Digital Transformation Takes Center Stage as Konica Minolta Showcases Future of Print in Kolkata
India, 26 November,2024: Konica Minolta, pioneer in professional and industrial printing solutions, successfully concluded its participation in the 8th edition of Eastern Print Pack 2024, Eastern India’s premier exhibition for the printing and packaging industry. The three-day event, held from November 22-24 at the Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan in Kolkata, congregated industry professionals from Eastern India and neighbouring countries to explore cutting-edge printing technologies.
Commenting on the successful exhibition,Mr. Manish Gupta, Head of Product Lifecycle Management and Planning Division, Konica Minolta Business Solutions India Pvt. Ltd. said, “The printing industry is at a fascinating inflection point where digital transformation meets sustainable innovation. The rising demand for personalization, coupled with the need for environmental responsibility, is driving us toward smart factories and automated workflows. As we look ahead, we see artificial intelligence and IoT integration becoming central to print operations, enabling predictive maintenance, automated colour management, and unprecedented levels of customization. This transformation will not only optimize operations but also open new revenue streams for print businesses in ways we haven’t imagined before.”
- The AccurioPress C7100 stood out as the flagship CMYK cut-sheet toner press – a real breakthrough in digital printing technology. It brings together top-notch print quality and remarkable media flexibility. Thanks to its advanced Simitri V toner technology and S.E.A.D. X imaging, it delivers crystal-clear 3,600 x 2,400 dpi equivalent resolution. It handles weights up to 400 g/m² in both simplex and duplex modes, while its clever air-blow fusing separation makes sure even thin paper feeds reliably. With standard envelope printing and long-sheet handling up to 1300mm, it’s proving itself as a jack-of-all-trades for various printing needs. The machine prints consistently at rated speed on all the substrates.
- The AccurioPress C4065 impressed with its compact yet mighty presence. This production press is changing the game in the mid-volume segment, churning out professional colour prints at up to 66 A4 pages per minute. The machine is flexible to handle wide variety of coated and uncoated media’s while managing long-sheet printing up to 1300mm in simplex and 864mm in duplex. The machine comes with an option to connect KM or EFI controller and can handle media’s upto 360GSM. It is exactly what print shops need to grow their business -with high quality standards.
- The AccurioPress C4080 turned heads as an engineering achievement in digital printing. This all-in-one workhorse doesn’t just deliver high-speed output at 81 pages per minute – it does it with spot-on colour accuracy. The dual scanning at 280ipm and 3600 x 2400 dpi resolution with 8-bit processing ensures colours come out just right. With its huge 15,390-sheet capacity and ability to handle media from 62 to 360 gsm, it’s built for those long print runs. Plus, the SEAD X technology and Simitri HDe toner keep things environmentally friendly without losing any punch in the colour department.
- The AccurioPress 7120 proved itself as a reliable powerhouse in monochrome production printing. With a monthly duty cycle of 2.5 million prints, it just keeps going. It comes loaded with option of smart features like Auto Inspection Technology and over 220 paper profiles built-in, plus that clever optional Intelligent Media Sensor IM-101 that figures out the paper type for you. Between its 1,200 x 1,200 dpi resolution, S.E.A.D. Technology, and Simitri HD Toner, the print quality is consistently impressive, and the unified interface makes running multiple engines a breeze.
- The AccurioShine 3600 drew crowds with its ability to transform ordinary prints into eye-catching products through 2D and 3D gloss effects. Using AI