Color is surprisingly absent in classroom handouts, according to a survey commissioned by Xerox (NYSE: XRX) of students in grades 3-12. In fact, seven in ten noted that very few or none of their handouts have pictures (72 percent) or charts or graphs (69 percent) in color. Color has been shown to have an impact on comprehension, and students agree. A majority who receive copies at school believe that words or pictures in color would help make schoolwork more interesting (77 percent agree, including 26 percent who strongly agree) and homework more fun to do (70 percent agree, including 25 percent who strongly agree). The surveyed students indicated that color materials are particularly effective for more complex subjects, with 58 percent saying they would learn more in science if materials were in color. To help school administrators affordably manage their print costs, Xerox offers the Hybrid Color Pricing Plan, which automatically analyzes the amount of color used in a document and charges accordingly. Access to color printing devices can also be controlled via a PIN or school ID badge. For more information on how Fuji Xerox can help K-12 schools, visit http://www.fujixerox.com.au/solutions/industry/solutions_k_12.jsp or call 13 14 12.