KYOCERA MITA is delighted to announce that its printers and multifunctional devices have achieved top ratings from two highly respected independent test laboratories. The TASKalfa 552ci colour multifunctional device (MFP) and the ECOSYS FS-C8500DN colour printer have both achieved BERTLs highest 5 Stars: Exceptional rating, while the FS-1128MFP has been awarded Buyers Lab Inc.s coveted Pick of the Year award.

TASKalfa 552ci BERTL 5 stars
In awarding the 55ppm TASKalfa 552ci MFP 5 Stars BERTL praised the devices high productivity and superior ease-of-use, with analysts declaring themselves exceptionally impressed with its animated step-by-step instructions for device management and intuitive help guides.BERTL also recognized the stand-out reliability of the TASKalfa 552ci offered through long life consumables and components and lengthy maintenance intervals which deliver a durable imaging system day-in, day-out. Further praise was given to the TASKalfa 552ci multitasking facilities, enabling users to scan while also printing or copying. BERTLs analysts concluded: The TASKalfa 552ci brings the WOW factor to business by demonstrating outstanding vivid colours, new levels of speed and intuitive ease of use. The TASKalfa 552ci has also received 4.5 stars from BLI with reviewers noting its excellent image quality and ease of use.

FS-C8500DN BERTL 5 Stars
Exceptional ease of use, high productivity and cutting edge security features all contributed to the KYOCERA ECOSYS FS-C8500DNs achievement of BERTLs 5 Stars: Exceptional rating. Summing up the devices performance reviewers stated: Kyocera has done an amazing job with the design of the ECOSYS FS-C8500DN with its exceptional performance speeds, outstanding image quality, and ease of use. During BERTLs extensive testing of the ECOSYS FS-C8500DN, this colour, laser-based printer for mid-size to large workgroups performed exceptionally well.

FS-1128MFP BLI Pick of the Year
Not to be outdone by its larger colour rivals, the FS-1128MFP mono MFP has triumphed in winning BLIs prestigious Pick of the Year Awards in the personal multifunction segment. BLI praised the devices ease of use and management, and also remarked on its exceptionally low running costs in its class.

Oliver Kreth, General Manager European Marketing Centre at KYOCERA MITA Europe B.V, commented: These glowing commendations are testament to the extensive product testing and development carried out by KYOCERA MITA prior to bringing a product to market. We aim to provide high-performing products that offer our customers exceptional ease-of-use and unbeatable value for their investment. These awards are valuable independent confirmation that our products are achieving the targets we set for them.

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KYOCERA MITA is a leading manufacturer of document output devices for the business market. From black & white and colour copiers to network-ready multifunctional systems, laser printers and wide-format imaging devices, KYOCERAs technically advanced and award-winning products offer reliable and efficient office automation. Backed by ECOSYS technology, every KYOCERA machine is designed with long-life components to improve document management processes whilst reducing the effect on the environment. KYOCERA MITA South Africa is fully BEE compliant through a BEE partnership with Nozala Investments.