QMS Extends Print System Support for Windows NT-Based Systems; DEC Alpha, MIPS and Power PC Platforms Included in Support

Business Wire, August 26, 1996

MOBILE, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 26, 1996--QMS, Inc. (NYSE:AQM) today announced extended support for QMS print systems in the Windows NT network operating system through a new QMS Print Monitor for Windows NT.

In addition to the Intel platform, the QMS Print Monitor for Microsoft Windows NT enables users working with any NT compatible computing platform, including DEC Alpha, MIPS and Power PC systems, to integrate QMS' complete range of network and image printing features into their environment.

"Adding a broad range of support options for Windows NT is a key aspect of our strategy to offer the most complete range of high performance network printing solutions in the industry," said Melvin Evans, Product Manager for QMS. "QMS Print Monitor will enable a diverse cross-section of NT users to have access to powerful printing services, strengthening the range of QMS output choices that network managers have when purchasing NT workstations and servers."

The QMS Print Monitor for Windows NT is a workstation or server-level utility designed to enable users of QMS Crown printers to seamlessly and efficiently transport print jobs and printer status information across TCP/IP networks. Using QMS Print Monitor for Windows NT, users are able to send print jobs across the network directly to QMS Crown print systems, and are able to access status information about print jobs and print queues via the Windows NT Print Monitor.

Pricing and Availability

The QMS Windows Print Monitor utility is available immediately for the complete line of QMS Crown printers, and is shipping with the standard software drivers included in all new printers. The QMS Windows NT Print Monitor is also available to existing QMS customers on the QMS World Wide Web home page at http://www.qms.com/, QMS BBS at 334/633-3632, or by dialing 800/523-2696.

QMS, Inc.

QMS develops and manufactures document printing solutions for the world's most demanding applications. These innovative products and services include color and monochrome print systems, complete imaging solutions, and a host of technologies that seamlessly bridge the gaps that exist in virtually all enterprise information environments. QMS employs a rich array of technical assets and two decades of experience to deliver the most adaptable, most powerful, and most cost-effective products in the industry.

QMS products are available in the U.S. directly from QMS, Inc. and its network of authorized distributors and resellers. Outside the U.S., QMS products are available from authorized QMS distributors. QMS, Inc. is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AQM. -0-

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