Konica Minolta is ready to ship a light production digital press that completes its production print toner press portfolio. And with hopes that the AccurioPress C5080 repeats the success of the AccurioPress 4080 which has shipped 11,000 units across Europe since its introduction in 2020. This press is replaced by the new model.
There are multiple models in the series, 71ppm and 81ppm AccurioPress versions and a 65ppm AccurioPrint version which is targeted at inplants. This comes with Konica Minolta’s own Rip while the larger machines can use a Fiery DFE. And with the inline finishing options, the number of feed drawers, including a 900mm long sheet option, there are some 700 possible configurations.
The new model introduces automation features from the larger presses in the portfolio, the IM104 and IM105 to identify the chosen media, the IQ601 quality optimising scanner which manages fit as well as colour and maintains consistency.
An automatic quality adjustment unit is used by engineers or by operators to run a test sheet and analyse this to bring the press back into balance. It will also link to the Konica Minolta AccurioPro Flux networked production environment to manage production set up away from the printer.
The company has also automated cleaning of the corona, again borrowing from the larger machines. As well as reducing operator interventions, this also extends the operating life of the corona unit.
Automation is key, addressing a global labour and skill shortage, while also enabling printers to cope with shorter runs and demands for faster turnarounds. As part of this a full range of third-party inline finishing options are available, Plockmatic booklet makers and GBC punches, for example. This also includes Konica Minolta’s own TU510E four-sided trimmer, inline creasing and perforation to deliver completed products.
As the integral long sheet feeder can handle a 1,300mm banner sheet, or can duplex a 900mm sheet for a trimmed double gatefold A4 flyer as a direct mail piece for example. The device can handle up to 360gsm papers or 300gsm duplexing.
A first machine has been in operation at a printer in northern Italy ahead of the full commercial availability of the machine.
