Partnership to Provide Customers with “One-Button” Method for Digital Newsletter Printing to Webprint’s Partners San Bruno, CA October 9, 2001: Webprint, Inc., a software infrastructure solutions provider for on-demand printers, and iMakeNews, an application service provider (ASP) focused exclusively on creating and distributing online newsletters, today announced that iMakeNews has selected Webprint to provide privately-branded Internet printing solutions for their customers’ newsletter needs.

The resulting partnership gives iMakeNews’ customers the ability to easily produce digitally printed versions of their online newsletters created with the iMakeNews service, without the need to redesign or reformat. Customers simply download a privately branded Internet print driver directly from the iMakeNews Web site. This allows them to launch the Webprint Internet printing service and print to any one of Webprint’s print partners, including Sir Speedy and PIP Printing. Customers can then tap a full array of digital printing services, including choice of paper color, covers, and binding options—all from the comfort of their home or office.

“A large number of our customers are interested in distributing their newsletters in printed form in addition to the electronic versions created with iMakeNews,” said Jeffrey Mesnik, vice president of sales and marketing at iMakeNews. “While we looked at a number of solutions, Webprint’s unique approach to creating “print-ready” Adobe® PDF files on the customer’s computer, combined with the ability to be proofed online, assures that the newsletter they’ve created will be printed as they intended.”

iMakeNews is a “one-stop” newsletter service that enables individuals to create, personalize, and distribute superior online newsletters affordably, efficiently, and easily at significant cost savings. Using a suite of versatile design templates, customers can quickly assemble professional newsletters complete with hyperlinked indices and tables of content. In addition, they can also include photographs, company
logos, or any other Web-based graphics. iMakeNews also allows users to easily manage email lists for newsletter distribution
“Webprint is excited to be working with iMakeNews to allow their customers to repurpose the online newsletter efforts,” said Jeremy Smith, vice president of business development at Webprint. “The relationship exemplifies Webprint’s goal to give both print buyers and providers the ability to print anytime, anywhere.”

Webprint provides digital printers with a customized Internet printing platform, allowing print buyers to specify and order digital printing jobs right from the print function in their electronic document. When the customer submits a job, the Webprint system converts the document into a “print-ready” Adobe® PDF and the customer is given an accurate online proof of the document. Print orders are then sent via the Internet to the printing location of their choice, as easily as sending the document to their desktop printer.

About iMakeNews
iMakeNews is redefining the way businesses, organizations and others create and produce newsletters. By using proprietary software and placing all necessary formatting, content, distribution, and feedback tools on a single Web site, iMakeNews lets newsletter publishers – even those with limited technical expertise – create timely, effective, and powerful communications. For more information about iMakeNews, to review sample newsletters, or to register for the newsletter service, visit iMakeNews at www.iMakeNews.com or call 617-964-4400.

About Webprint
Based in San Bruno, CA, Webprint is an OEM technology solutions provider for the on-demand printing industry providing customer-branded e-commerce solutions for printers. Webprint's partnerships with leading print providers—including Sir Speedy, PIP Printing, and Office Depot has put Webprint's technology into the hands of millions of users, giving them the ability to print documents to over 1,000 print locations nationwide. For more information on Webprint, visit www.webprint.com or call 650-589-0988.
 
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