In commercial print, quality isn’t just a technical issue – it’s a business one. Poor registration, colour drift, or image defects can lead to reprints, missed deadlines, and lost revenue. Traditionally, managing print quality has relied on manual checks, skilled operators, and time-consuming calibration. But that’s changing.
Konica Minolta’s Auto Quality Adjustment (AQA), powered by the Intelligent Quality Optimiser (IQ-501/IQ-601), is helping print businesses automate quality control, reduce waste, and maximise uptime.
What Is AQA?
AQA is an automated system that monitors printed output in real time, diagnoses image issues, and performs corrections – without operator intervention. It prints and scans quality confirmation charts, detects defects like streaks or uneven colour, and automatically adjusts the press to restore optimal output.
Manual vs Automated: What’s the Real Difference?
Manual quality control requires:
- Skilled operators to detect and correct issues
- Time-consuming calibration and alignment
- Frequent interruptions to production
AQA Technology provides:
- Automated Image and Colour correction
- Improved Colour Consistency
- Consistent output from startup to finish
- Remote diagnostics and predictive maintenance
The result? Less downtime, fewer reprints, and more consistent quality – regardless of who’s operating the press.
Compatible Presses
AQA is available on a wide range of Konica Minolta presses, including:
- AccurioPress C12000 / C14000 / C12010S / C14010S
- AccurioPress C7090 / C7100 / C7090e / C7100e
- AccurioPress C3080 / C4080 / C4070
- AccurioPress C6100 / C6085 / C3070 / C2070
- AccurioPress 7136 / 7136P
Real-World Impact: The School Photographer
One standout example of the benefits of AQA is The School Photographer, a Sydney-based business serving schools across the east coast. After struggling with ageing equipment and frequent breakdowns, they initially upgraded to two Konica Minolta AccurioPress C6085 systems with IQ-501 to take advantage of AQA.
“What really impressed us was Konica Minolta’s Intelligent Quality Optimiser (IQ-501). As soon as we saw what was possible, my colleague and I looked at each other and said yes, this is what we want.” Alistair Turnbull, Production Manager, The School Photographer [konicaminolta.com.au]
The result? Reliable performance, reduced pressure on the print team, and confidence in delivering consistent quality – every time.
With these impressive results and growing print volume, The School Photographer have since updated to the two AccurioPress C7090 colour print systems, watch the main operator video explaining his experience with AQA: Auto Quality Adjustment – Konica Minolta
Why AQA Matters to Your Print Business
- Save up to 300 hours per year in setup and adjustment time
- Reduce print waste and material costs
- Deliver consistent quality across print jobs
- Improve customer satisfaction and protect margins
