Konica Minolta Introduces Two New Color MFPs
bizhub C652/C552 Series Speeds Workflow and Boasts High Quality, Low-Cost Prints
RAMSEY, NJ--(Marketwire - February 24, 2009) - 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 launched the
bizhub® C652/C552 Series of color multifunctional products (MFPs --
print, copy, fax, and scan all in one system). The bizhub C652 and bizhub
C552 systems produce affordable and attention-grabbing color when customers
require it most while adding exceptional black-and-white documents. Both
systems can fit into any mid-to-large workgroup or business environment in
addition to light production environments.
Built upon the strong success of the award-winning line of bizhub MFPs, the
bizhub C652/C552 Series offers seamless connectivity to deliver exceptional
performance, high image quality and reliability with a low total cost of
ownership. The standard security features make them ideal for those
environments and government organizations that require protection of their
highly sensitive data.
Both systems feature Konica Minolta's proprietary Simitri® HD Color
Polymerized Toner, which gives every document you print sharper text,
enhanced fine detail, richer colors and greater long-term resistance to
fading. The bizhub C652 provides fast 50 ppm color output speed, 65 ppm
B&W output for everyday documents, and ultra-high-speed scanning at up to
78 originals per minute (opm) for storage, sharing and Email distribution.
Fast, compact and affordable, the bizhub C552 provides spectacular color
output at up to 45 ppm -- plus cost-effective B&W prints and copies at up
to 55 ppm for everyday document needs.
"With high system productivity, reduced energy consumption, and our bEST
solution platform, we can provide our customers with an efficient workflow
solution," said Kevin Kern, vice president, marketing, Konica Minolta
Business Solutions U.S.A. Inc. "The bizhub C652/C552 Series from Konica
Minolta helps organizations meet a variety of their business needs with an
effective tool to help their business stay ahead in today's competitive
marketplace."
Featuring a full suite of PageScope® application solutions, the bizhub
C652/C552 Series offers end-users powerful, simple solutions to help scan,
store, distribute and archive information quickly and more cost effectively
-- to speed workflow and realize the full potential of the newest line of
bizhub color MFPs as a central document resource that moves information
faster.
Based on the bizhub OP architecture which includes the Emperon® Print
System, the bizhub C652/C552 Series supports printing, copying, scanning
and optional faxing. Among the new features and functions available are
increased memory, one finisher option that can meet all finishing needs,
separate black drum and developer, color Internet faxing, expanded User Box
functionality, optional banner printing, and monthly duty cycles of up to
250,000 impressions on the bizhub C652 and 200,000 impressions on the
bizhub C552.
Pricing and Availability
The bizhub C652/C552 Series is 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 C652 is
$32,500, and the bizhub C552 is $26,250.
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 is a trademark of Konica Minolta Holdings, Inc. bizhub,
Emperon, and PageScope are registered trademarks of Konica Minolta Business
Technologies, Inc. Simitri is a registered trademark of Konica Minolta
Business Solutions, U.S.A., Inc. All other trademarks mentioned in this
document are the property of their respective owners.