Kodak, Konica Debut Fully Integrated Workflow and Front-end Solutions at PRINT 13
RAMSEY, NJ—August 29, 2013—For the first time in the industry, Kodak and Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A. (Konica Minolta) will demonstrate fully managed monochrome and color digital press solutions for commercial print and graphics communication professionals. From September 8-12, at PRINT 13 Booth #518, the companies will showcase three new Kodak CREO Color Servers to drive the new and existing Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS digital presses that are connected to Kodak Prinergy Workflow 6.
The IC-309 CREO Color Server will drive Konica Minolta’s soon-to-be-released new bizhub PRESS full color presses—the bizhub PRESS C1060 and C1070 models, while the IC-312 CREO Color Server will drive Konica Minolta’s upcoming flagship models, the bizhub PRESS C1100 and C1085. Additionally, the companies will showcase the first CREO server for monochrome production devices. The IC-309M will drive the bizhub PRO 951, bizhub PRESS 1052 and bizhub PRESS 1250 monochrome presses. This collaboration will enable a common workflow process regardless of the device’s color capabilities.
“Customers with color devices have benefited for years from CREO Color Servers, and they are now available for monochrome systems with a common customer experience,” said Chris O’Connor, vice president, Global Business Group, Kodak. “This unique connectivity between solutions from Kodak and Konica Minolta means that there is no longer a need to manage different types of traditional and digital presses as islands—whether the need is for light production, full production, color or monochrome.”
In a partnership spanning more than 20 years, Kodak and Konica Minolta have demonstrated a commitment to print customers through continued joint research and development, resulting in leading digital and hybrid technology innovations for the industry.
“The ongoing partnership between Kodak and Konica Minolta is represented at PRINT 13 in these market-leading solutions,” said Kevin Kern, senior vice president, marketing, Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., “We are truly excited about delivering new and continued value to our customers with the right solutions to ensure a seamless, integrated experience.”
Kodak will also be demonstrating its recently released Prinergy Workflow 6 at the Konica Minolta booth. Prinergy Workflow 6 is the latest evolution in prepress workflow, bringing the automation of production into the manufacturing process with not one, but two user experiences. The new Workspace interface, shown only at the Konica Minolta booth, provides advanced job management through three views—Manage, Plan and Track—allowing for quick job creation, simple intent-driven workflow processes and output device monitoring in real time.
“Prinergy Workflow 6 allows for quick access to output device information for jobs already in production, providing real-time project status with ability to make adjustments from a central point,” noted O’Connor. “The ability to automate, see all jobs, equipment and process status provides an advanced level of integrated control and efficiency over digital and offset production for customers in a single interface to a level never seen before.”
PRINT 13 attendees can also see CREO Color Servers driving Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS digital presses at the Komori Corporation and MCS booths.
About Konica Minolta
Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A. is a leader in advanced document management technologies and IT Services. The company focuses on complete business solutions including production print systems, digital presses, multifunctional products (MFPs), managed print services, vertical application solutions and related services and supplies. Konica Minolta has been recognized as a leading supplier by the Allegra Network, International Center for Entrepreneurial Development (ICED), The UPS Store, Inc., and National Association of Quick Printers (NAQP). Konica Minolta's innovative bizhub PRESS C8000 is the first digital press to receive the G7 Digital Press Certification from IDEAlliance and the company currently has the most G7 Certified experts in the industry.
About Kodak’s Commercial Imaging Business
Kodak’s Commercial Imaging business is driving innovation and change for customers in commercial, packaging and functional printing, and enterprise services markets. Kodak’s innovative technologies and solutions provide customers greater competitive advantage and return on investment.
Source: Konica Minolta.
