KYOCERA announces new additions to the TASKalfa family

Following the successful launch of TASKalfa colour MFP range, KYOCERA are pleased to announce the launch of the TASKalfa 620 and TASKalfa 820, the first black and white multifunctional devices in the series. The two new A3 units replace the successful black & white multifunctional devices, the KM-6030 and KM-8030. Featuring an elegant black and silver exterior, the TASKalfa 620 and 820 satisfy everyday quality requirements for operation in a range of different environments.

The main performance features of the TASKalfa 620 and TASKalfa 820 are the high-speed document output of 62 and 82 ppm and its optimised scan functions. Users benefit from a fast first page time of only 3.6 seconds (TASKalfa 620) or 2.9 seconds (TASKalfa 820). With a scanning speed of 110 ipm and a 260-sheet document processor capacity, they raise industry standards to a new level. Like their colour counterparts, they are network ready and have duplex as standard. TASKalfa 620 and TASKalfa 820 are the ideal machines for businesses that want professional productivity at high volumes, they can be used for a wide range of applications, from the production of training or marketing documents, through to mailings and delivery notes and large-scale print jobs. High paper and toner capacity, plus durable components, are further guarantees of outstanding reliability and high productivity.

TASKalfa is a product brand name made up of two parts. The first part, TASK, refers to the end-user’s needs or the tasks that the multifunction system performs and the second part, “alfa” denotes the high priority of these tasks. TASKalfa means that the user’s tasks have maximum priority, an essential success criteria in today’s markets. The new TASKalfa multifunction systems will be on sale at retail outlets from 1 May 2009 onwards.

KYOCERA MITA is one of the world's leading office document solutions companies. The product range consists of printers, multifunctional systems, wide format devices, parts, supplies and efficient office output solutions. KYOCERA MITA provides innovative products with superior printer controllers, built on a foundation of long-life components, allowing it to offer its customers low total cost of ownership and high efficiency in any workplace. KYOCERA MITA Corporation is a wholly owned daughter company of KYOCERA Corporation. Ranked no. 491 among the BusinessWeek most valuable Global 1200 companies, KYOCERA Corporation is a leading manufacturer of high-tech ceramics, electronic components, solar cells, and electronic office equipment. KYOCERA Corporation’s long-term growth strategy is to focus on business that supports telecommunications and information processing, environmental protection and the preservation of quality of life.