Morya Labels enhances its digital printing capability with Konica Minolta AccurioLabel 230

India, 10 September,2024: Morya Labels has been a trusted name in the labeling industry for 15 years, evolving from raw material expertise to a comprehensive converter. They specialize in delivering innovative and affordable labeling solutions tailored for various sectors, including beverages, food, and packaging. With state-of-the-art in-house operations featuring three flexo machines and one digital printing machine, Morya Labels is well-equipped to meet the diverse needs of their clientele, ensuring high-quality products and exceptional service.

The company recognizes the promising potential of digital label printing. This innovative technology provides unmatched flexibility, speed, and customization, making it ideal for short production runs, variable data printing, and prototypes. As the market evolves, it effectively meets the rising demand for personalization and just-in-time production, positioning businesses to stay competitive and responsive in an ever-changing landscape.

Morya Labels has made a strategic decision in selecting the Konica Minolta AccurioLabel 230, recognizing its capability to meet their unique requirements. This advanced label printer boasts high-quality output, ensuring sharp and clear printing of small characters and fine lines, as well as producing vivid colour images with rich gradations. Its outstanding performance makes it the ideal choice for labels that demand intricate details and precise brand colours, elevating the quality of Morya Labels’ offerings.

“The machine is based on toner technology, offer a reliable and easy to handle operations. We can rely to Konica Minolta’s service team and give our pure focus to business without any hustle of getting involved in machine maintenance etc.” says Ramesh Vanga, founder of Morya Labels.

AccurioLabel 230 Simitri HDE toner features an innovative 3D hybrid structure with functional polymers, allowing it to be compatible with a diverse range of substrates, including both paper and film. This technology enables the reproduction of ideal natural textures on labels, enhancing their sophistication. Moreover, the low-heat fusing process significantly reduces power consumption, positioning the AccurioLabel 230 as an eco-friendly option for businesses. In addition, Konica Minolta’s S.E.A.D. V image processing technology, along with a new generation ASIC and automated color adjustment functions, delivers exceptional print quality. This ensures consistent and accurate color reproduction across all labels, which is vital for maintaining brand consistency.

Morya Labels is poised for continuous growth in the label printing industry. As the sector moves towards greater automation, innovative printing techniques, and sustainable practices, our commitment to digital printing ensures that we are well-positioned to leverage these emerging trends. By staying ahead of the technology curve, Morya Labels is not only enhancing our capabilities in producing short-run, customized labels but also unlocking opportunities in new market segments. This strategic investment not only reflects our forward-thinking approach but also our dedication to meeting evolving customer demands and industry standards.

Morya Labels stands out in the competitive printing industry with a unique selling proposition that blends 15 years of experience with a steadfast commitment to innovation. By providing affordable, high-quality labels tailored for various industries, they prioritize customization to meet diverse needs. Their expertise in advanced printing technologies, particularly in digital printing, ensures they remain adaptable to ever-evolving market trends, positioning them for continued success in the future.

GS Graphics invests in AccurioPress C7100/C7090

-Munirka, New Delhi-based GS Graphics has recently invested in a Konica Minolta AccurioPress C7090.

India, 01 September,2024: Guddu Kumar of GS Graphics said before investing in the AccurioPress C7090, the company faced challenges in meeting deadlines because of the limitations of its previous equipment.

“We often struggled to complete prints on time, which hampered us from serving our clients effectively. To resolve this predicament, we decided to invest in the AccurioPress C7090. The advanced features of this machine improved our printing speed and quality of work significantly, in return making it easy to stick to deadlines. The Konica Minolta team did extensive training on how to use the equipment, and they still offer support whenever it’s needed to ensure that we get the most from this machine,” he explained.

GS Graphics was founded in 2006. Its location in Munirka in New Delhi allows it to serve a wide range of clients across the city. Kumar is helped in the business by his wife. Together, they make a great team with a vision to provide quality services.

“At GS Graphics our primary focus is on producing high-quality printed booklets, magazines, and brochures. We have a variety of clients such as businesses, publishers, and educational institutions. Our clients rely on us for the delivery of timely top print quality. Through this, we have been able to nurture long-term relationships and a strong market presence,” Kumar said.

At present, GS Graphics is a team of five individuals. While small in number, the workforce is productive and dedicated to the high standards built over the years.

Kumar said the company expects the return on investment with the AccurioPress C7090 within the next two years. The amount of print jobs this machine has been able to take on is already starting to pay dividends. “Looking out at the landscape and seeing the continued desire for high-quality printed pieces, we’re well on our way to a positive return on that investment, as it will allow us to reinvest in our business and drive new growth opportunities,” he concluded.

Smile ups productivity with AccurioPress C7100/C7090

-Smile Digital Press, based in Coimbatore, has invested in a Konica Minolta AccurioPress 7090 in a bid to meet the growing demand for digital prints.

India, 30 August,2024: Smile specialises in producing marketing flyers, wedding invitations, and business cards with a print run of 3,000 to 5,000 prints per day. The company operates with a 90% digital and 10% offset printing model. The offset printing work is outsourced, allowing Smile to focus on its core digital printing services.”

Smile was established eight years ago, in 2017 by Ashik Jabbar and his partner Ashik Abbas, as a digital print service provider, bringing digital capability with the installation of Konica Minolta AccurioPress 2070 kit.

Last year, the company replaced the KM 2070 with the KM 7090.

Jabbar, the managing director of Smile, said a few key factors drove his decision to invest in Konica Minolta. “Firstly, we recognised the need to enhance our production speed to meet the growing demands of our clients. Secondly, the versatility of Konica Minolta’s printing solutions allows us to offer a broader range of services, for example, printing banner size print and duplex print, which is crucial for staying competitive in the digital printing industry.”

The KM Accuriopress 7090 has a maximum speed of 90ppm at a resolution of 2,400×3,600dpi. It can handle papers from 52gsm to 400gsm in sizes 330x487mm, 330.2 x 900 mm (max duplex), and 330.2 x 1,300 mm (max. simplex). With the new KM Accuriopress 7090, Smile has achieved a 30% increase in productivity. “We produced about 70,000 sheets per month with the older press. After the new installation, we started doing around one-lakh sheets, which has grown to close 1.20-lakh sheets per month,” said Jabbar.

He informed PrintWeek that the KM kit can print on coated, uncoated, textured, metallic, and sticker paper. “Some of the textured papers are complicated and must be treated carefully.”

Smile does not engage in any sheet work but specialises in finished products. “We utilise the in-house finishing equipment like Polar cutting machine, lamination and binding machines, ensuring high-quality products for our clients,”

Jabbar shared his vision for Smile. “Our vision for the next five years is centred on growth, sustainability, innovation, and maintaining the highest standards of quality and customer satisfaction in the digital printing industry.”

Purple Communications gets AccurioPress C7100/C7090

-Noida-based Purple Communications has recently invested in a Konica Minolta AccurioPress C7090.

India, 30 August,2024: Sakshi Maitra of Purple Communications said, “The quality remains the driving factor behind our decision to invest in the AccurioPress C7090. More than anything else, the phenomenal print quality of the machine was a deciding factor since we wanted to ensure that our clients receive nothing but the best.”

Purple Communications started as an advertising agency in 2002 and through the years established its name, but when the Covid-19 pandemic came, things got difficult for business. “Since our clientele was declining, we resorted to what we thought would be the best course of action and that was to convert our company to a full-scale printing business. We’ve been doing well since then. In 2023, we decided to further enhance our capabilities and installed the Konica Minolta’s AccurioPress C7100, which opened new doors for us in the printing industry,” Maitra said.

The company is managed by Sakshi Maitra who is the owner and proprietor of the company. Under her leadership and vision, the firm has been wittingly transformed and placed as an innovative and reliable player in the printing industry.

The company’s major clients are businesses and media houses for whom top-quality printed matter is regularly required. It specialises in high-quality catalogue printing and book publishing, along with related products. It has acquired expertise in all these areas and come to be seen by our clients as a trusted partner who has an eye for detail and a commitment to results.

At present, the company has 12 professionals. Each member of the staff has extensive experience and a strong work ethic.The company has other equipment installed from Konica Minolta, the C226i along with AccurioPress C7090.

Maitra said the investment in the AccurioPress C7090 has yielded some really good returns. “The quality and reliability of the machine have also garnered interest from some of the publications clients and even a few government bodies which further helps in the expansion of our business. We are planning to add more of Konica Minolta’s products such as the black and white printing machine to expand our services further and hope that Konica Minolta will continue developing products with coloured printing solutions,” Maitra concluded.

DigiPrints invests in AccurioPress C7100/C7090

-Mehendergarh, Haryana-based DigiPrints has recently invested in a Konica Minolta AccurioPress C7090.

India, 30 August,2024: Bharat Bhardwaj of DigiPrints said, “Our reason for investing in the AccurioPress C7090 was partly because we wanted to have a unit area of our business that could help us improve our printing, especially when it came to the production of booklets.”

He said receiving a sample print from Konica Minolta left his in awe of its speed and excellent quality, as the booklet was ready in just 20 minutes.

“The optional inter-cooler curl eliminator, SEAD X 3,600×2,400 equivalent dpi x 8-bit resolution, Simitri V toner technology, were outstanding tech integrations that enabled accurate front-to-back registration. Konica Minolta’s assistance has been excellent, acclimating us to the system’s environment, designed for high-performance short-run printing,” he added.

DigiPrints was established in 2023 in the small town of Kanti, situated in Mehendergarh, Haryana. The company specialises in the publishing industry. It produces a variety of printed materials, including newspapers, periodicals, books, and directories. Involved in creating and distributing printed materials, DigiPrints serves local and regional audiences in their town of 9,000 people.

DigiPrints is involved in the manufacturing of calendars, diaries, stickers, and school certificates. It caters to different customers from educational institutions to small businesses, individual clients to other printers. Our activities have, therefore, generated an involved society with a solid base to continually turn to for uniform and reliable printouts.

Currently, DigiPrints is a small but dedicated team of four individuals. It comprises two experienced editors, one skilled designer, and one marketing specialist.

Bhardwaj said the AccurioPress C7090 will mark the beginning of an exciting new chapter for DigiPrints. “In the long term, we aim to move operations to a bigger city where we can cover wider markets to help us continue growing. With this investment, we are not only looking at improving our existing services but also laying the platform for our future growth and expansion,” he concluded.

Sagar Studio opts for AccurioPress C7100/C7090

-Gandhinagar, Delhi-based Sagar Studio recently invested in a Konica Minolta AccurioPress C7090.

India, 30 August,2024: Avdhesh Kumar of Sagar Studio said, “We decided to invest in the AccurioPress C7090 to uphold our pledge of continued investment in current technology to enhance the delivery of service to our clients. Our searches were for better quality within the machine and higher volumes, which the C7090 gave us perfectly. We were excited to step up from our smaller machinery to the C7090.”

Sagar Studio started its printing business in 2017. In all these years, the company has developed and adapted itself to pick up the changing demands of our clients.

“For the first couple of years, we set up the Konica Minolta 2070, which served our purposes when business was at a budding stage. But with time, as quantity rose along with expectations by customers, it appeared that more technologically enhanced services were needed. This allowed us to upgrade to the AccurioPress C7090, and it greatly improved our capacity to what we are now able to produce and has catapulted us forward in the quality of the print services we can deliver,” Kumar explained.

The company’s customer base consists primarily of consumers and professionals of photo studios. Its core focus is on printing high-end boutique photo albums, wedding albums, and garment digital prints. Many of these products are personal and professional needs.

The team consists of six people, one of whom is a skilled operator who handles the AccurioPress C7090. Kumar said he is pleased with the return AccurioPress C7090 has delivered from the time it was installed.

“It has performed well out of range, exceeding expectations, and upon its installation brought a big improvement to our operations. The improved output capacity has not only been able to satisfy the existing clientele but also to bring more business opportunities. In conclusion, we are much satisfied with the service provided by AccurioPress C7090 and wish for many more years of development and success,” he said.

Upadhyay Colour Copier adds AccurioPress C12000 digital press

-Lucknow Printer already owns a C12000 and an MGI from Konica Minolta.

India, 30 August,2024: Upadhyay Colour Copier, a Lucknow-based provider of digital printed commodities, recently enhanced its production portfolio by installing a new AccurioPress C12000 from Rovica Minolta, The printer, which already owns a C12000 digital press and an MGI foiling machine from Konica Minolta, says satisfaction with its earlier machines, and timely after-sales service from the digital press manufacturer, prompted it to go for a new machine from the company.

Established in 2009, the business is located in Lucknow’s Haiderganj area. The owner, Pawan Upadhyay, who started as a photocopier, noticed the growing customer demand for more printed products, showing him a market space to capture. The commercial printer initially invested in a 4-color machine. Visiting cards, leaflets, letterheads, wedding cards, greeting cards, and projects for school and college students are some of its products.

The AccurioPress C12000 comes with inbuilt automated technology to deliver better productivity, reducing turnaround times to a minimum. It is known for consistency in simplex and duplex printing for inline business cards and postcard cutting with 3,600 X 2,400 dpi resolution. It can perfectly bind books of up to 30 mm in width.

Upadhyay says Lucknow printers are shy of incorporating digital embellishments, foiling, and embossing techniques in their production even to this day. “In early 2022, we installed an MGI digital foiling machine from Konica Minolta, After printing on our digital presses, we give them a run through on the MGI and anyone who came with any job since then has ended up as our repeat customer.”

Students living near the Haiderganj area are repeat customers of the commercial printer. “We were told by the students that their faculty was quite impressed with the projects that had embellishments or foiling and even set that as a minimum standard for any submission. A good presentation is a good presentation. It’s the era of finishing as a result of which these novel techniques, are in strong demand,” he said.

On the commercial printing scenario in Lucknow, Upadhyay says government work has been reduced to a great extent. “Part of their cost cutting strategies, as we were told.” Upadhyay said. “Heavy losses came with the digitization of banking sectors as most commercial jobs came from there. However, we see it as a transition. Newer technologies are on the rise. We have to unlearn the obsolete and get a better understanding of the new, keeping market demands into consideration.”

Upadhyay Colour Copier sents its products to Firozabad, Lakhimpur Kanpur, Gonda, Varanasi and other nearby cities, while also supplying short- a packaging through third-party contracts for personal use commodities run such as shampoo, oil, or other cosmetics. According to Upadhyay, Uttar Pradesh (barring NCR) is at the initial stages of developing the know-how of the packaging industry, and the coming five years will be crucial,”If printers have a growth mindset, they will learn that new technologies with automated features and cloud computing are the way ahead. Traditional printers seldom change their operational machines. Older businesses are reluctant to revamp their infrastructure if a machine has no defect. Adoption and open-mindedness are necessary, unwillingness to advance technologically could be fatal as customers only desire what’s latest.”

Lucknow’s Amar Fax Services eyes offset printing & packaging

-Commercial printer installs two Konica Minolta AccurioPress C12000.

India, 27 August,2024: Lucknow-hased Amar Fax Services, a provider of books, business cards, pamphlets, menus, high-end invitation cards, point of sale (POS) material, and other print products, installed two AccurioPress C12000 from Tomca Minoltat each of its units in Hazaratganj and Aliganj. The commercial printer provides printed commodities to educational institutions, banks, government, and private offices-supplying to most of Uttar Pradesh and some parts of Delhi-NCR.

The company plans a significant expansion in offset printing and rigid box packaging printing next year with the installation of a Komori 15 press at a new unit on Sitapur Road, which it will name Amar Offset. The company is also in talks to establish a fourth unit for digital printing in Alambagh, covering all major markets in Lucknow. Amar Fax Services was started by directors Surjeet Singh and Harpal Singh at a time when printing was not considered a profitable business option,Initially, users of analog machines from Xerox, the company, established in 1989, switched to digital to meet speed and quality demand with media flexibility. At present, the company owns several digital presosas from Komica Minolta installed in the last eight years.

Other digital color production presses acquired by Amar Fax include the AccurioPress 101, C1100, C6300, C1060, three pro-1100 black and white presses, KIP and HP wide format output devices and a Xerox Map machine,Talling to Indian Printer and Publisher, Surjeet said, “During our inception, we utilized analog machines from Xerox along with a plan printer (for maps) as there weren’t any providers of big maps, making it the first in Lucknow. we utilized analog machines from Xerox along with a plan printer (for maps) as there weren’t any providers of big maps, making it the first in Lucknow. Eventually, during the 90s, we added color presses from Xerox. During the early 2010s, we were introduced to digital machines that could easily fit on our shop floors. After a few demonstrations and witnessing the print quality, our inclination grew towards Konica Minolta.”

Harpal discussed the improvement in efficiency enabled by the digital presses. Talking about the latest equipment and the overall success of the Konica Minolta digital presses, he said, “We have installed an MGI JV3D One machine in our Aliganj unit. It was the second machine in Lucknow, It has UV inkjet technology combined with drop-on-demand printheads for high quality and speed. It has a software suite that allows you to follow jobs, manage job queues, create job tickets, recall reprints, and adjust your AIS scanner.

On the state of the market, Surjeet sald competition has increased and rates. are falling, making it difficult for printers to stay profitable. “It is our legacy that is providing us a strong standing. After the pandemic, a good number of printing businesses were shut. Now profit depends on volume, which is a motivator to move toward offset. Advancing technology kept us ahead of our market peers back in the 90s and we expect a similar effect when we launch our offset unit,” he said.

Lucknow-based Ekjot Printers gets AccurioPress C12000

-Commercial and signage printer talk about stagnation in business.

India, 26 August,2024: Ekjot Printers, a signage, commercial printer, and supplier from Lucknow, recently installed an AccurioPress C12000 from Konica Minolta to enhance production speed, quality, and decrease turnaround time.
The Alambagh-hased printer that supplies widely to local businesses has seen steady growth despite being relatively new to the business with Covid striking within the first two years of its establishment in 2018. Proprietor Gurdeep Singh, though, stayed optimistic in the hope of capturing the printing market sooner or later.

Alambagh, located on the road towards Kanpur, is a commercially bustling area with wholesale markets for fruits and vegetables, and shops for smartphone repair, clothes, and sweets. During our visit, the roadsides were filled with dozens of vendors selling rakhi. The area was especially busy due to the Metro and bus stand with the narrow roads occupied by eRickshaw and rickshaw pullers.

Flex, vinyl glowing sign boards, roll-up stands, and pamphlets comprise Singh’s signage business and for commercial printing, he makes posters, visiting cards, calendars, stickers, brochures, letter pads, wedding cards, and billbooks. The commercial business includes short-run digital book printing with in-house binding. The C12000 press was installed as the proprietor was impressed with the machine’s speed and quality of print. He also owns presses from Epson and Canon.

Singh, who has an experience in printing, started Ekjot Printers with monocolor machines. “I have worked at printing presses and wanted to have a business of my own. During my initial days, the commercial printing market was booming with all sorts of jobs and requirements. Post-Covid, the market wasn’t the same. During the pandemic, many new digital mediums became available, especially in the education and banking sectors. The demands kept falling,” Singh said.

Although the printer has witnessed decent year-on-year growth, the profit margins keep on fluctuating. “The commercial printing market in Lucknow is not doing well. Fluctuating paper prices and shortage of jobs affect businesses. We are standing due to our consistent supply that reaches all across UP. Occasionally, we get some business from Japan or the US,” he said.

The commercial printer is not considering any expansion at the moment as the market is not stable. “As of now, we plan to stick with what we have and what we have been doing. As printers, we are looking forward to some support from the government. We need better subsidies and some reductions in tax as the margins are not in favor of small-cap commercial printers,” he added.

Konica Minolta introduces AccurioPress 7136 series in India

-Designed to help commercial printers, print-for-pay services, and central in-house printing facilities expand their business and improve operational efficiency.

India, 16 August,2024: Konica Minolta Business Solutions India has launched AccurioPress 7136 series in the Indian market. Offering the next generation of monochrome digital printing presses, AccurioPress 7136 series is designed to help commercial printers, print-for-pay services, and central in-house printing facilities expand their business and improve operational efficiency. The new series is available in India from August 2024.

Building upon the success of the AccurioPress 6136 series, the AccurioPress 7136 series will include the launch of three models – AccurioPress 7136/AccurioPress 7136P, (136ppm) and AccurioPress 7120 (120ppm) offering increased operational efficiency through improved automation and greater production flexibility with A3 and other paper options.

Commenting on introducing the print series in the Indian market, Mr. Manish Gupta, Head, Product Lifecycle Management & Planning Division, said, “In launching the AccurioPress 7136 series, Konica Minolta pioneers solutions that champion business expansion and customer centricity. Our focus on usability, security, and dependability meets the demands of a digital-heavy yet print-dependent world. This next-generation technology empowers businesses to grow and thrive, offering flexibility and innovation in digital printing, like no other. We are proud to introduce this range to Indian print businesses, a market that thrives on ingenuity and versatility.”

Reflecting on the launch, Kalyani Kumari Dubey- Product Manager, Product Lifecycle Management & Planning Division – Production Print Business – Monochrome, said, “This launch is for connecting print businesses with technology that is not only robust and scalable but also offers great reliability through improvements in feeding mechanism and actual life. With a plethora of possible configurations, thoughtfully designed to meet the varied business requirements, the AccurioPress 7136 will be a quantum leap for print businesses in the monochrome segment. The series’ seamless integration into existing workflows via AccurioPro solutions combined with its versatility, makes it an inimitable solution for achieving best in class productivity and operational efficiency.”

The AccurioPress 7136 series offers high production capability with monthly print volume of up to 3.24 million pages per month. Capacitated to handle a wide range of media, including coated-uncoated from 40gsm up to 350gsm, the AccurioPress 7136 series meets the demands of businesses’ most challenging printing projects.

The printing range comes with an option of suction paper feeder for high media feeding reliability. Entrusted with image rotation and skew correction feature along with pre-uploaded paper profiles simplify setup and minimize errors. Additionally, optional IQ-501 intelligent quality Optimizer unit automates density and registration adjustments for flawless printing. The AccurioPress 7136 makes workflows seamless through linkage of AccurioPro with Solutions (AccurioPro Flux). OpenAI connectivity ensures compatibility with Konica Minolta devices, AccurioPro workflows, and third-party solutions for a fully integrated printing ecosystem. Additionally, the series comes equipped with AccurioPro Print Manager that helps optimize the print job management.

Accurio Press 7136 series offers a staggering 728 different configuration possibilities with Konica Minolta’s own finishing options, including the innovative inline trimming unit TU-510 that saves time and labour costs.

Championing environmental responsibility, the AccurioPress 7136 series has cleared standard Typical Energy Consumption (TEC) values for version 3.2 of the international ENERGY STAR Program, that helps to reduce CO2 emissions through reduced energy consumption.The AccurioPress 7136 aims to expedite innovation in digital print production technology, empowering commercial printers and associated players to achieve new levels of efficiency and business growth.