KONICA MINOLTA RECEIVES SIX PRESTIGIOUS
BERTL’S BEST® AWARDS

9th Annual Awards Recognize the Best in
Digital Imaging Technology and Innovation

RAMSEY, N.J. – June 21, 2004 – KONICA MINOLTA Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (KONICA MINOLTA) today announced that it is the recipient of six BERTL’s Best® 2004 Awards. The 9th Annual Spring Awards were based on BERTL’s extensive review of both newly launched and current line corporate-level copier, printer, color, production and MFP products. Each digital imaging device was judged on the following criteria: value for the money, competitive advantage, device use and accessibility for those who are physically challenged or visually impaired, robustness of build, standard functionality, modularity of design, upgrade path for advance functionality, value-added software offerings, network management utilities and expected return on investment.

“Twice a year, BERTL® takes an in-depth look at the digital imaging technology industry and selects only a small, select group of devices and manufacturers as BERTL's Best Award winners,” said Carmel Rowley, CEO, BERTL. “KONICA MINOLTA continues to be a leader in digital imaging, setting new product standards in value, design and functionality.”

“We are very pleased to be a recipient of the highly prestigious BERTL’s Best Awards,” said William H. Brewster Jr., vice president, marketing, KONICA MINOLTA Business Solutions, U.S.A., Inc. “Winning six awards recognizes our commitment to developing superior, feature-rich, cost-effective monochrome and color digital imaging devices that deliver a significant return on investment for our customers.”

For product pricing and availability, please visit KONICA MINOLTA Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. on the World Wide Web at www.kmbs.konicaminolta.us.

About BERTL
BERTL® is the premier source for objective, independent product-evaluation reports and comparative analyses on digital imaging devices and software. BERTL’s evaluation reports, customer satisfaction research, awards and product ratings are undertaken entirely at BERTL’s expense for the benefit of its international subscriber base. At all times, BERTL’s primary focus is the end user. BERTL publishes the world’s largest library of evaluation reports on copiers, printers, MFPs, fax and color and production devices. The reports are available in a range of specialized subscription services: Color at Work®, LabCheck®, ITchat® and Imaging at Work®. Also available is the DataCheck® service, a database of over 4,000 products covering all major manufacturers. To learn more about BERTL, visit www.BERTL.com or telephone +1 732-761-2311.

About KONICA MINOLTA Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc.
By bringing together the strengths of its two founding companies, KONICA MINOLTA Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc., headquartered in Ramsey, New Jersey, is dedicated to providing its customers with complete solutions for their document creation, production, and management needs. KONICA MINOLTA provides the essentials of imaging to companies and organizations ranging from the small office/home office to large production operations with its full line of digital color and black & white printers/copiers, multifunctional peripherals, desktop laser printers, plain-paper facsimile machines, software and network solutions, and professional services.

An industry leader in image capture, output and management, KONICA MINOLTA provides world-class service through its extensive network of direct sales offices, authorized dealers, resellers and distribution partners in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Central America and South America.

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