Full Colour

Production Printing System

 High productivity and versatility
in a professional production machine
The AccurioPress C6100 Series delivers all the rock-solid performance, professional image
quality and non-stop productivity expected of a full-colour production printing system –
without the need for special operating skills.

The Konica Minolta Accurio Series

Inkjet Industrial Printing System Production Printing System
The Accurio Series supports business growth by expanding
printing services, automating efficiency, raising output
Workflow Solution quality and lowering costs. The series includes AccurioPress
electrophotographic printing systems, AccurioJet high-end
inkjet presses, the AccurioPro workflow solution suite and
cloud colour management tools.

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 Auto colour management and Streamlined operation improves
front-to-back registration Automation Usability the workflow
(optional)

Consistent image AccurioPress A diverse inline

output of the High C6100 Series Inline finisher lineup for
highest quality Quality Finishing added value
benefits

Diverse output expands printing High High productivity and

service possibilities Flexibility reliability for fast turnaround
Productivity

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 Automation
Auto colour management and
front-to-back registration (optional)
Optional Intelligent Quality Optimiser IQ-501 continuously monitors and adjusts
colour and front-to-back registration during printing. So materials are produced with
consistent high quality, less manual adjustment and no need for special skills.

Higher productivity and less manual adjustment

Greater output and shorter turnaround

Auto colour and front-to-back adjustment before printing
Automation of density adjustment, colour management and front-to-back registration
reduces time previously spent making adjustments. Since tasks such as manual
measurements and input of numerical values are
no longer necessary, there are fewer measurement
Intelligent Quality Optimiser
and input errors. Colour profiles can also be
[IQ-501]
created automatically to achieve highly accurate
colour matching in less time.

User benefits

Less manual adjustment Scanner

and better productivity

Less paper waste from colour Spectrophotometer

and registration errors

Scanner
Less time, effort and skill
required by key operators

Stable quality made fast and easy

One-step auto adjustment
Common settings such as maximum density, density balance and gamma
adjustment are automatically adjusted in a single step to save time and raise
accuracy.

One-step auto adjustment

Maximum density Density balance Automatic gamma Output paper
adjustment adjustment adjustment density adjustment Exact Color

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 When colour
reproduction is critical
•Apparel catalogues
•Product catalogues
•Company logos, etc.

When registration
accuracy is critical
•Business cards •Shop cards •Tickets •Page number positions when bookbinding, etc.

Real-time image correction for consistent quality

Real-time gradation and front-to-back registration adjustment
Gradation and front-to-back registration are continuously monitored and corrected in real time
with no loss in productivity. This feature improves image quality by minimising colour
fluctuations, registration misalignment and other errors during printing. It also lowers costs by
reducing paper waste.

Accurate colour and

registration adjustments
Image signal Analysis are performed in a single
Auto correction processing pass that includes
unit automatic printing,
scanning and analysis of
front-to-back registration
Scanned data marks and gradient bars.

Main unit
C6100/C6085
Intelligent
Quality Scanning
Optimiser
IQ-501
Calibration marks

Paper sizes compatible with real-time gradation and front-to-back registration adjustment
Standard sizes SRA3, SRA4 or paper with margins in the sub-scanning direction
Nonstandard sizes 225mm or more in the sub-scanning direction

Centralised colour management for multiple locations via cloud

AccurioPro Cloud Eye Judgment
procedure

Konica Minolta’s cloud colour management system enables Graph

Colour
centralised colour management of printers at multiple locations setting tool
(in-house offices and factories, affiliates' facilities, etc.) via cloud.
The colour reproduction of all connected printers, of wide-ranging Centralised colour management
models, is accurately monitored in real-time without requiring
special skills.
In-house Other locations Affiliates
Problems with separate colour management in each location
Lack of consistency due to More total time spent
differences in judgment criteria, communicating, managing and
setting methods, etc. checking.

Centralised colour management for multiple locations via cloud

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 High Consistent image output of the
Quality highest quality
Extremely high image quality can be consistently maintained by taking advantage of
abundant screens, character quality adjustment functions, and S.E.A.D. V technology
utilising the latest Konica Minolta imaging process advances.

Solid image quality and character reproduction

Cutting-edge image processing technology Selectable to match applications

S.E.A.D. V 12 high image quality screens
Konica Minolta’s unique Screen-Enhancing Active Six dot screens, three line screens and three FM (frequency
Digital system combines highly accurate exposure modulation) screens are provided so the right screen can be selected
controls, precision pixel placement and advanced screening to for each material and purpose.
achieve high quality and resolution. It also allows flexible processing
and image smoothing control to match varying needs.

High quality and energy savings

Simitri HDE Toner
This next-generation toner with 3-dimensional polymer structure is
highly compatible with all types of media, expands the colour gamut
for superior image accuracy and produces more natural skin tones. It
also requires less heat for fusing, which helps reduce power
consumption. Rough screen 130L Standard screen 190L

3-dimensional hybrid toner particles

Colourant Ultra-thin shell
More accurate reds, less colour fading,
enhanced halftones and more natural skin tones
Functional polymer
Higher image quality, reduced energy use and
faster processing
Sharpmelt wax
Higher image quality and reduced energy use

Blue Wool Test: The results according to ISO 105 B2 (lightfastness test).
High-definition screen 270L FM screen FM-1
Cyan 8*1 Yellow 8 Remarks: The evaluation criteria is classified into 8
levels (1 to 8 levels), and the higher the value, the
Magenta 6-7 Black 8*1 higher the lightfastness.
*1: The test results indicate that the lightfastness of Cyan and Black toner is ranked as 8 or higher.
Near offset printing character quality
Character line thinning and edge
Wide colour range
enhancement
ISO coated and Japan Color coated Character quality and legibility are top class. A line-thinning function
AccurioPress colour expression rivals offset machines thanks to helps prevent thickening of characters and blurring of white
Simitri HDE Toner that covers ISO coated and Japan Color coated characters. A contour enhancement function reduces roughness on
gamuts while requiring minimal toner. dot-background character edges and characters of intermediate
colours. Both features can be adjusted in five steps for fine-tuning.
Comparison of a*-b* chromaticity diagrams
Line thinning

OFF ON

Edge enhancement

C6100/C6085 C6100/C6085 OFF ON

ISO coated v2 Japan Color 2001coated

ISO coated Japan Color

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 When image quality
is critical
•Fashion-related materials
•Cosmetics catalogues
•Photo albums, etc.

When character quality

is critical
•Documents •Contracts
•Warning labels, etc.

Advanced features support stable high image quality

Stable hue control without lowering productivity

Real-time calibration
An advanced IDC sensor realises highly stable, high-precision
automatic colour calibration. Printed materials of unerringly
consistent high quality can be produced with no loss of productivity
even during high-volume printing.

Real-time colour calibration

Intermediate
Patches for density transfer belt
correction and dot
diameter correction
are created on the
intermediate transfer
belt and detected by
IDC sensor.
IDC sensor
Secondary transfer roller

High registration accuracy Suppression of temperature fluctuations

Skew and image rotation correction Built-in cooling fan
Image rotation and skew correction values can be input to adjust A cooling fan circulates air in the main unit to maintain a fixed
front-to-back registration for items such as business cards, shop temperature and help realise more consistent colour.
cards and tickets that require a high level of front-to-back registration
accuracy.

High-precision calibration
Exact Color
High-precision 3D calibration realises more accurate colour
adjustment than conventional 1D calibration. Colour profile
creation, simulations and other colour related tasks can also be
performed accurately even for rasterised images.
Colour adjustment comparison
1D calibration
Exact Color

Large
∆E00

Colour
difference
L1 L2 L3 L4 L5 L6 L7 L8 Small
Horizontal axis (L1-L8) :
Rotation Skew Environment in which colour fluctuations occur due to factors such as climatic changes
Vertical axis (Colour difference ∆E):
Colours in standard environment and colour differences in envisaged environments

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 Flexibility
Diverse output expands printing
service possibilities
AccurioPress C6100/C6085 expands business potential by flexibly supporting
400gsm thick paper, banner printing (max. 1,300mm long), envelope printing and
more at low cost.

Thick paper compatibility broadens the service range

Thick paper compatibility

Up to 400gsm thick
Printing is possible on 400gsm thick paper even during automatic
duplexing — with solid stability and no loss of productivity. This
capability expands the range of potential applications to include
thick-paper tags, stand-up menus, sales promotion tools and more.

Examples of applications using thick paper

•Package samples •Tags •Stand-up menus •Promotion tools, etc.

Reliable paper conveyance Reliable feeding of all media

Fusing belt steering mechanism Air-suction paper-feed system *Optional

Konica Minolta's original fusing system improves media Feed unit PF-707m/PF-711 features a suction-belt paper feed
compatibility. An advanced inlet roller and fusing belt steering mechanism. The air-assist mechanism blows air from the front as well
mechanism in the air blow fusing separation mechanism enhance as the sides to separate sheets and realise adsorption of the paper to
conveyance reliability for all paper thicknesses to meet the needs of the suction belt for conveyance. Air control is adjusted for each paper
on-demand high-mix printing. type and an improved adsorption area during belt paper feeding
ensures stable feeding of thick and coated paper.

Fusing belt steering mechanism Suction type paper feeding

<Top>
Belt misalignment corrected
by roller swing control

Paper Side air

feeding
Fusing belt

Suction belt Front air

<Side>

Paper
feeding
Adsorption

Fusing rollers

Inlet roller Advantages of •Prevents misfeeds caused by paper dust

suction paper feeding •Long maintenance cycle for less downtime

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 Envelope printing
•DM •Invitations, etc.

Banner printing Thick paper printing

•Posters •POP •Packages
•Book covers, etc. •Stand-up menus, etc.

Compatibility with envelope, banner and thick paper printing (optional)

Diverse printing capabilities

Envelope and banner printing functions
A fusing unit dedicated to envelope printing ensures stable, 762mm long, is also top-of-class. The mounted LU-202XLm enables
high-quality printing on general-purpose envelopes with minimal continuous paper feeding of up to 1,000 sheets (up to 762mm) and
folding creases or differences in adhesive strip gloss. Printing of optional accessories can be added to improve embossed paper
banners up to 1,300mm long, with auto duplexing of banners up to printing quality.

Stable, high-quality banner paper output Banners up to 1,300mm long

Banner output-compatible relay unit RU-518 Banner bypass unit MB-508
The RU-518 relay unit features a banner ejection function and is Banner kit MK-740
capable of outputting banners up to 1,300m long. It can be
mounted with a hybrid decurling unit to handle not only decurling, The MB-508 banner bypass unit can be mounted on
but also functions such as paper cooling and static electricity PF-711 and PF-707m paper feeding units. Banner kit
prevention. MK-740 enables paper feeding of banners up to 1,300mm
long.

Consistent high-quality envelope printing Large-volume paper feeding of banners up to 762mm long
Envelope printing-dedicated Banner compatible high-volume
fusing unit EF-104 paper feed unit LU-202XLm
Designed especially for envelope printing, the EF-104 fusing unit The LU-202XLm paper feed unit can continuously feed up to 1,000
realises fast, high-quality envelope printing at low cost. banner sheets (maximum 80gsm thickness and 762mm length).
*Please, contact local Konica Minolta for release schedule of banner printing functions and options (RU-518/MB-508/MK-740/LU-202XLm).

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 High High productivity and reliability for
Productivity fast turnaround
The professional handling capabilities of the AccurioPress C6100 help professional
printing companies meet tight deadlines with ease. Whether handling thin or thick
paper, it maintains 100% productivity.

Handle high-volume jobs at high speed

Productive printing irrespective of paper thickness

High-speed 100ppm output
Whether printing paper of 52 or 400gsm thickness, the
large-diameter upper fusing system and Simitri HDE toner synergise
to output 100 sheets per minute*1. The large contact area of the
fusing belt, optimised for rapid and uniform thermal conduction,
contributes to outstanding toner fusion and high productivity.
*1: For A4 horizontal on C6100 (85 sheets per minute on C6085)

Fast and easy paper settings

Enhanced paper menu and search functions
Default settings are provided for every type of paper and additional
settings can be registered to meet every need. Simple settings and
user-friendly search functions contribute to easy setup and high
productivity.

Easy large-volume printing Highly efficient scanning

Large-volume paper feed and output system High-speed duplex scanner PF-711 *Optional

The system can be expanded to feed a maximum 13,890 sheets and The high-speed duplex scanner is ideal for law offices, educational
output a maximum 10,000 sheets using 9 varieties of paper. Paper establishments and others that need to scan and store large volumes
replenishment and removal, for both paper feeding and output, are of documents as data. It reads 75 colour or 80 monochrome pages
possible during printing to per minute*1 with high reliability
simplify large-volume thanks to a built-in high-speed
processing tasks. double-feed detector.
*1: A4, 300dpi (duplex scanning of 150 colour
pages or 160 monochrome pages)

LS-506 LS-506 PF-711 or PF-707m PF-707m PF-707m

Total 5,000 sheets 5,000 sheets Upper level 1,390 sheets 1,390 sheets 1,390 sheets
Maximum paper output capacity: Middle level 1,390 sheets 1,390 sheets 1,390 sheets
10,000 sheets Lower level 1,850 sheets 1,850 sheets 1,850 sheets
Total 4,630 sheets 4,630 sheets 4,630 sheets
*Using 80gsm paper for all units. Maximum paper feed capacity: 13,890 sheets

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 When productivity and short turnaround are critical
•Large-volume leaflet printing •Booklets with high page counts •DM, etc.

High productivity and quality irrespective of paper type

Paper position correction for every thickness Curl correction and static elimination
Rotary-type high-precision registration Hybrid decurler *Optional

An advanced registration unit improves front-to-back registration for Optimum paper curling correction can be realised by combining
duplex printing. Its paper angle detection sensor detects angles of relay unit RU-511/518*1, which employs a standard mechanical
the leading edge of the paper immediately after passing the loop decurler ideal for coated sheets, with optional humidifier kit HM-101
rollers. The rear and front loop rollers can be driven independently to for uncoated sheets. The degree of decurling can be adjusted
change speed and correct the angle. The result is improved manually and responds flexibly to changes in conditions.
front-to-back registration of a wide range of paper types and
high-quality finishing of items such as booklets with photo spreads. Mechanical decurler Hybrid decurler
Relay unit RU-511/518 feeds Mechanical decurler
High-precision registration paper through a zigzag
mechanism passage to reduce paper
Nip ON/OFF rollers
Registration sensor
curls. Decurling strength can Decurler exit section
be adjusted in five steps for Utilises pressure to help
optimal curl removal from sheets lay flat.
thin and thick paper.
Decurler input section
Humidifier type This section bypasses
decurler*2 thin paper and processes
thick paper.
Registration roller In addition to removing curls Reduces paper curls
from uncoated paper by via pressure
Skew sensor humidification, the
Humidifier Type Decurler
The Nip ON/OFF rollers are released helps prevent paper sticking
during skew adjustment to by cooling and minimising
enable accurate adjustment. static electricity. Conveyance
*1 RU-518 is scheduled for release in 2017. path Humidifier type
*2 With optional relay unit RU-511/RU-518 decurler
and humidifier kit HM-101 installed.

Fan
Humidifying
roller
Water supply
roller

Water

Centralised management of multiple machines

AccurioPro Conductor
Monochrome machine
AccurioPro Conductor is a workflow integration system for
managing Konica Minolta’s AccurioPro printing solutions. It
improves work efficiency by centrally managing multiple printers,
automating various operations, and enabling the seamless
implementation of diverse printing jobs of different specifications Colour machine
and requirements. Cost-saving measures are also included, such
as a feature that automatically prints only the monochrome pages
of a document using a low-cost monochrome machine.
Colour machine

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 Inline A diverse inline finisher lineup for
Finishing added value
A wide range of inline finishing options are available that boast top-of-class
professional specifications. They efficiently meet the needs of diverse output formats
to enable services that can differentiate companies from the competition.

Highly functional inline options with professional specifications (optional)

Sophisticated saddle-stitched bookbinding

T-shape saddle stitcher SD-513
This unit provides all the refined saddle-stitching capabilities of an Spine Corner Forming unit FD-504
offset printing bookbinder when combined with Square Corner This unit creates a spine corner for saddle-stitched booklets to reduce
Forming unit FD-504, creaser unit CR-101 and trimmer unit TU-503. booklet swelling and allows adjustment of flat back strength.
Saddle-stitch 4-saddle-stitch Fore-edge trim Multi centre fold Multi tri-fold Arch-shaped clinch Creaser unit CR-101
The creaser unit applies creases to
folding lines to prevent the toner from
cracking for a neater finish.
Variable-width stitch Spine corner forming Crease Two-side slits
Trimmer unit TU-503
*1: With FD-504 mounted This unit trims both upper and lower
*2: With CR-101 mounted
*3: With TU-503 mounted
edges and can produce full bleed
*1 *2 *3 booklets when used in combination with
the standard fore edge trimming unit.

Space-saving all-in-one finisher Perfect binding of up to 600 pages

Staple finisher FS-532 Perfect binder PB-503
The staple finisher is capable of stapling up to 100 sheets* and cutting the 1
This unit provides a top-of-class perfect binding finish for up to
excess length from staple legs. With the saddle-stitcher option mounted, 300 sheets/600 pages of 80gsm thickness up to a total binding
tasks such as multi tri-folding and centre folding can be performed in thickness of 30mm. Paper up to 216gsm thick can be used for
addition to saddle stitching. High paper alignment and a revised the cover and both printing and gluing can be performed inline.
paper-feed path ensure a neat finish even for large numbers of stitched Sophisticated sheet alignment technology realises a neat finish
sheets. The unit can also be expanded with a punch and post inserter*2. even without three-edge trimming. Completed bound books are
*1: Stapling for up to 50 sheets of A3 paper. *2: Mount kit MK-732 required for installation. stacked automatically on a provided stacking cart.
Note: Some combinations of options are not compatible.

Corner stapling 2-point stapling ステープルカッター

Staple cutter Variable-width stitch Saddle-stitch Multi centre fold Perfect binding Cover insertion Sheet insertion Z fold insertion

*1: With FD-503 mounted

*3 *3 *1
Multi tri-fold 2-hole punch Cover sheets Sheet insertion

*3: With SD-510 mounted

*4: With PK-522 mounted
*5: With PI-502 mounted
*3 *4 *5 *5

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 Wide range of
folding functions
•DM •Pamphlets, etc.

Flat-back full-bleed Thick perfect

saddle-stitched bookbinding
bookbinding
•Manuals
•Catalogues •Pamphlets, etc. •Annual reports, etc.

For small-lot manuals, catalogues, etc. Ample capacity for high work efficiency
Saddle stitcher SD-506 Large-capacity stacker LS-506
This saddle stitcher can create booklets of up to 50 sheets/200 Up to two stacker units that accommodate 5,000 sheets each can
pages (80gsm). A set-on-saddle mechanism allows stiff, accurate be installed side-by-side for a total 10,000-sheet capacity. Finished
folding that decreases sheet misalignment during binding. documents can be removed via cart for easy transport to the next
Double-parallel and tri-fold functions, as well as a fore-edge process. A sample ejection function allows quality checks during
cutting function that provides a neat finish, are standard equipped high-volume printing.
Shifted output Trolley stacker
for efficient post-processing.
Saddle-stitch Multi centre fold Multi tri-fold Fore-edge trim

Double-parallel folding, gate folding and more Low-cost high-capacity output tray
Multi-folding unit FD-503 High-capacity output tray OT-510
The FD-503 is a multi-function multi-folding unit capable of The capacity of this low-cost output tray
double-parallel folding, gate folding, centre folding, tri-folding and has been increased from 500 sheets to
other tasks. It can quickly handle diverse jobs such as DM 4,200 sheets. It's a highly cost-effective
production. The unit is also furnished with 2 and 3-hole punching initial investment for users with
functions and a sheet-insert function. When combined with the standalone post-processing
PB-503, it can insert Z-folded pages in perfect bound books. equipment.

Centre fold Tri-fold in Tri-fold out Z fold Gate fold Double parallel Shifted output

2-hole punch 3-hole punch Sheet insertion

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 Usability
Streamlined operation improves
the workflow
User-friendly operation increases output efficiency, especially when the optional print
controller IC-604 is employed to optimise the workflow for even higher output and
improved colour management.

Konica Minolta Print Controller IC-604 (optional)

Improved data handling efficiency State-of-the-art printing-reproduction function

Job control/editing with the main body panel Standard APPE 4.2
Management of jobs including job ticketing and pagination is APPE 4.2 (Adobe PDF Print Engine 4.2) bypasses the printer driver to
intuitive on the user-friendly screen. Tone curves can be adjusted in a directly process PDF files for appropriate reproduction of
similar manner to that of Color Centro and a USB mouse can be transparency.
connected for PC-like operation.

Original data
Output result
with APPE
Transparency is
correctly reproduced

PDF data with Processing

transparency with CPSI
Transparency is
incorrectly reproduced

Page editing screen

Job management utility
Job Centro 2.0
Job management from PCs is simplified by an outstanding interface
with elements such as indicators and thumbnails that enhance
operating ease and efficiency.
Job ticket editing screen

Colour management utility

Color Centro
Color Centro includes Exact Color colour management software that
enables high-precision 3D colour calibration superior to that of
conventional 1D calibration. Editing can be performed and settings
can be made for colour verification, G7 calibration, ICC profile
creation, etc. without using a PC.
High-precision spectral densitometer
Konica Minolta’s high-precision spectral densitometer FD-5BT*1 can
be used to perform tasks such as ICC profile creation and calibration.
It can also be used as a standalone densitometer with a display in the
CTP room. Auto scan spectral densitometer FD-9*1, a higher end
product, can also be used with the C6100 Series.
*1: Optional Seamless offset printing connectivity
JDF compatibility
Thanks to compatibility with JDF, a standard format for the display
and transfer of jobs between printing processes, the operator can use
familiar CTP workflow RIPs such as APOGEE, EQUIOS and Prinergy*1
for a hybrid workflow with a seamlessly connected offset printer.
Digital printing thus becomes an offset printing option that enables
more flexible handling.
*1: “APOGEE” is a product of Agfa-Gevaert N.V. “EQUIOS” is a product of SCREEN Graphic and Precision
FD-5BT FD-9 Solutions Co., Ltd. “Prinergy” is a product of Eastman Kodak Company.

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 15-inch main unit operation panel
Job and page editing can be handled
from the large, easy-to-use operation
panel, which is mouse-compatible.

High-precision automatic
scanning spectrophotometer
Super high-speed spot
measurement reduces colour
adjustment workflow time.

Fiery print server IC-315 (optional) Easy linkage with office machines

High-performance printing platform Office machine connection

Standard APPE 3.0 Open API/IWS compatible
APPE 3.0 (Adobe PDF Print Engine 3.0), which supports PDF bizhub Connector allows apps to be registered for easy access to
transparency, is provided as a standard feature. cloud services*1 or a Microsoft SharePoint Server*2 from this
machine’s control panel for direct printing and uploading of scanned
data. OpenAPI 4.7 is also installed to allow the use of apps for
Print job management interface authorisation, billing, ubiquitous printing, etc.
*1: Google Drive, Gmail, Evernote
CommandWorkStation *2: SharePoint Server 2007/2010/2013/2016

This software allows efficient job management on a PC via Job Center

and Device Center screens. SharePoint GoogleDrive
Server Gmail
Direct printing Evernote

Uploading scanned data

Uploading scanned data

Direct printing

Job Center Device Center Office machine

Integrates all job management functions Aggregates server setting functions on a
single screen

Creo Print Controller IC-314 (optional) Maximum environmental consideration

Ecological design
Affinity with Creo RIP
Energy savings
High-performance Creo Controller Energy use is minimised by highly efficient Simitri HDE toner and
The external Creo® Print Controller IC-314 option features everything an optimised transfer process that enables low fusing
from advanced colour profiling and destination profiles to spot temperatures. Resources such as paper and toner are also
colours, a complete Pantone GOE library, colour sets, colour print efficiently used.
sets, an Easy VIPP file creator, advanced perfect binder support and Eco materials
full integration with Kodak print systems.
The C6100 Series is constructed using a higher percentage of
recycled resins, bioplastics and other eco materials. A lead-free
shaft is also adopted to protect the environment and user.

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