The company says that the new bizhub will be showcased at On Demand in the US this month and at Ipex in May, with the first Australian orders expected to be taken by October. Konica Minolta outlines that the new press features superior colour accuracy and management, enhanced media handling and productivity, making it an outstanding introduction to Konica Minolta’s digital colour range.

According to Konica Minolta, the new Press brand will be associated with products that are designed to meet the stringent requirements of the commercial offset and high volume digital environments. The brand will focus on image quality, durability, flexibility and volume capability.

The bizhub C8000 is the first in this new line of products.

Product features include:

High image quality and definition close to offset printing quality

• Data processing and outputs at 1,200dpi×8-bit resolution

• New Simitri HD toner for natural lustrous-looking images on par with offset printers

• New true 8 beam laser unit with ultra durable die casted casing

Beautiful quality images from the first print to the last

• IDC (Image Density Control) sensor for real-time colour density adjustment

Colour density control with newly developed paper density sensor

• New density balance adjustment mode realises stabilised printouts through consistent density

Enhanced media handling

• Up to 350g/m2 paper stock handling is the best in its class

• Air suction belt feeding mechanism offers sure paper feeding to handle a wider variety of media

• A hybrid decurling mechanism significantly reduces paper curling

High productivity to meet quick printing needs

• 80ppm on a wide variety of stock/ Automatic Duplex printing for paper up to 300g/m2

• O.R.U.M. (Operator Replaceable Unit Management) allows the operator to make routine maintenances for significantly reduced downtime

High reliability and durability for professional confidence

• Highly rigid frame and long-lasting parts

• Long-life units, and consumables

Wide range of in-line finishing options for high performance, productivity and added value

• Hole punching, folding, stapling, saddle stitching and perfect binding in a single system

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