Next-Generation bizhub i-Series Seamlessly Connects the Dynamic Office

Langenhagen, 15 April 2019

The smart device technology augments office connectivity, optimising the way the office works while preparing it to be future-ready – from operational improvements to digital transformation. Powering new opportunities for productivity and innovation, the i-Series provides the necessary tools for an effective communications network. It simplifies complexities to improve productivity, to streamline business processes, to allow for better decision-making and, ultimately, to enable smarter business. Breaking through traditional office limitations, it helps navigate quickly to demands and changing conditions.

Olaf Lorenz, General Manager International Marketing Division, Konica Minolta Business Solutions Europe GmbH

“The launch of the new MFP range is a milestone in our long-term office printing strategy. Our goal in developing this range was to ensure these products built on success of their predecessors, so looking to what made previous generations so successful was very important. Both customer feedback and analyst’s assessments of Konica Minolta’s success in MFPs have identified that as well as being innovative we have also succeeded by addressing customers’ real-world needs.”

Olaf Lorenz, General Manager International Marketing Division, Konica Minolta Business Solutions Europe GmbH

Simple Design and Usability

The stylish, contemporary design boasts an intuitive smartphone style user interface with a tiltable, floating 10” touchscreen panel, rounded edges, and LED status indicators. The interactive user experience provides ease-of-use through, no wait times, vibration feedback, and customisation. Conveniently, both the A3 and A4 models function in precisely the same way so users can be productive, regardless of the specific device.

High-Quality Performance, Enhanced Efficiency, and Seamless Connectivity

The i-Series houses a powerful engine, a quad-core Central Processing Unit with standard 8 GB of memory and 256 GB SSD, which allows for quick-response, high-performance operations. And, the additional combination of full-speed media printing range, high-speed one pass double feed, digital skew correction, and large capacity trays, expertly blends reliable functionality with versatile serviceability. Dispatcher Suite comprises print management and advanced document workflow. The solution is ideal for customers who want to manage and reduce their print service costs effectively as well as to enhance their document security and efficiency by implementing digital workflows. Further extending the capabilities of the i-Series and adding flexibility, the highly-valued Konica Minolta MarketPlace gives the freedom to personalise and the access to apps that boost productivity. Efficiently integrating work processes and connections to sophisticated technologies such as Konica Minolta’s edge IoT platforms, Workplace Hub, it caters to all types of changing needs and fully accommodates evolving workstyles.

Smart Service and Next-Level Security

Minimising downtime and ensuring uninterrupted use, the i-Series intelligently collects data for self-diagnosis and for optimum replacement time predictions of parts and consumables. Moreover, users can experience best-in-class service through the Konica Minolta Remote Service Platform which consists of remote backup and ongoing maintenance for convenient troubleshooting and continuous support. Safe and up-to-date technology is always available, because the latest firmware can be regularly uploaded, in real or scheduled time. The exceptional service comes with an outfitted layer of top-grade security, which gives businesses one less thing to worry about. Equipped with bizhub SECURE services the i-Series fosters a secure work ecosystem where data is protected and reliably accessible. Additionally, the optional BitDefender anti-virus extension automatically scans all transmitted and received data – in real time – so data remains protected from external threats. All i-Series models are ready for GDPR, and ISO 15408 certified HCD-PP, so data privacy standards and security requirements are met to stay productive.

Commitment to Sustainability

Konica Minolta is committed not only to innovation but to environmental sustainability. The fruition of the new i-Series reflects upon the strong commitment. As part of the top energy-saving bizhub product line, each model has an EPEAT Gold rating and meets stricter Blue Angel standards. The new fusing unit and low-temperature fixing toner help achieve lower energy consumption while on and in sleep mode. Environmental impact is reduced further through the new packaging design, as traditional cushioning material has been replaced with lighter air cushions, still ensuring safety during transport. Best of all, operating sounds are quieter due to improvements made to the cooling fan and the ADF mechanism—having fewer distractions for a better-focused work environment.

Konica Minolta recognises the i-Series as the next step; the innovative technology that allows business to perform at its best and achieve high-quality work, all while providing the peace of mind for businesses to focus on more important matters. And, as businesses continue to evolve, the bizhub i-Series will grow with them. The new i-Series models available now are the bizhub C250i, C300i, C360i, (A3 Color MFPs), C3300i, C3350i, C4000i and C4050i (A4 Color MFPs). Additional models and features to the i-Series product lineup will be released in the upcoming months.

Experience and learn more about the new bizhub i-Series by visiting https://www.konicaminolta.eu/eu-en/hardware/office.

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About Konica Minolta Business Solutions Europe

Konica Minolta Business Solutions Europe GmbH, based in Langenhagen, Germany, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Konica Minolta Inc., Tokyo, Japan. Konica Minolta enables its clients to champion the digital era: with its unique imaging expertise and data processing capabilities, Konica Minolta creates relevant solutions for its customers and solves issues faced by society. As a provider of comprehensive IT services, Konica Minolta delivers consultancy and services to optimise business processes with workflow automation and implements solutions in the field of IT infrastructure and IT security as well as cloud environments. Konica Minolta was awarded the prestigious “Buyers Lab PaceSetter award for Smart Workplace Vision” from Keypoint Intelligence” as the only vendor in its industry thanks to its forward-looking vision of the future of work and investment in innovative technology. Being a strong partner for the production and industrial printing market, Konica Minolta offers business consulting, state-of-the-art technology and software and, in 2017, was the production printing market leader for the tenth consecutive year in Europe, Central Asia, the Middle East and Africa (InfoSource). The hardware portfolio covers light and mid production as well as industrial printing machines. Konica Minolta Marketing Services provides value added services that intelligently link print and digital marketing in an effective and efficient way. In the healthcare sector, Konica Minolta drives digitalisation of clinical workflows and offers a broad range of next-level diagnostic solutions. Through its Business Innovation Centre in London and four R&D laboratories in Europe, Konica Minolta brings innovation forward by collaborating with its customers as well as academic, industrial and entrepreneurial partners. Konica Minolta Business Solutions Europe is represented by subsidiaries and distributors in more than 80 countries in Europe, Central Asia, the Middle East and Africa. With almost 9,900 employees (as of April 2018), Konica Minolta Europe earned net sales of over EUR 2.37 billion in financial year 2017/18.

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