Konica Minolta India has launched the bizhub PRO 1100, a monochrome production press. The bizhub PRO 1100 has new applications and functions, a faster turnaround time, a color scanner and a flexible Open API interface – all helping to handle the wide variety of frequently changing on-demand jobs of internal and external print shops. With a maximum paper capacity of 9,000 sheets in five cassettes and the new bypass tray MB507, the monochrome press is aimed at handling any high-volume job, and even extensive mixed-media jobs can be handled easily. KM India says that this monochrome press has an outstanding output quality – a genuine resolution of 1200 x 1200 dpi, a unique screening technology and customized tone curve adjustments thanks to a tone curve utility.
In addition to this, Konica Minolta has also launched the bizhub 165e/185e, bizhub 206/226, bizhub 227/287/367, bizhub C227, bizhub C368 / C308/ C258 series of color and monochrome multi-functional products (MFP-print, copy, scan and fax all in one system). Adopting Konica Minolta’s award-winning INFO-Palette design for multi-touch functionality, these latest MFPs include a variety of new features to increase productivity, overall versatility and energy savings. The emphasis on this new line-up has been on the aimed reduction of the overall running costs and being eco-friendly at the same time.
Approximately 51% of MFP main body are made by recycled materials – PC/ABS and biomass plastic. Hence, the bizhub series are always the top priority in environmental contribution. To protect valuable information, this series also incorporates advanced security features like authentication on the MFP main unit, IC card authentication, biometric authentication and TPM (Trusted Platform Module). Furthermore, the series offers Konica Minolta’s exclusive Emperon print system for built-in print control and the next generation Simitri HD toner formulation for sharp, clear images.
Speaking on the occasion Yuji Nakata, MD, Konica Minolta Business Solutions, said, “For the competitive business world, MFPs and production printers are now part of a packaged solution that facilitates value-added services, in terms of efficiency, effectiveness and optimization.” V Balakrishnan, executive general manager (EGM), Konica Minolta Business Solutions, added, “Keeping the company’s vision in mind, Konica Minolta is relentlessly working towards specific eco-friendly technology. As an enhanced series of MFPs and production printers, the bizhub series exemplify how customers can count on Konica Minolta for solutions that allow them to manage information faster and more efficiently with less impact to the environment.”
