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Technology Focus
Konica Minolta launches
Intelligent Media Sensor IM-101 significantly reduces production time. At the same time, the optional IQ-501 Intelligent Quality Optimiser ensures what Konica Minolta says is perfectly consistent colour quality and front-to-back registration “on every print”, with real time quality and variable data print (VDP) inspection.
AccurioPress C7100
Konica Minolta has introduced the AccurioPress C7100 series digital colour presses, which it says are packed with innovative technologies
Tto create more profitable business opportunities.
Finishing
As with the entire AccurioPress portfolio, a wide range of finishing and other functions are also offered in addition to booklet-making, stapling, perfect binding, and wire binding. Konica Minolta’s TU-510, the world’s first inline trimming unit, successfully introduced with the C14000 series, is available as an option for the AccurioPress C7100 Series. The TU-510 is a four-edge trimming unit that can trim, crease, and perforate, allowing for full-bleed finishing support for long sheets, booklets, direct mail, and offers a dedicated business card option.
“The C7100 series builds on the success of its predecessor the C6100, with feature enhancements for the agility and productivity demanded by professional printing.” – Tatjana Ferguson
he AccurioPress C7100 production and industrial print,
is a new high speed print Konica Minolta Australia, said, engine from Konica “Konica Minolta is constantly Minolta, and incorporates innovating to help customers rethink some of the key features of their agility. In a world where the
the successful AccurioPress C14000 only constant is change, Konica
Series and AccurioPress C4080 Series. The company says that from intelligent automation and enhanced finishing to quality, advanced capabilities, and exceptional durability, the new machine will
give printers “the power to grow their businesses through a press that works smarter.”
The new AccurioPress C7100 runs at 100 colour pages per minute (ppm) with the AccurioPress
C7090 at 90ppm. With a focus on optimising performance, offering new and advanced print products, and growing the entire business, the AccurioPress C7100 series is designed to complete more jobs with innovative technologies.
Tatjana Ferguson, product marketing manager, Konica Minolta said, “The launch of the AccurioPress C7100 Series completes the full refresh of our production colour
line up. The C7100 series builds on the success of its predecessor the C6100, with feature enhancements for the agility and productivity demanded by professional printing. The new model will make a powerful impression in the market, helping customers expand what they
can offer, and achieving greater productivity.”
Minolta works collaboratively
with customers to support their transformations, predict potential challenges and create solutions to provide assurance for them and the future of the industry.”
Quality
Konica Minolta’s latest Simitri V toner is eco-friendly and formulated for performance. Described by the company as fast melting, energy efficient, and low maintenance, it reproduces quality on a wider range of media up to 400 gsm. Combined with an output resolution of 3,600 dpi equivalent x 2,400 dpi, results are achieved from even the longest print runs.
Capability
With auto-duplex banners up
to 900mm and the flexibility to handle embossed and textured media, Konica Minolta says that the machines are so simple that the most complex projects can be run by a single operator.
Intelligence
By instantly detecting the precise stock being used, the optional
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Breakthrough: New Konica Minolta AccurioPress C7100 series
Durability
Among the new technologies built into the engine are a more durable lubricated drum, double corona wires with automatic cleaning, an optimised paper transport solution and a double swing registration system for improved paper compatibility and feeding accuracy.
The AccurioPress C7100 Series
is designed to support highly responsive print environments. It offers a choice of controller options including a Konica Minolta controller and controllers from EFI and Creo. 21
Sue Threlfo, general manager,
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