FOSTER CITY, Calif. & FRAMINGHAM, Mass.--March 20, 2006--EFI (Nasdaq:EFII) has been selected by Staples, Inc. (Nasdaq:SPLS), the world`s largest office products company, to power its web-based printing services, providing customers nationwide with a flexible and easy-to-use online print store at www.staplescopycenter.com. Customers who visit the new online Staples Copy & Print Center can now upload digital files and submit print and copy jobs to over 1,250 Staples retail stores across the country. Customers will also benefit from new easy features like automatic file conversion to Adobe PDF to print each file exactly as it appears on screen. In addition to powering the online system, EFI technology is a key part of Staples` production facilities, with more than 2,000 Fiery(R) servers driving Staples production copiers.
Digital StoreFront(TM) (DSF) is the technology behind Staples "Copy & Print Online." Recently awarded a BERTL`s Best Award for Innovation, DSF is EFI`s web-to-print platform providing a digital onramp for customers to connect with their preferred printer. DSF eases print job specification and file handling for the customer while automating workflow at the printer. With DSF, printers can provide proactive job status via the web and customers get online job tracking for better visibility into the production process.
"For years Staples has relied on Fiery servers for precision color and consistent high-quality output, and now we`re expanding online capabilities using EFI Digital StoreFront. DSF is the perfect technology to power our online print store, and works seamlessly behind the scenes with our Fiery`s and EFI print MIS system," said Behzad Soltani, director, Business Services at Staples. "Our customers demand an easy-to-use and dependable online printing resource. EFI`s technology plays a critical role in our brand promise: to make buying office easy."
Said Marc Olin, senior vice president/general manager, EFI Professional Printing Applications: "Staples has always been on the leading-edge of e-commerce. In today`s Internet-driven marketplace, the ability for Staples customers to submit print orders online is a true win-win, creating customer satisfaction and loyalty. EFI is proud to be Staples` technology provider of choice."
For more information on Staples Copy & Print Online, please visit www.staplescopycenter.com. For more information on DSF and Fiery, please visit www.efi.com.
About EFI
EFI (www.efi.com) is the world leader in digital controllers, superwide format printers and inks, and print management solutions for commercial and enterprise printing. EFI`s award-winning technologies offer end to end, integrated document management tools from creation to print, including high fidelity color Fiery print servers that can output up to 2000 ppm; VUTEk superwide digital inkjet printers and UV and solvent inks capable of printing on flexible and rigid substrates; powerful print production workflow and management information software solutions for increased performance and cost efficiency; and an array of corporate printing solutions. EFI`s integrated solutions connect seamlessly, delivering unbeatable performance, cost savings and increased productivity. EFI maintains 22 offices worldwide.
About Staples
Staples, Inc. invented the office superstore concept in 1986 and today is the world`s largest office products company. With 69,000 talented associates, the company is committed to making it easy to buy a wide range of office products, including supplies, technology, furniture, and business services. With 2005 sales of $16.1 billion, Staples serves consumers and businesses ranging from home-based businesses to Fortune 500 companies in 21 countries throughout North and South America, Europe and Asia. Headquartered outside of Boston, Staples operates approximately 1,780 office superstores and also serves its customers through mail order catalog, e-commerce and contract businesses. More information is available at www.staples.com.
NOTE TO EDITORS: EFI, Fiery and Digital StoreFront are registered trademarks of Electronics For Imaging, Inc. in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and/or certain other foreign jurisdictions. All other trademarks mentioned in this document are the property of their respective owners.
CONTACT: EFI Public Relations
Katie Maller, 650-357-3032
katie.maller@efi.com
or
Staples Public Relations
Mylissa Tsai, 508-253-4648
mylissa.tsai@staples.com
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