Konica Minolta Unveils Two New Black and White MFPs
bizhub 501/421 Series Speeds Workflow and Boosts Productivity in High-Volume and Mid-Volume Environments
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Ramsey, N.J. – June 2, 2008 – 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, today announced the introduction of the bizhub 501 and the bizhub 421 multifunctional products (MFPs – print, copy, fax, and scan all in one system). With print/copy speeds of 50 and 42 pages per minute (ppm), respectively, the bizhub™ 501/421 Series is ideal for mid- to high-volume office environments that require a reliable, monochrome MFP with network capabilities, and flexible document finishing and distribution functionality.
Featuring monthly duty cycles up to 175,000 impressions, high toner yields, PageScope network management tools and bizhub OP, the bizhub 501/421 Series brings a new level of performance and reliability to mid-to-large-sized offices by delivering a common user experience, increased manageability, superior print performance, improved scanning functionality and enhanced security.
These dynamic Segment 4 document workflow MFPs have been designed to provide workgroups and businesses in need of black and white production with powerful features and a multitude of document workflow solutions. Functional highlights include: high output speeds; fast, flexible scanning up to 70 originals per minute (opm); an all-new look and feel similar to that of color bizhub products, featuring the white InfoLine providing users with at a glance machine status; 8.5” color touch-screen control panel interface that tilts and rotates for easy accessibility; User Box and User Authentication functionality; Konica Minolta Simitri® Polymerized Toner; and production-quality finishing options.
“Employing the same common architecture, dynamic InfoLine design, and full-color LCD panel as our award-winning color bizhub products, the bizhub 501/421 Series of monochrome MFPs delivers on our customers’ needs for a blended printing approach, said Kevin P. Kern, vice president, marketing, Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S. A. Inc. “With advanced network features and high-quality output capabilities, the bizhub 501/421 Series provides a powerful combination of speed, reliability and reduced cost of ownership in a compact footprint.”
Support for IPv6 Next-Generation Network Protocol
Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) is designated as the successor of IPv4, the current version of the Internet Protocol. IPv6 dramatically increases IP addressing power, and gives every networked bizhub device its own IP address to facilitate communication and improve security. Starting in June 2008, the U.S. Government will require all peripherals connecting to their network to support IPv6. At launch, the bizhub 501/421 Series will provide full support for the new IPv6 next-generation network protocol.
bizhub 501/421 Series Innovations and Advancements:
InfoLine status reporting with new LED lights
Biometric Authentication Unit security option
Scan-to-WebDAV
Scan-to-USB Memory
Windows Vista Driver Support
Support for IPv6 next-generation Network Protocol
Emperon™ controller enhancements include higher processing speeds,
unification of printer drivers (PCL/PS/XPS), advanced user box
editing and storing capabilities and user box thumbnail preview
Encrypted Network Password Printing support allows administration to
enter their own encryption passphrase (factory default encryption
passphrase is standard)
Print-from-USB Memory
Optional IC-207 Image Controller, driven by bizhub OP’s Emperon Print
System, includes PCL5e/PCL6, PostScript Level 3 emulation and more
bizhub 501/421 Series Standard Features:
bizhub 501 offers print/copy speeds of up to 50 ppm
bizhub 421 offers print/copy speeds of up to 42 ppm
175,000-impression (bizhub 501) and 150,000-impression (bizhub 421)
monthly duty cycles
Simitri Polymerized Toner for superior B&W print quality
Advanced security with award-winning Hard Drive Overwrite security
function, Job Erase, Account Track, IP Address Filtering, and LDAP
Authentication
8.5-inch color LCD display control panel to preview data and display
thumbnail images to view the job before it prints. The panel can be
tilted both vertically and horizontally for compliance with Section
508
bizhub OP for multifunctional productivity
Optional embedded print controller with advanced print functionality,
including PCL5e/PCL6, PS3 emulation and XPS (XML paper specification)
printing
Advanced network scanning capabilities including Scan-to-Email,
Scan-to-FTP, Scan-to-HDD, Scan-to-SMB, Network TWAIN and WS-Scan
bizhub Send Feature allows documents to be scanned to SMB, Email,
FTP, WebDAV, FAX, and User Box simultaneously
Rapid scanning up to 70 opm
Automatic duplexing
Ability to handle up to 110 lb. index paper from the manual bypass
600 x 600 dpi print/copy resolution; 1,200 x 600 dpi printing, when
smoothing is selected
5,650-sheet maximum paper capacity
1,024 MB standard memory
PageScope Software Suite including PageScope Web Connection and
PageScope Net Care
bizhub 501/421 Series Options:
Additional paper cassettes for up to 5,650-sheet maximum paper
capacity
60 GB hard drive
Super G3 analog FAX capabilities
Advanced finishing options, including 50-sheet stapling,
saddle-stitch booklet making, and two-and three-hole punching
Advanced security options such as the Biometric Authentication Unit
Pricing and Availability
The bizhub 501 and bizhub 421 are available now through Konica Minolta’s North American direct sales, authorized dealer and value-added reseller channels. The manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) for the bizhub 501 is $12,300; and the bizhub 421 is $9,720.
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 2008, 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.kmbs.konicaminolta.us.
Konica Minolta Corporate Contact
James Norberto
Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc.
+1 201.825.4000
PR@kmbs.konicaminolta.us
Konica Minolta Media Contact
Doreen Maciak
Lois Paul and Partners
+1 781.782.5832
Doreen_Maciak@lpp.com
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