Konica Minolta has unveiled its new AccurioPress C5080 series entry-level digital print presses, offering simple and efficient yet agile devices to print service providers taking their first steps in digital print production.
For many print service providers, especially towards the smaller end of the market, the market remains challenging. Costs continue to rise – and are set to do so even more in the months to come – while customers are increasingly demanding in terms of short run designs to tight deadlines.
This means that they are looking to the equipment they use – and increasingly this is digital – to provide efficiencies in terms of costs savings, as well as in production time without compromising on quality.
A new entry onto the market that aims to address those problems comes from Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK) Ltd. The company has launched the new AccurioPress C5080 Series, which seeks to reduce operational complexity and enable faster and more efficient productivity for print service providers. Printing at speeds of up to 81 pages per minute (ppm), the entry-level AccurioPress C5080 Series is designed to help customers take their first steps towards long-term success in digital print production.
The new series replace the AccurioPress C4080 Series, and all models can be configured with a wide range of options, workflows and finishing capabilities to deliver cost-effective, agile print through streamlined operation that is designed for ease of use and maximum efficiency.
Accessible digital printing
Available now, the smart entry-level A4 colour AccurioPress C5080/C5070 (81ppm and 71ppm) and AccurioPrint C5065 (65ppm) systems are designed to make professional digital printing accessible for businesses of every size. Addressing key industry challenges such as rising costs, skilled labour shortages, and increasing expectations around quality, sustainability, shorter runs and tight deadlines, these next-level machines offer a simple setup, consistent output and highly efficient operation.
Intelligent media sensors – including the IM-104 and IM-105 – enhance print quality and efficiency, and assist users in selecting the correct paper type, for seamless operation. Additional software solutions, which include Konica Minolta’s new IQ-601 intelligent quality optimiser which delivers exceptional colour control and consistency, full colour profiling, sheet file detection and proofless inspection, further elevate production capabilities.
Konica Minolta’s enhanced engine modifications maintain superior output and align performance with the latest industry standards – helping to give users confidence from day one.
Intuitive job submission, easy file handling, automated presets and streamlined maintenance all contribute to a better user experience. Integrated colour management, on-press calibration and end-to-end workflow reduce setup, offering a unique value proposition.
Along with booklet making, a comprehensive range of finishing technologies further supports efficient, high-quality production. These include Konica Minolta’s TU-510e, the world’s first inline trimming unit. This four-edge trimmer, creaser and perforator enables full bleed finishing support for banners, booklets, direct mail and dedicated business card cutting options. The enhanced capabilities of the TU-510e make it an ideal companion for the AccurioPress C5080 Series.
The new presses are offered with the option of three alternative controllers – the AccurioImage IC-613, the IC-421 Internal Fiery® Controller or the IC-321 Fiery Image Controller.
New benchmark
With these new printers, Konica Minolta aim to make high quality production print available but without the high costs.
“The AccurioPress C5080 Series sets a new benchmark for entry level production print, delivering superb colour quality, rapid turnaround, reduced waste and consistently reliable performance,” says Malcolm Smith, category manager – professional print at Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK) Ltd.
“It’s designed to make high quality digital print accessible, intuitive and efficient from day one. With smart automation, simple set up and the trusted reliability of Konica Minolta technology, these systems give customers, whether public and private sector inplants or commercial printers, the freedom to expand their print capabilities, explore new revenue opportunities and build a strong platform for future success.”
