KYOCERA Wins "iF DESIGN AWARD 2016" for Seven A4 Color Printers and MFPs

Osaka, Japan - February 23, 2016 -KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc. (President: Takashi Kuki; herein "Kyocera") is pleased to announce that seven of its A4 color printer and A4 color MFP models^* developed for office workgroups have won the "iF DESIGN AWARD 2016" sponsored by the iF International Forum Design GmbH (Germany).

Offering highly productive performance and flexible solutions capability, these 30 to 40 pages-per-minute products contribute to the optimization of document workflows.

In the assessment, the devices' environmental friendliness, achieved by utilizing long-life components that contribute to waste reduction, and easy access, enabling users to conveniently perform paper refills and consumables replacement from the front of the products were highly valued. In addition, the devices' simple yet timeless designs, aimed to fit various office environments received much acclaim.

Encouraged by winning this award, KYOCERA will continue to develop reliable devices that promise high-quality not only in performance but also in design and usability, thus contributing to building office environments where users can efficiently manage their document workflows.

KYOCERA's award-winning products are expected to be on show at the "iF DESIGN EXHIBITION" in Hamburg, Germany (Exhibition Part 1: February 27 - May 29, 2016).

• *A4 color printer: ECOSYS P7040cdn/P6035cdn/P6130cdn,A4 color MFP: ECOSYS M6535cidn/M6035cidn/M6530cdn/M6030cdn(total of 7 models). For product availability in your country, please inquire with your local distributors or agents.

About the iF DESIGN AWARD

Every year, iF International Forum Design GmbH organizes one of the world's most celebrated and valued design competitions: the iF DESIGN AWARD. Recognized as a symbol of design excellence around the world, the iF DESIGN AWARD welcomes over 5,000 submissions from 70 countries every year.

About KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc.

KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc. headquartered in Osaka, Japan is a leading manufacturer of document imaging solutions and document management systems, including color and monochrome multifunctional products and printers and wide format devices. Kyocera's products are renowned for their unique long-life imaging components that provide greater reliability and less waste - resulting in a lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) over the life of the product.

The KYOCERA Document Solutions portfolio does not stop at hardware. A full suite of business applications and consultative services allows customers to optimize and manage their document workflow, unleashing the full potential of their hardware investment. KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc. is a core company of KYOCERA Corporation, the world's leading developer and manufacturer of advanced ceramics and associated products, including telecommunications equipment, semiconductor packages and electronic components. During the year ended March 31, 2015, KYOCERA Corporation's net sales totaled 1.52 trillion yen (approx. USD 12.7 billion).

• *This news release is current, as of the date of publication.