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May 12, 2008

OKI Data Americas Approves TTC Paper by TheMagicTouch

OKI Data Americas Approves Textile Transfer Paper by TheMagicTouch USA For Use in Top Medium Workgroup Color Printer

Niles, Ill. ­ TheMagicTouch USA, a worldwide pioneer in the digital image transfer business since 1989, and OKI Data Americas, Inc., which markets its products under the OKI® Printing Solutions brand and is a leading manufacturer of PC peripheral equipment and customized document management solutions, have partnered up for ongoing product testing of TheMagicTouch’s transfer media through digital color printers from OKI Printing Solutions.

As the first step in the partnership, OKI Printing Solutions has tested and approved the performance of TheMagicTouch’s TTC 3.1 transfer paper for light textiles with the C6100 Series from OKI Printing Solutions.

“Our TTC paper for full-color image transfer to light textiles showed consistent, excellent performance after rigorous product testing with the C6100 Series,” said Greg Weeks, vice president of sales for TheMagicTouch USA. “We’re hoping this is the start of a long relationship, as our companies have a long history of compatibility and mutual support. Ultimately we want our customers to know that for maximum results in digital image transfer for garment decoration, TheMagicTouch and OKI Printing Solutions offer a winning combination.”

“This partnership delivers the potential for a complete print technology solution -- customers will experience optimal performance from TheMagicTouch transfer papers like TTC 3.1 when used together with the color line-up from OKI Printing Solutions,” said Mike Garofola, Sr. Marketing Manager, Color Products at OKI Data Americas, Inc. “In addition to being able to print on TheMagicTouch transfer media, end users will be empowered with the ability to produce professional-quality color images on-demand, with our exclusive HD (high-definition) Color technology that delivers superior color output and increased business performance.”

OKI Printing Solutions delivers the power of HD Color technology and unique feature sets that meet a wide range of business printing needs, allowing users to produce professional-quality color output at the highest value per price point. The C6100 Series delivers fast speeds up to 26ppm color and 32ppm mono, ultimate reliability and heavy-weight media flexibility that improves office productivity in demanding, small-to-medium-sized workgroups.

About TheMagicTouch
TheMagicTouch manufactures and markets a comprehensive range of transfer papers for light and dark textiles and hard surfaces, for use with traditional color laser printers and copiers. The entire range of TheMagicTouch transfer media, uses one of the company’s latest breakthroughs in polymer dry toner decoration: PolymationTM.. The company’s completely re-engineered media now incorporates a newly designed catalyst that provides the ultimate compatibility with all generations of dry toner material. For more information about TheMagicTouch USA, visit www.themagictouchusa or call 888-349-BEST.

About OKI Data Americas, Inc.
OKI Data Americas Inc., , headquartered in Mount Laurel, N.J., and a subsidiary of OKI Data Corporation of Japan, markets PC peripheral equipment and customized document management solutions under the OKI Printing Solutions brand, including digital color and monochrome printers, color and monochrome multifunction products and serial impact dot matrix printers, as well as a full line of options, accessories and consumables. OKI Data Americas takes a consultative approach to supporting every customer’s needs and delivering individualized print solutions that optimize business performance. The company’s innovative technology is backed by its parent company OKI Electric Industry Co., Ltd., a world leader in information processing systems, telecommunications and electronics and a $6.1 billion multinational corporation with headquarters in Tokyo. Keeping its customers needs top of mind, OKI Data Americas is ISO 9001:2000 certified and most products have earned the ENERGY STAR® certification.

TheMagicTouch USA
6333 W. Howard St.
Niles, IL 60714
Phone: 888-349-BEST
E-Mail: info@themagictouchusa.com
Website URL: www.themagictouchusa.com