AccurioPress C3070/C3070P

Connecting a 3-tray Paper Feed Unit [PF-707m]^*1 in tandem in addition to the main unit tray with a paper-feeding capacity of 1,500 sheets realises a maximum paper-feeding capacity of 15,390 sheets. An efficient print work is realised even in a high-volume printing by reducing the time and effort for paper replenishment. In addition, connecting two units of Large Capacity Stacker [LS-506]^*1 in series allows stacking a large volume stack as much as 10,000 sheets.

Finished documents can be taken out with the cart as they are for ease of transport to the next process.

• Large Capacity Output Tray [OT-510]^*1

Output tray to accept maximum 4,200 sheets stack. Abundant paper stack capacity helps improve the efficiency in the off-line workflow where post-processing is a main work.

^*1 Optional ^* All capacities are calculated based on 80gsm.

Real-time curl correction

Real-time curl correction is made possible by adding a Relay Unit [RU-518] to the system. Curl can be adjusted very precisely in 20 steps. This provides flat surface prints without interrupting print operation, and reduces the workload and waste in post-processing.

Hybrid curl adjustment

The hybrid decurling mechanism using two functions can be configured by adding a Humidifier Kit [HM-103] to the Relay Unit [RU-518] on which a mechanical decurler is already mounted in standard. The humidifying function cools down the sheet that was heated in the fusing unit, and provides moisture lost from the sheet back to reduce the stiffness for effective curl adjustment. This not only corrects the curl but also provide an expectation for removal of static electricity, which substantially contributes to the work efficiency in off-line post processing.

The replenishing water for the humidifier is easily supplied from upper part of the RU-518 during printing.

S.E.A.D. V

Enhanced Konica Minolta’s Image processing technology S.E.A.D. V backed up with new generation of image processing ASIC and fully automated colour adjustment functions promise to provide print products with the best quality.

High quality screens

Equipped with a total of 12 types of screen, 6 dot screens, 3 line screens and 3 stochastic (FM) screens, the system can be matched to applications and purpose such as proof output, photograph printing and moire suppression.

Simitri HD^E Toner

A 3D hybrid structure that contains functional polymers ensures a high level of compatibility with various types of media and enables realisation of ideal natural textures. In addition, it requires only a small amount of heat for fusing, significantly reducing power consumption.

Image rotation & skew correction functions

In addition to print position adjustment on the front and rear of the sheet and image zooming on the rear side, image rotation and skew correction functions are also supported, which enables even greater ease of adjustment for items such as business cards, shop cards and tickets which require a high level of front-to-back registration accuracy.

Line thinning & contour enhancement technologies

AccurioPress is furnished with a line-thinning processing function to improve phenomena such as thickening of characters and outline-character blurring, and with a contour enhancement processing function that improves raggedness of dot-background outline characters and characters in intermediate colours to realise top-class level character quality and legibility.

Ample paper catalogue

Default settings are provided for various types of paper and additional settings can be registered to meet every need. Simple settings and user-friendly search functions contribute to easy setup and efficient production.

Real-time image stabilisation control

This function controls image stability in short intervals during continuous printing by detecting density correction patches and dot diameter correction patches created on the intermediate transfer belt with the IDC sensor, delivering stable high quality for a wide range of densities through 2 types of density calibration.

^*Operates only when the image stability priority setting is enabled.

High precision registration mechanism

A registration swing mechanism capable of highly accurate detection of paper misalignment and skew helps realise professional and accurate finish of duplex printing, which is in high demand in following processes, including trimming and bookbinding. The mechanism also automatically corrects paper-feeding misalignment in the main unit tray, contributing to both improved quality and higher productivity.

Auto-calibration system ^*Optional

An output paper density adjustment function to correct gradation density to match output paper characteristics is equipped on the optional Relay Unit [RU-518]. Adjustments are performed using the paper actually used to enable accurate gradation adjustment matched to paper characteristics. A mode that measures secondary colour (RGB) and tertiary colour (tri-colour gray) in addition to CMYK as target colours has been added to further enhance accuracy.

Auto-refining developing system

A new carrier is supplied together with the toner to refresh the carrier in the developer, stabilising the developer condition to maintain high image quality throughout the system lifetime. The longer developer life also minimises downtime.

Thick paper printing up to 350gsm

Capable of 350gsm thick paper printing. In addition to sample package printing, print service variations are expanded to include tags, DM, stand menus and sales promotion tools.

A3 full-bleed printing

AccurioPress is compatible with a maximum paper size of 330 x 487mm and a maximum printing area of 323 x 480mm. As well, of course, as full-bleed A3 size printing with registration marks, the system is also capable of duplex A4 printing with registration marks.

Air suction paper feed system *Optional

The [PF-707 M] is a paper feeder unit that incorporates a suction function. In addition to the air-assist function that blows air from the sides and front to separate sheets, the sheet is adsorbed onto the suction belt for reliable conveyance. Optimised air control matched to the paper type realises stable feeding of thick paper that causes a higher conveying load, offset-printed sheets and coated sheets.

Envelope printing *Optional

Using an Envelope-dedicated Fusing Unit [EF-103], stable and high quality envelope printing is achieved, even when performing high speed printing. In addition, inexpensive, center-glued universal envelopes can be used thanks to less difference in glossiness on the overlapped area, contributing to a reduction of overall printing cost as well.

Auto duplex banner printing

An auto duplex banner printing function is available that can accept a maximum of 762mm long, allowing efficient print work for the production of A4/letter size tri-fold menus, pamphlets and catalogues.

Large capacity feeding of both normal and banner formats

Mounting a Large Capacity Feed Unit [LU-202XLm] compatible with banner paper and a Banner Printing Kit [MK-740m]^*1 enables continuous feeding of banner paper. As the result of enhanced output unit, continuous output of a maximum 1,000 banner sheets^*2 is made possible, which produces substantial efficiency in printing of large volumes of book covers, etc. In addition, the Large Capacity Feed Unit can be connected to 3-tray Paper Feed Unit [PF-707m], allowing a volume printing of normal format as well. Flexible handling of various jobs is made possible.

^*1 To be connected to Multi-Bypass Feed Unit [MB-508]

^*2 Max. 762mm long

• Packaged Auto Colour Adjustment

Various adjustments including gamma, maximum density, density balance, gradation and gray balance are automatically performed in one step operation. Items for the packaged adjustment are selectable. Performing adjustments required for daily operation in one step allows highly precise adjustments to be completed in a short time without bothering the operator.

Automatic printer profile creation

Printer profiles that previously required time-consuming manual work are now effortlessly created using the IQ-501. Colour profiles that need to be created for each paper type are now automatically created without requiring special skills. In addition, the IQ-501 is equipped with a function to verify the colour setting of the created profile.

Real-time colour & registration monitoring and correction

Colour tone and front-to-back registration, etc. are monitored and automatically corrected in real time without degrading productivity. As a result, colour fluctuations and registration misalignment are controlled to a minimum, which helps provide high quality print products in a stable manner. Stable results are ensured in printing of company logos for which the colour stability is essential, and cards, page numbers of booklet and ruled lines for which accurate positioning is essential. In addition, print waste caused by instable colour and registration is minimised, contributing not only to cost reduction but also to improve customer trust.

CMYK and RGB+gray(3C) are alternately printed on the margin of the printed sheets. In addition, registration marks are automatically printed on both sides of the sheet to check registration.

AccurioPro Cloud Eye *Scheduled in 2018

Konica Minolta’s cloud colour management system enables centralised colour management of printers at multiple locations (in-house offices and factories, affiliates’ facilities, etc.) via cloud. The colour reproduction of all connected printers, of wide-ranging models, is accurately monitored without requiring special skills.

New Options to enhance Job Flexibility Quality Stabilization with RU-518

• Straight paper path: Reduces scratch problems and capable of envelope printing.
• Real-time de-curling: Curl adjustments during printing without downtime.
• Hybrid De-curling: Mechanical de-curl + Moisture de-curl eliminate static problem.
• Easy operation: Improved water replenishing operation for HM-103.
• Purge tray: Compatible with 1,300mm banner paper and jammed paper purging.

Inline finishing with SD-510(optional) with FS-532

• Able to fold & staple, multi half fold, multi tri fold and then
• Capability to handle media of 50 to 216 gsm

Saddle-Stitcher [SD-506]

Capable of saddle-stitch bookbinding of up to 200 pages (80gsm) and furnished as standard with an fore-edge trimming function, multi centre folding and multi tri-folding functions.

Finisher [FS-531/FS-612]

The FS-531 is capable of side stitching of a maximum of 50 sheets (80gsm), in addition to a side-stitching function, FS-612 is furnished with a saddle-stitching function and 2 types of folding functions for a maximum paper size of SRA3. If necessary, the system can be expanded to include functions for tasks such as punching and cover sheet insertion.

^*1 FS-612 only
^*2 With PK-511 installed
^*3 With PI-502 installed

Finisher [FS-532]

The stapling finisher with staple cutter is capable of stapling up to 100^*1 sheets. Three sub-options can be mounted to expand the system to enable saddle-stitching, post-insertion and punching, making it possible to perform multiple operations in a small space.

^*1 Max. 50 sheets for A3
^*2 With SD-510 installed
^*3 With PK-522 installed
^*4 With PI-502 installed

Perfect Binder [PB-503]

Perfectly binds up to 600 pages or up to 30mm thick. Cardstock up to 216 gsm can be used for the cover to realise high-quality bookbinding through advanced paper alignment. In addition, use of Multi-Folding Unit [FD-503] enables insertion of Z fold sheets while perfect binding is in process. This enables flexible bookbinding work owing to the ability to insert A3 size drawing sheets in booklets such as reports and manuals.

*1 With FD-503 installed

Multi-Folding Unit [FD-503]

Capable of double parallel and gate fold, as well as normal centre fold, tri-fold, Z fold. Furnished with features useful for producing DMs such as a wide variety of folding functions, and 2- and 3-hole punching functions, as well as a sheet-inserter function capable of setting two different insert sheets.

• Job control/editing is enabled also from the main unit control panel

Allows job management including job ticketing and pagination with intuitive operation. Tone curves can be also adjusted in a similar manner to that of Color Centro. In addition, connecting a USB mouse provides an operational environment similar to a PC.

• Color Centro (Colour Management Utility)

Equipped with Exact Color, which performs high-precision 3D calibration, realising a major improvement in colour adjustment capability over conventional 1D calibration. Work, editing, setting and other tasks relating to colours matched to the main body can be performed, such as colour adjustment, creation of colour profiles and simulations. These functions are also available for RIP files.

• AccurioPro Print Manager

Using the web browser, the job management through sophisticated interface is made available. An easy-to-use interface having a high degree of affinity with the main body panel and printer driver supports more efficient operation. In addition, Color Centro also can be started up from this screen, enabling seamless management performance.

• Equipped with APPE4.2 (optional)

Equipped with Adobe’s APPE 4.2 (Adobe PDF Print Engine 4.2), which directly processes PDF files without having to access a printer driver for appropriate transparent effects.

• AccurioPro HotFolder

AccurioPress is equipped with a hot-folder utility that further enhances work efficiency and is ideal for automatic processing of items such as documents that need to be printed regularly and documents that can only be handled by specific printing processing. The hot-folder utility contributes to reduction of manpower required for job registration as well as of processes need to be performded by the operator.

Fiery Print Controller [IC-313/IC-417]

• High speed processing & high quality

Realises both RIPping at 1200dpi × 8bit and high speed processing. With a wide range of colour profiles, flexible colour management is made possible.

• Colour management

IC-313/417 performs colour management for each CMYK, RGB and spot colour space irrespective of the application or file format, making it ideal for colour management matched to purposes such as proofing and production of final deliverables.

• Equipped with APPE 4.4

Equipped with a new APPE 4.4 (Adobe PDF Print Engine 4.4), which supports transparent effect processing of PDF files as standard^*1.

^*1 Supported only by [IC-313]

• Command WorkStation

Efficiently manages jobs from a PC on the two screens of Job Center and Device Center.

Creo Print Controller [IC-314] ^*Optional

The external Creo® IC-314 Print Controller option features advanced colour profiling and destination profiles to spot colours, a complete Pantone GOE library, colour sets and colour print sets, an Easy VIPP file creator, advanced perfect binder support, and full integration with Kodak print systems.

AccurioPro Conductor ^*Optional

Unified management of multiple printers together with automated operation of various functions helps substantially improve work efficiency, allowing seamless processing of print jobs that are different in profile and purpose. In addition, a function is also available to automatically print only the monochrome pages of the document on a low cost monochrome printer, contributing to a reduction in overall print cost.

OpenAPI/IWS supported

Supports bizhub Connector that enables linkage to office machines. Adding and registering the application in the main unit allows the operation panel on the main unit to connect to various cloud-based services^*1 and SharePoint Server^*2, realising a linkage with external services including upload of scanned data and direct print. In addition, incorporated OpenAPI ver. 4.7 allows utilisation of solution applications including authentication, charging and ubiquitous printing, etc.

^*1 Google Drive, Gmail, Evernote
^*2 SharePoint Server 2007/2010/2013/2016

Ecological Design

• Energy-saving design

In addition to the energy-saving performance targeted by Simitri HDE, an optimised fusing process reduces fusing temperatures to reduce energy use.

• Environmentally considerate materials

Using a high combination of recycled resins and bioplastics, resources are effectively used and environmentally considerate materials are actively employed. A lead-free shaft is also adopted to protect the environment as well as the user’s health.