Konica Minolta colour multifunctionals have received recognition in the prestigious Buyers Laboratory Incorporated (BLI) Autumn 2009 Pick awards. BLI is widely acknowledged as the world’s leading independent evaluator of document imaging products and solutions.

For their impressive overall performances, Konica Minolta’s 22 page per minute (ppm) bizhub C220, 28ppm bizhub C280, and 36ppm bizhub C360 have earned the Autumn 2009 BLI ‘Pick’ awards for Outstanding A3 Colour MFPs in their respective speed ranges. “The models offer exceptional ease of use and strong productivity in key test areas, while also proving to be highly reliable, making a strong case for these as the best in business colour for Fall 2009,” said BLI Assignments Editor George Mikolay.

The BLI Pick awards further states: “Results of BLI’s job stream test in colour, which simulates real-world usage, were impressive, as all three models achieved above-average efficiency from both the PCL and PostScript drivers. Black and colour duplex copy and print efficiency results were also very good to outstanding overall, which is crucial as users attempt to lower running costs and improve environmental friendliness.”

The BLI report continues, “All three models are also on the cutting edge for innovation. With the MyTab feature, a Spring 2009 BLI ‘Outstanding Achievement’ winner, commonly used print job selections can be configured and saved on one tab, allowing users to take full advantage of the driver feature set with a minimum of fuss and less risk of errors, as all required features can be viewed at a glance. Further, the Quick Copy tab allows users to select features for a typical copy job from one tab. Third-party software developers can also integrate their document management and cost accounting solutions with the devices via bizhub Extended Solution Technology (bEST).”

For Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK), Malcolm Smith, Group Product Manager office products said, “We are delighted that BLI has recognised all three of the systems in the bizhub C220, C280 and C360 series of colour muiltifunctionals. These awards echo the sentiment we’re seeing in the marketplace, where Konica Minolta bizhub colour devices are widely recognised as the best in the market”.

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