, offers a broad range of
multifunctional digital imaging solutions inspired by its bizhub(TM) brand of
powerful solutions that serve as the central resource for document scanning,
in-house printing , copying, faxing and electronic archiving and distribution.A. OfficeMax, one of the nation's largest office
supply retailers, is responding to growing local business and consumer needs
by opening its first store in Arden.
The store will be open from 7 a. OfficeMax
delivers an unparalleled customer experience -- in service, in product, in
time savings, and in value -- through a relentless focus on its customers.

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, Inc., Inc. Complementing its bizhub
solutions, Konica Minolta also offers desktop laser printers, microform
digital imaging systems, wide-format printers and scanning systems for
specialized applications., Four lucky customers will
be able to makeover their office space with a $1,000 OfficeMax(R) shopping
spree to celebrate the opening of a new OfficeMax store in the South Ridge
Shopping Center, Arden, N. 22 through Sept.com/news.

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In addition to highlighting the new production offerings, Konica Minolta
will be showcasing the new bizhub OP open software platform that debuted with
the introduction of the bizhub C450, which was released in Konica Minolta's bizhub C350 will showcase a variety of
solutions for transactional printing (Objectif Lune's PlanetPress(R)
Suite), automated file processing (Konica Minolta's DocuBreeze(TM)), and
document and printer management (Konica Minolta's unity(TM) Software and
Rebus Recollect(R)).
Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.m. 25,
shoppers can enter a chance to win one of four $1,000 OfficeMax shopping
sprees and attend free business workshops and informational seminars. Monday through Friday, from 9
a.S. and Europe on their usage patterns and familiarity with workflow
products offered by a number of vendors.

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$4 000 in Shopping Sprees Await Customers as New OfficeMax Celebrates First Store in Arden

25.
The grand opening festivities start with special offers in the OfficeMax
Sunday newspaper circular , and include chances to win one of four, $1,000
shopping spree giveaways, allowing winners to makeover their small or home
offices with OfficeMax furniture, technology or supplies. 22 from
3:30 to 7 p. The store is located
at 1 McKenna Road and its phone number is 828-681-0081.

OfficeMax Contact Media Contact
Bill Bonner Audra Jacobs, Bader Rutter + Associates
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"We recognize that Arden is a growing community , and we are pleased that
we can offer the city's businesses and consumers with personalized office
solutions to meet their needs," said Harold Mulet, executive vice president -
retail stores, OfficeMax .m.m. OfficeMax customers are served by approximately
40,000 associates through direct sales, catalogs , the Internet and
approximately 950 superstores.
"Xerox workflow tools enable us to maximize our equipment
capabilities and streamline our production processes -- jump-starting
both our productivity and profitability," said Victor P.xerox. XEROX(R) and FreeFlow(TM) are trademarks of XEROX
CORPORATION .

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* Document Imaging Systems -- Konica Minolta will highlight the following
document imaging systems: the PS 5000C Color Book Scanner for 8.S. with a ribbon cutting ceremony with local dignitaries. Saturday and 10 a. For
more information, visit http://www. "We provide the fastest and highest quality
service in our region and won't accept anything less from our printing
technology .

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bizhub PRO 920 Product Preview and New Image Controller Options Highlight
Konica Minolta's Production Print Leadership

-- On Demand Conference + Exposition, the IC-301 Image Controller and MicroPress(R)
ProSeries 7.S.com

The new store will host a grand opening
celebration with week-long savings and four days of dedicated special events
from Sept.com .

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A .m. on Sunday.

About OfficeMax(R) Incorporated
OfficeMax(R) Incorporated (NYSE: OMX ) is a leader in both business-to-
business office products solutions and retail office products.

OfficeMax trades on the New York Stock Exchange
under the symbol OMX., a quick
printer in Buffalo , N.

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Based on proprietary technology by EFI, the MicroPress
ProSeries 7 Production Print Workflow Solution offers: PrintStation Manager
capabilities; on-screen color management tools; TrueEdit, TrueColor and
TrueImage functionality; three new hardware configuration options; and a
powerful new media catalog for the bizhub PRO C500. Events at the new
store -- located at 1 McKenna Road -- will kick off Thursday, Sept. In addition, a free, catered After Hours business
networking event will be held that includes how-to workshops and informational
seminars, goodie-bags and raffle prizes .
"OfficeMax is excited to become of a member of the Arden community, and we
encourage residents to come to the four day grand opening and celebrate our
entrance into the community with us," Mulet said. OfficeMax has named Bob Bruce as the store's general manager.

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From high-quality color and monochrome bizhub systems for workgroups and small
offices, to advanced high-volume bizhub PRO(TM ) production printing systems
for large corporations and print-for-pay services, Konica Minolta is leading
the industry toward integrated, networked hardware/software solutions that are
more simple , reliable, and cost-effective., Inc. The 23,000
square-foot OfficeMax store will employ approximately 28 full- and part-time
associates. The
company provides office supplies and paper, print and document services,
technology products and solutions, and furniture to consumers and to large,
medium and small businesses. To find the nearest OfficeMax, call 1-877-OFFICEMAX.officemax.Y."
The InfoTrends /CAP Ventures study, titled "The Global Print
Production Workflow Market: Enabling Fundamental Business Change in
Graphic Arts," surveyed more than 500 print service providers in the
U.com/freeflow

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store's first 100 customers on Sept.
This new OfficeMax store is the first in Arden, and is one of
approximately 40 new stores nationwide that OfficeMax plans to open in 2005. to 9 p.

Xerox FreeFlow Recognized as Preferred Workflow Software for Digital Printing

"Xerox has a history of expertise
in this market, and with one of the most comprehensive collections of
digital workflow software, its FreeFlow products are helping print
professionals work smarter and better.

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Konica Minolta Showcases New Production Devices State-of-the-Art Workflow Solutions and bizhub OP Open Platform at On Demand 2005

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Each day during the grand opening activities Sept. Xerox FreeFlow software
products led the competition with the greatest number of respondents
indicating that they used, were familiar with or strongly preferred
FreeFlow in three specific categories: software for predominantly
digital printing workflows; software for hybrid offset and digital
workflows; and variable data design, production, and automated
composition applications.Y.

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About Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.konicaminolta. 22 through Sept.
In addition to providing office solutions and products, the Arden OfficeMax
also features convenient Print + Document Services for high-tech digital
printing and copying including binding, finishing and laminating.m. to 8 p.m.m.
"Xerox leads the pack as the brand that customers use, trust and
prefer in the digital printing marketplace," said Charlie Corr, group
director , InfoTrends/CAP Ventures.
In a related InfoTrends/CAP Ventures survey, "The Changing Print
for Pay Market: The Future of Commercial Printing," nearly 80 percent
of the respondents claim that "reducing production cost and improving
efficiency is a current business strategy," yet many lack the plans to
effectively achieve this goal.
Xerox FreeFlow products -- including the recently announced
FreeFlow Makeready, Web Services, Print Manager and Process Manager
tools -- are part of Xerox's initiative to help printing professionals
improve operational efficiency, reduce costs and increase revenue.9 billion in 2003 and is projected by InfoTrends/CAP Ventures
to reach just over $8.

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information, please visit Konica Minolta at http://www.

Customer Contacts:

For more information about the FreeFlow Digital Workflow
Collection, visit www.

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Based on proprietary technology from Creo, the IC-301 delivers
extensive document printing capabilities, sophisticated workflow and color
management tools, variable data support, and a connection to Creo's powerful
graphic arts solution.5" x
11" original, face-up color book scanning; the KIP 2080 Wide Format
Scanner; and the Miru Scanner for desktop, sheet-feed document and
check scanning.konicaminolta .

Corporate Contact:
Dan Gallagher
Konica Minolta Business
Solutions U.C. 22 will receive free goody bags filled
with office supplies.8 billion by 2008.xerox.

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Headquartered in Ramsey, New Jersey, Konica Minolta delivers expert
professional services and experienced , responsive client support, in addition
to the world-class service provided through its extensive network of direct
sales offices, authorized dealers, resellers and distribution partners in the
United States, Canada, Mexico, Central America and South America.
+1 201-825-4000
dgallagher@kmbs . Grand Opening Festivities Include a Catered After Hours Business Networking
Event , How-to Workshops, Raffle Prizes and More

ITASCA, Ill. to 6 p.----According to a
recent independent survey by industry research firm InfoTrends/CAP
Ventures, Xerox Corporation's (NYSE: XRX) FreeFlow(TM) Digital
Workflow Collection is the software that production print
professionals prefer to use most for their digital printing workflow.
Workflow tools like FreeFlow are used to streamline the path that
print jobs follow, from creation to printing to final billing. Garrow,
general manager, Rapid Ray's Printing and Copying Inc.