MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif, September 7, 1992--Oce Graphics has entered the fast
growing market for 500 to 800 dots-per-inch (dpi) wide-format, monochrome
scanners. The G6000 Series provides greater resolution, data input quality
and user convenience than competitively featured or comparably priced
scanners.

Two different models are matched to specific user segments. For GIS, CAD or
mapping applications, the G6045 offers 15,000 pixels-per-scan line and 800
dpi to create sharp lines and dense drawings typically required in these
applications.

The G6035 is a 10,000 pixels per scan line 500 dpi scanner particularly
suited for electronic data management system (EDMS), archiving, raster
overlay and paper-to-CAD conversion required by the mechanical,
architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) markets. The G6035 can
scan an E-size drawing in as little as 90 seconds into a 300 dpi RLC
file.

Both scanners use reliable charge coupled device (CCD)-based monochrome,
pixel per-bit technology which allows the G6045 to recognize 4.5 line
pairs per mm. This means that adjacent fine lines are accurately detected
rather than seen as a single line. 256 grey scale levels detect
lineshades, color densities, and details lost by less flexible scanners.

The G6000 Series offers a complement to Oce Graphic's G9800 Series of high
speed, direct imaging plotters, allowing Oce to provide a complete drawing
management solution with both input and output peripherals.

Advanced Software Control

Both of the new Oce Graphics scanners offer a high degree of user control
as well as automation of scanning functions. More than 35 file formats are
supported, making the G6000 Series compatible with most popular GIS, CAD,
EDMS and raster overlay packages.

Scanning resolution may be varied via software in increments from 25 to 800
dpi with the G6045. Control of thresholding is accomplished in global,
strip or tile modes and allows the user greater flexibility in eliminating
either drawing defects or unwanted data. The threshold is the level at
which scanner software defines all pixels above or below a certain range
as either black or white. Drawing alignment, speckle removal, threshold
value, rotation, previewing, and batch mode indexing are all automated in
the new scanner's software. These features reduce operator intervention,
save time and help increase output file quality.

Ergonomic Design

The G6000 Series scanners offer an attractive, form-follows-function
design. Straight paper path loading protects valuable drawings and height
adjustment makes life easier for users. A collection basket also eases
drawing retrieval. A simplified scanner control panel and a high level
user interface for scanning software provides a fast learning curve and
increased productivity.

Price and Availability

The G6000 Series scanners range in price from $13,990 to $19,990.
Distribution will be through Oce Graphics' organization of VARs.
Connectivity kits for PC/AT and PS/2 platforms are available now. Sun and
Apple Mac II kits will follow.

Background: Oce Graphics is a leading producer of computer hardcopy output
peripherals, including raster plotters, pen plotters, and color printers.
Founded as Benson in 1955, the firm is part of the Oce Group, a global
manufacturer of engineering reprographic equipment, high speed copying
machines and office automation systems. Oce Graphics' North American
operations are headquartered at 385 Ravendale Drive, Mountain View, CA
94043; telephone (800) 545-5445, FAX (415) 961-6252.

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