BURLINGTON, Mass., January 18, 2006 – Nuance Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq: NUAN), formerly ScanSoft, Inc., and KONICA MINOLTA PRINTING SOLUTIONS U.S.A., INC. today announced that the companies have signed a worldwide license agreement wherein ScanSoft® PaperPort® SE will be bundled as the document management standard with the KONICA MINOLTA premier laser all-in-ones (AIOs). ScanSoft PaperPort is the world’s most popular PC document management and scanning application for Microsoft Windows.

Under this agreement, KONICA MINOLTA will bundle ScanSoft PaperPort SE from Nuance with the new magicolor® 2480 MF, PagePro™ 1380 MF, and PagePro 1390 MF laser all-in-ones. Used by millions – from the home office to legal, medical, corporate and government organizations – PaperPort allows people to quickly organize all of their PC files, including scanned paper, PDF files, digital documents and photographs. The product does this by combining complete support for PDF files and the convenience of All-in-One Search™ into an easy-to-use desktop application. PaperPort has gained industry respect for the unique way it allows customers to organize, find and share documents, including winning "Product of the Year" and repeated “Editors’ Choice” awards from PC Magazine, and being named one of the "Hottest 50 Products" by Smart Computing in 2004.M

“ScanSoft PaperPort SE is a perfect document management and imaging software companion for our all-in-one product line,” stated Steve Fletcher, president and COO of KONICA MINOLTA PRINTING SOLUTIONS U.S.A., INC. “Ease-of-use is a top design strategy in the development of all KONICA MINOLTA products. PaperPort's ability to simplify the cumbersome aspects of document management complements the user-friendliness of our new laser all-in-ones.”

PaperPort makes it easy to reduce paper and create an organized office. Correct, edit, annotate, merge or reorder pages of scanned documents with any digital file including Microsoft Office files in secure PDF format using the included ScanSoft PDF Create. Users can even scan from a networked digital copier and have the electronic document automatically moved across the network to their PC by PaperPort. This makes scanning as easy as making a copy, while saving on the expense of paper and toner.

The new KONICA MINOLTA laser all-in-ones save customers time, money, and space by providing several essential business functions in one compact productivity center. The magicolor 2480 MF color laser all-in-one delivers print, copy, scan, PC Fax, and camera direct photo print functionality to the budget-conscious SMB. The PagePro 1390 MF and PagePro 1380 MF black-&-white laser all-in-ones are perfect for personal and small office use. The PagePro 1390 MF offers print, copy, scan, and fax capabilities while the PagePro 1380 MF is a great alternative for those not requiring fax functionality. All three products feature 5 years of free, US-based technical support.

ScanSoft’s scanning and document management applications consistently deliver innovations to OEM and end user customers, innovations that often result in recognition by United States and international patent agencies. ScanSoft’s United States patents include “Computer-based Document Management System” (US Patent No. 6,009,442); “Scanning System and Method” (US Patent No. 6,480,304); “Displaying Thumbnail Images of Document Pages in an Electronic Folder” (US Patent No. 6,496,206); and “Method and Apparatus for Managing and Navigating Within Stacks of Document Pages” (US Patent No. 6,262,732).

“We are proud that KONICA MINOLTA has chosen PaperPort to deliver professional quality document management within its premier laser all-in-ones,” said Robert Weideman, senior vice president, Nuance Productivity Applications. “With ScanSoft PaperPort, KONICA MINOLTA can deliver integrated desktop applications that have all of the capabilities of professional document capture, but are easy to use and deploy.”

KONICA MINOLTA PRINTING SOLUTIONS U.S.A., INC.

KONICA MINOLTA PRINTING SOLUTIONS U.S.A., INC. is an innovative developer, manufacturer, and supplier of document printing solutions. The product line includes color and monochrome laser printers and all-in-ones, and associated supplies and accessories for general office, electronic publishing, graphic design, advanced imaging, and home office applications. KONICA MINOLTA PRINTING SOLUTIONS U.S.A., INC. headquarters are in Mobile, Alabama USA, and its products are distributed through a broad network of e-commerce, retail, reseller, and distribution partners. For more information visit printer.konicaminolta.com.

ScanSoft Imaging Solutions

Through unrivaled features, accuracy and performance, ScanSoft Imaging Solutions from Nuance eliminate barriers to productivity by enabling people and organizations to automate a range of document processes – increasing productivity, saving time and reducing costs. With products for enterprises, small-to-medium-sized businesses and home offices, ScanSoft Imaging Solutions are used to put the power of PDF on every business desktop; convert paper and PDF into documents that can be easily edited; and simplify scanning and document management using multifunction scanners and networked digital copiers. To experience new levels of productivity, please visit nuance.com/scansoft.

Nuance Communications, Inc.

Nuance (Nasdaq: NUAN) is the leading provider of speech and imaging solutions for businesses and consumers around the world. Its technologies, applications and services make the user experience more compelling by transforming the way people interact with information and how they create, share and use documents. Every day, millions of users and thousands of businesses experience Nuance's proven applications and professional services. For more information, please visit www.nuance.com

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