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Kodak Eastman reported release of 3 new multifunction photo printers of EasyShare series - 5100, 5300 и 5500.

The announced printers are built using proprietary KodaColor technology. Compared to competitors solution, this technology which can slash print costs up to 50% when printing color documents and photos. KodaColor technology is a mixture of key reagents including high-quality pigment inks, special photo paper and Micro-Electro-Mechanical-Systems (MEMS) Print Head.

EasyShare 5100 combines functions of printer, scanner and copier. This device can print black-and-white papers at the speed of 32 pages per minute, and color papers at 22 pages per minute rate. EasyShare 5100 supports PictBridge technology for direct print from digital cameras.

EasyShare 5300 has all functions of EasyShare 5100 and come with 3-inch LCD display for photo viewing. EasyShare 5300 also has a built-in reader for flash-cards of most popular formats.

Finally, EasyShare 5500 printer, having the capabilities of the two junior models, serves as facsimile machine. The device package includes automatic document feeder and a duplexer for 2-side printing. However, the display of EasyShare 5500 is a bit smaller then that of EasyShare  5300 and make up 2.4 inches

In the US EasyShare 5100, EasyShare 5300 и EasyShare 5500 appear this spring priced at $150, $200 and $300.

Konica Minolta has become the first printer and multifunction manufacturer to receive a new Blue Angel certificate for environmental safe bizhub 420. The world prestigious certificate has been recently revised and came into power again since January 1, 2007. The certificate guarantees equal assessment of electromagnetic emission, energy safe and hazardous matter discharge for multifunctions, copiers and printers.

In accordance with preceding ruling principles, Konica Minolta, among other printer and copier manufacturers, has most devices approved by Blue Angel. Now bizhub 420 is the first device to receive a new Blue Angel certificate, and in Konica Minolta they hope for other their devices to get such token of approval. Blue Angel tests products and services for environment safety to motivate the manufacturers struggle for environment pollution.