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News Release from: Konica Minolta Business Solutions UK | Subject: Bizhub 361, 421, 501 mono multi-function printers
Edited by the Printingtalk Editorial
Team on 02 July 2008
New Konica Minolta Mono Multi-Function
Printers
Three mid-range mono multi-functional printers have been introduced by Konica Minolta Business Solutions.
The Bizhub 361, Bizhub 421 and Bizhub 501 are claimed to respectively provide 36 print per minutes, 42 prints per minute and 50 prints per minute, whilst incorporating many of the features and options from Konica Minolta's colour multi-functional printing systems range Those features include an 8.5-inch display, with a touch screen that can be rotated and tilted to suit a desired position
This article was originally published on Printingtalk on 27 Jun 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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The Bizhub 361, 421 and 501 are said to have been designed for workgroups and businesses requiring fast, efficient mono production with a range of document workflow systems.
All the new products offer copy and network scan (via standard 10/100/1000 BaseT Ethernet network interface) functions with network print (PCL and PS) and fax options.
Scanning of up to 70 originals per minute is possible with all the new Bizhubs, claimed the company.
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The Emperon controller provides Windows, Mac, UNIX, Linux and Citrix support, making the new Bizhubs compatible with virtually any network infrastructure, whilst also supporting XPS, Microsoft Vista's new XML paper specification, it is said.
With the optional 60Gb HDD installed, the customer can access Konica Minolta's User Box (archive) technology.
Up to 1,000 User Boxes can be set up with flexible access rights and defined as public, for group use or private and passwords are assigned, where required.
In addition the company's Pagescope Box Operator can provide direct access from the PC to the stored documents, whilst multi-file preview enables searches via thumbnails, said Konica Minolta.
It is also claimed that for operational security, the Bizhub 361, 421 and 501 comply with the latest international security standard ISO 15408 EAL3 and are equipped with a security package to keep critical information safe, preventing unauthorised access to networks and make tampering with confidential information impossible.
For access, biometric authentication finger vein scanner and non-contact IC card options are also available.
Paper capacity is 5,650-sheets and for document finishing an optional modular finisher provides provides sorting and stapling via punching as well as the creation of centre-stapled and folded booklets.
Wayne Snell, Konica Minolta's group product manager, said: "Mid-sized to larger companies frequently experience bottlenecks when it comes to document production.
With the Bizhub 361, 421 and 501, we now offer the skills to win by presenting three mono multi-functionals that eliminate workflow bottlenecks. Request a free brochure from Konica Minolta Business Solutions UK ...
The new Bizhubs combine reliable and proven engine technology with new design, ease of use, full security and a passport to support a wide range of new applications and they will appeal strongly to our customers.".
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