WILSONVILLE, Ore. - March 4, 2003 - Xerox Corporation received 14 top industry awards in a variety of categories for its office products including Phaser and DocuPrint network printers, DocuColor digital printer-copier and multifunction systems, and FaxCentre and WorkCentre machines over the past four months. The accomplishments include three Best of 2002 designations, nine Editor's Choice awards, a 2003 Highly Recommended designation, and a Best Buy title. "The advanced technology available in Xerox's line of office products has established the company as a leader in the printer and multifunction market," said Jim Miller, president, Xerox Office Group. "The industry has recognized that our products provide users with superior quality, affordability and reliability." Evaluated on technical merit, performance levels, ease of use and features, the award-winning products are a strong representation of Xerox's offerings for all office environments, from the group and department level to the high-end graphic designer. Xerox's entire color printer line was recognized, along with products from the black-and-white printer, fax and multifunction lines, for demonstrating superior quality and performance. Xerox's recent award highlights include: Editor's Choice Awards for the Phaser 7300 and Phaser 7700 color printers in the Better Buys for Business Color Laser Printer & Business Ink Jet Printer Guide (November 2002). Editor's Choice Awards for the DocuColor 12 and DocuColor 2240 color copiers in the Better Buys for Business 2003 Color Copier Guide (December 2002). 2002 Color Printer Product of the Year award, presented by CRN for the Phaser 6200 color laser printer (December 2002). Editor's Choice Award for the DocuPrint N4525 black-and-white printer in the Better Buys for Business 2003 Mid-Volume Printer Guide (January 2003). GrafixWorld Best of 2002 award for the Phaser 8200DP solid ink color printer (January 2003). Best Color Laser Printer of 2002, presented by PC Magazine for the Phaser 6200 color laser printer (January 2003). First-place ranking on PC World's Top 10 Corporate Laser Printer chart and a Best Buy designation for the Phaser 4400N black-and-white printer (January 2003). Editor's Choice Award from ZDNet.com and CNET.com for the Phaser 4400 (January 2003). Editor's Choice Award and five out of five rating from MacDesign for the Phaser 7700 (January/February 2003 issue). Editor's Choice Award for the WorkCentre Pro 575 advanced multifunction system in the Better Buys for Business 2003 Laser Fax Guide (March 2003). Highly Recommended designation for the FaxCentre F12 from Buyers Laboratory, Inc. (March 2003). These stringent award competitions and ratings recognize products that provide the highest level of performance for the greatest value, and confirm Xerox's position as a leading provider of color and black-and-white network printers, fax machines and digital multifunction systems.