Enabling Printing Where It Has Never Before Been Possible

    PALM DESERT, Calif., Jan. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- ZINK Imaging has unveiled
a new way for consumers to print and experience full color digital images
without the need for ink cartridges or ribbons. ZINK Imaging's patented
technology, being shown for the first time at the DEMO 07 conference,
shifts the printing paradigm from an ink cartridge or ink ribbon, to a
totally ink- less system. Images magically appear on the ZINK paper without
a drop of ink.
    The key to the ZINK process is the ZINK paper, which is protected by
more than 100 patents and patents pending. Dye crystals are embedded in the
ZINK paper and are activated by heat from a ZINK printer. The crystals then
colorize, producing high quality, long-lasting, durable, and affordable
images.
    "At ZINK Imaging, we are insisting on the impossible to deliver a
revolutionary digital printing experience to the world. ZINK technology
does not require ink to print, provides a magical user experience, can
transform any device into a printer, is good to the environment and most
importantly, makes people smile," said Wendy Caswell, president and CEO,
ZINK Imaging. "Our unveiling at DEMO marks the completion of a long and
intense road of research and development that has resulted in a patented,
innovative printing technology that we are quite proud to deliver this
year."
    ZINK Enables a New Mobile Printing Market
    The ZINK printing technology will enable a new mobile printing market.
Later this year, ZINK Imaging's partners will launch the first products
using ZINK technology. These products are designed to take printing where
it has never before been possible -- into the pocket of every camera phone
and digital camera user. With ZINK, printing in the moment becomes
possible.
    "Each year, millions of pictures are taken by camera phones and other
devices but are never printed because consumers just don't know how or the
process is too difficult. ZINK Imaging has invented a whole new way of
printing digital images through the simple process of just adding paper.
With this new inkless technology, consumers can print anywhere they take a
picture," said Chris Shipley, executive producer, DEMO. "DEMO has made its
reputation by introducing disruptive technology to the marketplace and ZINK
is definitely one of the most exciting new technologies we have ever had at
DEMO."
    ZINK Imaging is the technology inventor and the manufacturer of the
ZINK paper. It is creating the future of digital printing with a network of
the world's most innovative companies and global brands to commercialize
ZINK enabled products. ZINK Imaging will be announcing several partnerships
in the coming months.
    To learn more about ZINK Imaging, please visit http://www.ZINK.com . Or visit
them at the DEMO Pavilion, #61.
    About ZINK Imaging
    ZINK Imaging, a privately held company, was founded to enable millions
of customers to enjoy the magic of ZINK "Zero INK" products through the
relentless pursuit of inventions and partnerships. A new and simpler
approach to printing, ZINK shifts the printing paradigm from an ink
cartridge or ink ribbon to a totally ink-less system. ZINK Imaging is
headquartered in Massachusetts.