Ramsey, N.J. – May 19, 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, announces the availability of the bizhub C20P Series of network-ready laser printers. Ideal for small- and mid-sized business (SMBs) because of their small footprint and quiet operation, the bizhub™ C20P Series is built upon the strong success of the well-established bizhub series of printers. This new series of bizhub printers carries over a new design, an InfoLine-style display and an acoustic noise level of only 52 decibels. The printers, which print black and white and color at 25 pages per minute, offer the benefit of superior performance at a low total cost of ownership.
“These two color laser printers round out our product offerings in our bizhub printer line, giving customers the right printers they need to meet their blended printing needs,” said Kevin P. Kern, vice president, marketing, Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. “SMBs are looking for affordable color printing, and with the bizhub C20P Series of network printers, Konica Minolta is delivering a better alternative for this growing market.
The bizhub C20P Series increases productivity for workgroups by offering fast first print times of less than 15 seconds; a warm up time of 35 seconds or less from stand by; and an automatic duplexer for two-sided printing is standard. The bizhub C20P Series is designed to be a full-color network solution ideal for small business teams as well as large workgroups in an enterprise setting. Combining ease of setup and professional on demand printing, the bizhub C20P Series incorporates many innovative features such as the EmperonTM Print System and Simitri® HD (High Definition) Color Polymerized Toner. The bizhub C20P series comes equipped with the newest Emperon version available, featuring IPv6, PDF, PostScript 3, and Microsoft Vista and WSD support (WSD is a new protocol developed by Microsoft to improve auto discovery of devices).
Innovations and Advancements
9600 x 600 dpi-class PhotoART quality and dynamic contone screening
InfoLine style display informs user of machine status
Low acoustic noise level
512 MB RAM (upgradeable to 768 MB) for large print jobs
250-sheet paper tray that can handle postcard to letter-sized paper
(16-24 lb. bond), and a 100-sheet multipurpose tray that can manage
paper sizes from postcard to legal (up to 110 lb. Index); up to 850
sheets capacity
Automatic duplexer standard for two-sided printing on paper up 24 lb.
bond
High capacity toner prints up to 8,000-page yield at 5% coverage
Emperon print system for superior printing performance
PictBridge for direct printing from digital cameras
PageScope suite that includes Web Connection and NetCare
Enhanced Automatic Image Density Control (eAIDC) enhances prints by
automatically calibrating the print engine for optimal color quality
ICC Color Profile support helps users to consistently reproduce color
across scanners, displays, printers, and applications with the
standard Emperon Print System.
Simitri HD color polymerized toner for high print quality
90,000 maximum monthly duty cycle
One-year on-site warranty for the bizhub C20P and three-year on-site
warranty for the C20PX
Next generation color scheme, a new ergonomic design and small
footprint
Options and Accessories
40 GB HDD or Compact Flash Harness (compatible with cards from 256 MB
to 4 GB, available from third= party vendors only) enables additional
job retention, security, direct printing (PDF JPEG, TIFF, and XPS
files from USB thumb drive), and resource downloading features.
Add a lower feeder (500 sheets) to bring maximum paper capacity to
850 sheets
Additional RAM (max 768MB) for increased job handling capability
One of the smallest and most compact, network color laser printers in
its class.
Pricing and Availability
The bizhub C20P 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 C20P is $1,299; and the bizhub C20PX is $1,699.
About Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A.
Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A. Inc. (www.kmbs.konicaminolta.us), a leader in advanced imaging and networking technologies for the desktop to the print shop, brings together unparalleled advances in security, print quality and network integration via its award-winning line of bizhubTM multifunction products (MFPs); bizhub PROTM production printing systems; magicolor® desktop color laser printers and all-in-ones; and pageproTM monochrome desktop laser printers and all-in-ones. Konica Minolta also offers advanced software solutions, wide-format printers, microform digital imaging systems, and scanning systems for specialized applications.
Headquartered in Ramsey, NJ, Konica Minolta delivers expert professional services and client support through an extensive network of direct sales offices, authorized dealers, resellers and distribution partners in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Central America and South America.
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
Frank Tutalo
Lois Paul and Partners
+1 781.782.5761
Frank_tutalo@lpp.com
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