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Konica Minolta Unveils bizhub C20 Series Printers

Press release from the issuing company

Ramsey, N.J. – October 16, 2008 – 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 unveiled the bizhub C20 Series of all-in-one printers (AIO).  Serving both small offices and multi-platform workgroups with seamless productivity, the sleek bizhub C20 and bizhub C20X AIOs are color tandem, multifunctional document services workhorses.
 
Equipped with Konica Minolta's new Emperon 5.1 print system and Simitri HD color polymerized toner, the bizhub C20 Series delivers enhanced vibrant scans, prints and photos – all while operating at a very quiet 54 decibels when printing.  The bizhub C20 Series features a built-in duplexer and reversing automatic document feeder for convenient two-sided printing, copying, and scanning.  With fast print and copy speeds of 25 pages per minute in color and black and white, these AIOs allow users to move quickly from one print job to the next.
 
"This new addition to the bizhub AIO line provides a vital one-stop document center for workgroups and small offices," said Dino Pagliarello, senior manager, product marketing, office/workgroup products, Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. "With the high demand for efficient, high-performance printing solutions, users can rely on the enhanced capabilities of the bizhub C20 Series to provide high-level productivity."
 
The bizhub C20 Series is driven by Gigabit Ethernet interface to bring PS/PCL/XPS support to all Windows, Macintosh and Linux users; and uses 9600 x 600 dpi-class contone resolution to produce quality prints.  The series is also equipped with PageScope software that puts the user in control with user and administration management tools.  As an added bonus, the series comes standard with a one year on-site warranty (for the bizhub C20) or three year on-site warranty (for the bizhub C20X).
 
Pricing and Availability
The bizhub C20 Series is available now through Konica Minolta's North American direct sales and authorized dealer channels.  The manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) for the bizhub C20 is $2,116, and the bizhub C20X is $2,765.