Konica Minolta highlights the future of printing at Eastern Print Pack 2024 in Kolkata

Konica Minolta, a leader in professional and industrial printing solutions, made a significant impact at the 8th Eastern Print Pack 2024, Eastern India’s premier printing and packaging industry exhibition. The three-day event, held from November 22 to 24 at the Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan in Kolkata, brought together industry experts and businesses from across Eastern India and neighboring countries.

The exhibition served as a platform for showcasing advanced printing technologies and solutions, enabling professionals to exchange insights and explore innovations shaping the future of the printing and packaging sector. Konica Minolta’s participation reaffirmed its commitment to driving growth and innovation in the industry.

Manish Gupta, Head of Product Lifecycle Management and Planning Division, Konica Minolta Business Solutions India, said, "The printing industry is at a fascinating inflection point where digital transformation meets sustainable innovation. The rising demand for personalization, coupled with the need for environmental responsibility, is driving us toward smart factories and automated workflows. As we look ahead, we see artificial intelligence and IoT integration becoming central to print operations, enabling predictive maintenance, automated colour management, and unprecedented levels of customization. This transformation will not only optimize operations but also open new revenue streams for print businesses in ways we haven't imagined before."

Konica Minolta presented an impressive lineup of advanced printing solutions, demonstrating its commitment to driving innovation in the printing and packaging sector. The showcase featured:

·       The AccurioPress C7100 stood out as the flagship CMYK cut-sheet toner press - a real breakthrough in digital printing technology. It brings together top-notch print quality and remarkable media flexibility. Thanks to its advanced Simitri V toner technology and S.E.A.D. X imaging, it delivers crystal-clear 3,600 x 2,400 dpi equivalent resolution. It handles weights up to 400 g/m² in both simplex and duplex modes, while its clever air-blow fusing separation makes sure even thin paper feeds reliably. With standard envelope printing and long-sheet handling up to 1300mm, it's proving itself as a jack-of-all-trades for various printing needs. The machine prints consistently at rated speed on all the substrates.

·       The AccurioPress C4065 impressed with its compact yet mighty presence. This production press is changing the game in the mid-volume segment, churning out professional colour prints at up to 66 A4 pages per minute. The machine is flexible to handle wide variety of coated and uncoated media’s while managing long-sheet printing up to 1300mm in simplex and 864mm in duplex. The machine comes with an option to connect KM or EFI controller and can handle media’s upto 360GSM.  It is exactly what print shops need to grow their business -with high quality standards.

·       The AccurioPress C4080 turned heads as an engineering achievement in digital printing. This all-in-one workhorse doesn't just deliver high-speed output at 81 pages per minute - it does it with spot-on colour accuracy. The dual scanning at 280ipm and 3600 x 2400 dpi resolution with 8-bit processing ensures colours come out just right. With its huge 15,390-sheet capacity and ability to handle media from 62 to 360 gsm, it's built for those long print runs. Plus, the SEAD X technology and Simitri HDe toner keep things environmentally friendly without losing any punch in the colour department.

·       The AccurioPress 7120 proved itself as a reliable powerhouse in monochrome production printing. With a monthly duty cycle of 2.5 million prints, it just keeps going. It comes loaded with options of smart features like Auto Inspection Technology and over 220 paper profiles built-in, plus that clever optional Intelligent Media Sensor IM-101 that figures out the paper type for you. Between its 1,200 x 1,200 dpi resolution, S.E.A.D. Technology, and Simitri HD Toner, the print quality is consistently impressive, and the unified interface makes running multiple engines a breeze.

·       The AccurioShine 3600 drew crowds with its ability to transform ordinary prints into eye-catching products through 2D and 3D gloss effects. Using AI for registration and eco-friendly LED curing, it handles materials from 135 to 450gsm with impressive precision. Whether you're working with offset or digital inks, or even lamination films, it adds that special touch. The touch-screen interface and AIS SmartScanner make operation straightforward, helping printers deliver those premium finishing effects on everything from simple business cards to complex folding cartons.

The exhibition provided a potent networking platform, allowing attendees to experience firsthand Konica Minolta's latest innovations in digital printing technology. The showcased solutions demonstrated the company's commitment to helping businesses enhance their printing capabilities, improve operational efficiency, and expand their service offerings.

Eastern Print Pack 2024 brought together domestic and international participants, reinforcing its position as a vital platform for the printing industry in Eastern India. The event successfully facilitated meaningful discussions on industry updates and emerging trends while displaying the latest developments in offset printing tools and packaging solutions.