KYOCERA Provides the World's Fastest Printing Solutions

Kyocera's thermal printhead, inkjet printhead and amorphous silicon photoreceptor drum are all leading digital printing devices, each capable of the world's fastest print speeds in their respective category.

In 1983, Kyocera launched its first thermal printhead for FAX machines. In the last 25 years, Kyocera has opened up new market applications along with continuing to develop products that deliver the world's fastest print speeds. Since first succeeding in mass producing the world's first 108 mm diameter amorphous silicon drum for printers in 1984, Kyocera is proud to say that it continues to hold the number one share of the world market. Also, in April 2008, Kyocera fully emerged in the inkjet market with a new printhead that defies conventional practices by fully corresponding to the high demands of the commercial printing market with reliability, speed and durability. With this development Kyocera is creating new possibilities for inkjet printheads in drop-on-demand printing.

Kyocera will strive to continue to lead the print world while further expanding technology that supports the world's fastest print speeds. Through superior technology Kyocera will continue to contribute to the market with its printing devices.

The Fastest Printing Solutions in the World

1. Thermal Printheads

Achieving speeds of 108 meters per minute

2. Amorphous Silicon Photoreceptor Drums

Achieving speeds of 69 meters per minute

3. Inkjet Printheads

Capable of 150 meters per minute (combines two printheads in the scanning direction, each with a speed of 75 meters per minute)

For more details about KYOCERA Printing Solutions: http://global.kyocera.com/prdct/

About KYOCERA

Kyocera Corporation(NYSE:KYO) (TOKYO:6971) (http://global.kyocera.com/), the parent and global headquarters of the Kyocera Group, was founded in 1959 as a producer of advanced ceramics. By combining these engineered materials with metals and plastics, and integrating them with other technologies, Kyocera has become a leading supplier of cutting tools, solar power generating systems, telecommunications equipment, semiconductor packages, electronic components, laser printers, copiers and industrial ceramics. During the year ended March 31, 2008, the company's net sales totaled 1.29 trillion yen (approximately USD12.9 billion).

SOURCE: Kyocera Corporation

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