Fairfield, N.J. – December 3, 2009 – Kyocera Mita America, Inc., one of the world's leading document solutions companies, today announced the expansion of its flagship TASKalfa multifunctional product (MFP) series with the launch of its latest black & white MFP: the TASKalfa 300i (30 pages-per-minute). The TASKalfa 300i completes Kyocera Mita’s award-winning black & white MFP product series, joining the most recent introductions, the TASKalfa 520i and 420i models (52 and 42 pages per minute, ppm respectively).

With its powerful yet sleek, space-saving and energy-efficient design, the TASKalfa 300i delivers big performance for the needs of any office environment. The TASKalfa 300i is built on Kyocera’s award-winning MFP engine technology that utilizes the company’s patented long-life Amorphous Silicon drum, and an offers crisp 600 dpi image quality with fast and efficient print, copy and scan functionality and document portability.

With a 300,000 page preventative maintenance (PM) schedule, the TASKalfa 300i is a flexible and durable document imaging system that maximizes productivity performance and uptime for end-users.

“Businesses of all sizes require superior imaging and maximum performance, which is why we have engineered the TASKalfa 300i with all the features of a mid volume model but at the price point and footprint ideal for smaller offices and workgroups,” said Danielle Wolowitz, Senior Manager, MFP Products and Solutions, Kyocera Mita America. “We are excited to now offer a full range of new TASKalfa monochrome MFPs and celebrate the successful launch of 30 new MFP and printer models within the past year.”

Flexible and Versatile Features
The simplicity of the TASKalfa 300i’s 8.5 inch color touch screen control panel allows end-users to quickly and efficiently navigate functionality, imaging and finishing options. Benefits include full-color scanning, a USB host interface for portable document sharing, and optional fax and internet fax capabilities.

API Cryptek’s Netgard Appliance Helps to Secure Kyocera MFPs by Providing Access Security Through Fully Integrated CAC/PIV Authentication

FAIRFIELD, N.J. and STERLING, Va. – November 10, 2009 - Kyocera Mita America, Inc., one of the world's leading document solutions companies, and API Cryptek, a leading provider of secure networking products and solutions, today announced that select Kyocera multifunctional products (MFPs) provide complete device locking security capabilities through API Cryptek’s Netgard™ MFD card reader appliance.

With the implementation of this new solution, end users who wish to access standard full functions of a Kyocera MFP, including copy, scan, e-mail and fax, will be required to authenticate with their U.S. Department of Defense-issued CAC/PIV Card (Common Access Card/Personal Identity Verification) and their personal identification number (PIN) via API Cryptek’s Netgard MFD. With this advanced security in place, Kyocera MFPs are securely locked from performing tasks until the user has been successfully identified. Utilizing the Netgard MFD with Kyocera’s MFPs effectively secures the device and prevents unauthorized users from accessing privileged materials or tampering with network resources.

“Kyocera has long been at the forefront of document security, and with our strategic alliance with API Cryptek’s securing technology, Kyocera will continue to offer advanced security options for today’s government agencies,” said Peter Hendrick, vice president, marketing for Kyocera Mita America. “As more organizations seek to further strengthen the security protection of their peripheral network access points, our technological partnership with API Cryptek will allow Kyocera to provide the most sophisticated security features to address the increasingly sophisticated nature of data security.”

Fairfield, N.J. – October 20, 2009 – Kyocera Mita America, Inc., one of the world's leading document solutions companies, today announced the expansion of its flagship TASKalfa multifunctional product (MFP) series with the launch of two black & white MFPs: the TASKalfa 520i (52 pages-per-minute) and TASKalfa 420i (42 ppm).

Combining the best of engineering with the needs of mid-volume workgroups and enterprises, the TASKalfa 520i/420i offer crisp 600 dpi image quality with fast and efficient print, copy and scan functionality. The TASKalfa 520i/420i is based on the company’s award-winning MFP engine technology that utilizes Kyocera’s patented long-life Amorphous Silicon drum – delivering more business “uptime” through an industry leading 500,000 page preventive maintenance (PM) schedule. This incredible PM interval ensures longer periods of time between required service visits, maximizing productivity and performance for end-users and providing the highest level of dependability.

“Businesses deserve superior imaging performance from a system that can integrate seamlessly within a company’s IT infrastructure and yet be simple enough for intuitive end-user operation,” said William Cassidy, associate director, Product and Solutions Marketing, Kyocera Mita America. “The TASKalfa 520i/420i delivers this caliber of performance, along with options for security, document finishing and paper handling features that make this a remarkably flexible and powerful multifunctional solution.”

From an 8.5 inch color touch screen panel, end-users can easily navigate the functionality and options of the TASKalfa 520i/420i multifunctional system. End-users can expect robust functionality with benefits like full-color scanning and a USB host interface for “on-the-go” document sharing and management.

Fairfield, N.J. – October 1, 2009 – Kyocera Mita America, one of the world’s leading document imaging companies, today announced that it has been named Printer Manufacturer of the Year by Marketing Research Consultants, Inc. This year’s honor marked the fourth time in five years Kyocera has received the award. The Cannata Report, a Marketing Research Consultants, Inc. publication, will feature this year’s results in an upcoming issue. Winners are acknowledged based upon reactions of independent office equipment dealers nationwide.

“We congratulate Kyocera Mita on receiving the Printer Manufacturer of the Year Award,” said Frank G. Cannata, president, Marketing Research Consultants. “It is a great testament to the quality of the products as well as the people who support them in the field. This is also an acknowledgement by the independent MFP dealer community that Kyocera Mita printers represent a very important part of their product line up.”

The Printer Manufacturer of the Year award recognizes the manufacturer that provides the best overall sales and service support in the industry as determined by the 274 dealers who participated in the report’s 22nd Annual Dealer Survey. Ratings given to Manufacturers are rated on communication skills, competitive products, and programs that enable the independent copier dealer to achieve a high degree of success in a very competitive marketplace.

“Being named ‘Printer Manufacturer of the Year’ is a great honor for Kyocera,” said Peter Hendrick, vice president of marketing, Kyocera Mita America. “We have proudly accepted this award four out of the last five years, and credit our commitment to offering the highest-performing, most reliable, and one of the lowest total cost of ownership printer lines in the industry. We will continue to set the benchmark for the industry, always with the ultimate goal of providing the very best value and technology to our channel partners and their customers.”