DNP Launches Dye Sublimation Photo Printer DS-RX1HS Increasing the Print Speed by as much as 20%

Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. (DNP) announces the global launch on May 11th,2016 of DS-RX1HS, a new 6 inch dye sublimation photo printer which is the successormodel of DS-RX1, to boost print speed by as much as 20%¹. At the same time,a new accompanying consumable ink ribbon and paper set - the RX1HS MEDIA SET- will also be launched, with both set to be initially marketed in North Americaand in Asia starting from early summer.

[Background]

In recent years, print demand is expanding in various scenes such as ID photoin Asia, instant prints at supermarkets and drug store chains in North Americaand in Europe. Since 2011, DNP has been widely promoting DS-RX1 for such needsin the global market as an entry model of dye sublimation photo printers.

In the latest development, DNP successfully improved print speed of DS-RX1with high print quality and keeping it affordable at the same time. DS-RX1HSwill be introduced to the market as the faster model of DS-RX1.

[Features]

DS-RX1HS

1. Improved print speed compared to DS-RX1 by as much as20%. DS-RX1HS will produce approximately 290 prints per hour (in case 4"x 6" /101 x 152 mm print size).

2.DS-RX1HS and accompanying consumable remain competitiveand affordable both for initial investment and running cost.

3.One roll of media (4" x 6" /101 x 152 mm) producesprints up to 700.

RX1HS MEDIA SET (Ink Ribbon and Paper)

1.The newly launched media set can be used for both DS-RX1HSand DS-RX1.

2.Helps improving print speed while maintaining the imagequality as high as DS-RX1.

[Product Specification]

Product name	DS-RX1HS
Print method	Dye sublimation thermal transfer
Resolution (dpi)	300 x 300 (High speed mode) 300 x 600 (High resolution mode)
Print size	2"x 6"(51 x 152 mm) 3.5" x 5" (89 x 127 mm) 4" x 6" (101x 152 mm) 5" x 7" (127 x 178 mm) 6" x 8" (152 x 203 mm)
Print speed (High-speed mode, Gloss finish)	12.4 seconds for 4"x 6" (101 x 152 mm) size
Finish	Gloss / Matte
Buffer memory	64MB
Power source	AC100V - 240V, 50/60Hz
Interface	USB2.0, Type B
External dimensions	(Width) 322 x (Depth) 351 x (Height) 281 mm
Weight Approx	14kg
Others	Compatible with iSerial

[Pricing]

Open pricing.

[Initial Launch]

The initial launch will be made from North America and Asia , and extendedto other areas on a sequential basis.

Please note that as DS-RX1HS is the high-end successormodel for DS-RX1, the latter will be gradually phased out.

[The Future]

DNP aims to sell 20,000 units in the first year following the launch.

DNP has positioned Knowledge and Communication, Food and Healthcare, Lifestyleand Mobility, and the Environment and Energy as business growth areas, and isengaged in the creation of new values. The Company developed a dye sublimationmedia for photo prints in the 1980s, and manufactures and markets this mediaon a global basis. DNP continues to focus on Imaging Communication aimed atrejuvenating image-based human communication, including the promotion of servicesusing a variety of image contents.