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April 7, 2005

PRINT1 DIRECT SAVES TIME, REDUCES WASTE WITH KPG DIRECTPRESS 5634 DI SYSTEM

Norwalk, Connecticut, USA - PRINT1 DIRECT, a short run digital commercial printer in Marietta, Ga., recently installed the Kodak Polychrome Graphics (KPG) DirectPress 5634 DI System to increase efficiency and reduce turnaround time for its customers.

“We selected the KPG DirectPress 5634 DI System because we wanted to offer our customers the fastest turnaround, highest quality four color printing available,” said Bob Irvin, President, PRINT1 DIRECT. “Backed by KPG’s color management expertise, the DirectPress 5634 produces beautiful color with less waste, allowing us to quickly fulfill our customers’ needs.”

Founded in 1986, PRINT1 DIRECT is a leading provider of on demand document solutions. As a winner of four “Best of Category” and two “Awards of Excellence” for digital printing from the Printing Industry Association of Georgia in 2004, PRINT1 DIRECT uses the latest in digital printing technology and the Internet to offer customers a wide range of products and printing services.

The KPG DirectPress 5634 DI System combines industry leading image quality with the simplicity and automation of a DI Press. The KPG DirectPress 5634 DI System further enhances efficiency through the Kodak Polychrome Graphics DirectWorks Suite, KPG’s workflow software for the digital imaging market. The DirectWorks software streamlines operations by automating prepress activities such as pre-flight, correct, trapping, imposition, approval and ripping. Powered by DirectWorks, the KPG DirectPress 5634 DI System supports 16-micron dot diameters for 300 line AM and Hybrid screening.

About Kodak Polychrome Graphics
Kodak Polychrome Graphics (KPG) is a part of Eastman Kodak Company’s Graphic Communications Group. KPG provides one of the broadest portfolios of digital, conventional and business solutions available in the graphic arts industry today. Products and services include a wide range of computer-to-plate and conventional lithographic and flexographic plate products, digital halftone, virtual, monitor and remote, inkjet, and analog proofing products, digital printing applications, color workflow tools, storage solutions, business solutions and Kodak branded graphic arts films. With headquarters in Norwalk, Connecticut, USA, KPG serves customers around the globe with regional offices in the United States, Europe, Japan, Asia Pacific and Latin America. Additional information regarding Kodak Polychrome Graphics may be found on the company’s website: www.kpgraphics.com.

For further information please contact:
Beth Hogan Scott
Kodak Polychrome Graphics
Director of Corporate and Worldwide Marketing Communications
Norwalk, CT
203/845-7115 (phone) 203/845-7173 (fax)

Michael Doebler
Eric Mower and Associates Public Relations Services
585/389-1868 (phone) 585/385-2003 (fax)

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