Konica's 7165 and 7155 High-Volume Departmental Digital Solutions Receive 'Four Star-Highly Recommended' Rating from BERTL.Business/Technology Editors WINDSOR, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 20, 2002 Next-Generation Printer/Copiers Recognized for Flexible Production Capabilities, Advanced Finishing Options and Optimal Paper Handling Capacity Konica Business Technologies, Inc. (Konica), the innovation leader in digital imaging solutions and a subsidiary of Konica Corporation, recently received "Highly Recommended" ratings from Business Equipment Research and Test Laboratories (BERTL BERTL Business Equipment Research and Test Laboratories (TM)) for its 7165 and 7155 departmental document systems. The Konica 7165 and 7155 deliver high-volume, print-on-demand applications to the workgroup, including enhanced scanning and production finishing capabilities such as three-folding, multiple post-sheet insertion and saddle stitching saddle stitch n. 1. A simple overcasting stitch, usually of a thread contrasting in color with the fabric, used primarily as ornament on clothing. 2. . The 7165 and 7155 offer print and copy speeds of 65 pages per minute (ppm) and 55 ppm, respectively. Out of the over 200 digital imaging systems BERTL tests each year, the Konica 7165 and 7155 were awarded "Four Stars" in the digital copier-printer-scanner category. These high-performance digital solutions were recognized for their flexible document production capabilities, allowing users to access up to seven different paper sources for a single document; newly designed 100-sheet document feeder with improved paper weight capacity of up to 110 lb.-index from any drawer; superior A3/ledger paper capacity, which was evaluated as six times greater than the competition; and the new "adjustable" control panel, beneficial for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Americans with Disabilities Act, U.S. civil-rights law, enacted 1990, that forbids discrimination of various sorts against persons with physical or mental handicaps. (Section 508). The 7165 and 7155 were also honored for the network printing and finishing features provided by the optional IP-511 print controller. Specifically noted were the products' post-sheet inserter with two paper trays, enabling the addition of both a front cover and a separate back cover to a document after creation, and its new scan server function, offering both network scanning and direct scan-to-email through standard email protocols as well as the ability to attach a document as a TIFF or PDF file See PDF. . "This recognition confirms Konica's commitment to delivering quality, high-volume solutions to the departmental and production environments," said Kevin Kern Kevin Kern (born Kevin Lark Gibbs on December 22, 1958) is an American pianist, composer and recording artist of New Age music. He was born in Detroit, Michigan. He is now generally recognized as a representative of the New Age style. , vice president, product development and support, Konica Business Technologies, Inc. "We understand the need to provide an elevated level of integrated documents solutions to the marketplace. Our customers need solid workhorses with advanced features and functionality that enable them to do their jobs within their budget. The 7165 and 7155 do just that." Features of the Konica 7165 and 7155: --65-ppm printing/copying and 55-ppm printing/copying --Enhanced scanning technology (including scan directly to email) --600 x 600 dpi resolution --Simitri(TM)Polymerized Toner An electrically charged ink used in copy machines and laser printers. It adheres to an invisible image that has been charged with the opposite polarity onto a plate or drum or onto the paper itself. --Enhanced touch screen graphics (angled for Section 508 compliance) --Change toner cartridge "on-the-fly" --Full-bleed 11" x 17" output --6,600-sheet maximum paper capacity --Heavy stock capacity from all drawers --Production finishing capabilities (saddle stitching, three-hole punching, 8-position stapling, booklet making) --IP-511 embedded Inserted into. See embedded system. print controller network scanning Pricing and Availability The Konica 7165 and 7155 are available through Konica's North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. direct sales, authorized dealer and value-added reseller A value-added reseller (VAR) is a company that adds some feature(s) to an existing product(s), then resells it (usually to end-users) as an integrated product or complete "turn-key" solution. channels. The manufacturer's suggested retail price for the 7165 is $23,500 and the 7155 is $17,950. For advanced connectivity, the optional embedded IP-511 print controller that comes standard with a 6 GB hard drive and network card is available at an SRP SRP - A data link layer protocol. of $3,500. About Business Equipment Research and Test Laboratories (BERTL(TM)) BERTL(TM) is the leading independent test laboratory for digital imaging devices; with offices located in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. and England. BERTL has pioneered new methods of testing multifunctional devices, introduced a highly sophisticated range of user-relevant tests on `connected' imaging output devices, and developed the world's leading image analysis software, "Page Check" (TM). BERTL has been in the office products testing industry for over 10 years. The end-user is always their primary consideration. BERTL offers a range of subscription services: LabCheck(TM) Test Reports, DataCheck(TM) Side by Side Comparison Database and PageCheck PRO(TM) software for measuring Page Coverage and producing Annualized annualized Of or relating to a variable that has been mathematically converted to a yearly rate. Inflation and interest rates are generally annualized since it is on this basis that these two variables are ordinarily stated and compared. Print Cost Reports. With over 200,000 trade and end-user subscribers, BERTL is regarded as the premier source for independent test reports and up to the minute product research. For more information, visit BERTL (Digital Test Lab) on the World Wide Web at http://www.BERTL.com About Konica Business Technologies, Inc. Konica Business Technologies, Inc., headquartered in Windsor, Conn., is an industry-leading provider of digital solutions for document creation, distribution and production. Konica offers a full line of printers, multifunction and copier products through direct sales offices, authorized dealers, resellers, and distribution partners located in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Central America Central America, narrow, southernmost region (c.202,200 sq mi/523,698 sq km) of North America, linked to South America at Colombia. It separates the Caribbean from the Pacific. and South America South America, fourth largest continent (1991 est. pop. 299,150,000), c.6,880,000 sq mi (17,819,000 sq km), the southern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. . For more information, please visit Konica on the World Wide Web at http://www.konicabt.com. All terms, product and company names used in this document may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners, and are hereby acknowledged. |
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