PC Panasonic Corp.

Panasonic System Networks Company of America today announced release of the next-generation KV-S5055C A3-size-compatible color document scanner with advanced proprietary self-cleaning(1), image management, and paper-handling technologies at 90-ppm/180ipms(2).

The KV-S5055C's extreme speed and 200-sheet ADF, coupled with Panasonic's industry-leading durability and multi-sensor ToughFeed mixed-document paper feed mechanism, make it an optimal choice for high-volume document processing centers in the health care, insurance, transportation, government, financial services and other vertical industries.

Exclusive KV-S5055C features include two paper-dust-reduction modules; an ion-rich breeze that neutralizes the electrical charge on documents and reduces dust throughout the paper path and an automatic scanning glass cleaning brush; Image Capture Pro software for intuitive, thumbnail-based control of complex scanning and filing processes; and single-key Double Feed Skip scanning resumption.

"Maximizing batch scanning productivity is as much about continuous running time as it is about raw speed," Product Manager Bob Curci said. "Adding paper-dust reduction to our state-of-the-art double-feed protection and mixed size, thickness and alignment document-feeding technology eliminates having to interrupt a run to prevent image deterioration caused by dust accumulating on the glass.

"In designing the KV-S5055C, Panasonic engineers fine tuned and enhanced every possible workflow process involved in scanning paper documents, converting them to digital images and filing them on a PC or network server."

Additional by-design KV-S5055C productivity features include smooth, flawless scanning of continuous forms up to 100 feet long, an optional flatbed module (KV-SS080) for scanning books, magazines, other bound or three-dimensional materials and multiple small objects which can be captured in one pass and separated into individual small files using Panasonic's Multi-Crop editing tool, and an easy-access chassis for fast, end-user-friendly cleaning and roller replacement.

The suggested retail price of Panasonic KV-S5055C is $5,495.

About Panasonic System Networks Company of America Based in Secaucus, NJ, Panasonic System Networks Company of America is a unit of Panasonic Corporation of North America, the principal North American subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation (NYSE: PC) and the hub of Panasonic's U.S. branding, marketing, sales, service and R&D operations. Panasonic is the global leader in corded PBX/IP PBX telephony systems and offers a complete suite of office productivity solutions and home communication and networking solutions, including cordless phones, network cameras, electronic whiteboards and photo and multi-function printers that provide convenience, style and ease-of-use for consumer and business applications. Information about Panasonic and its products is available at www.panasonic.com. Additional company information for journalists is available at www.panasonic.com/pressroom.

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(1) Paper dust mitigation via ion breeze and scanning glass cleaning brush

(2) Letter, landscape. 200dpi binary color

Editorial Contact: Jeffrey Ayers Tel 516 609 9500 ayersj@us.panasonic.com http://www.panasonic.com/office Editorial Contact: Bob Curci Tel 201 392 6612 curcir@us.panasonic.com