Shelton, CT - Base-Line Inc., today announced a joint venture with Xerox Corporation for the development of Base-Line's Legend Series 7000 processor for polyester laser plates.

"Since HP has vacated the market, their 5000 series is no longer available. It took over a year and a half to develop our Legend Series processor with Xerox, and we're confident that it will lead the way for all laser plate users in North America and the world," said Howard E. Harper, president and chief executive officer of Base-Line.

The Legend Series 7000 program will be available to key Base-Line dealers throughout North America beginning August 15, 2010.

"Working with Base-Line was the best way to reach the graphic arts community, as Base-Line certainly has the best dealer network in the market," said Bill Longobardi, of Xerox.