Copystar CS 500ci Color MFP Series Earns Pantone Approval for Industry Leading Color Imaging Capabilities
FAIRFIELD, N.J. – December 1, 2009 - Copystar, a division of Kyocera Mita America and a leading document imaging company, announced today that its Copystar CS 500ci color multifunctional product (MFP) series has been approved for PANTONE® Color production capabilities by Pantone, the world-renowned authority on color and provider of color systems and leading technologies.
As PANTONE-approved devices, the CS 500ci series can now offer enterprise users the ability to generate professional-grade documents and collateral using Pantone’s industry-recognized global standard PANTONE MATCHING SYSTEM®. In being PANTONE-approved, the CS 500ci series was noted for its consistent quality, reliability and performance in printing business collateral, including presentations, brochures and inserts, without compromising color quality.
In order to earn Pantone approval, Pantone’s color scientists and analysts developed expertly tuned look-up tables (LUT), specific to Copystar’s CS 500ci series to enable users to print the best possible simulations of PANTONE MATCHING SYSTEM Colors. As the composition of the colors depends upon the printing system, the CS 500ci series was closely analyzed to meet the high standards that Pantone demands of candidates for their color matching approval. In developing the LUT for Copystar, Pantone conducted rigorous testing which took into consideration the effect of the toner, print driver, resolution, and engine of the CS 500ci series on PANTONE Color reproduction.
“The CS 500ci engine is an award-winning series, already recognized by the industry for its superior image quality, performance and ultra-reliability. Now, with PANTONE Color support, we have elevated performance to another level, giving end-users true peace of mind in knowing that their color documents can be produced with accurate PANTONE Color for consistent, quality output,” said Danielle Wolowitz, senior manager, MFP product and solutions, Kyocera Mita America. “We are thrilled to deliver yet another distinctive advantage for Copystar’s flagship fleet of color multifunctional document solutions.” Pantone is excited to bring their industry-leading color capabilities to Copystar’s CS 500ci line.
“In order to achieve approval from Pantone, the CS 500ci series underwent an exacting development process to ensure accurate representations of PANTONE MATCHING SYSTEM Colors,” said Andy Hatkoff, vice president of OEM and Technology Licensing, Pantone. “The combination of Kyocera’s quality engineering with Pantone’s color leadership brings new opportunities for companies seeking the ability to create industry-leading business collateral that reflects any organization’s color requirements for corporate identity and product branding.”
Introduced to industry acclaim in December 2008, the CS 500ci (40 pages per minute color/50 ppm black), CS 400ci (40ppm color/40 ppm black), CS 300ci (30 ppm color/30 ppm black) and CS 250ci (25 ppm color/25 ppm black) recently received BERTL’s Best and BERTL’s Five Star Exceptional award accolades for its color digital imaging quality, innovative control panel features and recognition as the best value in the Color A3 segment. BERTL, Inc. is a leading news, research and critical analysis service for the office technology industry.
The ability to offer PANTONE Color capabilities adds to the high existing functionality of the CS 500ci series. All the CS 500ci color models incorporate a vibrant 8.5-inch color touch screen control panel. With scanning speeds up 100 images per minute, an optional dual scan document processor reads double-sided pages in a single pass for maximum productivity. In addition, the CS 500ci series offers several standard scanning destinations, including Scan-to-E-mail, Scan-to-Folder (SMB), Scan-to-FTP, Scan-to-USB, WSD scanning (Windows® Vista) and TWAIN scanning, with resolutions ranging from 200-600 dpi for a fast and efficient end user experience. For efficient document output, the CS 500ci series comes with standard duplexing and can include up to a 4,100 sheet paper capacity with the ability to accommodate heavier paper stock (up to 120 lb Index), all with advanced finishing and paper handling options.
Availability PANTONE Color Look-up Tables are available for the CS 500ci series models free of charge. It is recommended that existing customers contact a Copystar authorized dealer for implementation of PANTONE capabilities for their organization. Copystar’s PANTONE Color Look-up Tables, the reference chart of colors optimized by Pantone, and reference guide for the CS 500ci series is available at www.copystar.com For more information on the entire CS 500ci series, or to find the nearest dealer, please visit Copystar’s dealer locator at: www.copystar.com.
ABOUT COPYSTAR Copystar is a division of Kyocera Mita America, Inc., a leading provider of computer-connectable peripherals, including network-ready digital copiers/printers, laser printers, color copiers/printers, digital laser facsimiles, multi-functional and wide format imaging solutions. For over 30 years, Copystar has provided small, medium and large-sized customers the latest technological solutions, both hardware and software. Top-notch service, reliability, cutting-edge technology and "Best in Class" document imaging devices are just a few of the strengths Copystar has developed over the years. With sales locations throughout the United States, customers can utilize Copystar's fleet of copiers, printers, multifunctional products and color for optimum efficiency and effectiveness inside their organizations. Copystar is based in Fairfield, New Jersey.
ABOUT PANTONE Pantone, a wholly owned subsidiary of X-Rite, Incorporated, has been the world’s color authority for 45 years, providing design professionals with products and services for the colorful exploration and expression of creativity. Always a source for color inspiration, Pantone now offers designer-inspired products and services for consumers. More information is available at www.pantone.com. PANTONE® and other Pantone, Inc. trademarks are the property of Pantone, Inc.
