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Foster City, Calif. - July 13, 2010 - EFI (NASDAQ: EFII), a world leader in customer-focused digital printing innovation, today launched Fiery® Send Server, a software solution that can convert existing Multi-Functional Peripherals (MFPs) into powerful document capture and distribution devices. With 23 percent of documents existing only in paper format*, this solution provides quick and easy transformation of paper documents into digital files for instantaneous information delivery and simplified storage. Available worldwide, the solution runs on MFPs from Ricoh, Savin, Lanier, Gestetner and Infotec.

Fiery Send Server is an ideal solution for corporate enterprises such as financial services, insurance, healthcare, higher education, and legal services as well as government facilities that handle heavy volumes of hard copy and sensitive documentation, enabling easy archive and retrieval while providing for a high level of security. The solution converts existing MFPs into interactive interfaces that make it easier to leverage the embedded and advanced functionalities of smart MFPs, including e-mail, fax, scan and document management - all from a centrally managed software solution.

"Building on our history of Fiery innovation, and leveraging the groundbreaking technology of EFI SendMe™, we are taking digital document capture and distribution to a new level. Now, easy-to-use scan, email and other functions are right on the MFP control panel, right at the fingertips of all users," said John Henze, vice president of Fiery marketing, EFI. "One of the key differentiators of this offering is superior optical character recognition (OCR) capability that maintains the integrity of the original document and easily allows conversion into Word, Excel and PDF." continue reading...

FOSTER CITY, CALIF. - June 30, 2010 - EFI™ (Nasdaq: EFII) reported today that customer demand for its award-winning digital printing technologies and innovative solutions on display in Munich (Germany) last week, make this year's Fespa the most successful European wide-format exhibition the company has attended in years. Visitor numbers were up, VUTEK®, Rastek™ and Jetrion® stations were busy throughout the five days of the show, and attendance for product demos peaked at more than 200 per day.

"Fespa Munich was a fantastic show," said David Hocquet, CEO of Deltenre, a Belgian printing company. "It was energetic and busy and the EFI stand was the busiest of them all as everyone wanted to see the latest VUTEk machines. We have two of them installed already and certainly for future investments in superwide format, we'll look to EFI VUTEk and no one else."

"We not only exceeded digital inkjet targets for VUTEk and Rastek that we had set for this show, we also surpassed goals set for our software products," said EFI EMEA's managing director Paul Cripps "Proof that EFI's customers in Europe are doing well and continue to require cost saving solutions to optimize, automate and streamline operations."

Attendance up from North and South America, Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific

EFI tracked a significant increase in visitors from high-growth markets such as Asia Pacific, the Americas and the Middle East, adding to vast numbers from Western, Central and Eastern Europe.

Products on display included the VUTEk GS3200 with the new MediaMaster fully automated media handling system, the GS5000r, the high-productivity QS3250r UV roll-to-roll superwide printer, the versatile Rastek T1000 and the H650 wide-format UV printers, and the Jetrion 4830 digital label press. Pace™ print management system, Digital StoreFront® web-to-print solutions and Web Control Center for remote proofing completed the portfolio. Together, they offered a practical demonstration of EFI's integrated workflow from order taking to printing and shipping. continue reading...

MUNICH, Germany, June 22, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EFI™ (Nasdaq:EFII) today announced that it will be displaying its most advanced UV printers in stand B1/120 at Fespa 2010, 22-26 June (Munich, Germany). This will include the VUTEk® GS3200 with the new MediaMaster automatic media handling system, the GS5000r, the high-productivity QS3250r UV roll-to-roll superwide printer, the versatile Rastek™ T1000 and the H650 wide-format UV printers, and the Jetrion® 4830 digital label press. EFI will also feature Pace™ print management system, Digital StoreFront® web-to-print solutions and Web Control Center for remote proofing.

"We have been exhibiting at Fespa for 15 years and EFI continues its commitment of bringing award winning end-to-end solutions to its attendees. As technology improves, industry leaders must deliver offerings that can harness turn-key solutions and provide new revenue opportunities. We look forward to showing our enhanced portfolio to our worldwide customers, prospects and partners in Germany this year," said EFI president, Fred Rosenzweig.

EFI shows VUTEk GS5000r printing POP quality at billboard speeds

The VUTEk GS5000r offers exceptional quality and roll-to-roll speed that allow users to tap into premium-margin markets that demand point-of-purchase (POP) quality graphics. The printer produces high-impact graphics with its eight-color switchable to Fast 4™ and dual resolution of true 600 or 1000 dpi capabilities for superior quality and billboard speed. It also offers flexible inks to increase the application range and to produce consistent images on an expanded range of substrates.

Its unmatched, quick-turn capability reduces inventory, increases customer satisfaction by eliminating lengthy lead times, and accommodates last-minute changes. continue reading...

FOSTER CITY, California – June 22, 2010 – EFI™ (Nasdaq: EFII), a world leader in customer-focused digital printing innovation, announced today, just ahead of the opening of the FESPA 2010 in Munich, Germany, the sale of its 80th VUTEk® GS Series UV superwide printer to commercial printer Segnobit in Creazzo Vicanza, Italy. Owner Nicola Cracco purchased a VUTEk GS3200 for its photorealistic quality, superwide production speeds and the wide range of applications that it is capable of producing. The VUTEk GS Series printers, which include the 3.2-meter GS3200 hybrid flatbed and roll-to-roll printer and the 5-meter GS5000r roll-to-roll printer, were unveiled by EFI just one year ago.

“We’re currently running two VUTEk superwide printers and have been very happy with the level of service from EFI – we have a very strong relationship with the company,” said Cracco, owner of Segnobit. “Our company is growing and we decided to step up to a 3.2-meter roll-to-roll and rigid hybrid printer to enter new markets. The quality of the GS3200’s output is unbelievable. Digital superwide printers have incredible advantages, and the VUTEk GS3200 is the top of the line. As these printers are becoming faster, more versatile and more economical, the gap between high-volume and digital printing continues to close. Our new ability to economically produce shorter runs with expanded regionalization to a range of non-standard materials – all while carrying lower inventory – makes the GS3200 a sound investment with a brilliant ROI.” continue reading...

Birmingham, UK - Ipex 2010 - May 19, 2010 - EFI™ (Nasdaq: EFII), a world leader in customer-focused digital printing innovation, and Canon Europe,  world leader in imaging solutions, today announced the next-generation Fiery® platform, System 9 R2, is powering the new flagship Canon imagePRESS C7010VP, C6010VP and C6010 color presses (also announced today) aimed at the high-end production market. The three Fiery servers, named imagePRESS Server A3200, A2200 and A1200, coupled with the new Canon presses, ensure customers the highest productivity and most vivid color reproduction with new color tools, support of Adobe® PDF Print Engine v2 (APPE) for pure PDF workflows, and improved JDF integration. The Fiery-driven imagePRESS C7010VP is on display on the Canon stand (10-CDEF270) at Ipex, taking place through May 25 in Birmingham.

"Our recently released Fiery technology was designed with today's demanding print provider requirements in mind, and we worked closely with Canon to make sure customers' needs were exceeded," said John Henze, vice president of Fiery marketing, EFI.  "Fiery servers ensure perfect color every time, fast document turnaround, and smooth, efficient workflows to help customers realize greater productivity and competitiveness."

Mark Lawn, European marketing manager, Business Imaging, Canon Europe, commented: "Canon's approach to establishing long-term relationships with our customers revolves around providing them with innovative technology and continuous support to help them meet the changing needs of their businesses and secure their long-term future. Our ongoing partnership with EFI is a key element of that approach and, by teaming our new flagship Canon imagePRESS presses with the Fiery System 9 R2, we are providing our customers with a production print solution that will extend their print-on-demand capabilities, give them the confidence to handle the most time-critical and premium-quality digital print jobs and enable them to pursue growth opportunities by making the leap into new areas of business." continue reading...

Foster City, Calif. – May 10, 2010 – EFI™ (Nasdaq: EFII), a world leader in customer-focused digital printing innovation, today announced that Johnson & Quin, Inc., a full-service direct mail printing and production company in operation for 134 years, has chosen the Monarch solution to streamline processes, smooth workflow and centralize job information. Johnson & Quin replaced its previous MIS system with Monarch Foundation (formally Hagen™ OA), a flexible, powerful, intelligent and automated print production and management solution.

Johnson & Quin began looking for a comprehensive system in mid-2008, when the needs of the company had outgrown the capabilities of its former MIS system. “We’re unique in that we’re really a direct mailing company that offers full production capabilities, and so we use cost-based estimating versus the more common price list method,” said Bob Arkema, vice president at Johnson & Quin. “This was problematic with our old system and for other vendors we evaluated. EFI Monarch enabled us to implement a complete solution right out of the box.”

The ability to use cost-based estimating was a key decision factor in selecting Monarch. The system’s Parts Module, which enables Johnson & Quin to easily track components throughout the production process, has been an unanticipated benefit of the system. continue reading...

FOSTER CITY, Calif. - May 5, 2010 - EFI™ (Nasdaq: EFII), a world leader in customer-focused digital printing innovation, today announced that its Fiery® technology is now powering the new series of Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE black & white multifunction products (MFP), bringing extraordinary image quality, productivity-boosting features and an intuitive interface to high-volume corporate and quick-print customers. The Fiery server, named the Canon imagePASS-U1 and co-developed with Canon, drives the new Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE 8105/8095/8085/6075/6065/6055 models.

"Our latest Fiery server paired with the powerful features of the Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE series enable all users to painlessly produce documents such as reports, newsletters and forms with ease," said John Henze, Fiery vice president of marketing, EFI. "In addition to new job management, user interface and workflow automation capabilities that make job set-up and control easier, the Canon imagePASS-U1 is almost one-and-a-half times faster** than its predecessor, which means huge gains in workflow productivity."

"The launch of the Canon imagePASS-U1 server marks the latest collaboration with EFI, whose Fiery-based servers drive the new Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE 8000 Series and 6000 Series monochrome multifunction systems," said Sam Yoshida, vice president and general manger, Imaging Systems Group, Canon USA. "With the enhanced functionality offered by the new server, we're delivering exceptional performance and a high return on investment, including the ability for customers to scale device functionality as their business grows." continue reading...

This document outlines architectural and functional aspects of Fiery Network Controllers with respect to device security. The purpose of this document is to provide a general overview of the Fiery Network Controller so that end users may research security features from which they can benefit and potential vulnerabilities they may encounter. This  document outlines the current System 6, 6e, 5.5, 5.5e, 5.1e, and 5 models of the Fiery Network Controller generally from the perspective of its hardware architecture, software  configuration, security features, and document information flow.

1.1 Electronics For Imaging Security Philosophy

For end users, Fiery network controllers have brought tremendous value to otherwise standalone devices. EFI recommends installation of network devices such as a Fiery network controller is done in accordance with existing security paradigms. EFI’s goal is to lead the printing industry in the level of security of our devices and their data. To this end, EFI has incorporated security features into its line of Fiery network controllers. To create a more secure network environment, end-users will need to combine the Fiery security features with other security safeguards.

EFI places a high priority on producing a product with strong security features. EFI has worked with all our OEM partners to determine the requirements of the digital printing community. EFI has also created a cross-functional team whose primary focus is to deal with present and future security issues. EFI hopes that the end users will be able to independently evaluate the information provided in this overview to develop their own chosen system of security. Only by choosing measures designed to enhance security such as secure password procedures and strong physical security procedures, can the end user realize a system with security features. continue reading...

Foster City, Calif. - April 28, 2010 - EFI™ (Nasdaq: EFII), a world leader in customer-focused digital printing innovation, wrapped up another information-packed Connect users' conference last week, welcoming more than 500 customers to the Wynn Las Vegas. The 11th Connect conference enabled leaders from around the world to attend more than 120 educational sessions, test drive the latest EFI products, voice their opinions at user group meetings, hear thought-provoking speakers, and network with peers.

"This year's event saw a 50 percent increase in registrations over last year, and the mood was very upbeat," said Frank Mallozzi, senior VP of worldwide sales and marketing, EFI. "It was great to talk to and mingle with industry leaders who are focused on strengthening their companies to ensure they are in a position to lead the economic turn-around. We are pleased to have closed many deals at the event across our product portfolio."

"EFI Connect is probably the most informative industry conference I attend," said Glenn Huish, CTO at BelAire Displays, which uses Pace™, VUTEk® and Colorproof™ XF solutions. "The amount of personal interaction I get with key members of the EFI team, as well as the other conference attendees, is beyond any other event I've been to. This year I was literally in conversation every moment I wasn't listening to a speaker, from the moment I sat down for breakfast every day, to the time I collapsed every night, only to do it all over again the next day." continue reading...

Foster City, Calif. - April 21, 2010 - Graphic communications industry leaders Xerox Corporation (NYSE:XRX) and EFI (Nasdaq:EFII) are helping print service providers move more jobs through their shops faster, and in turn, drive greater revenue with the availability of the Adobe® PDF Print Engine (APPE).

APPE, introduced as the foundation for the next generation of PDF print workflows by Adobe in 2006, is now available for Xerox's new Color 800/1000 Presses driven by the Xerox EX Print Server Powered by EFI Fiery® and Xerox's FreeFlow® Print Server. The technology is displayed in Xerox booth 601 at ON DEMAND, a leading digital printing conference and expo held this week in Philadelphia.

APPE uses the same core imaging technologies as industry-leading Adobe applications, effectively streamlining the hand-off between job creator and printer. For example, APPE provides a significant customer benefit by delivering greater color consistency and workflow flexibility by processing native PDF files without conversion to PostScript. Native PDF rendering improves end-to-end predictability and reliability of the entire print process while reducing delays, prepress prep time and rework. APPE also uses JDF-based automation technologies, resulting in greater overall throughput.

"By harnessing the full power of the PDF imaging model through final rendering, this technology will raise the bar on digital print quality, streamline end-to-end job processing and accelerate production efficiency," says Dr. Naresh Gupta, senior vice president, Print and Publishing at Adobe. continue reading...