Konica Minolta to Market the Next Generation of Wide Format Systems from KIP America
Philadelphia, Pa. (Vocus) April 19, 2010 — Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta), a leading provider of advanced imaging and networking technologies for the desktop to the print shop, has announced the availability of the next generation of Wide Format Production Print Systems from KIP America (KIP), a leading manufacturer of wide-format printing and imaging technology.
“The latest series of wide format systems from KIP expands our portfolio of production print solutions, allowing us to provide our wide-format customers additional capabilities to accommodate the demands of this growing market segment," said Kevin Kern, Senior Vice President, Marketing, Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. "Continuing to offer the patented KIP technology, backed by the Konica Minolta name, we are providing our customers another great reason to count on Konica Minolta for all of their printing needs."
KIP 9900
Designed to deliver maximum production performance, new KIP 9900 Network Print Systems are equipped to meet the tightest of print deadlines. KIP 9900 network print systems employ highly-advanced imaging technologies to deliver outstanding fine line detail, superior half tones and smooth gradients. The KIP 9900 efficiently produces documents sent via application drivers, networked PC’s or web-based applications and submission tools. The KIP 9900 Print System addresses demanding print runs and compressed delivery times with the highest quality expectations in virtually any digital imaging environment, and can be easily upgraded to incorporate monochrome and color copying and scanning.
KIP 7900/7700
KIP 7700/7900 Network Print Systems employ highly-advanced imaging technologies to deliver outstanding fine line detail, superior half tones and smooth gradients. These systems efficiently produce documents sent via application drivers, networked PC’s or web-based applications and submission tools. The KIP 7900/7700 Print Systems address demanding print runs and compressed delivery times with the highest quality expectations in virtually any digital imaging environment, and can be easily upgraded to incorporate monochrome and color copying and scanning. Non-stop print production is enabled through auto-switching media drawers and a 4-roll media capacity.
KIP 2300
A high-speed, high-resolution scanning solution, the KIP 2300 Scanning System provides enhanced monochrome imaging and world class color scan quality embodied in an exceptionally versatile and ergonomic design, ideal for both centralized and decentralized environments. Capable of being fully integrated with KIP production printers and inkjet printers, the KIP 2300 provides a full suite of state of the art software for color and monochrome copying and scan to file operations. Image quality is achieved through true 600×600 dpi true optical resolution from three independent imaging cameras that provide a maximum level of quality and resolution.
"In today's challenging economic times, businesses demand a large format print system that delivers exceptional value, superior productivity, incredible versatility and advanced technology, said Rich Gigl, Vice President of Marketing for KIP. “New KIP mid- to high-demand systems meet all these requirements with a robust printer, choice of scanner, a variety of finishing options and industry leading KIP 7.0 software suite."
Click here (http://kmbs.konicaminolta.us/content/products/models/kip-9900.html) for more information on the KIP 9900.
Click here (http://kmbs.konicaminolta.us/content/products/models/kip-7900.html) for more information on the KIP 7900.
Click here (http://kmbs.konicaminolta.us/content/products/models/kip-7700.html) for more information on the KIP 7700.
Click here (http://kmbs.konicaminolta.us/content/products/models/KIP-2300.html) for more information on the KIP 2300.
Pricing and Availability
The next generation of KIP Wide Format Print Production Systems is now available through Konica Minolta's North American direct sales and authorized dealer sales channels. The manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) for the KIP 9900 is $53,995; the KIP 7900 is $24,995; the KIP 7700 is $18,995; and the KIP 2300 is $14,000.
About Konica Minolta
Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. is a leader in advanced imaging and networking technologies for the desktop to the print shop. In 2009, Konica Minolta was named Supplier of the Year by both the Allegra Network and the National Association of Quick Printers (NAQP), as well as received the Sales Support Award from Mail Boxes Etc., Inc. For more information, visit CountOnKonicaMinolta.com and follow Konica Minolta on Facebook (@Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A.) and Twitter (@KonicaMinoltaUS).
About KIP
KIP is the leading manufacturer of wide-format printing and imaging technology. Based in Novi, Mich., KIP is a major provider of wide format digital solutions for the architectural, engineering and manufacturing industries – solutions that deliver efficient, dependable, consistently high quality performance. For more information, visit www.kipamerica.com.
Konica Minolta Contact
James Norberto
Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc.
+1 201.825.4000
Konica Minolta is a trademark of Konica Minolta Holdings, Inc. All other trademarks mentioned in this document are the property of their respective owners.
Konica Minolta’s bizhub PRO C65hc Receives Acclaimed “Pantone-licensed” Certification
Ramsey, NJ (Vocus) September 9, 2009 — Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta (http://kmbs.konicaminolta.us)), a leading provider of advanced imaging and networking technologies for the desktop to the print shop, today announced that Konica Minolta’s award-winning bizhub PRO® C65hc with supporting technology from both CREO (http://www.creoservers.com) (IC-304 Plus Print Controller) and EFI (http://efi.com) (Fiery® IC-305 v3.0 server) has acquired PANTONE® Color approval and licensing thanks to its consistent color reproducibility conforming to that of the PANTONE MATCHING SYSTEM®.
PANTONE Color is widely acknowledged and used as standard specified color in the graphic arts and printing industries worldwide. Specific color reproducibility is verified to actual printing by recall ratios of the number of colors of PANTONE Formula Guides that become indices based on the PANTONE MATCHING SYSTEM. Featuring Konica Minolta’s new High Chroma toner technology, the bizhub PRO C65hc (http://kmbs.konicaminolta.us/content/products/models/bizhubPROC65hc.html) greatly exceeds these offset print results using the industry standard delta E 2000 testing methodology. When compared with other printers in the same category the Konica Minolta bizhub PRO C65hc has one of the largest color gamuts pertaining to the PANTONE MATCHING SYSTEM coverage among all the market-available, four-color, dry-toner printing devices evaluated and licensed by Pantone.
“Konica Minolta recognizes not only the importance of developing such a unique color digital press like the bizhub PRO C65hc, but also in having Pantone, the world recognized and respected color expert, test and leverage its color reproducibility,” says Andy Hatkoff, vice president of OEM and technology licensing for Pantone. “Our teams worked closely to optimize the color range from the PANTONE MATCHING SYSTEM color look-up tables with press-like or better color output, thus reassuring the industry of Konica Minolta’s leading position in digital color production print.”
Having this extended color reproduction range allows users to now print additional jobs not possible in the past, such as dynamic marketing collateral, brilliant corporate color and logos, high impact direct mail campaigns, and more visible point of purchase displays, to name a few. With the support of this critical certification, customers of the bizhub PRO C65hc are finally able to separate themselves from the norm in a very competitive marketplace. Now, whatever the print enterprise, bizhub PRO C65hc users can keep control of more jobs in house for faster turnaround and win more print bids thanks to the excellent color reproducibility approved and licensed by Pantone.
“Konica Minolta understands the importance of delivering the equipment and providing total solutions offering exceptional quality and eye-catching imagery that practically jumps off the page,” said Kevin Kern, Vice President, Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. “With the additional support of the esteemed “Pantone-licensed” certification, print professionals can count on Konica Minolta technology to meet their customers’ strict standards for both color and quality.”
Click here (http://kmbs.konicaminolta.us/content/products/models/bizhubPROC65hc.html) for additional information on the bizhub PRO C65hc.
Witness firsthand the award-winning technology at Konica Minolta’s booth (#6118) at PRINT 2009 (September 11 through September 16) at the McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago, Ill. To reserve a place at the press conference, to schedule a personal booth tour and/or executive interviews, contact James Norberto at 201.825.4000 or PR@kmbs.konicaminolta.us.
About Konica Minolta
Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. is a leader in advanced imaging and networking technologies for the desktop to the print shop. For the second consecutive year, Konica Minolta was recognized as the #1 Brand for Customer Loyalty in the MFP Office Copier Market by Brand Keys. For more information, please visit www.CountOnKonicaMinolta.com.
About Pantone
Pantone LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of X-Rite, Incorporated, has been the world’s color authority for more than 45 years, providing design professionals with products and services for the colorful exploration and expression of creativity. Always a source for color inspiration, Pantone also offers designer-inspired products and services for consumers. More information is available at www.pantone.com.
About X-Rite
X-Rite, Incorporated, is the global leader in color science and technology. The company, which now includes color industry leader Pantone, develops, manufactures, markets and supports innovative color solutions through measurement systems, software, color standards and services. X-Rite’s expertise in inspiring, selecting, measuring, formulating, communicating and matching color helps users get color right the first time and every time, which translates to better quality and reduced costs. X-Rite serves a range of industries, including printing, packaging, photography, graphic design, video, automotive, paints, plastics, textiles, dental and medical. For further information, please visit www.xrite.com.
Konica Minolta Contact
James Norberto
Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc.
+1 201.825.4000
© 2009. All rights reserved. Konica Minolta is a trademark of Konica Minolta Holdings, Inc. bizhub PRO and Simitri are registered trademarks of Konica Minolta Business Technologies, Inc. PANTONE® and other Pantone trademarks are the property of Pantone LLC. All other trademarks mentioned in this document are the property of their respective owners.
New Conference to Address Bottom-Line Concerns of Media Companies
New York, NY (PRWEB) September 1, 2009 — Re-thinking traditional media's business models and org charts while leveraging new technologies to monetize online and offline audiences are among the topics at min's first-annual Bottom-Line Leadership Conference on September 30 in New York.
Presented by Media Industry Newsletter (min), this one-day executive conference is designed for media professionals who have their hands in the day-to-day challenges of driving revenue for their magazine brands, whether it's via editorial, audience development, operations, finance, sales or marketing.
min's Bottom-Line Leadership Conference, which will take place in mid-town Manhattan at the Concierge Conference Center, is co-chaired by min Group Publisher Diane Schwartz and Michele Magazine, president of Michele Magazine Search LLC. Among the 15+ speakers are Philippe Guelton (Hachette Filipacchi), Jay Lauf (The Atlantic), Daniele Campbell (Rodale Interactive), Laura Reid (Hearst), Sally Preston (Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia) and Knight Kiplinger.
"We're bringing together the innovators and creative thinkers among a range of media companies who will share how they've managed during this downturn and created profitable and new revenue streams," notes Diane Schwartz of min. "This conference will be a unique one-day brainstorm that should move the industry forward and shed light on many opportunities that are do-able even in this economy."
The Bottom-Line Leadership Conference features Quebecor World as the Platinum Sponsor and Gold Sponsors: Atex, MagazineRadar, Nxtbook Media and Verso Paper Corp. It includes an afternoon of roundtable discussions that will allow attendees to swap ideas, network and forge new partnerships.
Details on all the speakers and panels are at www.minconference.com.
For information sponsoring this conference, contact Michele Magazine at michelemagazine (at) verizon.net. For press interviews, contact Diane Schwartz at dschwartz (at) accessintel.com
About min:
The min family of products include min, min's b2b, minonline.com, Webinars, Conferences, Guidebooks and award programs including the Integrated Marketing Awards, Sales Executive of The Year, 21 Most Intriguing, Digital Hot List, Editorial & Design Awards. Guidebooks including Best & Worst Covers, State of Digital Media and more. Visit minonline.com for more information, or parent company Access Intelligence at www.accessintel.com.