At the recently concluded Bharat Print Expo 2025 in Bengaluru, Konica Minolta demonstrated two of its production printing systems—the AccurioPrint C4065 and AccurioPrint 2100. The company also showcased print samples that used embellishment and label technologies, specifically on the AccurioLabel 230 and AccurioShine 3600.
“The centerpiece of our stand was the live demo area, where visitors saw for themselves the superior print quality, substrate handling, and workflow automation strengths of both models on display. We presented the strengths of our systems for mid-volume commercial printers, schools, and in-house print departments of corporates,” Manish Gupta, head of product lifecycle management and planning, Konica Minolta, said.
“Visitors were attracted by the tactile embellishments samples and high-resolution labels on display, which featured Konica Minolta’s growing list of specialty applications and value-added printing,” Gupta said.
According to Gupta, the high-volume performance, extensive media handling, professional print quality, and versatile finishing solutions reduce training time and optimize operational effectiveness, particularly valuable in today’s market where the availability of skilled operators can be limited.
Konica Minolta has more than a 50% market share in India’s production printing market, Gupta said. “We have registered growth consistently in the commercial print, educational, and corporate segments, with successful penetration in metro and tier-2 cities, indicating the growth of the digital print market across India.”
A major theme that emerged during the interaction was the digital transformation of the printing industry. As print service providers face increasing demand for short-run, on-demand, and highly customized jobs, they are looking for flexible, automated, and intelligent solutions. “India’s printing industry is at a tipping point in its digital evolution. Technologies such as digital embellishment, hybrid workflows, and AI-driven quality optimization are no longer just trends — they are becoming necessities,” Gupta emphasized.
Gupta believes that the future of print lies in hybrid systems that combine the strengths of both digital and traditional technologies. “We foresee strong demand for hybrid solutions that offer both the agility of digital and the robustness of conventional workflows. Additionally, sustainability, automation, and AI-based color calibration are setting new benchmarks for print quality and operational efficiency,” he noted.
A diverse mix of commercial printers, corporate buyers, educational institutions, and SMEs visited Konica Minolta‘s stand. “There was a noticeable interest in our mid-range production systems due to their affordability and performance balance,” Gupta said.
“Although individual deal closures remain in a finalization stage, we have established multiple leads and expressions of interest, such as long-term partnership inquiries, bulk installation requests, and accessory purchases. Multiple leads were created, and preliminary discussions for machine installation are already in progress,” he said.
