Starting At Just $299, New KONICA MINOLTA Color Laser Printers Streamline Price, Not Performance; magicolor(R) 2500W and 2530 DL are powerful for small workgroups, cost-effective for home office.

MOBILE, Ala. -- KONICA MINOLTA PRINTING SOLUTIONS U.S.A., INC.:

Highlights

--Designed for the home office and small business environment, the affordable magicolor(R) 2500 Series printers offer exceptional color laser print quality and performance, starting at just $299.

--Models in this series include the magicolor 2500W, a Windows(R)-compatible stand-alone personal laser printer, and the magicolor 2530 DL, a multi-platform network color laser printer for small offices and workgroups.

--The magicolor 2500 Series printers deliver up to 20 pages per minute in black & white and 5 in color, regardless of print quality selected.

--The magicolor 2500W and 2530 DL produce up to 2400 x 600 dpi resolution on virtually any type or grade of paper, so customers can get the best output from their printers without paying premium media prices.

--The magicolor 2500 Series printers use high-yield consumables which mean fewer workflow interruptions, less user intervention and a low overall cost per page.

--Built-in PictBridge(TM) support on the magicolor 2530 DL allows customers to direct-print digital photographs in brilliant, high-resolution color in sizes from 4" x 6" to 8.5" x 11".

--The magicolor 2500 Series printers have been designed for quiet operation.

--The magicolor 2500 Series printers use KONICA MINOLTA Simitri(R) Polymerized Toner which delivers vibrant prints with vivid images and crisp text that won't smear or fade. Simitri Toner requires 30% less power to create than common pulverized toner, and produces durable prints that last more than 100 years.

Today KONICA MINOLTA PRINTING SOLUTIONS U.S.A., INC. introduced its most affordable desktop color lasers yet--the magicolor 2500W and magicolor 2530 DL. Starting at just $299, these newest models in the company's award-winning laser printer lineup streamline price, not performance, and offer exceptional laser print quality for the home office, small business, or office workgroup.

"KONICA MINOLTA strives to be the price/performance leader in the laser printing industry," said Stephen Fletcher, president and COO of KONICA MINOLTA PRINTING SOLUTIONS. "The introduction of the magicolor 2500 Series furthers this objective and is part of our ongoing commitment to make high-quality color laser printing cost effective enough for everyday use in the SOHO environment."

Easy on the Budget and Easy to Use

Apart from a low purchase price, the magicolor 2500 Series printers are designed for cost-effective operation. With replacement toner cartridges that yield up to 4,500 pages, full-color laser-sharp prints cost just pennies a page. Plus, the same high-quality output is guaranteed regardless of media type used, so even on inexpensive media, printed pages still look terrific.

Ease of use, a hallmark of KONICA MINOLTA laser printers, is built into the magicolor 2500 Series. From the box to the desktop, setup takes only minutes, with pre-installed supplies and auto-run installation software. Front access makes it simple to change consumables and remove paper jams. Long-lasting replacement toner cartridges mean the printers experience fewer workflow interruptions and require less user intervention. And, both the magicolor 2500W and 2530 DL offer a desktop status display that allows users to check the print job status, control the printer, and monitor consumable levels right from their workstations.

Amazing Color Quality and Sharp Resolution

The magicolor 2500W and magicolor 2530 DL print up to 2400 x 600 dpi at 20 ppm in black & white and 5 ppm in color. The printers use KONICA MINOLTA Simitri Polymerized Toner which improves print quality even on coarse or inexpensive media. This specially formulated toner yields more vibrant prints with crisp text and images that don't smear or fade. It requires 30% less power to create than pulverized toner, and produces durable prints that last more than 100 years.

Both new magicolor lasers include sophisticated color controls to further ensure output quality. Enhanced Automatic Image Density Control (eAIDC) automatically calibrates the printer for consistent, accurate color from the first page to the last, while built-in ICC-based color matching provides automatic controls for precise color correction of print files.

Compact and Desktop-Friendly

The magicolor 2500 Series printers are perfectly designed for the home or small office where space is at a premium. Measuring less than 20 inches in width and depth, these printers sit neatly on a desktop or tabletop. Front access for supply replacement and clearing of media jams makes the printers even more space saving--there's no need to access the back of the machine. The optional automatic duplexer available for the magicolor 2530 DL adds no more than 2-1/2 inches to the depth of the printer. And, both the magicolor 2500W and magicolor 2530 DL have been designed for quiet operation so they fit unobtrusively in any small space. "The magicolor 2500 Series printers build on the legacy of our award-winning magicolor 2400 line," stated Fletcher. "These newest color lasers offer all the benefits of color laser technology--such as fast print speed, high resolution 'laser-quality' output, durable prints, and less user intervention--in a compact but robust and reliable design."

Color Lasers For Any Environment

Ideal for the home office, the magicolor 2500W is a stand-alone personal color laser that's compatible with the Windows(R) operating environment. It comes equipped with a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 interface for local connection, and a paper input capacity of 200 sheets.

The magicolor 2530 DL is compatible with Windows, Macintosh(R), and Linux(R) operating systems, and features a built-in Ethernet 10/100BaseTX connection to allow fast network printing for a small office or workgroup. Digital camera enthusiasts will enjoy the built-in support for direct photo printing from PictBridge-compatible cameras. An optional paper tray brings the magicolor 2530 DL's maximum input capacity to 700 sheets, and the optional automatic duplexer provides money-saving, two-sided prints.

The magicolor 2500 Series printers have a one-year exchange warranty and ship with a set of supplies, including cyan, magenta, yellow, and black toner cartridges and a drum cartridge. magicolor laser printers are available through the KONICA MINOLTA network of distributors, authorized dealers, and e-commerce partners. To find the location nearest you, call 800-523-2696 or visit www.buymagicolor.com.

Product Pricing & Specifications
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magicolor 2500W - $299.00 (est. Street)
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--  5 ppm color / 20 ppm b&w
--  Up to 2400 x 600 dpi resolution
--  32 MB RAM
--  Hi-speed USB 2.0 interface
--  Windows Server 2003/XP (Home/Pro)/2000/NT4/Me/98SE
--  Enhanced Automatic Image Density Control (eAIDC),
    Automatic ICC-based color matching
--  200-sheet input std.
--  Up to 80 lb. Cover (up to 220 gsm) paper weight
--  35,000 page/month duty cycle
--  One year exchange warranty


magicolor 2530 DL - $399.00 (est. Street)
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--  5 ppm color / 20 ppm b&w
--  Up to 2400 x 600 dpi resolution
--  64 MB RAM std. / 576MB RAM max.
--  Hi-speed USB 2.0 interface / 10/100BaseTX Ethernet interface
--  Windows Server 2003/XP/2000/NT4/Me/98SE, Macintosh OSX v10.2+,
    Linux Red Hat 8.0+/SuSE 8.1+ compatible
--  Enhanced Automatic Image Density Control (eAIDC),
    Automatic ICC-based color matching
--  Camera Direct Photo Print with PictBridge
--  200-sheet input std. / 700-sheet input max.
--  Up to 80 lb. Cover (up to 220 gsm) paper weight
--  35,000 page/month duty cycle
--  One year exchange warranty
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                                                              Price US
Accessories &                                                    $
 Supplies          Description                                 (List)
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Lower Input Feeder 500 sheets, letter (magicolor 2530 DL)     $199.00
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Lower Input Feeder 500 sheets, A4 (magicolor 2530 DL)         $199.00
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Automatic Duplexer For two-sided printing (magicolor 2530 DL) $229.00
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DIMM Upgrade       128 MB (magicolor 2530 DL)                 $129.00
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DIMM Upgrade       256 MB (magicolor 2530 DL)                 $149.00
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Cyan Toner -
 Standard Capacity 1,500 prints                               $69.99
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Magenta Toner -
 Standard Capacity 1,500 prints                               $69.99
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Yellow Toner -
 Standard Capacity 1,500 prints                               $69.99
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Black Toner - High
 Capacity          4,500 prints                               $84.99
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Cyan Toner - High
 Capacity          4,500 prints                               $129.99
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Magenta Toner -
 High Capacity     4,500 prints                               $129.99
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Yellow Toner -
 High Capacity     4,500 prints                               $129.99
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Drum Cartridge     45,000 black & white prints / 11,250 color
                    prints                                    $149.00
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Installation       On-site installation by qualified service
                    technician                                $299.00
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1-Yr. Extended     Plan begins at the end of the printer's
 Exchange Warranty  existing warranty                          $79.99
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2-Yr. Extended     Plan begins at the end of the printer's
 Exchange Warranty  existing warranty                         $139.99
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1-Yr. Extended
 On-Site Service
 Warranty          Starts at date of warranty purchase        $269.00
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2-Yr. On-Site
 Service Upgrade   Plan begins at date of printer purchase    $269.00
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Note: consumable yields based on 5% coverage, continuous mode
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KONICA MINOLTA PRINTING SOLUTIONS U.S.A., INC.

KONICA MINOLTA PRINTING SOLUTIONS U.S.A., INC., is an innovative developer, manufacturer, and supplier of document printing solutions. The product line includes color and monochrome laser printers and all-in-ones, and associated supplies and accessories for general office, electronic publishing, graphic design, advanced imaging, and home office applications. KONICA MINOLTA PRINTING SOLUTIONS U.S.A., INC. headquarters are in Mobile, Alabama USA, and its products are distributed through a broad network of e-commerce, retail, reseller and distribution partners.

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