Plano, Texas (March 24, 2008) - Muratec America, Inc., manufacturer of multifunction office equipment and business productivity solutions, announces today the availability of the new F-114 series.

The F-114 is a compact desktop fax solution designed to enhance the communication capabilities of small offices and workgroups. The device offers powerful fax features such as a high-speed 33.6 Kbps modem, 3 second-per-page transmission speed, 30-sheet automatic document feeder, 100 location autodialer, delayed transmission, image smoothing and 96-hour document memory back-up.

“The new F-114 series offer powerful desktop fax, scan and print solutions for users restricted by workspace,” says Jim D’Emidio, Vice-President, Sales and Marketing, Muratec America, Inc.

In addition to powerful fax capabilities the F-114P also features standard PC connectivity via the high-speed USB port. This connection allows for localized PC printing and TWAIN compliant scanning. The F-114P also includes SmarThru software which enables scan to e-mail, image editing, OCR conversion and basic file storage. Remote Manager is a timesaving utility that enables users to upload fax numbers into the F-114 autodialer.

The unit features a standard 250-sheet paper cassette and single-sheet multipurpose bypass tray, which is can be used to print letterhead, envelopes and overhead projector sheets.

The F-114 has an MSRP of $895, while the F-114P retails for $1095. The mono-component consumable cartridge is rated at 3,000 @ 5% page coverage and is designed for quick and easy user replacement.

Muratec America, Inc. is a manufacturer of multifunction digital office equipment and business productivity solutions. The company is a Plano, Texas-based subsidiary of Murata Machinery, Ltd., a privately held multinational corporation based in Kyoto, Japan. Visit www.muratec.com for more information.