Konica Minolta Business Solutions has announced the launch of its latest innovation in highspeed
digital printing: the AccurioPress C14000. Engineered to meet the growing needs of
production printers, in-plant print shops, and commercial printers, this cutting-edge machine
stands as the fastest sheet-fed digital printing press available today, setting a new
benchmark in the industry.
The AccurioPress C14000 represents a significant advancement in digital printing
technology. Designed as a high-performance production printer, it offers a print resolution of
3600 x 2400 dpi, delivering exceptional image quality while enhancing productivity. By
optimizing operations and lowering the total cost of ownership, the C14000 contributes to
business growth and operational efficiency.
Supporting a wide range of paper weights and sizes, from 52 gsm to 450 gsm thick
cardstock, and featuring banner printing capabilities up to 1300 mm, the C14000 is ideal for
handling a diverse array of printing projects. These include creative solutions such as fourpanel
brochures, book covers, marketing collateral, direct mail pieces, catalogues, and
posters.
Commenting on the launch, Katsuhisa Asari, Managing Director, Konica Minolta Business
Solutions India, said, “By integrating intelligent automation and media flexibility that handles
everything from lightweight paper to heavy cardstock, we’re enabling small print shops to
diversify their offerings without increasing complexity. Our solutions lend print businesses
the ability to print with speed and scale, while integrating automated features like media
recognition and intelligent fusing. We understand that smaller print businesses often face
tight margins and the need to differentiate themselves. With the AccurioPress C14000’s
flexibility to tackle a wide range of jobs, print businesses stand a chance to expand their
offerings from personalized direct mail to large-format banners—while keeping operating
costs low. This means businesses can take on larger, more complex jobs with fewer
resources, leading to faster turnarounds and increased profitability.”
The C14000 has a duty cycle of 2.5 million prints expands the print applications due to
various auto-adjustments, enhanced durability and capability of high-volume banner printing,
dummy package printing due to enhanced compatibility with thick media. Its features also
include advanced support for envelope and embossed media printing. The ability to print on
textured paper stocks further enhances the range of applications for businesses, especially
those looking to offer high-end, premium printed materials.
Additionally, the AccurioPress C14000 offers flexible choices of controller technology
between the latest EFI Fiery and CREO controllers, or Konica Minolta’s proprietary
controller. Each option offers advanced colour management and job management utilities,
enabling users to customize their workflows. |
