GCC Technologies announces addition to its Elite XL 20 series of high-speed workgroup laser printers

BEDFORD, Mass., September 29, 1998 - GCC Technologies®, a leader in the direct-to-customer marketing of high-speed laser printers for business and graphics environments, today announced the latest addition to its Elite XL 20 Series. The Elite XL 20/1200™ laser printer provides a new level of high resolution and oversized printing capabilities, cross-platform support and built-in networking capabilities.

The Elite XL 20/1200 prints at speeds of up to 20 pages per minute at up to 1200 dpi resolution, generating camera-ready output for virtually every graphic-printing need. Like all GCC printers, it has built-in support for Windows®, Mac® and Unix platforms and is shipped with broad networking capabilities (EtherTalk®®, Ethernet, NetWare®, TCP/IP, etc.) And it handles paper sizes up to 13" x 35".

"The XL 20/1200 adds some capabilities that a number of our customers have been pressing for, such as higher resolution and broader paper-handling capabilities. It continues to provide the very high quality and reliability of our XL 20/600 and XL 20/800, which have really performed well in very demanding business and graphics environments," said Kevin Curran, CEO and president of GCC. "This addition to our Elite XL Series exemplifies the commitment and backing we put behind all of our products. We have always put our customers first. Selling direct allows our customers to deal directly with us, the manufacturer. This allows us to serve our customers better and our customers, in turn, know who to call if they have a question or problem."

The Elite XL 20/1200

The Elite XL 20/1200 is a large-format graphics printer that offers high-speed, high-resolution output in a multitude of paper sizes. Like its predecessors in the XL Series, it incorporates GCC's proprietary AccuGray® technology, which assures crisp, clear halftone reproduction unparalleled in the industry. It is also a very reliable machine, designed to last for well over one-half million pages of output. The Elite XL 20/1200 offers true multi-platform printing. Its built-in PostScript® and PCL allow it to handle jobs from Macintosh, Windows, UNIX and DOS platforms. It also comes standard with built-in networking capabilities, making it ready to plug into LocalTalk®, EtherTalk®, Windows NT and Berkeley UNIX networks.

Price and Availability

The Elite XL 20/1200 is priced at $2199 and is covered by GCC's Platinum Exchange Warranty program (see below). As with all of GCC's printers, the Elite XL 20/1200 is available directly from GCC, with first shipments scheduled for today (9/29/98). Dial 1-800-422-7777. GCC products can also be purchased through the company's Web site: www.gcctech.com

GCC'S Platinum Exchange Warranty Program

The exclusive Platinum Exchange Program is a best-of-breed warranty program covering every printer purchased direct from GCC. The warranty guarantees that if for any reason a printer problem cannot be resolved over the phone by a GCC technical support representative, GCC will ship at its own expense a replacement printer for next business day delivery. (In some cases, GCC may ship a user-installable part or software rather than a printer to resolve the problem.) Platinum Exchange comes standard for the first year with an option of extended coverage for a minimal charge.

About GCC Printers

Founded in 1981, GCC Printers manufactures, sells and supports a complete line of high-speed, high-quality laser printers for use across all current computing platforms and networking environments. GCC Printers offer a variety of unique features, including large-format output, camera-ready resolution, duplex printing, and flexible paper handling options.

Through its direct sales model and online technical support, the privately held company provides its customers with superior value, performance and service, from the smallest to the largest-scale enterprises. To back up its products, GCC Printers offers its exclusive Platinum Exchange™ Warranty Program, promising that if a customer experiences a printer problem which cannot be resolved over the phone by its 24/7 technical support department, GCC will ship a replacement printer or user-installable part to the customer for next business day delivery. Platinum Exchange comes standard for the first year of ownership, with extended coverage options available.

All of GCC's printers and associated products are available direct by calling 1-800-422-7777 or visiting www.gccprinters.com.