TRUMBULL, CONN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 3, 2001--With the introduction of the new Model DL260/360 Series of digital Multifunction Devices (MFD), Pitney Bowes Office Systems enhances its position as a total solution provider for corporate document and information management. The digital product platform of the DL260/360 Series offers benefits unavailable in older analog copiers, such as lower enterprise-wide print costs, full network integration, and the added convenience of supplemental faxing and scanning. With the reliance of today's economy on the Internet, e-commerce and associated supporting technologies, the DL260/360 Series is an exceptional value for companies interested in enabling connectivity and efficiently sharing information.

"Because our new cost-effective digital solutions allow communication over a computer network, customers can easily divert print streams to more efficient output devices, increasing the level of complete document production done in-house while lowering the cost-per-page by up to 70%," stated Dennis Roney, president, Pitney Bowes Office Systems. "Since the cost of managing documents can reach up to 15% of a company's revenue, a reduction of just one or two percent in print costs can bring tremendous savings to a company's bottom line. "

An "application chameleon", the Pitney Bowes DL260/360 Series can be installed as either a standalone copier, delivering high resolution 600 dpi laser output at 25 ppm and 35 ppm, respectively, or factory-equipped to also handle demanding walk-up faxing needs. In environments where stand-alone fax machines handle the majority of time-sensitive mission-critical documents, having a supplemental fax machine can be a valuable time saver. In networked installations, the DL260/360 Series also functions as a high volume laser printer and allows users to take advantage of time saving finishing features not found on department office printers (stapling and hole punching) while controlling these print jobs directly from the desktop.

The Pitney Bowes DL 260/360 Series uses a sophisticated image processor for intelligent multi-tasking, giving users uncompromised copy, print and fax capabilities. In addition, it offers what no stand-alone desktop laser printer can boast; a monthly duty cycle of up to 120,000/150,000 pages allowing more robust throughput and increased workloads. As a digital multifunctional system, customers achieve newfound cost efficiencies through economies of scale achieved by shared resources by significantly reducing: 1) imaging supplies 2) the number of vendors 3) service agreements.

Today, customers seek to simplify purchasing decisions and look for vendors that can be a one-stop, "total solution provider". Not only will the DL260/360 Series address that need, but these systems enable customers to seamlessly transition from analog-to-digital technology. Important for IT professionals, the DL260/360 Series integrates into computer networks with "plug `n play" ease, without slowdowns or compatibility issues.

As a network-ready office solution, the Pitney Bowes DL260/360 Series can be optionally equipped to connect to an Ethernet or Token-Ring network, turning the system into a shared laser printer that can simultaneously handle the document processing demands of small and large corporate workgroups. The DL260/360 supports Windows(TM), Macintosh(TM) and UNIX operating environments, as well as Novell or NT networks.

With an available 33.6 Kbps modem (3 seconds per page transmit speed), the fax-enabled Pitney Bowes DL260/360 Series becomes a 24/7 multi-tasking workhorse. It offers a wealth of high-end fax features that streamline day-to-day faxing tasks, including .55 second per page scan speed for reduced waiting time, and image compression schemes that reduce time spent transmitting- an important tool to help reduce phone charges.

About Pitney Bowes Office Systems

With years of document management experience, Pitney Bowes Office Systems representatives are application experts that work seamlessly with corporate managers, IT staff, and end users to identify and create new solutions for customers' mission critical business processes. To do this Pitney Bowes Office Systems selects only those products that are "best of breed" and can deliver the greatest value and performance for the end user.

Sales and service staff will install the equipment, program the basic functions, and run a complete test operation from the moment it is in place. At the time of installation, Pitney Bowes Office Systems Marketing/Service Representatives will conduct on-site training to introduce employees to all aspects of the equipment's features that include programming, functional operations, replacement supplies, and work with employees to realize the full value of the equipment.

The DL260/360 Series is available directly from Pitney Bowes Office Systems' national network of sales offices by calling (800) 290-7860. The company also works with customers to create flexible payment schedules and / or leasing agreements. For more information on specifications on the complete Pitney Bowes Office Systems digital multifunction and analog copier and facsimile products, customers may log on to www.pitneybowes.com.

Pitney Bowes Office Systems offers high performance, leading-edge analog and digital copier/ printer and facsimile systems for the corporate market through a coast-to-coast direct sales/service organization. All products are supported by the company's Customer Satisfaction Guarantee. Pitney Bowes Office Systems is the recipient of the "Digital Imaging System of the Year" from Buyers Laboratory Inc., and has received the 2000 "Editors Choice Award" from Better Buys for Business.

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