatly accelerates the processing of documents, cuts the amount of time that knowledge workers spend on rescanning and improves their productivity by offering color processing and other capabilities that significantly reduce document preparation time by automatically handling blank or rotated pages, as well as white-or black-background scanners.

“Fujitsu and Kofax have enjoyed a long successful partnership when it comes to increasing scanning efficiency, improving workflow and reducing costs associated with scanning,” said Victor Kan, vice president, sales and marketing, Imaging Products Group, Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc. “Fujitsu is among the first document image vendors to incorporate VRS 4.0 technology into its scanner line and has always been at the forefront of scanning innovation. The AIIM conference, as always, will prove to be a great venue to show off the company’s new offerings.”

Pricing & Availability

The Fujitsu fi-5650C & fi-5750C color, low-volume production scanners integrating Kofax VRS 4.0 technology will be available in late May through authorized resellers, VARs, and distributors including Compucenter de Mexico, Cranel Imaging, Ingram Micro, NewWave Technologies, Optical Laser, and Tech Data. Fujitsu customers purchasing the fi-4120C2, fi-4220C2, fi-4340C, or fi-4530C scanners through the company’s channel partners will receive a free upgrade to the standard VRS 4.0 product which they can download at www.kofax.com. In addition, customers will have access to VRS 4.0 Plus, with color processing and other capabilities for a 30 day free trial period.

The Fujitsu Imaging Products Group has priced the scanners as follows:

• Fujitsu fi-5650C color, low-volume production scanner with Kofax VRS 4.0 Plus starts at $6,995.00 U.S. list price.
• Fujitsu fi-5750C color, low-volume production scanner with Kofax VRS 4.0 Plus starts at $8,995.00 U.S. list price.
• Fujitsu fi-4340C color, departmental duplex scanner with Hi-Speed USB 2.0 starts at $4,995.00 U.S. list price.

For more information about Fujitsu scanners, call 800-626-4686 or visit: http://www.fcpa.fujitsu.com.

About the Fujitsu fi-5650C, fi-5750C & fi-4340C Scanners

The Fujitsu fi-5650C (ADF only model) and fi-5750C (Flatbed & ADF model) color, low-volume production scanners include monochrome and landscape scanning ability and onboard JPEG compression, ultrasonic double-feed detection, 600 dots-per-inch (dpi) optical resolution, and scanning speed of up to 57 pages-per-minute (ppm)/114 images-per-minute (ipm) at 200 and 300 dpi in color, grayscale or monochrome, or 71 ppm/142 ipm in landscape mode. The Fujitsu fi-5650C scanner incorporates dual control panels — for left or right handed scanning flexibility — while allowing for multiple desktop configurations with its space saving design. The Fujitsu fi-5750C comes equipped with a unique 200-page rotating automatic document feeder (ADF) to accommodate right and left handed users, as well as a fully adjustable 300-page exit stacker. Both scanners include Adobe® Acrobat® 6.0 Standard and ScandAll 21™ software.

Combining fast color, monochrome or grayscale capture modes, the fi-4340C departmental color duplex document scanner with Hi-Speed USB 2.0 can handle almost any job providing production-level functionality at a cost efficient, departmental price. With true 600 dpi optical resolution and fast color scanning with speeds of up to 48 ipm at 150 dpi and monochrome and grayscale capture up to 80 ipm at 200 dpi, this enhanced color scanner allows you to capture the best image quality from your documents.

About Kofax

Kofax, a division of DICOM Group plc (LSE: DCM.L), is the world’s leading provider of information capture software, according to research by Harvey Spencer Associates. Kofax products accelerate business processes and reduce their cost by collecting paper documents, forms and e-documents from throughout organizations, transforming them into retrievable information, and delivering it all into line-of-business applications, databases and archives. The company’s Ascent platform is the most popular information capture application worldwide, and its VRS (VirtualReScan) is the de facto standard for scanning productivity. Kofax products are widely used in finance, government, insurance, healthcare, and a broad range of companies and agencies that must capture critical business information from paper and electronic documents and forms.

The Fujitsu Service Advantage

Fujitsu offers one of the most comprehensive portfolios of service programs in the document imaging industry. Fujitsu has the resources, skills, experience, and processes to deliver quality service to our customers. Expert service throughout the value chain – that’s the Fujitsu Service Advantage.

• With Fujitsu, it’s about quality. Fujitsu is known for its highly trained field service engineers and skilled first-line phone support.
• With Fujitsu, it’s about customer satisfaction. Fujitsu offers turnkey maintenance solutions to maximize the reseller value proposition and improve end-user productivity.
• With Fujitsu, it’s about delivery. Technical support is staffed by dedicated imaging specialists to assist with installation, troubleshooting and call escalation. Whether it’s break-fix or preventative maintenance, customers have a single point of contact for fast resolution.

For more information about Fujitsu services, contact a Fujitsu distribution partner or service sales at 1-800-301-9475 or visit: http://www.ImagingService.com.

About Fujitsu

Fujitsu is a leading provider of customer-focused IT and communications solutions for the global marketplace. Pace-setting device technologies, highly reliable computing and communications platforms, and a worldwide corps of systems and services experts uniquely position Fujitsu to deliver comprehensive solutions that open up infinite possibilities for its customers’ success. Headquartered in Tokyo, Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 4.7 trillion yen (US$44.5 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2005.
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About Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc.

Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc. conducts engineering and marketing activities in San Jose, CA and sales operations throughout the United States. Fujitsu Computer Products of America currently offers products and services including scanners and scanner maintenance, hard disk drives, and Magneto-Optical drives. Fujitsu Computer Products of America is located at 2904 Orchard Parkway, San Jose, CA, 95134. For more information about Fujitsu products and services, call us at 800-626-4686 or 408-432-6333.
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