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Konica Minolta unveils AccurioPress 74hc/84hc at CEIF 2024

India, 13 January,2024: At the Consumer Electronics Imaging Fair, Konica Minolta showcase at CEIF Mumbai includes the latest AccurioPress74hc/84hc, with high-res capabilities, robust paper support, and banner size.

Konica Minolta presented its latest pioneering printing solution – the AccurioPress74hc/84hc, at the Consumer Electronics Imaging Fair (CEIF) in Mumbai on January 11, 2024. The exhibition of the 74hc/84hc builds upon Konica Minolta’s rich legacy, incorporating market feedback to deliver reliable and high-quality printing solutions. This state-of-the-art product introduces advanced features designed to meet the evolving needs of customers to print their memories.

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With a high-resolution printing capability of 2400×3600 (Equivalent) dpi, the AccurioPress74hc/84hc ensures solid print quality. It supports thick paper, handling weights of up to 360gsm, and offers expanded banner size for duplex printing on banners up to 34.02 inches. The optional IQ-501 enables automation through inspection and post-processing, while finishing options allow for cutting sheets into halves or full-bleed usable files. The new KM controller, supporting 16GB RAM, ensures high-speed processing of printing jobs.

Stability and consistency are paramount with the AccurioPress 74hc/84hc, providing a reliable product with high-quality output. Vibrant colors, including bright pink and bright magenta, are achieved through high chroma toners.To provide a glimpse into the AccurioPress 74hc/84hc, Konica Minolta has released a launch video on social channels.

Commenting on the exhibition, Mr. Katsuhisa Asari, Managing Director Konica Minolta Business Solutions India, said, “As we unveil the groundbreaking AccurioPress 74hc/84hc printing solution at CEIF Mumbai 2024, Konica Minolta sees this as a strategic opportunity for business growth and enhanced connectivity. This innovative product, with its high-resolution capabilities and seamless automation features shall enable us to connect with previously unexplored vendors and partners. We are excited to showcase how the AccurioPress74hc/84hc can empower photo lab owners, photographers to embrace the Konica Minolta connectivity, fostering efficiency and unlocking new avenues for growth. The teaser on social channels is just a glimpse of the transformative potential this solution holds. Our comprehensive exhibition, featuring the AccurioPress C12000 and AccurioPress C73hc, underscores our commitment to providing a connected ecosystem of imaging solutions for businesses aiming to stay ahead in a dynamic market.”

Konica Minolta presented this at the exhibition at CEIF Mumbai from January 11th to 13th. Konica Minolta showcased all this along with its automated print technologies, integrated AccurioPress C12000, newly launched High Chroma Printers C74hc/C84hc and AccurioPress C73hc machines at Stall No: K1-A, at CEIF.

Konica Minolta uses EVs to provide mid-day meals to Varanasi students

India, 23 February,2024: Konica Minolta Business Solutions India has announced its CSR initiative, Project Neev, in partnership with the Akshaya Patra Foundation. This collaborative effort promoted both environmental sustainability and child nutrition in the city of Varanasi.

The initiative witnessed Konica Minolta sponsoring two electric vehicles (EVs) for the Akshaya Patra Foundation in Varanasi. These EVs will be used to deliver nutritious mid-day meals to 1,800 students across government schools in the region. These vehicles will cover a total of 160-km per day.

This eco-conscious approach aligns with Konica Minolta’s commitment to reducing carbon emissions and creating a sustainable future.

Konica Minolta’s sponsorship will provide mid-day meals for these students for an entire year, ensuring they receive the necessary energy and nutrition to thrive in their academic pursuits. This initiative underscores the company’s belief in the importance of education and its dedication to empowering young minds.

Katsuhisa Asari, managing director, Konica Minolta Business Solutions India, said, “We are incredibly proud to partner with the Akshaya Patra Foundation on this meaningful initiative. This project embodies our core values of sustainability and social responsibility, allowing us to contribute to a healthier planet for students in Varanasi. By providing nutritious meals to students and eco-friendly EVs for food delivery, we’re not just addressing immediate needs, but also nurturing young minds and paving the way for a cleaner, brighter tomorrow”.

Konica Minolta’s Sustainability Promotion Department added, “Through Project Neev, our collaboration with Akshaya Patra, we’re thrilled to address two critical needs at once: nourishing young minds in Varanasi and safeguarding our planet. Witnessing their dedication firsthand at the school visit solidified our commitment. We’re proud to support Akshaya Patra’s vital work and believe this initiative paves the way for a brighter, healthier future for both children and the environment.”

At the unveiling, Akshaya Patra presented a gratitude tile to Konica Minolta Business Solutions India, acknowledging their dedicated service to the community. The two sponsored EVs were then officially inaugurated, showcasing the company’s commitment to sustainability. Additionally, Konica Minolta representatives visited a nearby school to take part in the mid-day meal distribution and interacted with the students.

Konica Minolta uses EVs to provide mid-day meals to Varanasi students

This eco-conscious approach aligns with Konica Minolta’s commitment to reducing carbon emissions and creating a sustainable future.

Konica Minolta Unveiled Transformative Print Solutions at PAMEX 2024

India, 12 February,2024: Konica Minolta, leading global provider of industrial, production, and digital print solutions, is excited to announce its successful participation at PAMEX 2024, held from February 6th to 8th at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Goregaon. Building on the triumph of its 2023 participation, Konica Minolta showcased an extensive lineup of innovative print solutions at Stall No. C30 & C32, Hall No. 1.

The exhibition featured an impressive range of products, including the following:

1. AccurioPress C12000 with IQ 501: Konica Minolta’s revolutionary AccurioPress C12000, equipped with inbuilt automated print technologies and IQ 501, delivers unparalleled productivity and consistent print quality. Boasting Perfect Image and durable performance, this print engine ensures efficiency with automated engine linearization, duplex registration, profiling, real-time adjustments.

2. AccurioLabel 400: Key advancements in the latest AccurioLabel 400 press encompass the capacity to broaden application possibilities using white toner, and additional cost savings through increased durability of components, coupled with various media acceptability and printing of 3000 linear meter in a single job.

3. AccurioShine 3600 with iFoil: Konica Minolta presents the AccurioShine 3600, enabling businesses to transform standard print jobs into engaging products. This solution offers 2D spot UV and textured 3D varnish effects, contributing to enhanced brand identity and powerful printed communications.

4. AccurioPress C7100: The AccurioPress C7100, a CMYK cut-sheet toner press, redefines agility, offering excellent quality imagery, long sheet printing capabilities, reliable thin paper feeding, envelope printing, and embossed paper support.

5. AccurioPress C4080: The AccurioPress C4080 series serves as a versatile press, supporting flat sheets, duplex long sheets up to 864mm, and inline finishing options. With production of 45 A3 in a minute, leads to higher productivity.

6. AccurioPress C4065: The AccurioPress C4065 showcases durable performance with up to 66 A4 colour pages per minute and 37 A3, 2-sided banner printing, and sophisticated media handling. This compact production press printer offers high-end print control and various finishing options.

7. AccurioPrint 6136: Konica Minolta introduces the AccurioPrint 6136 series, a high-end monochrome production press with features such as high productivity with coated and uncoated media, flexible paper handling, and high-function finisher group, catering to the demands of publication houses and POD’s.

8. DPR SCORPIO SCR35PL Digital Label Finishers: The SCR35PL is the perfect match for wide-format digital colour label presses, offering versatility, different roll widths, outer diameters, shapes, and sizes. This all-in-one system provides accurate label finishing using cutting plotter technology, allowing for on-demand short-run label finishing.

9. Accurio Shine 101:Rethinking value-added printing, the AccurioShine 101 delivers high quality and simple operation. Featuring Konica Minolta’s offline foil.

Commenting on the exhibition, Mr. Katsuhisa Asari, Managing Director, Konica Minolta Business Solutions India Pvt. Ltd. said, “Beyond showcasing our advanced print solutions, PAMEX 2024 presented a unique opportunity to forge collaborations with key industry players. We look forward to converting the partnerships that align with our vision of democratizing cutting-edge print technology. Our goal is to extend the reach of our innovative solutions to small and medium businesses, empowering them with the tools they need to compete effectively. PAMEX 2024 served as a crucial platform for knowledge sharing and industry engagement, allowing us to directly connect with businesses and understand their specific needs.”

Konica Minolta strived to deliver visitors with our vision for the future of printing at PAMEX 2024 Mumbai. We rely on these solutions’ potential to help small and medium print service providers to amplify efficiency and productivity, enhance print quality and consistency, expand service offerings, and reduce environmental impact.

Konica Minoltas PrintXpress resumes nationwide tour

India, 29 December,2023: Reviving the campaign that brought cutting-edge technology to the hinterland of India, Konica Minolta successfully commenced a fresh leg of the PrintXpress – Innovation in Print on 11 December 2023. This endeavour will take Konica Minolta to 93+ new cities, across tier-II, III, and IV locations, to understand what the technology and strategy gaps are, in the daily operations of these print businesses that require revision and network support. The unique roadshow aims to garner an attendance of potential small to medium print businesses, across an area of over 25,000-km.

Focused on creating business touchpoints across geographies, there are two campaign buses which will travel all four regions of India, catering to both direct channel and indirect channels, in collaboration with partners KMI and TechNova. Outfitted with production print engines, the campaign will showcase live demonstrations to the visitors to experience the benefits and explore new business opportunities with colour, AccurioPrint C4065 and monochrome, AccurioPrint 2100.

The PrintXpress Roadshow is designed to merge the network of small print businesses with Konica Minolta’s dependable print solutions. Integrated with samples on display, the campaign buses have embarked on separate routes across the country to display the products’ functionality in the avenues of digital printing and print-on-demand, to both prospective and current clients, across towns, such as Rohtak, Gorakhpur, Siliguri, Nasik, and Barpeta.

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Katsuhisa Asari, managing director, Konica Minolta Business Solutions, said, “As a leading print solutions provider, we are highly aware that printing businesses and in-house print departments are expected to produce impeccable print products within the shortest of deadlines, with changing user expectations. This is why, we understand the value of bringing in sturdy construction, high performance, and smart inline finishing options to small and burgeoning print businesses in India. With this new edition of the PrintXpress campaign, we want to democratize streamlined workflow processes, to a wide array of print businesses, creative agencies, book publishers, and commercial printers residing in the cities and towns.”

Continuing the milestone of Konica Minolta’s 150th anniversary, the PrintXpress campaign is an extension to early 2023’s PrintXpress – Innovation in Print campaign that covered 150+ cities, reporting an in-person attendance from 3000 customers, over the course of five months, covered more than 48,000-km.

Konica Minolta launches Dispatcher Paragon

India, 29 December,2023: Konica Minolta is enhancing its range of office applications by introducing Dispatcher Paragon, a cutting-edge and comprehensive solution that allows for centralised print administration. This innovative software not only offers user and cost management capabilities but also ensures the highest level of safety. Dispatcher Paragon is a private cloud software solution that is ideal for businesses seeking to optimise productivity and efficiency in their print infrastructure. Its modular design enables it to cater to the requirements of companies of all sizes and industries, ranging from small pri

With the Dispatcher Paragon print management solution, customers gain the ability to centrally manage their entire print infrastructure, resulting in cost reduction. What sets this solution apart is its unique and user-friendly web 2.0 administration interface, which can be customised to meet specific needs. This interface greatly simplifies the daily tasks of IT Administrators. Additionally, the centrally installed office solution allows users to release print jobs from any device, anywhere in the world, within the network. All print data is collected and accounted for centrally, ensuring efficient tracking. Furthermore, the solution supports mobile printing, enabling users to submit print jobs conveniently while on the go.

The new print management solution offers a range of advantages, including maximum efficiency, time savings, and increased productivity. To prioritise security, this solution strictly limits access to authorised users for tasks such as printing, copying, and scanning. Additionally, it allows for the assignment of specific rights to individual users based on their needs or job roles. By doing so, Dispatcher Paragon effectively prevents security breaches and ensures comprehensive protection of sensitive data and information at all times.

To effectively manage costs, it is crucial to closely monitor all print, copy, and scan operations within an organisation. Dispatcher Paragon offers the perfect solution for this, along with a wide range of detailed reports that assist in optimising the print environment. For environmentally-conscious companies, there are specific green reports available. These reports showcase how Dispatcher Paragon contributes to reducing paper waste, toner usage, and energy consumption. They also quantify the natural resources saved, highlighting the positive impact on the environment. Additionally, for institutions that require print services to be charged, Dispatcher Paragon provides a comprehensive payment system. This system includes online and offline options, as well as automatic recharging of user accounts, ensuring enhanced convenience for customers.

Katsuhisa Asari, managing director, Konica Minolta Business Solutions India, said, “Dispatcher Paragon is a highly adaptable and scalable print management solution that offers intuitive functionality. Its extensive range of features caters to various enterprise requirements, including print security, centralised print management, user access rights, comprehensive reporting, and even charge-back or project billing for specific users or departments. The modular and feature-based licensing structure makes it an ideal choice for customers seeking an advanced print management solution that can be tailored to their specific needs.”

Konica Minolta Successfully Conducted Tree Plantation Drive Across India

India, 21 November,2023: Commemorating 150 years as a global leader in print solutions, Konica Minolta conducted a country-wide tree plantation drive, that laid the foundation for 150 trees at 13 cities in India to cover all branch offices of the organisation. The initiative was a step ahead in Konica Minolta’s ongoing PRAYAAS Initiative, which amounted to the planting of 1950 trees altogether. This plantation drive was held from September to November 2023.

Dedicated to promoting health and high quality of life, the event drew voracious participation from clients, partners, and employees. This plantation drive marks as the completion of Konica Minolta’s announced goal of planting 4000 trees within three years from 2021. Konica Minolta has streamlined corporate strategy to offset CO2 emissions generated through business operations, across clients, vendors, and suppliers.

Committing to reducing CO2 emissions throughout the product lifecycle to net zero by 2050, Konica Minolta also adheres to the tenet of “promoting restoration and preservation of biodiversity” as stated in the organisation’s Eco Vision 2050. The plantation drive delivers an expression of responsible action in mitigating climate change, while aligning to the organisation’s long-term vision.

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The plantation drive was scheduled in the cities of – Bengaluru, Vijayawada, Hyderabad, Kochi, Chennai, Ludhiana, Chandigarh, Jaipur, Gurgaon / Delhi NCR, Pune, Mumbai, and Ahmedabad / Gandhinagar, Kolkata.

Commenting on the resounding success of the plantation drive, Mr. Katsuhisa Asari, Managing Director, Konica Minolta Business Solutions India, said, “Leaning into our long-term management vision, we conducted a country-wide plantation drive in efforts to contribute to Konica Minolta’s global vision of ‘Carbon Minus’ status by 2050. The plantation drive reflects intentional internal action that captures growth in a sustainable manner. Given the urgency of global environmental issues, global businesses like Konica Minolta have a great responsibility to help build a more sustainable society by reducing environmental impact, and with Eco Vision 2050, Konica Minolta exemplifies its determination to fulfil its long-term environmental responsibilities. We believe that this endeavour inspires our value partners to engage in carbon reversing initiatives, that compound in value, that can be availed by future generations.”

The Sustainability Promotion Department at Konica Minolta Business Solutions India is spearheading Konica Minolta’s PRAYAAS Initiative. Taking charge of the organization’s long term sustainability goals, the department facilitated the congregation of relevant stakeholders, making this initiative a resounding success.

Konica Minolta Partners with Funtech Innovation to Provide Cutting-Edge Smart Workplace Solutions

India, 01 November,2023: Konica Minolta Business Solutions India has joined forces with FunTech Innovation to bring advanced meeting room technologies to the Indian market. This collaboration is set to revolutionise the Unified Communication Solutions landscape and accelerate the digital transformation journey for corporates in India.

The partnership between Konica Minolta India and FunTech Innovation is driven by the shared vision of delivering cutting-edge Smart Workplace solutions and accelerating the digital transformation process in India. Together, the two companies aim to provide businesses in India with access to advanced technologies that enable seamless collaboration, improved productivity.

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The Unified Communication solutions offered by Konica Minolta in India include conference cameras, wireless conferencing systems, and interactive displays. These solutions are tailored to meet the needs of modern workplaces, offering versatility, innovation, and ease of use to enrich the overall virtual collaboration experience making it closer to true-to-life.

The partnership was strengthened by an engaging Experiential Zone, that witnessed a zestful attendance of leading industry spokespersons and tech influencers to try, test, and verify the presented product catalogue.

Commenting on the collaboration, Mr. Katsuhisa Asari, Managing Director of Konica Minolta Business Solutions India said, “We are dedicated to enhancing the digital experience for businesses. Our partnership with FunTech Innovation products enable us to deliver state-of-the-art meeting room solutions that cater to the evolving needs of modern workplaces. With this collaboration, Konica Minolta aims to play a pivotal role in the digital transformation journey of Indian corporates by providing unparalleled support and services to FunTech Innovations, ensuring the smooth adoption of these next-generation tools.”

Mr. Eric Lee, CEO of FunTech Innovations, expressed their zeal for the partnership to strategically unfold, stating, “We have always been at the forefront of pioneering collaboration technologies, and our partnership with Konica Minolta marks a significant milestone in our journey of bringing pioneering digital technologies to ripe markets around the world. Our collaboration with Konica Minolta Business Solutions India will enable us to leverage their extensive distribution network and service expertise, ensuring that our solutions are readily accessible and supported throughout the country.”

Digital Printing: How Konica Minolta redefines the quality and service in the Digital Age

India, 14 September,2023: Businesses bank on print, even today. Thanks to the power of visual recall, when the written word attains physicality on paper, it elicits cognisance, attention, and gravity, that is unparalleled by a screen. Printing remains a preferred medium of communication in business processes, even when tasks are maintained and managed digitally. So, how does that marry into businesses’ ESG compliance?

The solution lies in understanding the chain of sustainability, and how it does not begin and end with the usage of paper. Moving forth from the necessity of paper and other derivative substrates in carrying print, there lie other avenues of sustainability optimisation in the entire printing process.

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This pursuit of ethical excellence is led by Konica Minolta, a global pioneer in printing solutions that has redefined the benchmarks of quality and service in the digital printing industry. Konica Minolta’s unwavering commitment to innovation and cutting-edge technology has catapulted the digital printing experience to unprecedented heights. In a groundbreaking move, the brand introduced an industry-first initiative – the Print Xpress on-wheel campaign, traversing more than 150 cities and engaging with over 2500 users, showcasing the latest technologies and innovations.

By eliminating the need for metal plates, digital printers significantly conserve energy and minimise environmental impact. Additionally, the toners used in digital printing form a surface layer on the paper, preventing bleeding and enabling printing on diverse materials, including packaging, plastics, fabrics, and metal foils.

A study by Konica Minolta says, “Inkjet Printer reduces environmental impact significantly, with a 57% reduction in electricity usage compared to conventional screen-printing. In addition, it helps save energy for operations such as air conditioning and lighting by increasing customers production efficiency”.

With a steadfast commitment to innovation and environmental responsibility, Konica Minolta has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint by 60 percent by 2030 and 80 percent by 2050 under Eco-Vision 2030 and Eco-Vision 2050. One of the measures to get there, is utilising precise heat curing through infrared emitters or UV rays, digital printing ensures efficient drying of ink without the necessity for additional paper runs, limiting paper and energy usage. Flexographic (offset) printers have long setups and constant running waste, often higher than 15%. That means that for every order of labels produced, 15% more is just thrown in the trash.

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Personalisation is the key to effectively engage customers, and Konica Minolta comprehends this need, empowering businesses to create tailor-made prints that resonate with their target audience. From variable data printing to on-demand printing, their solutions enable users to craft messages and designs for each recipient, driving engagement and augmenting ROI. Additionally, a dedicated team of experts is always at the ready to assist with installation, training, troubleshooting, and maintenance, ensuring that your digital printing solutions run seamlessly.

Konica Minolta’s commitment to innovation, print quality, customisation, speed, sustainability, exceptional service, and future-readiness makes them the go-to choice for businesses looking to make an indelible impact in the digital age. Step into the future of digital printing with Konica Minolta and redefine your standards of excellence.

Sustainable Printing Practices for Indian Corporations: Konica Minolta’s Commitment to SMBs

India, 14 September,2023: With a legacy spanning 150 years, Konica Minolta shall stand as an enabler of connectivity and commerce, as reinforced by the leaders of India and Japan, in the recent G20 negotiations. In a technologically volatile global landscape, Konica Minolta’s legacy solutions can be lent to empower this thought exchange, opening a whole new world of collaboration, talent, expansion, advancement, networks, and research, that can be realised at scale. Here is an overview of Konica Minolta’s commitment to the cause, since before mandates.

Digital printing offers a world of advantages, including quicker turnaround times, cost-effectiveness, web-to-print solutions, variable data printing, and the ability to create on-demand prints. Konica Minolta’s Print Xpress – Innovations in Print roadshow recently congregated over 2500 customers from 150+ cities across India, showcasing cutting-edge products like the AccurioPrint C4065 High Chroma Engine and AccurioPress C73hc, carried out in rural India, empowering small to medium print businesses to move away from traditional, resource-intensive methods and embrace sustainable workflows. These innovations have redefined the way businesses approach printing operations.

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Konica Minolta moves beyond innovation, by making solutions environmentally friendly. Rethinking materials and processes, introducing eco-friendly alternatives, such as recycled paper, FSC-certified materials, and even tree-free options, have significantly reduced operational carbon footprint, across clientele.

Digital printing, a key focus for Konica Minolta, eliminates the need for resource-intensive practices like etched metal plates, reducing energy consumption and waste generation. Toner quality ensures environmentally sustainable prints, using 25% less water compared to conventional polymerised toner. Additionally, their efficient energy conservation techniques, like inkjet printers that reduce electricity usage by up to 57%, contribute significantly to reducing carbon emissions.

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Leaning into the power of automated workflows, Konica Minolta makes productivity, scalability, and compliance, an everyday essential across users, while reducing inefficiencies and errors. By leveraging the potential of automated workflows, businesses can redirect resources towards strategic initiatives, extending to talent acquisition, vendor management, on-cloud ECM systems. These solutions transcend geographical boundaries, enabling seamless collaboration and innovative problem-solving, across MSMEs. This not just making businesses efficient; but makes them limitless.

A Legacy of 150 Years is just the beginning. A status quo is as corrosive to business, as any disruption, if not more. Staying committed to equitable and all-encompassing smart sustainability, Konica Minolta have been established as pioneers, segment-starters, and innovators who lead the way in both digital and physical print solutions.