Konica Minolta

<p>CHICAGO – GRAPH EXPO 2010 – October 3, 2010 – Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta), a leading provider of advanced imaging and networking technologies for the desktop to the print shop, today announced the availability of the KIP 700 and KIP 7100 Wide Format Multifunction Systems, the latest additions to the next-generation of Wide Format Production Print Systems from KIP America (KIP), a leading manufacturer of wide-format printing and imaging technology.</p> <p><strong>KIP 700 – Precision Imaging</strong> <br />The KIP 700 is the highest-value, lowest-cost wide format multifunction system available today. It sets new standards for professional quality results, and offers users an exceptional multifunction wide format system with integrated touch screen controls. Its single footprint, space-saving-console design produces prints up to 3 'D' size prints per minute. The KIP 700 boasts sophisticated features previously found only in high-end multifunction systems, and addresses the entry-level market space once dominated by inkjet products, which are slow and have a high cost per square foot. Its compact design provides front access to the touchscreen, auto roll paper loading, system operation and copy/print delivery.</p> <p>The KIP 700 offers users a wide variety of features at a low-entry level price point, including the powerful KIP 7.2 Print management, integrated USB, optional color scan to file and color copy to inkjets, all in an easy-to-use device. The device was designed to meet the wide format needs for industries that require large amounts of printing of half-size drawings architects, engineers, construction, government, utilities and municipalities, and many other businesses.</p>

<p><b>CHICAGO - GRAPH EXPO 2010</b> - October 3, 2010 - Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta), a leading provider of advanced imaging and networking technologies for the desktop to the print shop, and EFI™ (Nasdaq: EFII), a world leader in customer-focused digital printing innovation, today announced that Fiery® technology is powering the new bizhub® PRESS C7000/C6000 Series of Color Digital Presses from Konica Minolta.&#160; Designed to meet the unique needs of commercial print, print for pay and in-plant customers, the Fiery IC-306 server delivers the highest performance in its class for demanding operator-led environments, superior image color and consistency, intuitive job management, and powerful Variable Data Printing (VDP) capabilities to increase return on equipment investment for customers.</p> <p>&quot;Customers in demanding production print environments now have additional outstanding, Fiery-driven bizhub PRESS systems to address their needs for greater productivity, brilliant color and easy to use job management features,&quot; said John Henze, vice president of Fiery marketing, EFI.&#160; &quot;The Fiery server is synonymous with high performance and exceptional color, which translates into reliable production, higher profits and more customer wins.&quot;</p> <p>&quot;Our innovative bizhub PRESS product line delivers tremendous results for high-volume environments and we are excited to have the support of EFI's Fiery server as part of making these new color digital presses a success,&quot; said Kevin Kern, senior vice president, marketing, Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc.&#160; &quot;The Fiery IC-306 server is a perfect match for our presses, supporting superior throughput speed, excellent output quality, time-saving tools and reliable workflows - all great reasons why print professionals can count on the Konica Minolta-EFI partnership to meet their needs.&quot;</p> <p>The Fiery server has intuitive and integrated make-ready tools so that document management and preparation can be performed quickly and effectively with minimal waste. The Fiery Command WorkStation® 5 job and device management console centralizes the entire print workflow, connecting to all Fiery servers on the network. It eliminates bottlenecks and maximizes engine utilization, raising the productivity and profit potential on every job. </p>

<p>Ramsey, N.J. - September 23, 2010 - Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta), a leading provider of advanced imaging and networking technologies for the desktop to the print shop, today announces the availability of the bizhub® PRESS C8000, the first system unveiled in Konica Minolta's bizhub PRESS production print product line.&#160; Featuring big-iron reliability, world-class color output, and market-leading innovation, the bizhub PRESS C8000 is the ideal alternative to offset presses in the digital era.</p> <p>Combining output speeds of up to 80 pages per minute (ppm) and a 500,000-page monthly duty cycle with a variety of advanced finishing and media handling capabilities, the bizhub PRESS C8000 promises impressive overall productivity for commercial offset and high volume digital environments.&#160; Among the bizhub PRESS C8000's enhanced features are true 1200 x 1200 dpi print resolution; Konica Minolta's Simitri® HD+ color polymerized toner for offset-like image quality; an Image Density Control (IDC) sensor for real-time color adjustments; a new Dual Fusing system to maintain productivity even when running heavy stocks; and a vacuum belt paper feeding system for reliable substrate handling.&#160; Additionally, powerful in-line finishing options satisfy the most demanding production print jobs including saddle stitch booklet making, perfect binding, and multi-folding.&#160; Driving the bizhub PRESS C8000 is the powerful IC-306 image controller from EFI, featuring the Fiery System 9.</p> <p>The bizhub PRESS C8000 has already been deemed an award-winner for its innovative technologies including a &quot;Best of Show&quot; Award at the 2010 ON DEMAND Conference and Exposition in the Color Digital Printing Equipment category.</p>

<p>Ramsey, N.J. – September 23, 2010 – Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta), a leading provider of advanced imaging and networking technologies for the desktop to the print shop, today announces the availability of the bizhub® PRESS C8000, the first system unveiled in Konica Minolta’s bizhub PRESS production print product line. Featuring big-iron reliability, world-class color output, and market-leading innovation, the bizhub PRESS C8000 is the ideal alternative to offset presses in the digital era.</p> <p>Combining output speeds of up to 80 pages per minute (ppm) and a 500,000-page monthly duty cycle with a variety of advanced finishing and media handling capabilities, the bizhub PRESS C8000 promises impressive overall productivity for commercial offset and high volume digital environments. Among the bizhub PRESS C8000’s enhanced features are true 1200 x 1200 dpi print resolution; Konica Minolta’s Simitri® HD+ color polymerized toner for offset-like image quality; an Image Density Control (IDC) sensor for real-time color adjustments; a new Dual Fusing system to maintain productivity even when running heavy stocks; and a vacuum belt paper feeding system for reliable substrate handling. Additionally, powerful in-line ?nishing options satisfy the most demanding production print jobs including saddle stitch booklet making, perfect binding, and multi-folding. Driving the bizhub PRESS C8000 is the powerful IC-306 image controller from EFI, featuring the Fiery System 9.</p> <p>The bizhub PRESS C8000 has already been deemed an award-winner for its innovative technologies including a “Best of Show” Award at the 2010 ON DEMAND Conference and Exposition in the Color Digital Printing Equipment category.</p>

<p>Ramsey, N.J. - September 23, 2010 - Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta), a leading provider of advanced imaging and networking technologies for the desktop to the print shop, today announces the availability of the bizhub® PRESS C8000, the first system unveiled in Konica Minolta's bizhub PRESS production print product line. Featuring big-iron reliability, world-class color output, and market-leading innovation, the bizhub PRESS C8000 is the ideal alternative to offset presses in the digital era. </p> <p>Combining output speeds of up to 80 pages per minute (ppm) and a 500,000-page monthly duty cycle with a variety of advanced finishing and media handling capabilities, the bizhub PRESS C8000 promises impressive overall productivity for commercial offset and high volume digital environments. Among the bizhub PRESS C8000's enhanced features are true 1200 x 1200 dpi print resolution; Konica Minolta's Simitri® HD+ color polymerized toner for offset-like image quality; an Image Density Control (IDC) sensor for real-time color adjustments; a new Dual Fusing system to maintain productivity even when running heavy stocks; and a vacuum belt paper feeding system for reliable substrate handling. Additionally, powerful in-line finishing options satisfy the most demanding production print jobs including saddle stitch booklet making, perfect binding, and multi-folding. Driving the bizhub PRESS C8000 is the powerful IC-306 image controller from EFI, featuring the Fiery System 9. </p> <p>The bizhub PRESS C8000 has already been deemed an award-winner for its innovative technologies including a &quot;Best of Show&quot; Award at the 2010 ON DEMAND Conference and Exposition in the Color Digital Printing Equipment category. </p>

<p>Ramsey, NJ - September 20, 2010 - Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta), a leading provider of advanced imaging and networking technologies for the desktop to the print shop, today announced the availability of the magicolor® 4750 Series of Color Printers, the smallest A4 color printers in their class.&#160; The Series prints at 31 ppm in color and B&amp;W, delivers a first page in less than 12.9 seconds and can produce up to 120,000 pages each month - perfect for office workgroups that rely on high performance.</p> <p>The magicolor 4750 Series includes the magicolor 4750EN and the magicolor 4750DN, which adds the productive convenience of duplexing.&#160; Minimizing the overall printer size by approximately 30 percent from previous models, Konica Minolta has simultaneously minimized the impact on the environment by delivering printers with significantly fewer parts.&#160; At a height of only 13 inches, the magicolor 4750 Series seamlessly fits into any workgroup and because of their compact size; the printers can be placed on a desktop for individual printing or a busy workroom for networked users.</p> <p>&quot;For high-definition color, the magicolor 4750 Series will make a significant impact on office workgroups and bring further value by offering an unmatched compact size that is convenient for work environments of all sizes,&quot; said Kevin Kern, Senior Vice President, Marketing, Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. &quot;These newest additions to our A4 color line-up raise the bar for performance as cost-effective solutions that ensure customers can always count on Konica Minolta to meet their full range of digital imaging needs.&quot;</p>

<p>Ramsey, N.J. and Troy, Mich. - September 17, 2010 - Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta), a leading provider of advanced imaging and networking technologies for the desktop to the print shop, today announced that MBM Computer System Solutions of Troy, Michigan has become an authorized dealer partner of Konica Minolta.&#160; Founded in 1984, MBM Computer System Solutions will now offer Konica Minolta's complete line of award-winning office systems, digital presses, printers, as well as an extensive portfolio of document management and workflow solutions.</p> <p>With employees throughout Michigan, MBM Computer System Solutions currently services financial, medical, dental, service and industrial accounts both locally and nationally. Over the past 25 years, MBM Computer System Solutions has established themselves as a premier provider of solutions designed to meet the needs of their clients' in network design, implementation and management, network security, disaster recovery, hardware maintenance, managed print, telephony systems, structure cabling and most recently document management and cloud storage backup.&#160; In acknowledgment of its efforts, MBM Computer System Solutions was recently named an HP Premier Authorized Support Partner recognizing its outstanding customer service and business operations performance.&#160; MBM is also a Microsoft Gold Partner and recognized as a premier Symantec, Checkpoint, and Avaya reseller.</p> <p>&quot;We chose to partner with Konica Minolta due to the high caliber of the company's management team, products and service,&quot; said Jason Goelde, CEO, MBM Computer System Solutions. &quot;As a full-fledged partner, we are excited about our ability to provide our customers with exceptional products and solutions from Konica Minolta, which will further boost our competitive edge technically, even further.&quot;</p>

<p>Tokyo (Sep 1, 2010) - Konica Minolta Business Technologies, Inc (Konica Minolta) announces that it will globally provide Optimized Print Services (OPS), the approach to optimize customers print and document environment.</p> <p>Konica Minolta has been delivering OPS at regional level by focusing the markets of North America and Europe so far. To meet global enterprises satisfaction concerning asset management, transparency, cost reduction, and standardized processes within a company; Konica Minolta provides these former regional services now as global consistent services.</p> <p>Last year, Konica Minolta set up a global OPS program with participants from Asia-Pacific, North America, and Europe. Focusing on service menus which are most frequently demanded by customers, Konica Minolta has unified tools and processes in place to deploy and deliver Optimized Print Services. Amongst others, Konica Minolta established several key services such as “Remote Management”, a service to manage MFP and printer without geographic limitation on a high service level, and “Centralized Monitoring”, a service to provide high transparency of the total fleet by monitoring service incidents, volumes and asset data for consolidated management reporting.</p> <p>To close the loop, Konica Minoltas OPS program also provides the same services (consult, implement, manage) for business processes, security and financial aspects to offer customers a holistic solution design for cost reduction and improvement of productivity. </p>