Los Angeles - Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta), a leading provider of advanced imaging and networking technologies for the desktop to the print shop, today will preview the bizhub 423 Series of Monochrome Multifunctional Products (MFPs - print, copy, fax, and scan all in one system) at the company's "The Power of Performance" Business Conference and Product Expo at the JW Marriott in L.A. Live.  The new systems, which include the bizhub 423, bizhub 363, bizhub 283 and bizhub 223, offer customers the cost-efficiency of monochrome MFPs with the added benefit of color scanning.  With more than 1,000 new features than the predecessor series, the bizhub 423 Series is a great choice for customers requiring the level of features and functionality offered by innovative mid-range MFPs.

Offering one of the fastest color scanning in their respective product segments, the bizhub 423 Series was designed to meet the needs of customers ranging from small businesses and workgroups all the way up to enterprise-level print fleets.  End-users can choose the specific model that best meets their desired print speed needs:

- bizhub 423:  42 pages per minute (ppm)
- bizhub 363:  36 ppm
- bizhub 283:  28 ppm
- bizhub 223:  22 ppm

All four MFPs allow users to scan documents to Email, FTP server, SMB or perform TWAIN scanning from PCs, and boost user productivity with color and monochrome scanning speeds of up to 70 originals per minute (300 dpi).

Built upon the strong success of the award-winning line of bizhub MFPs, the bizhub 423 Series offers standard out-of-the-box security features such as HDD encryption, and HDD job overwrite at no additional charge. In order to protect the environment, these systems offer power consumption reduction with energy-saving operation and power-down features.

"With the preview of our new monochrome MFPs with color scanning, we are bringing to market advanced monochrome MFPs that match the same level and functionality as our award-winning line of bizhub color MFPs," said Kevin Kern, Senior Vice President, Marketing, Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc.  "In many cases, our competitors charge extra for the out-of-the box security features that come standard with our MFPs, giving customers another great reason to count on Konica Minolta for all their monochrome printing needs."