Lexmark first to deliver Internet printer management in Microsoft Windows NT 5.0 beta

Business Wire, Dec 29, 1997

LEXINGTON, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 29, 1997--

MarkVision's advanced management features will be integrated

with Windows NT 5.0 print system and Internet information server

Lexmark International Inc. (NYSE:LXK) today announced that it is working with Microsoft to deliver MarkVision Internet printer management in Windows NT 5.0. A beta version of MarkVision for Windows NT 5.0 with integrated support for Internet printing and printer management is included on the Windows NT 5.0 Beta 1 CD.

Using new interfaces provided by Microsoft in Windows NT 5.0, MarkVision works with the print subsystem and the Internet Information Server or Personal Web Server to deliver advanced status and printer management capabilities via any Internet browser on any platform.

From a Web browser, users can discover available printers via the Internet, determine what features a specific printer has, get real time status information for the printer, install the appropriate printer driver, print to the printer and view print job status. In addition, administrators can view printer configuration and settings, monitor printer status and remotely diagnose and resolve printer problems.

"Support for the Internet has been seamlessly integrated into the printing architecture of Windows NT 5.0 to simplify Internet printing and printer management," said Jim Livingston, Group Program Manager Windows NT Development at Microsoft. "We are pleased that Lexmark is supporting this capability by integrating the advanced printer management features of MarkVision."

"Because of the strategic importance of Windows NT 5.0 to our customers, we have focused on the tight integration of MarkVision into this environment," said Glenn Hudson, vice president and general manager of attachment products at Lexmark.

Pricing and availability

A beta version of MarkVision for Windows NT 5.0 is included in the interim CD release announced by Microsoft November 21 which includes Windows NT 5.0 Beta 1. Windows NT 5.0 Beta 1 is available to all registered beta testers and to subscribers of the Microsoft Developers Network (http://www.microsoft.com/msdn).

MarkVision for Windows NT 5.0 will be generally available from Lexmark, free of charge, soon after the general availability of Windows NT 5.0.

For more information about Lexmark products visit the Lexmark home page at www.lexmark.com on the Internet. Customers may also call 1-800-LEXMARK (1-800-539-6275), use the Lexmark bulletin board service at 606/232-5238 or the CompuServe forum "Go Lexmark."

Lexmark International, Inc., is a global developer, manufacturer and supplier of printing solutions and products, including laser, inkjet and dot matrix printers and associated consumable supplies for the office and home markets. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Lexmark International Group, Inc. (NYSE:LXK). Lexmark, which had sales of $2.4 billion in 1996, has executive offices and a manufacturing center in Lexington, Ky.; other manufacturing centers are in Boulder, Colo.; Juarez, Mexico; Rosyth, Scotland; Orleans, France and Sydney, Australia.

Lexmark and MarkVision are trademarks of Lexmark International Inc., registered in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders.

CONTACT: Lexmark Intl.

Jim Joseph, 606/232-2249

jmjoseph@lexmark.com

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Network Associates

Holly Hagerman, 801/373-7888

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