Kodak Donates TRENDSETTER 800 III QUANTUM Platesetter and PRINERGY EVO Workflow System to California Polytechnic State University

California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) upgraded its Digital Imaging Lab with an equipment donation from Kodak that included a KODAK TRENDSETTER 800 III QUANTUM Platesetter and KODAK PRINERGY EVO Workflow System.

“This is a major addition to our prepress laboratory capabilities. With the TRENDSETTER 800 III QUANTUM platesetter and PRINERGY EVO workflow system, our students are learning on the latest technology of its kind,” said Harvey Levenson, Department Head, Graphic Communication Department, Cal Poly. “In addition, the processless capabilities of the TRENDSETTER platesetter support the continuing ‘greening’ of the graphic communications industry, a trend that we all welcome.”

This latest donation of KODAK solutions expands Cal Poly’s Digital Imaging Laboratory, which includes another KODAK TRENDSETTER platesetter as well as black and white and color digital and variable data printing systems.

“We have a long standing, strong relationship with California Polytechnic State University and Kodak is delighted that we are able to provide the school’s students with the opportunity to learn with the latest hardware and software innovations,” said Steve Fullerton, Director of Trade Relations, Kodak’s Graphic Communications Group (GCG).

The KODAK TRENDSETTER 800 III QUANTUM platesetter uses KODAK SQUARESPOT Thermal Imaging Technology to produce accurate, exceptional imaging quality. The TRENDSETTER platesetter also supports processless plates, thermal film and proofing media. The PRINERGY EVO workflow system centralizes and automates traditional and digital print workflows, and technology enhancements to support complex PDF workflows with exceptional accuracy and predictability.

KODAK products are backed by KODAK Service and Support. Named Best Support Organization at the 2006 International Business Awards, KODAK Service and Support includes more than 3,000 professionals in 120 countries. These professionals are fully qualified to help customers control costs, maximize productivity, and minimize business risk.

About Eastman Kodak Company
Kodak is the world’s foremost imaging innovator. With sales of $13.3 billion in 2006, the company is committed to a digitally oriented growth strategy focused on helping people better use meaningful images and information in their life and work. Consumers use Kodak’s system of digital and traditional products and services to take, print and share their pictures anytime, anywhere; Businesses effectively communicate with customers worldwide using KODAK solutions for prepress, conventional and digital printing and document imaging; Creative Professionals rely on KODAK technology to uniquely tell their story through moving or still images; and leading Healthcare organizations rely on Kodak’s innovative products, services and customized workflow solutions to help improve patient care and maximize efficiency and information sharing within and across their enterprise. More information about Kodak (NYSE: EK) is available at http://www.kodak.com.

For more information about Kodak’s Graphic Communications Group, visit www.graphics.kodak.com. For downloading photos from Kodak’s image library, visit: http://www.kodak.com/go/gcg_image.