Basking in the euphoria of its recent 20 years celebration of being at the forefront of innovation in print production, Konica Minolta with the theme: “Possibilities Inspired by You”, showcased its commitment to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in the print industry at Graphics Canada Expo from 9 to 11 April 2025.
During the 3-day exhibition that took place in Hall 5 of the International Centre Mississauga, Ontario, visitors at its Booth No. 5200 experienced for the first time, latest advancements in high-volume printing, precision finishing and intelligent workflow automation of Konica Minolta new devices such as AccurioPress C14010S, AccurioLabel 400, AccurioShine 3600 with iFoil One option, and AccurioPress C4080 digital press.
According to Konica Minolta Business Solutions (Canada) LTD duo of Gordon Wright and Anke Weddig while taking WHERE To Print through their stand, the brand new AccurioPress C14010S (or C12010S for those that desire lesser print per minute – 120ppm) series indeed push the boundaries of what’s possible in digital print production.
These presses not only build on the already ultra-efficient, and super-reliable reputation of Konica Minolta presses that drive innovation and maximize production deliverables, but with their novel IQ-601 Intelligent Quality Optimizer Unit which features a new inline spectrophotometer for precision in colour profile creation, they also deliver unparalleled colour control, consistency, and full colour profiling, all at the touch of a button. Additionally, the presses employ Intelligent Media Sensors (IM-104 and IM-105) for consistent, high-quality outputs, minimising user intervention. The IM-105 sensor measures substrate sizes and detects slight variations in paper cutting, working with the IQ-601 to automatically adjust image positioning. Not only that, the systems offer automatic print quality adjustments through Automated Quality Adjustments (AQA) and Automatic Inspection Technology (AIT), aiming to maximise press uptime and efficiency.
WHERE To Print gathered that the highpoint of AccurioPress C14010S and C12010S is the introduction of an expanded five-colour toner configuration including a high-opacity white toner which leads to greater creativity that empowers users to rethink opportunities, identify and expand their services into new, profitable revenue streams. Not only that, the systems are engineered to support various media types, from 52 gsm to 450 gsm, including envelopes, embossed paper, polyester, and cut-sheet labels. In addition to media versatility, the systems support long sheet printing, accommodating sheets up to 1,300 mm in simplex and 900 mm in duplex. Such capabilities offer flexibility for diverse applications such as banners, book covers, and specialty printed items. That is why graphic arts customers such as Print Service Providers (PSPs), offset printers, digital printers and direct mail will greatly benefit from these unique features of the AccurioPress C14010S and C12010S. The presses will also be advantageous for enterprise document printers such as central reprographic departments and in-plants operations within enterprises.
The AccurioLabel 400 is one of the newest dry-toner digital label presses in the market that allow users expand their businesses in the rapid growing digital label production and packaging markets. Incorporating all Konica Minolta’s unique technologies such as the Intelligent Quality Optimizer (IQ-520) colour management functionality for real-time colour stability and registration control, Flux Label Impose, to combine and impose label jobs using inbuilt templates (ideal for changing print layouts with similar die plates), and a fifth station for white toner to expand creative label applications, the all-new AccurioLabel 400 print resolution is equivalent to 3,600 x 2,400 dots per inch aside many automated control features for enhanced print quality and highly productive label output.
Investigation by WHERE To Print reveals that though AccurioLabel 400 is available in 4- and 5-colour options, the maximum print speed is 39.9 metres per minute when printing in CMYK mode and can go down to 20 meters per minute when printing CMYK+W. Meaning that, the print speed may vary depending on selected media types (39.9, 34.2, 30, 20 or 15 metres per minute) but with its larger toner hopper (reservoir) for uninterrupted production, variable data printing (VDP) functionalities with just a few mouse clicks, and even more durable parts life, AccurioLabel 400 is the perfect fit for label converters, commercial printers and brand owners in the mid-and high-end businesses to expand their trades in the ever-growing label, packaging and embellishment markets.
Crowd puller, AccurioShine 3600 is the ground-breaking technology for adding 2D and 3D gloss effects at a reasonable cost without the complicated steps of conventional systems. Powered by the innovative MGI Varnish Technology along with Konica Minolta reliability, AccurioShine 3600 with iFoil One option allows printers meet the ever-demanding needs of today’s never seen before printing requirements for high-impact finishing effects and digital embellishments such as personalized embossed foil, spot UV varnishing, from prototyping to full production, without the need for screens, plates or dies thereby helping printouts stand out from the crowd while raising profit margins.
The fully digital AccurioShine 3600 features industry-leading artificial intelligence (AI) registration technology and an eco-friendly LED curing system, all at an impressively compact size. With the combination of the new iFoil One inline hot foil stamping module and the VDP Barcode Camera System, the AccurioShine 3600 also supports Embossed Variable Data Foiling (VDF), adding more impact to tickets, personalized packages and labels, invitations and one-to-one marketing. And with a maximum supported paper size of 14.3” x 29.5”, the machine is also perfect for enhancing commonly used printouts such as business cards, greeting cards, photo book covers and even packaging, creating an impactful and unique print experience for print buyers.
Reputed as ‘a single engine does it all’, AccurioPress C4080 series is a fully configured press designed to expand print business as the owner deems fit. The versatile AccurioPress C4080 is undeniably an all-in-one print manufacturing powerhouse, providing exclusive features that streamline workflow and print output to exceed market expectations. These include; IQ-501, the Intelligent Quality Optimizer that delivers real-time advanced colour control and registration for unmatched consistency and accuracy, increasing on-time performance; and Intelligent Media Sensor that automatically detects paper types, weights, and paper profile suggestions thereby allowing print businesses to excel at delivering a variety of print applications. With media versatility up to 360 gsm that provides a wide portfolio of paper choices and print applications, AccurioPress C4080 also offers the flexibility of 2-sided printing up to 34 inches long with outstanding image quality. Thus, it is much more than a digital press – it is an opportunity to grow your business.
WHERE To Print Joju ADEKANBI with Konica Minolta Business Solutions (Canada) LTD duo – Gordon Wright and Anke Weddig
Konica Minolta Business Solutions (Canada) LTD Team at Graphics Canada Expo 2025
For more information, visit Konica Minolta Business Solutions (Canada) LTD at www.konicaminolta.ca
