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Tuesday, October 12, 2004
Sunday, October 10, 2004
Konica Minolta to Showcase Its Production Print Offerings at GRAPH EXPO(R) and CONVERTING EXPO(R)
Konica Minolta to Showcase Its Production Print Offerings at GRAPH EXPO(R) and CONVERTING EXPO(R)
Sunday October 10, 10:00 am ET
Konica Minolta to Present Its Production Print Initiative and New Offerings at Press Conference on Tuesday, October 12, at 11:00 a.m.
-- GRAPH EXPO and CONVERTING EXPO 2004, October 10 - 13, 2004, Booth #1475 --
RAMSEY, N.J., Oct. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta) is showcasing its digital production print monochrome and color technology, as well as its extensive line of software applications, at GRAPH EXPO® and CONVERTING EXPO® 2004, October 10-13, 2004.
(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030805/NETU014LOGO )
At the show, Konica Minolta will be introducing bizhub PRO, a subset of its highly successful bizhub brand (which was launched in April 2004). The bizhub PRO line of products has been developed with the features and durability demanded by production print environment. The company will also be launching the bizhub PRO 1050; previewing the bizhub PRO C500; hosting a technology showcase featuring solutions that enhance the functionality of the bizhub product line; and exhibiting its line of monochrome and color multifunctional production printing devices. In addition, Konica Minolta will be demonstrating its transactional and pre-flight printing solutions and its document management, scanning and wide format technologies.
"Graph Expo and Converting Expo provides us with the opportunity to clearly showcase how Konica Minolta provides the highest value of ownership to production-level customers with our combination of superior hardware and carefully selected software that helps users get the most from their equipment," said William H. Brewster, Jr., vice president, marketing, Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. "We have spent a great deal of time visiting customer sites and talking with production print professionals to understand their needs. The combination of this knowledge, our powerful R&D resources, and our history in the production market have positioned us to offer this line of solutions that are designed to make our customers more successful."
New Product Introductions:
bizhub PRO 1050
Konica Minolta's bizhub PRO 1050 is a 105ppm monochrome production printing system built for the CRD, print-for-pay and commercial print markets' production needs. Delivering on Konica Minolta's new value proposition in production print, the bizhub PRO 1050 offers superior functionality with a monthly duty cycle of 1.5 million impressions; a 50-sheet saddle stitch folder with integrated face trimming; six-position folding, including the all-new in- line gate folding capability; multiple removable stackers for uninterrupted production; and a simple user interface.
In addition, Konica Minolta will be previewing PageScope Publisher. Created by Konica Minolta specifically for the bizhub PRO 1050, PageScope Publisher is a low-cost application designed to streamline job management and "make-ready" processes, reducing turnaround time for print production in print-for-pay and CRD environments. PageScope Publisher is closely integrated with the bizhub PRO 1050's engine to ensure that jobs are accurate and error free, while optimizing print output of the 105ppm device.
bizhub PRO C500
The bizhub PRO C500 is Konica Minolta's next-generation, color production printing device. Replacing the 8050/CF5001, the bizhub PRO C500 is a 50ppm color MFP designed to handle the on-demand printing needs of the production and workgroup segments.
Third-Party Solution Technology Showcase
Konica Minolta has partnered with select third-party solution providers to help users realize the full benefit of their bizhub PRO production systems. The following solutions will be featured in a technology demonstration at Konica Minolta's booth, #1475:
OneRIP 2(TM) -- AHT's OneRIP 2 is a powerful print server solution that enables users to streamline their workflow by controlling multiple bizhub devices from a single server for flexible, cost-effective printing. OneRIP 2 gives users full control over printing, scanning and optional faxing, and the ability to manage up to 10 bizhub devices without the need for independent print controllers at every machine. With OneRIP 2's OneDriver universal print driver and the OneWeb interface, users can achieve total print/scan/fax management from anywhere, any time.
PrintSmith® -- This leading print production management solution from EFI helps users manage the details, including estimating, point-of-sale functionality, production and account management, receivables and sales analysis.
MicroPress® -- This print server and controller solution by EFI can drive up to 12 bizhub PRO printers and provides expert prepress tools, automates manual processes, manages jobs and controls color. MicroPress can be also be fully integrated with a user's existing production environment.
OneFlow(TM) -- Created by EFI, this digital prepress workflow solution streamlines a user's workflow by combining document editing, prepress operations, soft proofing, job management, and color and monochrome functionality in a single high-speed, high-value solution.
Digital StoreFront(TM) -- EFI's powerful online workflow automation solution enables the creation of a full-featured, branded, customized Web site for 24/7 job input and inquiries, streamlining workflow, instant soft proofing, and generating integrated job tickets and comprehensive reports.
Konica Minolta will be also be showcasing a variety of solutions that are designed to increase the productivity of their entire line of digital imaging hardware. These solutions include:
* EFI's production and graphic arts offerings, including the IP-901 print
controller with Fiery(R) DocBuilder Pro(TM); the Fiery Graphic Arts
Package; and EFI Color Profiler;
* Objectif Lune Planet Press(R) and Atlas Print Shop Mail for forms and
variable data printing;
* DocuBreeze, Konica Minolta's automated file processing solution;
* ScanSoft's PaperPort(R) Pro 9 Office and OmniPage(R) Pro 12 Office
scanning solutions designed to assist with a business' process needs;
and
* The KIP America Starprint Wide Format Printer and KIP 2080 Wide Format
Scanner, displaying Konica Minolta's wide format capabilities.
About Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc.
By bringing together the strengths of its two founding companies, Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc., headquartered in Ramsey, New Jersey, is dedicated to providing its customers with complete solutions for their document creation, production, and management needs. Konica Minolta provides the essentials of imaging to companies and organizations ranging from the small office/home office to large production operations with its full line of digital color and black & white printers/copiers, multifunctional peripherals, desktop laser printers, plain-paper facsimile machines, software and network solutions, and professional services.
An industry leader in image capture, output and management, Konica Minolta provides world-class service through its extensive network of direct sales offices, authorized dealers, resellers and distribution partners in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Central America and South America. For more information, please visit Konica Minolta on the World Wide Web at http://www.konicaminolta.us.
All terms, product and company names used in this document may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners, and are hereby acknowledged.
Corporate Contact:
Marshall Fox
Director, Corporate Communications
Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc.
+1 800-456-6422, ext. 2209
fox@kmbs.konicaminolta.us
Irene Savage/Tristam Wallace
Sr. Account Manager/Sr. Account Executive
Harpell
+1 781-274-9148/+1 781-274-8710
isavage@harpell.com/twallace@harpell.com
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Source: Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc.
For more information on integrating Konica Minolta devices into RightFax Fax Server Software, please visit:
http://www.snapsflow.com.
Sunday October 10, 10:00 am ET
Konica Minolta to Present Its Production Print Initiative and New Offerings at Press Conference on Tuesday, October 12, at 11:00 a.m.
-- GRAPH EXPO and CONVERTING EXPO 2004, October 10 - 13, 2004, Booth #1475 --
RAMSEY, N.J., Oct. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta) is showcasing its digital production print monochrome and color technology, as well as its extensive line of software applications, at GRAPH EXPO® and CONVERTING EXPO® 2004, October 10-13, 2004.
(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030805/NETU014LOGO )
At the show, Konica Minolta will be introducing bizhub PRO, a subset of its highly successful bizhub brand (which was launched in April 2004). The bizhub PRO line of products has been developed with the features and durability demanded by production print environment. The company will also be launching the bizhub PRO 1050; previewing the bizhub PRO C500; hosting a technology showcase featuring solutions that enhance the functionality of the bizhub product line; and exhibiting its line of monochrome and color multifunctional production printing devices. In addition, Konica Minolta will be demonstrating its transactional and pre-flight printing solutions and its document management, scanning and wide format technologies.
"Graph Expo and Converting Expo provides us with the opportunity to clearly showcase how Konica Minolta provides the highest value of ownership to production-level customers with our combination of superior hardware and carefully selected software that helps users get the most from their equipment," said William H. Brewster, Jr., vice president, marketing, Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. "We have spent a great deal of time visiting customer sites and talking with production print professionals to understand their needs. The combination of this knowledge, our powerful R&D resources, and our history in the production market have positioned us to offer this line of solutions that are designed to make our customers more successful."
New Product Introductions:
bizhub PRO 1050
Konica Minolta's bizhub PRO 1050 is a 105ppm monochrome production printing system built for the CRD, print-for-pay and commercial print markets' production needs. Delivering on Konica Minolta's new value proposition in production print, the bizhub PRO 1050 offers superior functionality with a monthly duty cycle of 1.5 million impressions; a 50-sheet saddle stitch folder with integrated face trimming; six-position folding, including the all-new in- line gate folding capability; multiple removable stackers for uninterrupted production; and a simple user interface.
In addition, Konica Minolta will be previewing PageScope Publisher. Created by Konica Minolta specifically for the bizhub PRO 1050, PageScope Publisher is a low-cost application designed to streamline job management and "make-ready" processes, reducing turnaround time for print production in print-for-pay and CRD environments. PageScope Publisher is closely integrated with the bizhub PRO 1050's engine to ensure that jobs are accurate and error free, while optimizing print output of the 105ppm device.
bizhub PRO C500
The bizhub PRO C500 is Konica Minolta's next-generation, color production printing device. Replacing the 8050/CF5001, the bizhub PRO C500 is a 50ppm color MFP designed to handle the on-demand printing needs of the production and workgroup segments.
Third-Party Solution Technology Showcase
Konica Minolta has partnered with select third-party solution providers to help users realize the full benefit of their bizhub PRO production systems. The following solutions will be featured in a technology demonstration at Konica Minolta's booth, #1475:
OneRIP 2(TM) -- AHT's OneRIP 2 is a powerful print server solution that enables users to streamline their workflow by controlling multiple bizhub devices from a single server for flexible, cost-effective printing. OneRIP 2 gives users full control over printing, scanning and optional faxing, and the ability to manage up to 10 bizhub devices without the need for independent print controllers at every machine. With OneRIP 2's OneDriver universal print driver and the OneWeb interface, users can achieve total print/scan/fax management from anywhere, any time.
PrintSmith® -- This leading print production management solution from EFI helps users manage the details, including estimating, point-of-sale functionality, production and account management, receivables and sales analysis.
MicroPress® -- This print server and controller solution by EFI can drive up to 12 bizhub PRO printers and provides expert prepress tools, automates manual processes, manages jobs and controls color. MicroPress can be also be fully integrated with a user's existing production environment.
OneFlow(TM) -- Created by EFI, this digital prepress workflow solution streamlines a user's workflow by combining document editing, prepress operations, soft proofing, job management, and color and monochrome functionality in a single high-speed, high-value solution.
Digital StoreFront(TM) -- EFI's powerful online workflow automation solution enables the creation of a full-featured, branded, customized Web site for 24/7 job input and inquiries, streamlining workflow, instant soft proofing, and generating integrated job tickets and comprehensive reports.
Konica Minolta will be also be showcasing a variety of solutions that are designed to increase the productivity of their entire line of digital imaging hardware. These solutions include:
* EFI's production and graphic arts offerings, including the IP-901 print
controller with Fiery(R) DocBuilder Pro(TM); the Fiery Graphic Arts
Package; and EFI Color Profiler;
* Objectif Lune Planet Press(R) and Atlas Print Shop Mail for forms and
variable data printing;
* DocuBreeze, Konica Minolta's automated file processing solution;
* ScanSoft's PaperPort(R) Pro 9 Office and OmniPage(R) Pro 12 Office
scanning solutions designed to assist with a business' process needs;
and
* The KIP America Starprint Wide Format Printer and KIP 2080 Wide Format
Scanner, displaying Konica Minolta's wide format capabilities.
About Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc.
By bringing together the strengths of its two founding companies, Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc., headquartered in Ramsey, New Jersey, is dedicated to providing its customers with complete solutions for their document creation, production, and management needs. Konica Minolta provides the essentials of imaging to companies and organizations ranging from the small office/home office to large production operations with its full line of digital color and black & white printers/copiers, multifunctional peripherals, desktop laser printers, plain-paper facsimile machines, software and network solutions, and professional services.
An industry leader in image capture, output and management, Konica Minolta provides world-class service through its extensive network of direct sales offices, authorized dealers, resellers and distribution partners in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Central America and South America. For more information, please visit Konica Minolta on the World Wide Web at http://www.konicaminolta.us.
All terms, product and company names used in this document may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners, and are hereby acknowledged.
Corporate Contact:
Marshall Fox
Director, Corporate Communications
Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc.
+1 800-456-6422, ext. 2209
fox@kmbs.konicaminolta.us
Irene Savage/Tristam Wallace
Sr. Account Manager/Sr. Account Executive
Harpell
+1 781-274-9148/+1 781-274-8710
isavage@harpell.com/twallace@harpell.com
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Source: Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc.
For more information on integrating Konica Minolta devices into RightFax Fax Server Software, please visit:
http://www.snapsflow.com.
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