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Better Buys for Business
"Editor's Choice" and "Good Value" runner-up awards are based on comprehensive hands-on testing and evaluation by the publisher Better Buys for Business, one of the world's leading independent office products testing firms. These awards are given to products that demonstrate superior attributes and performance capabilities and offer the greatest value for consumers in a given price range.

Océ products which have received recognition from Better Buys for Business include:
Océ VarioLink 5522c, Better Buys for Business, 2009
Océ VarioLink 6522c, Better Buys for Business, 2009
Océ cm4010, Better Buys for Business, 2008
Océ fx2080, Better Buys for Business, 2007
Océ sx1480, Better Buys for Business, 2007
Océ cm4520, Better Buys for Business, 2006
Océ sx2100, Better Buys for Business, 2006
Océ VarioPrint® 5000 Family, "Editor's Choice", 2004
Editor's Choice High-Volume Copiers MFD (70-79 ppm), 2002
Océ 3165, "Editor's Choice" Mid/High Volume MFD Digital, 1999-2000
Océ 3165, Editor's Choice High-Volume Copiers (60-69 ppm), 2001-2002
Océ 3165, Editor's Choice High-Volume Digital, 1997
Buyers Laboratory Inc. (BLI)
In operation since 1961, Buyers Laboratory (BLI) is the USA's leading independent office products testing laboratory. They issue reports on office equipment with clearly explained test procedures and results, and BLI offers recommendations after evaluating specifications, performance, maintenance costs, malfunctioning, and waste level. These reports are consulted globally.

These Océ products have received recognition from BLI:
Océ cm3522, BLI Pick of the Year Outstanding Segment 3 Business Color MFP, 2008
Océ cm2522, BLI Pick of the Year Outstanding Segment 2 Business Color MFP, 2008
Océ VarioPrint 6250 / 6200 / 6160 Family, "Highly Recommended", 2008
Océ cm4521, BLI Pick of the Year Outstanding Segment 4 Business Color MFP, 2008
Océ cm5520, BLI Pick of the Year Outstanding Segment 4 Business Color MFP, 2008
Océ cm6520, BLI Pick of the Year Outstanding Segment 4 Business Color MFP, 2008
Océ im4512, BLI Pick of the Year, 2008
Océ cm2510, BLI Pick of the Year Data Security Kit, 2007
Océ cm2510, BLI Pick of the Year Outstanding Segment 2 Color MFP, 2007
Océ cm4010, BLI Pick of the Year Data Security Kit, 2007
Océ cm2520, BLI Pick of the Year, 2006
Océ cm4520, BLI Pick of the Year, 2006
Océ fx2080, BLI Pick of the Year, 2006
Océ fx3000, BLI Pick of the Year, 2006
Océ im2330, BLI Pick of the Year, 2006
Océ im2830, BLI Pick of the Year, 2006
Océ im8530, BLI Pick of the Year, 2006
Océ im9220, BLI Pick of the Year, 2006
Océ im3511, BLI Pick of the Year, 2005
Océ im4511, BLI Pick of the Year, 2005
Océ VarioPrint® 2060/2070 (Remanufactured), "Recommended", 2004
Océ VarioPrint® 2090, "Recommended", 2004
Océ 3165, Recommended Digital Copiers (Segment Four), 1999
BERTL
BERTL® Inc. is a leading source for objective, independent product evaluation reports and comparative analyses on digital imaging devices and workflow solutions. BERTL's evaluation reports, customer satisfaction research, awards and product ratings are undertaken entirely at BERTL's expense for the benefit of its international subscriber base. At all times, BERTL's primary focus is the end user. Covering all major digital imaging manufacturers, BERTL publishes the world's most extensive Web site of evaluation reports, comparisons data, vertical market research, news and more on copiers, printers, MFPs, production and workgroup scanners, fax machines, color and production equipment and wide format devices. BERTL reports, research and other industry informative services are available in a range of specialized subscription services. To learn more about BERTL, visit www.BERTL.com or telephone 1.973.882.0200.

The following Océ products have received awards from BERTL.
Océ PlotWave 300, Best Eco-Friendly Wide Format Printer, 2009
Océ Arizona flat-bed display graphics printers, Arizona 350 XT - Best Innovative Technology for Wide Format, 2009
Océ VarioLink 4222, Bertl Highly Recommended, 2009
Océ VarioLink 3622, Bertl Highly Recommended, 2009
Océ VarioLink 5022, Bertl Highly Recommended, 2009
Océ VarioLink 5522c, Bertl Exceptional Certified 5 Star, 2009
Océ VarioLink 6022, Bertl Exceptional Certified 5 Star, 2009
Océ VarioLink 6522c, Bertl Exceptional Certified 5 Star, 2009
Océ VarioLink 7522, Bertl Exceptional Certified 5 Star, 2009
Océ VarioLink 9522, Bertl Exceptional Certified 5 Star, 2009
Océ Arizona Series, BERTL 4-1/2 Star "Outstanding", 2009
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Océ ColorWave 600, BERTL 4-1/2 Star "Outstanding", 2008
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Océ CS4300 Series Color Scanners, 4-Star "Highly Recommended" Rating, 2008
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Océ VarioPrint 1105, 5-Star "Exceptional" Rating, 2008
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Océ TCS500, Bertl's Best, 2008
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Océ TDS700, Bertl's Best, 2008
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Océ TDS800 Pro Series, Bertl's Best, 2008
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Océ CS4300 Series Color Scanners, Bertl's Best, 2008
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Océ CS4300 Series Color Scanners, Bertl's Best, 2008
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Océ TDS700, 5-Star "Exceptional" Rating, 2008
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Océ VarioPrint 6250 / 6200 / 6160 Family, "Beyond 5 Star" Rating, 2008
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Océ Repro Desk Software, Bertl's Best, 2007
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Océ TCS500, Bertl's Best, 2007
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Océ TDS450, Bertl's Best, 2007
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Océ TDS600, Bertl's Best, 2007
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Océ TDS700, Bertl's Best, 2007
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Océ TDS800 Pro Series, Bertl's Best, 2007
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Océ VarioPrint® 2075, Bertl's Best, 2007
Océ VarioPrint® 2062, Bertl's Best, 2007
Océ VarioPrint® 1075, Bertl's Best, 2007
Océ VarioPrint® 1065, Bertl's Best, 2007
Océ VarioPrint® 1055, Bertl's Best, 2007
Océcm4520, Bertl's Best, 2007
Océ cm3521, Bertl's Best, 2007
Océ TDS450, 4-Star "Highly Recommended" Rating, 2006
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Océ VarioPrint® 2075, Bertl Certified Four Star Highly Recommended, 2006
Océ VarioPrint® 2062, Bertl Certified Four Star Highly Recommended, 2006
Océ VarioPrint® 1075, Bertl Certified Four Star Highly Recommended, 2006
Océ VarioPrint® 1065, Bertl Certified Four Star Highly Recommended, 2006
Océ VarioPrint® 1055, Bertl Certified Four Star Highly Recommended, 2006
Readers' Choice End User "Platinum Award" Winner: Service and Support, 2006
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Océ TCS500, 4-Star "Highly Recommended" Rating, 2006
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Readers' Choice End User "Gold Award" Winner: Total Solution Provider, 2005
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Readers' Choice End User "Platinum Award" Winner: Service and Support, 2005
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Océ VarioPrint® 5000 Family, BERTL's Best, 121 ppm+ Cutsheet CRD Device, 2005
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Océ TDS300, Océ TDS400, Océ TDS600, Océ TDS800, Océ TCS400, Best Wide Format Printer Range, 2004
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Océ VarioPrint® 5000 Family, "Exceptional", 2003
Océ TDS400, Océ TDS600 and Océ TDS800, BERTL's Best: Digital Monochrome Wide Format Printer Range of the Year, 2003
Cadalyst Magazine
These performance-based awards are given by Advanstar Communications, publisher of CADalyst Magazine, which was established in 1984. Advanstar Communications, Inc. is a worldwide business information company that publishes 110 business magazines and directories, hosts numerous web-based communities, and provides direct marketing, database and reference products and services for targeted market sectors.

Océ products which have received CADalyst Magazine awards include:
Océ TDS Family, Best of Show, 2001
Océ CS4236 Color Scanner, Cadalyst Labs, 2001
Top 10 New and Outstanding CAD-Related Hardware, 2000
Technology Leader, 1996
Cadence Magazine
CADENCE issues Show Stopper Awards and select its Editors' Choices twice a year. The magazine's staff editors, contributing editors, and reviewers select those CAD-related products and services that they feel have done the most to "raise the bar on excellence and technology innovation over the past six months or so."

The following Océ products have received awards from CADENCE magazine:
Cadence Editor's Choice Award, 2002
Cadence Editor's Choice Award, 2001
Cadence AEC 2001 Show Stopper Award, 2001
COMFOT (Comunicacion Fotografica)
The COMFOT Shoot-Out pits competing products -- using similar digital printing technology – directly against each other. Winners are chosen by COMFOT attendees during to the COMFOT Trade Show and Convention.

Océ products that have received COMFOT Mexico Shoot-Out Winner awards include:
Océ LightJet 430: COMFOT Mexico Shoot-Out Winner, Photo Printers, 2001
Desktop Engineering
Desktop Engineering (DE) is for design engineers who use, purchase, or specify computer hardware and software for the design-for-manufacture industry. DE covers all computer platforms, operating systems, applications software, and peripherals. DE clarifies technologies, explains operational theories and practices, and offers hands-on reports of how hardware and software affects engineers.
Océ ColorWave 600, Editor's Pick of the Week, 2008
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Digital Output Magazine
Each November, Digital Output features its Top 50 companies of the year determined by reader response. This year we asked the winners to provide company descriptions and their top three or most recent products. Companies featured are generated from interest in editorial content throughout the year, Reader Service Cards, and visits to their Web site-www.digitaloutput.net. 2008's Top 50 winners, as well as Honorable Mentions, represent all facets of the graphic arts-including hardware, software, media, inks, finishing, and more. Each profiled company's selection of products is an excellent example of innovation in the industry over the past year.
Océ ColorWave 600, Top 50 Products, 2008
Océ Arizona Series, Océ Arizona 250GT, Top 50 Products, 2008
Océ CS9000 Series, Océ CS9160, Top 50 Products, 2008
Océ Arizona Series, Océ Arizona 250GT, Top 50 Products, 2007
Océ Options™ Inkjet Media, Top 50 Products, 2007
Onyx Production House™ Océ Edition, Top 50 Products, 2007
Wide-Format Imaging Magazine
Wide-Format Imaging is a business publication serving wide-format and grand-format imaging professionals by reporting on industry news, trends, products, services, and management issues. Wide-Format Imaging reaches the print-for-pay and in-plant wide- and grand-format imagers. The print-for-pay segment includes sign shops, screen printers, digital print shops, reprographics firms, service bureaus, quick printers, color photo labs, and exhibit builders. Through expert editorial, reader and industry involvement, Wide-Format Imaging maintains its leading position as the voice of the industry.
Océ Arizona Series, Océ Arizona 250GT Flatbed Printer: Readers' Choice Top Products, 2009
DIMA PMA Digital Printer Shoot-Out Winner
Digital Imaging Marketing Association (DIMA), a segment of Photo Marketing Association (PMA).

The DIMA Shoot-Out at the PMA Convention pits competing products – using similar digital printing technology – directly against each other. Winners are chosen by DIMA members prior to the annual PMA Trade Show and Convention.

Océ products which have received DIMA PMA Digital Printer Shoot-Out Winner awards include:
Océ Arizona T220UV flatbed inkjet printer, Creative Application Award, 2004
Océ Arizona T220, DIMA 2004 Creative Application, Alternative Substrate, 2003
Océ Arizona T220, DIMA PMA Digital Printer Shoot-Out Winner, Innovative Digital Product, 2003
Océ LightJet 430: DIMA PMA Digital Printer Shoot-out Winner, Photo Printers up to 50" wide, 2001
Océ LightJet 430: DIMA PMA Digital Printer Shoot-Out Winner, Photo Printers 36" to 51" wide, 2002
Océ LightJet 500XL: DIMA PMA Digital Printer Shoot-Out Winner, Photo Printers 52" wide or more, 2002
Océ LightJet 430: DPI Product of the Year, Output Device Category, 2001
Digital Printing and Imaging (DPI) Association
The DPI Product of the Year Award identifies the pre-eminent products in the digital graphics field, those that clearly provide new definition of the industry technology. The awards showcase and compare output from similar devices. Entrants must submit a common test print designed by DPI. The prints are reviewed by a panel of judges, each with a background and expertise in digital printing and imaging. The judges look for color appeal, detail and tonality, and the output is also judged on how closely it matches the test print. The Océ LightJet 430 previously won this award in 2001.
Océ Arizona Series, Océ Arizona 350GT, DPI Product of the Year - Honorable Mention, 2008
Océ Arizona Series, Océ Arizona 250GT, DPI Product of the Year, 2007
Océ Arizona Series, Océ Arizona 250GT, DPI Vision Award, 2006
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Many Océ products comply with the stringent criteria of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's ENERGY STAR program that promotes energy efficiency and economical use of paper in office equipment, thereby potentially reducing combustion-related air pollution.

Océ products that are ENERGY STAR compliant include:

3165
9600
7050/51/55/56
9400/9400-II
cm2520
cm3521
cm2522
cm3522
cm4520
cm4521
cm5520
cm6520
CPS800
CPS900
CS2024
CS2044
CS2224
CS2236
CS4136
CS4142

CS4154
CS4236
CS550
CS620
CS650 Pro
cx2100
fx2080
fx3000
im2830
im3511
im3512
im4511
im4512
im6020
im7520
im8530
im9220
sx1480
sx2100
TCS300

TCS500
TDS100
TDS320
TDS400
TDS450
TDS600
TDS700
TDS800
TDS860
VarioLink 2221
VarioLink 2821
VarioLink 2822c
VarioLink 2650cp
VarioLink 3622
VarioLink 3622c
VarioLink 4222
VarioLink 4522c
VarioLink 4550p
VarioLink 5022
VarioLink 5522c

VarioLink 4550p
VarioLink 5022
VarioLink 5522c
VarioLink 6022
VarioLink 6522c
VarioLink 7522
VarioLink 9522
VarioPrint 1055
VarioPrint 1055BC
VarioPrint 1055DP
VarioPrint 1065
VarioPrint 1075
VarioPrint 2000
VarioPrint 2062
VarioPrint 2075
VarioPrint 2090
VarioPrint 3000
VarioPrint 6000


Graphic Arts Technical Foundation (GATF)
The Graphic Arts Technical Foundation (GATF) instituted the InterTech Technology Awards in 1978 as an industry service to promote an understanding of advanced technology in the graphic arts. These awards honor innovative excellence, and the criteria for nomination stresses that the technology be recently developed and proven in an industrial application, but not yet in widespread use. These awards have indicated significant trends.

Océ products that have received GATF awards include:
Océ VarioPrint 6250 / 6200 / 6160 Family, InterTech Technology Award, 2007
DigiStitcher® DST2, InterTech Technology Award, 2001
Océ DemandStream® 8000 Printer Family, InterTech Technology Award, 1997
Industrie Forum awards
Based in Hannover, Germany, the Industrie Forum (iF) is internationally renowned as one of the leading design institutions in the field of contemporary industrial design. iF is dedicated to promoting excellence in this area and making industrial management more aware of the importance of design.
Océ ColorWave 600, IF Design Award, 2008
Océ TDS700, iF design award, 2007
Océ TDS700
Océ TDS450/TCS500 Scanner, iF design award, 2006
Océ TDS450
Océ TCS500
Océ VarioStream® 7000 Family, iF design award CHINA, 2005
Océ CPS800 and CPS900, iF design award, 2004
The Office Products Analyst - Océ 3165
The Office Products Analyst
Each year, end-users are surveyed by The Office Products Analyst on a variety of topics about the copiers they use on a daily basis. In 2002, the Océ 3165 was not only Recommended, but was also the highest rated device in the 60-69 CPM speed category, receiving an impressive 100% rating as customers gave the Océ 3165 highest ratings with respect to Reliability (10), Price/Performance (10), Copy Quality (10), Service Support (10) and Overall Rating (10).
Océ 3165, "Best of Class" OPA Copier User Survey, 2002
On Demand Conference & Exposition
ON DEMAND Conference & Expo is the world's leading digital printing and automated production event, encompassing all the technologies used to create, manage, personalize, print and deliver content. BERTL, the well-known independent research firm focused on digital imaging, partnered with the ON DEMAND Conference & Exposition to produce the awards program.
Océ CS665 Pro, Océ CS Tandem family of scalable production cutsheet color printers: "Best of Show," Color Digital Printing Equipment category , On Demand Conference & Exposition, 2009
Océ VarioPrint 6250 / 6200 / 6160 Family, Océ VarioPrint 6250: "Best of Show," Printing Equipment category, On Demand Conference & Exposition, 2006
Photographic Processing Magazine
The readers of Photographic Processing Magazine were asked to vote for products that have caused the most excitement in the industry. Photographic Processing's first Reader's Choice Top Products Awards recognizes those products that did the most this year for our readers' businesses in 2001. "The Océ LightJet 430 is a popular choice for businesses that have been looking for an affordable photo printer that does not compromise on quality or speed. Given its low consumables costs, it offers an excellent ROI for labs producing a large volume of high-end indoor graphics."
Océ LightJet 430: Reader's Choice Award, Top Product, 2001
Poznan International Fair
The PIF Gold Medal Competition is open to all products, which are displayed at the trade fair stands during trade fair events and which feature outstanding qualities with respect to, modern design - products must be innovative on a global scale, innovation - product must employ innovative solutions, cost-effectiveness - determined by economic requirements (price, costs of operation and maintenance, and costs of disposal), environmental impact, including methods of recovery, recycling, and biodegradability, efficiency in terms of energy and material consumption, functionality - understood as the combination of usability and practicality criteria, aesthetics, and the degree to which the solutions adopted in the product are easily translated into practical application.
Océ Arizona Series, Océ Arizona 250GT, Gold Medal, 2007
Viscom
The reason and purpose of the new viscom award is to honor and promote the numerous innovations offered by its exhibitors as it is them who make the international trade fair for visual communication THE communication platform of the industry every year. The winners of the viscom INNOVATION AWARD will not only be awarded with a medal but - what is even more important - find a public podium to present their innovations. Today, innovative power is a precondition for the ongoing success in the market.
Océ Arizona Series, Océ Arizona 250GT, INNOVATION AWARD, 2007
What to Buy for Business
"Best Buy" awards from What to Buy for Business (UK)

This independent copiers guide provides manufacturer and machine overviews for various kinds of copier equipment, and they award a "Best Buy" to models which perform best in their respective categories. Published in the UK and widely known throughout continental Europe, What to Buy for Business reviews office equipment specifications, performance, and price.

"Best Buy" awards have been issued to the following Océ products:
Océ TDS400, Best Buy, 2001
Best Buy, 2000
Océ 3165, Best Buy, 1997
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