Mitsubishi Press Release 24/05/04

Mitsubishi Photo Imaging Introduces CP-9500DW Digital Color Thermal Printer With Ultra-Fast Print Speed And High Volume Capacity
 
IRVINE, Calif. - May 24, 2004—- Mitsubishi Digital Electronics’ Photo Imaging Products
has added the CP-9500DW Digital Color Thermal Printer to its extensive line of high quality photo printers. The CP-9500DW combines an ultra-fast print speed and large capacity print roll to provide an exceptional revenue generating source for professional event photographers.

Building on Mitsubishi?s established reputation for quality dye sublimation thermal transfer printing, the CP-9500DW features a unique roll-type mechanism for jam-free reliability and a color reproduction system developed specifically for digital printing technology. This new technology utilizes built-in Color Imaging Chips to accurately control color characteristics and deliver consistent print quality, regardless of ink sheet. A 346 dpi thermal head further enhances print quality at superior resolutions.

The versatile CP-9500DW provides selection of 3.5 x 5?, 4 x 6?, 5 x 7?, or 6 x 9? print formats, as well as postcard media for the 4 x 6? size. Combining high-speed (17 seconds for 3.5 x 5? format), along with a large capacity print roll, the CP-9500DW results in maximum economy and value. In addition, images can be stored in memory while printing with two 32 MB memory frames.

According to Margie Chiaramonte, marketing manager for Mitsubishi Photo Imaging, ?With its high capacity and low cost per print performance, the CP-9500DW is ideally suited for on-site events of all sizes and provides an additional source of revenue and immediate return on investment.?.

The CP-9500DW is available immediately and is priced at $2,295 (MSLP). For current special offers with the CP-9500DW, customers should visit Mitsubishi?s website at http://www.mitsubishi-imaging.com/docs/products/photo_color.asp.

About Mitsubishi
The Imaging Products Division of Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc., manufactures and markets a wide range of products for the photographic, medical, and security industries. Included in the product selection are an extensive line of monochrome and color printers and a complete line of analog and digital time-lapse recorders with innovative features, exceptional picture quality and unsurpassed reliability. Mitsubishi Photo Imaging is located at 9351 Jeronimo Road, Irvine, Calif., 92618. For more information, customers can call toll-free 888-307-0388.