PLP OFFERS TURNKEY OCÉ 9800 COPIER CONVERSION AND CONTROLLER ALTERNATIVE FOR UNDER $10,000

– PLP Promotion Cuts Cost By More Than 70 Percent For 9800 Users Who Want Both Printer and Copier Functions And Improved Productivity –

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – April 23, 2003 – PLP Digital Systems, the leading digital reprographics solutions provider, today announced the introduction of the PLP 9800 I/O Board, which allows Océ 9800 copier owners to economically convert their copiers to digital printers. Previously, owners were required to buy both expensive hardware and software from the manufacturer to make this useful conversion. Now, as an introductory offer, PLP is providing a turnkey solution including hardware, software, installation, configuration and training for $9,995 through June 30, 2003. A similar package would cost more than $38,000 from the manufacturer.

In addition to cost savings, PLP customers will also enjoy dramatically improved productivity when they replace the original FBBS controller with the PLP 9800 I/O Board.

"By replacing our FBBS controllers, I improved productivity by 300 percent," said Bob Ashcraft, Production/I.T. Manager for GO Repro in Phoenix. "And because PlotWorks can process both VIC and JOB files, the solution can seamlessly integrate with a Repro Desk environment."

"PLP is giving us choices we never had before," says Steve Richter, President and CEO of Go Repro. "In addition to greater productivity, PlotWorks has improved my workflow and provided significant labor savings."

Jon Lazar, President of ReMan Technology, an aftermarket equipment dealer and PlotWorks reseller in Cary, N.C., believes this is the right solution at the right time. "If you are converting a 9800 copier to a printer, or wish to see dramatic improvements over the FBBS controller, or if you are simply looking for a low-cost, high-value alternative to Repro Desk, PlotWorks from PLP is the solution of choice."

"Reprographers today are looking for alternatives in a mixed-vendor environment, and the freedom to choose to the best solution based on quality, price and performance," says John Cronin, Chairman and CEO of PLP. "We’re giving them choices."

Promotional package summary
Customers who take advantage of this limited-time promotional offer will receive the following for one low price:

• PlotWorks
• Plot Control Station (Dell OptiPlex GX260T)
• PLP 9800 I/O Board
• Océ 9800 Printer Driver
• Shipping
• Configuration and Training (on site, one day, travel expenses included *)
• 30 Days of Software Maintenance and Support

List Price: $13,794
Promotion: $9,995
Promotion valid through June 30, 2003

* Offer valid in North America and Europe

About PLP
For more than a decade PLP Digital Systems has helped companies produce, manage, distribute and track technical documentation. With a broad suite of software solutions and world-class customer support, PLP's mission is to improve their customers' profitability by decreasing operating costs and by creating new revenue opportunities with innovative products. Their powerful software, strong customer service model and progressive philosophy have made PLP the partner of choice for more than 1100 companies in 30 countries.

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