11 Dec 2009 - KM News
Konica Minolta Colour Series Rises To The Top in Low-To Mid-Speed Ranges
Buyers Laboratory Inc. (BLI), the world’s leading independent evaluator of document imaging products and solutions, has announced its Spring 2009 “Pick” awards honouring outstanding A3/Ledger-size MFPs. BLI’s semi-annual “Pick” awards are given to the hardware and software offerings that measure up as the best in BLI’s comprehensive evaluations, which assess a wide range of the most important features and performance factors for buyers.
For their impressive overall performances, Konica Minolta’s 22-ppm bizhub C220, 28-ppm bizhub C280, and 36-ppm bizhub C360 have earned Spring 2009 BLI “Pick” awards for “Outstanding A3/Ledger Color MFPs” in their respective speed ranges.
Konica Minolta Business Technologies, Inc.
Konica Minolta bizhub C220/C280
Outstanding 21- to 30-ppm A3/Ledger Color MFPs
Konica Minolta bizhub C360
Outstanding 31- to 40-ppm A3/Ledger Color MFP
“The models offer exceptional ease of use and strong productivity in key test areas, while also proving to be highly reliable, making a strong case for these as the best in business colour for Spring 2009,” said BLI Assignments Editor George Mikolay.
Results of BLI’s job stream test in colour, which simulates real-world usage, were impressive, as all three models achieved above-average efficiency from both the PCL and PostScript drivers. Black and color duplex copy and print efficiency results were also very good to outstanding overall, which is crucial as users attempt to lower running costs and improve environmental friendliness.
All three models are also on the cutting edge for innovation. With the MyTab feature, a Spring 2009 BLI “Outstanding Achievement” winner, commonly used print job selections can be configured and saved on one tab, allowing users to take full advantage of the driver feature set with a minimum of fuss and less risk of errors, as all required features can be viewed at a glance. Further, the Quick Copy tab allows users to select features for a typical copy job from one tab.
Third-party software developers can also integrate their document management and cost accounting solutions with the devices via bizhub Extended Solution Technology (bEST).
“We are honoured to be awarded the prestigious BLI Pick of the Year for the bizhub C360/C280/C220 series of colour multifunctions. These awards further confirm Konica Minolta’s position as a leading manufacturer of colour office equipment and demonstrate why our customers choose Konica Minolta products in today’s changing work environments,” said David Procter, National Marketing Manager for Konica Minolta Australia.
About Buyers Laboratory
Since 1961, Buyers Lab has been the leading independent office-equipment testing lab and business consumer advocate. In addition to publishing the industry's most comprehensive and accurate test reports on office document imaging devices, each representing months of exhaustive hands-on testing in BLI's US and UK laboratories, the company has been the leading source for extensive databases of specifications and pricing on copiers, printers, fax machines and multifunctional products. The company's databases cover over 10,000 products and have a long-standing reputation for being the industry's most trustworthy and complete source for global
competitive intelligence. They are available to BLI subscribers online via the company's bliQ competitive information service. This encyclopedic resource also provides quick and easy access to BLI's First Look Reports, Field Test Reports, Lab Test Reports, Solutions Reports, and BLI-produced articles.
In addition to the testing of office equipment for its subscribers, Buyers Lab provides consulting services to buyers and a vast array of confidential for-hire private testing services that include document imaging device beta and pre-launch testing, performance certification testing, consumables testing (such as toner, ink and photoconductors), software and solutions and print media testing (including virgin and recycled papers).
For more information on Buyers Laboratory, please call (852) 8200-4502, visit www.buyerslab.com, or e-mail loretta.pang@buyerslab.com
About Konica Minolta Business Solutions Australia
Konica Minolta Business Solutions Australia Pty Ltd, offers a broad range of multifunctional digital imaging solutions inspired by its bizhub brand of powerful solutions that serve as the central resource for document scanning, in-house printing, copying, faxing and electronic archiving and distribution.
From high-quality colour and monochrome bizhub systems for workgroups and small offices, to advanced high-volume bizhub PRO™ digital presses for on demand printers, central reprographic departments, mail houses and the graphics industry, Konica Minolta is leading the industry toward integrated, networked hardware / software solutions that are more simple, reliable, and cost-effective. Complementing its bizhub solutions, Konica Minolta also offers desktop laser printers and software solutions to improve business processes.
Headquartered in Sydney, Konica Minolta delivers expert professional services and experienced, responsive client support, in addition to the world-class service provided through its extensive network of direct sales offices and authorised dealers.
For more information, please contact Melissa Henningham, Konica Minolta Australia on
02 8026 2127.
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