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Langenhagen, May 2007

Konica Minolta announces the availability of the new IC-304 Print Controller which utilises the latest technology to further enhance the functionality of the bizhub PRO C6500e/eP and bizhub PRO C6500. This exclusive print controller offers Konica Minolta customers advanced features for productivity, high-quality image control, VDP support, and ease-of-use.

Based on the latest Creo Colour Server technology, the IC-304 Print Controller has been designed to streamline print production workflow and accelerate processes. A number of key features have been incorporated to further improve production including: ready-to-print files that can be duplicated a number of times once ripped, preset printer settings and the ability to start print runs during ripping.

Olaf Lorenz of Konica Minolta says, "We are delighted to introduce the IC-304 Print Controller which enables truly personalised printing once again raising the bar on professional colour, speed and productivity. The features of the bizhub PRO C6500 range can be enhanced through this device offering an improved solution at a minimal cost."

The IC-304 Print Controller delivers precise colour, which when combined with Konica Minolta's Simitri High Definition toner provides customers with a comprehensive colour range and outstanding professional image quality. Superior colour settings and advanced management tools such as a Spot Colour Editor are user friendly and highly effective in delivering consistent, accurate colour.
Customers can make necessary corrections in calibration, gradation and brightness without having to re-RIP an entire file.

By processing pre-separated files the IC-304 Print Controller is capable of managing hybrid workflows and is seamlessly integrating with Kodak Brisque or Prinergy for example. It bridges the gap between offset and digital printing operations, resulting in faster turnaround times and reduced labour costs. Urgent jobs, short runs and proofs, for example, can be easily re-routed from an offset to a digital workflow. Customers can incorporate digital printing into their existing JDF-based or web-to-print - based workflow configuration.

The IC-304 Print Controller has extensive built-in VDP capabilities, processing complex variable data documents at the same speed as a static print job. This technology allows customers to preview documents and correct colour as they go. The IC-304 supports all finishing options for the bizhub PRO C6500 range and has a range of popular editing tools and industry print formats enabling users to effortlessly create a totally diverse range of professional print materials

Optimised hardware and software for the new IC-304 controller includes: Intel Core2 Duo processor; Adobe CPSI 3017 software, Acrobat 7, and PDF 1.6; and Windows XP Professional (SP2) OS.

About Konica Minolta Business Solutions Europe
Konica Minolta Business Solutions Europe GmbH is a leading provider of image information products with subsidiaries and distributors in more than 50 countries in the EMEA region. The company places major emphasis on the document management and solution business in the office and production environment, especially in the field of colour output as well as related supplies. Konica Minolta Business Solutions Europe is a subsidiary of Konica Minolta Business Technologies, Inc., headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. With a total workforce of 19,800 employees world wide, Konica Minolta Business Technologies gained a net sales of over 4.42 billion Euros in fiscal 2005/2006. Building on its strong core of optical technologies developed over many years as a printer and camera manufacturer, Konica Minolta Business Technologies aims to be a corporation offering products and services that are essential to all areas of digital imaging. www.konicaminolta.eu

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Contact

Susanne Doepke
Konica Minolta Business Solutions Europe
Phone: +49 (0)511-7404-401
Susanne.Doepke(at)konicaminolta.eu

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