Introducing the Konica Minolta bizhub PRO 950

1. Introducing the Konica Minolta bizhub PRO 950

2. Agenda • Target Markets • bizhub PRO 950 Enhancements • Image Stability • Productivity • Image Quality • Media Handling • Operability • PS Plug-in Driver • System Overview

3. bizhub PRO 950 Target Markets • Production Print: • In-Plant / Central Reprographics Departments (CRD’s) • Print for Pay / Quick Printers • Commercial Printers • Data Centers (Back Office Printing) • High Volume Departmental Use: • Printing • Copying • Scanning

4. Production Print Requirements • 1a. Durability/reliability • 1b. Fast job turnaround • 1c. Highest quality output • 1d. Large input, output and consumable capacities for unattended operation • 1e. Flexible paper handling and finishing

5. Departmental Requirements • Ease of Use • Multifunctionality: • Print • Copy • Scan • Fast job turnaround • High quality output • Flexible paper handling and finishing

6. bizhub PRO 950 Enhancements

7. bizhub PRO 950 Enhancements • Increased Media Compatibility • Compatible with more paper weights • Improved finishing functions • Improved Image Stability • D-max of at least 1.4 (density of images) • Improved continuous high-coverage printing • Heat / humidity sensors • Improved developing unit architecture • Improved reverse-side transfer (Assist PET) • Improved image quality during low-coverage printing (RC-501 Recycle Cut Kit) • Improved Operability • 12.1-inch LCD touch panel • PS Plug-in Driver • New Features • Tab Bank • Paper Name • Quick Print • Improved Functionality • New user interface • Multiple languages • Improved Productivity • 92ppm  95ppm • Faster RIPspeed` • Improved Image Quality • Screen pattern selection • CIE color for improved gradations • Tone curve utility  The bizhub PRO 950 is a compact, affordable B&W machine based on technology found in the bizhub PRO 1050e / bizhub PRO 1200.

8. 1. Image Stability 1. D-max of at least 1.4 for improved maximum density Regulating blade adjustment • A. Improved developing unit specifications • The distance between the drum and the developing sleeve has been reduced to improve developing • The distance between the blade and the sleeve has been optimized to improve reproduction of image density Developing sleeve • User Benefit • D-max has been increased to 1.4 or over, making changes in density less noticeable • B. Fusing roller adjustment (service parts) • The soft roller stabilizes high- and medium-density images more easily • The hard roller substantially improves uneven brightness and provides a glossy-like finish Developing sleeve Drum Narrowing this space strengthens the electric field to improve developing 0.55  0.4mm

9. 1. Image Stability 2. Improved Continuous High-coverage Printing Users can choose from three Modes as below. 3 Selectable Modes None (default) Quality mode Normal (1/1) operation is resumed when the image density value is higher than 1.45 Performance mode Normal (1/1) operation is resumed when the image density value is higher than 1.40 • User Benefits • Users can choose speed or image quality as the top priority

10. 1. Image Stability 3. Heat / Humidity Sensors With the bizhub PRO 920, conditions where only checked early in the morning and were not changed all day long.However, the bizhub PRO 950 checks the surrounding temperature and humidity every 20 minutes and adjusts accordingly. This real-time monitoring capability is especially important in winter when room temperature can rise dramatically when the heater is turned on. • User Benefit • Real-time response to changes in temperature and humidity prevents curling • The heat of the fusing roller is consistent, leading to more stable fusing. This, in turn, leads to more stable image density Heat / Humidity Sensor

11. 1. Image Stability 4. Improved Developing Unit Architecture The bizhub PRO 950 features a superior developing unit to better prevent toner from spilling. Although the bizhub PRO 920 also prevented toner spillage on the PET sheet, it wasn’t effective when a certain amount was exceeded. However, the with the bizhub PRO 950, toner is collected on the lower level of the developing unit with the collection shaft and reinserted into the developing unit. A collection shaft on lower level of the developing unit has been added Spilled toner The collection shaft recycles spilled toner

12. 1. Image Stability 5. Improved Reverse-side Transfer The standard-equipped assist PET allows improved reverse-side copying by improving the way paper fixes to the drum, enabling better handling for more accurate transfer. PETpressure width (US) 8.5x11, Max 266mm of 11x17 reduced size Photo conductor assist PET driver assist PET • User Benefits • Improved image quality on the outer edges of the back side assist PET drive motor • For small-sized paper other than the sizes listed above, the assist PET may be customized to standard paper sizes(same as bizhub PRO 1050e)

13. 6. Improved Image Quality during Low Coverage Printing The RC-501 Recycle Cut Kit prevents developer degradation when printing documents with low coverage. 1. Image Stability Effectiveness of PRO 1050 RC-501 • User Benefits • During low coverage printing, degradation of developer is reduced • Toner scattering and spillage is reduced • During continuous high coverage printing, image density stabilization is improved, while toner scattering and spillage is reduced 31% reduction 21% reduction No. of CM visits Note: To maximize image quality, BT strongly recommends using the RC-501 for users who frequently print documents with coverage of 5% or less. Monthly avg. CM image Monthly avg. developer replacements

14. 2.Improved Productivity 1. Faster All Around Performance In addition to the print speed being increased from 92ppm to 95ppm, the RIP speed has also increased, enabling faster processing of jobs from various applications (refer to the chart below). The change in RIP speed is due to an upgraded CPU. Print Speed in PPD • User Benefits • Faster printing speed, 92ppm  95ppm • Faster RIP speed across numerous applications File 1 Pages: 148 Avg. data size of pages: 64KB Standard document (with text / images / charts) File 2 Pages: 20 Avg. data size of pages: 435KB Document with much image data File 3 Pages: 32 Avg. data size of pages: 1.4MB Document with much special color data (PANTONE 541, etc.) (PPM)

15. 3. Improved Image Quality 1. Screen Pattern Selection (PS Plug-in Driver Function) In addition to the standard Adobe screen from previous models, users can also select from three new screens (Photo, Text and Text/Photo) depending on the type of document they are printing, ensuring ideal image quality and high productivity for every run. • User Benefits • Selectable screen modes ensure ideal image quality for any document type

16. 3. Improved Image Quality 2A. Use CIE Color (PS Plug-in Driver Function) By default, CMYK, RGB or other color data is sent to print as one set of data. However, when the “Use CIE Color” button is selected in the PS Plug-in Driver, color data is separated, providing finer, more precise gradations. This feature can be turned on and off by job. • User Benefits • Finer gradations for image data with many shadows, color/density changes, etc.

17. 3. Improved Image Quality 2A. Use CIE Color (PS Plug-in Driver Function) Below are examples of the benefits of using CIE color. Output (B&W) Original image (CMYK, RGB, etc.) Use CIE Color = OFF There are muddled colors and the gradations in the shadow area don’t appear. Use CIE Color = ON colors are not muddled and gradations are smooth. However, speed is reduced by 10% - 20%.

18. 3. Improved Image Quality 3A. Tone Curve Utility (PS Plug-in Driver Function) This drag-and-drop tone curve utility makes it easy to adjust density, contrast and brightness in images before printing. Users can also register up to 10 tone curves to be used with multiple jobs without having to input settings again. There are also 10 pre-set tone curve patterns for a total of 20 ready-to-use tone curve settings. Tone curves can be selected by job from the PS Plug-in Driver. One benefit of the tone curve utility is the ability to keep text at 100% density while lowering the overall density of other elements. A total of 10 test charts in PS or PDF format can be registered and previewed while making tone curve adjustments. • User Benefits • Density, contrast and brightness can be easily adjusted before printing images • 10 user-defined tone curve settings can be registered and reused • Text can be kept at 100% density, even when lowering the density of other elements

19. 3. Improved Image Quality 3A. Tone Curve Utility (PS Plug-in Driver Function) Example of tone curve use: lower maximum density and contrast for a softer, European style. Printed using default tone curve Printed using new tone curve Maximum density: 90% Contrast: -5% Keep 100% density for text: ON Even when reducing the maximum density, text remains at 100% density without being effected.

20. 4. Increased Media Compatibility 4. Paper Thickness A wider range of media compatibility (40 – 300g/m2) lets print shops deliver greater service to customers with diverse needs. • User Benefits • Greater minimum and maximum paper weights 50g/m2 100g/m2 150g/m2 200g/m2 250g/m2 300g/m2 40 – 300g/m2 50 – 200g/m2 52 – 216g/m2 64 – 200g/m2

21. 5. Improved Operability 1. 12.1-inch LCD Touch Panel Improving on the design of the bizhub PRO 920, the bizhub PRO 950 features a 12.1-inch LCD touch panel with an intuitive interface to effortlessly guide users through the rich features. bizhub PRO 920 bizhub PRO 950 • User Benefits • Improved visibility • User-friendly, interactive interface The panel was small, without a touch-screen.

22. 6. New PS Plug-in Driver Functions 1. Tab Bank On the bizhub PRO 920, it was only possible to make settings on 1 type of tab, but the bizhub PRO 950 features 2 types whose settings can be adjusted. The user interface has also been modified to make tab settings easy. The insertion position of the 2 tab types can be visually confirmed from the tab window, allowing the layout and character settings to be set. From the tab settings window, paper settings, tab sizes and character size / font can be set. The width of the selected tab can also be adjusted. The appearance of each tab can be previewed before selecting. • User Benefits • 2 types of tabs are available. Previously only 1 type available • Easy to adjust paper settings, tab sizes, characters size / font • Width of tab can be set to match the tab being used Two tab types are displayed for easy adjustment.

23. 6. New PS Plug-in Driver Functions 2. Paper Name By registering paper information on the main unit, it can be retrieved by the driver to be viewed as a list. With the bizhub PRO 920, it was necessary to select the tray to print from, but with the bizhub PRO 950, it is possible to select the registered paper name directly without having to specify tray. It is also possible view settings by moving the cursor over paper names in the finishing window. • User Benefits • Paper can be registered by name for easy identification • Not necessary to remember what kind of paper is in each tray • Job settings are displayed Line up the cursor to view settings List display

24. 6. New PS Plug-in Driver Functions 3A. Quick Print The basic panel features a new Quick Print function button. Thanks to the renewed user interface, easy printing is possible. One click on a large button allows users to choose from simplex, duplex or booklet printing. • User Benefit • Print settings can be made simply by clicking large, easy-to-see buttons Quick Print functions

25. 6. New PS Plug-in Driver Functions 3B. Favorite Setting The Favorite Setting feature lets users save 30 settings on the driver. Previously, only 10 settings could be made. • User Benefit • Users can load 30 settings that they choose Favorite Settings button for user-defined print settings

26. 6. New PS Plug-in Driver Functions 4. New User Interface The bizhub PRO 950 offers an intuitive, easy-to-use GUI for an all-new screen design. One major improvement is the settings menu, which appears right on the top screen for easier access. • User Benefits • Easier navigation • Settings menu appears on topscreen bizhub PRO 920 bizhub PRO 950 The settings menu would appear only after clicking a button.

27. 6. New PS Plug-in Driver Functions 5. Multiple Languages The bizhub PRO 950 allows the operation language to be configured from the control panel. Six languages are included (Japanese, English, France, Italian, German and Spanish), while Chinese, Korean and Taiwanese character sets are also available. (Korean is not available on bizhub PRO 1050) bizhub PRO 950basic panel • User Benefits • More languages for wider usability • Display languages can be easily set at the control panel

28. bizhub PRO 950 System Overview

29. bizhub PRO 950 System Overview PI-506 Post Inserter 200 sheets x 2 input trays for cover and insert sheet insertion Also enables off-line finishing 100-sheet ADF Max. paper weight = 110lb. index LU-408 Large Capacity Unit Up to 4,000-sheets of 20lb. bond (5.5”x8.5” to 12”x18”) Max. paper weight = 170lb. Index (300gsm) FS-611 Folding Finisher: 50-sheet stapling, 20-sheet saddle stitching (80-page booklet), half-fold, tri-fold MK-721 Mount Kit TU-502 Trimmer Unit bizhub PRO 950 95ppm, 600 x 600 dpi, includes: 256MB DRAM, 30GB HDD, Drum, Developer, EDH, Image Controller ZU-607 Z-Fold/Punch Unit Not shown: FS-528 100-sheet Stapling Finisher with staple cut feature LU-407 Large Capacity Unit hold up to 4,500-sheets of 20lb. bond (8.5”x11” portrait orientation only) – max. paper weight = 110lb. index PK-505 2/3-Hole Punch Kit (inside finisher) PS-504 PostScript Kit (Optional) Main body paper supplies: ・500 sheets：Universal (5.5”x8.5” – 11”x17”) ・500 sheets：Universal (5.5”x8.5” – 11”x17”) ・1,000 sheets：Universal (5.5”x8.5” – 11”x17”) ・150 sheets：Bypass Tray (5.5”x8.5” – 11”x17”) Max. weight in all trays = 90lb. Cover (244gsm)

30. bizhub PRO 950 Main Body

31. bizhub PRO 950 Main Body (cont.)

32. bizhub PRO 950 Main Body (cont.)

33. bizhub PRO 950 ADF

34. FS-528 Stapling Finisher

35. FS-611 Booklet Finisher

36. PK-505 Punch Kit

37. PI-506 Post Inserter

38. Large Capacity Units LU-407 LU-408

39. ZU-607 Z-Fold/Hole Punch Unit

40. TU-502 Trimmer Unit NOTE: MK-721 Mount Kit required to connect TU-502 to FS-611

41. Image Controller Specs • Embedded design • CPU: Pentium M Processor @ 2.0GHz • Memory: 256MB SD-RAM standard (expandable to 512MB) • HDD: 80GB (or larger) EIDE hard drive • Network Interface:10/100/1000BaseT Ethernet • Host Interface: Centronics Parallel • Protocols: TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, EtherTalk (auto protocol selection) • Supported Network OS: • Windows 2000/XP/2003 Server, Novell NetWare (3.x, 4.x – 6), Mac OSX 10.2-10.5 • Supported Client OS: • Windows: XP/2003 Server, Windows XP/2003 Server 64-bit, • Mac: OSX 10.2/10.3, OSX 10.4 (PPC/Intel), OSX 10.5 (PPC/Intel)

42. Image Controller Specs • Print Resolution: 600 x 600dpi (1200 x 600 dpi emulation) • Printing methods: • TCP/IP: SMB, LPD/LPR, Port9100 • IPX/SPX: Pserver, Nprinter/Rprinter • EtherTalk: AppleTalk • Standard TIFF Direct Print / Optional PDF Direct Print* • Scanning Resolution: 200 dpi, 300 dpi, 400 dpi, 600 dpi • Scanning Methods: Email, FTP, HDD (Box), SMB (Desktop) • User Authentication (LDAP from release #2) • 500 1-touch locations (any combination Email + FTP + HDD + SMB) • Up to 250 characters per Email address • Up to 25,100 address characters for broadcast emails * Requires optional PS Kit

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