Inkjet & Digital Printing
Konica Minolta to Preview New IC-307 Print Controller, Powered by CREO Color Server Technology, at ON DEMAND
Wednesday 28. April 2010 - 2010 ON DEMAND Conference & Exposition from April 20-22. Philadelphia Convention Center. Konica Minolta Booth #1324.
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 they will preview the IC-307 Print Controller, Powered by CREO Color Server Technology, at the 2010 ON DEMAND Conference & Expo. The new digital front end is in the late stages of development and will be released later this year with the upcoming release of the new flagship color digital press from Konica Minolta, the bizhub PRESS C8000.
Geared to support Konica Minolta’s continuous strengthening of its foothold in the print production market, the new CREO Color Server is exceptional in its workflow connectivity via built-in JDF capabilities and comprehensive variable data printing (VDP) functionality. Konica Minolta’s customers will be able to integrate with a variety of professional workflows with open connectivity using JDF standards, such as Kodak Prinergy Workflow System, Agfa:Apogee System, and others. The IC-307 Print Controller will enable print service providers to manage their offset and digital workflows from one central point, while benefitting from the renounced easy-to-use GUI.
The well-known advanced color management tools will continue to improve print output quality and include: superior default color settings, easy color calibration, last minute color correction features, spot-color editing, and correct gradation without re-RIPing. Like its predecessors, the IC-307 Print Controller also supports all of the production printing systems’ comprehensive finishing capabilities, including the Perfect Binder Finisher with the ability print variable information on the spine.
“With the introduction of the revolutionary bizhub PRESS brand, Konica Minolta is committed to responding to the ever-changing demands of end-users in the digital imaging market,” said Kevin Kern, Senior Vice President, Marketing, Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. “Backed with CREO Color Servers’ strong record in workflow, color and image quality, and productivity, the bizhub PRESS C8000 will meet the stringent requirements of the commercial offset and high volume digital environments.”