Venlo, 10 August 2006 - To deliver the best results and remain competitive, today's printing professionals have to be experts on hundreds of types of media. However, it is difficult to keep up with the large assortment that is available and suitable for different equipment, especially since the list continues to grow every day. Up-to-date compatibility and print recommendations for all media Océ introduces the Océ Media Guide-the largest free and most easy to use-online compatibility database of its kind. It provides detailed advice and guidance that helps printing professionals select the best media for their printers and applications. Detailed compatibility information is provided for printing and finishing applications for more than 170 different Océ media (over 2000 articles). Information is listed for hundreds of wide and small format printers, copiers and laminators from Océ, as well as from other manufacturers. The Océ assortment includes a broad range of media for Display Graphics (water-, oil- and solvent-based media, as well as eco-solvent and UV-curable supplies). Laminates, CAD/GIS and wide format PPC media, as well as small format media for black and white and colour copying and printing, are also offered. Knowledgeable advice The Océ Media Guide goes far beyond providing a standard list of media that is compatible for specific equipment. It provides expert guidance in choosing suitable media for a particular printer and application, based on the expertise of the Océ Supplies Knowledge Centre. The Centre measures the performance of Océ media in a variety of machines and applications. Every type of media has distinct characteristics and reacts differently according to the equipment and conditions where it is being used. Now, printing professionals can quickly find a list of appropriate media that match their printers and applications without having to worry about compatibility issues. Visit the Océ Media Guide at www.mediaguide.oce.com or alternatively via www.supplies.oce.com