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Lexmark International, Inc. (NYSE: LXK) today extended its technology leadership with the introduction of two new business products: one that protects sensitive information as it is printed and one that leverages wireless technology to provide printing flexibility.

The new Lexmark PrintCryptionTM Card delivers encryption capabilities for secure printing to Lexmark network printers. This new level of printing security is ideal for many industries, including those that are commonly handling sensitive or personal information, such as financial institutions, government agencies and healthcare organizations. The company also introduced today the Lexmark 802.11b Wireless Print Adapter, an easy-to-use enhancement that frees printing from the limitations of the wired network. The PrintCryption Card and the Wireless Print Adapter can be used together to provide convenient and secure wireless printing.

Breakthrough session key technology
The Lexmark PrintCryption Card provides corporate environments with strengthened printing security. A May 2002 survey conducted by CIO Magazine underscores the importance of IT security. In fact, survey respondents recommend a 77 percent increase in security spending in 2003 compared to current levels. The new Lexmark PrintCryption Card works with software from Levi, Ray & Shoup, Inc. (LRS) to provide encrypted, end-to-end print job security between common mainframe systems and wired or wireless network printers. Software is also available from Lexmark to work with select UNIX environments.

This solution generates random and unique session keys for each print job. Similar offerings on the market today use a persistent key for each printer. This new Lexmark technology offers a level of security that is a first of its kind in the printing industry and eliminates the worry of a user's "key" being compromised and used to intercept future confidential print jobs.

"Our ability to generate unique encryption keys for each and every print job greatly simplifies the effort required to provide a secure environment and avoids a major weakness in other solutions," said Paul Rooke, Lexmark vice president and president of its Printing Solutions and Services Division. "This printing solution can benefit industries who rely on keeping their customers' information confidential, such as financial institutions, government agencies and the healthcare industry."

As an added layer of security, this new offering also permits only the specified printer to decrypt and print the data. If information is inappropriately intercepted, it remains encrypted. The Lexmark PrintCryption Card works when installed in the Lexmark T-family of laser printers to receive the encrypted data stream, decrypt it and produce the confidential document.

Wireless printing
The Lexmark 802.11b Wireless Print Adapter provides a plug-and-play solution for Ethernet-capable printers, MFPs and print servers. It is Wi-Fi certified to guarantee compatibility with IEEE 802.11b networks and supports Wireless Equivalent Privacy (WEP) using 64- and 128-bit encryption for secure transmission of print data.

"Our new print adapter is an open-standards based solution for the 802.11b wireless needs of our customers," Rooke said. "It extends the power and manageability of Lexmark products to the flexible, wireless network environment."

Pricing and availability
The Lexmark PrintCryption Card, including the software for UNIX systems, will be available later this month at an estimated street price of $218*. The software for common mainframe systems is available for purchase from LRS.

The Lexmark 802.11b Wireless Print Adapter will be available beginning Nov. 25 at an estimated street price of $199*. Both products will be available through authorized Lexmark solution providers and at www.lexmark.com.

About Lexmark
Lexmark International, Inc. is a leading developer, manufacturer and supplier of printing solutions — including laser and inkjet printers, multifunction products, associated supplies and services — for offices and homes in more than 150 countries. Founded in 1991, Lexmark reported more than $4.1 billion in revenue in 2001, and can be found on the Internet at www.lexmark.com.

*U.S. street prices are estimates; actual prices may vary. Lexmark and Lexmark with the diamond design are trademarks of Lexmark International, Inc., registered in the U.S. and/or other countries. PrintCryption is a trademark of Lexmark International, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders.