Konica Minolta’s AccurioShine 3600’s expanding reach

Transforming digital embellishment for Indian printers

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Akashdeep Sudhera, owner of Asma Digital Graphics, Jallandhar with Konica Minolta's AccurioShine 3600

The adoption of the Konica Minolta AccurioShine 3600 is enabling print providers across India to significantly transform their finishing capabilities. The innovative digital embellishment press is empowering businesses to offer high-value, premium finishing effects such as 2D and 3D gloss, and optional digital foiling—driving expansion into lucrative markets, especially luxury packaging.

Technology driving premium quality

The AccurioShine 3600 is a digital and compact system that eliminates the time and cost associated with traditional methods such as plates, screens, or dies. It is designed to apply high-impact spot UV finishes on a wide variety of substrates, ranging from 135 to 450 gsm, and supports large sheet sizes up to 14.3″ x 29.5″. The system delivers instant curing with its eco-friendly LED dryer.

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Now2Print with Konica Minolta AccurioShine 3600

Powered by proprietary inkjet technology and the artificial intelligence (AI) SmartScanner, the press ensures accurate sheet registration, fast setup, and minimal waste. The press is ideal for advanced applications such as on book covers, brochures, greeting cards, direct mail, and premium packaging. With optional enhancements such as the iFoil One for metallic foiling, the press helps businesses offer high-value embellishment with consistent quality, flexibility, and ease of operation.

Customer stories

Indian customers say the AccurioShine 3600 is an essential tool for market differentiation and growth.

Akashdeep Sudhera, owner of Asma Digital Graphics, Jallandhar, credited Konica Minolta’s partnership, stating, “Thanks to the Konica Minolta team for immense support and right guidance that helped me to grow and bring new concepts to the market.”

For businesses pivoting to higher-end work, the machine has proven indispensable. Manoj Jangid and Gautam Chaturvedi of MG Press in Jaipur noted the strategic importance of the press. “The AccurioShine 3600 is an essential upgrade for our business. It is essential for our pivot into luxury packaging. It’s compact, cost-effective, and seamless. The machine provides the efficiency, quality, and flexibility needed to create stunning, high-end packaging that truly elevates our business,” Chaturvedi said.

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Konica Minolta AccurioShine 3600 at MG Press in Jaipur

Similarly, Ranu Gupta of Now2Print from Agra, highlighting the transformative impact on the company’s print offerings, said, “Partnering with Konica Minolta and installing the MGI has completely transformed our capabilities. The MGI AccurioShine 3600 delivers stunning luxury packaging that instantly stands out in the market. Konica Minolta’s innovative technology and reliable support have elevated our production efficiency and creativity.”

The commercial printer’s day-to-day activities involve preparing print files, including formatting, layout, and design work to ensure that they are print-ready; configuring the printing machines for specific jobs, including selecting paper types, adjusting ink settings, and ensuring proper alignment for different print formats. Optimizing equipment such as die-cutting tools, lamination tools, and binding setups complete the finishing touches on printed materials.

The enthusiastic reception underscores the AccurioShine 3600’s role in helping print providers meet the growing demand for high-impact, tactile, and visually appealing printed materials.

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