Increased ease of use thanks to the newly designed graphic user interface and large operation panel is only one of the many assets of the bizhub 250 and bizhub 350. They also offer a wide range of useful accessories like a fax kit, a...
Launch Guide bizhub 250/bizhub 350 2. Market 2.1 General Considerations (Source: CAP V) We are working in an increasingly connected and digital environment. As a result, the definitions for the document and the office have changed. We have moved into a world of virtual and collaborative working, where the office workflow and information processing is becoming central to defining the total product solution.
That’s why bizhub 250 and bizhub 350 will be the first choice especially for major accounts/key accounts and for large corporate environments because of the very low running cost and the out of the box network print connectivity including PostScript! 2.2 Market Trend...
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Launch Guide bizhub 250/bizhub 350 In terms of monochrome placements (cat. 2, 20 – 39 ppm) in 2004, Konica Minolta was on place 2 with Canon taking the lead and Xerox closely following on place number 3. 80.000 70.000 60.000 50.000...
Launch Guide bizhub 250/bizhub 350 2.3 Sales Approach Within the Konica Minolta product range, the bizhub 250 and bizhub 350 have to cover the speed range from approx. 23 to 40 ppm. Both products clearly target the office environment, ie. small to mid-sized teams and departments as well as small companies.
Launch Guide bizhub 250/bizhub 350 3. Product Concept The term “bizhub” usually stands for a certain feature set. The bizhub 250 and bizhub 350 do provide for some, but not all of them. Both products follow the guidelines for the new graphic user interface, however, they are not based on the bizhub OP.
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Launch Guide bizhub 250/bizhub 350 • security chip option for HDD data encryption* • compliance with ISO 15408 EAL 3 security standard** • new polymerised Simitri • User Authentication* and up to 1,000 dedicated accounts for volume tracking • CS Remote Care (via telephone, fax, eMail)
Launch Guide bizhub 250/bizhub 350 3.3 Configuration For details on the compatibility of the bizhub 250/bizhub 350 options with the Di2510 series products and vice versa please refer to the Product Guide. July 2005 Konica Minolta Business Solutions Europe GmbH...
Launch Guide bizhub 250/bizhub 350 3.4 Option Attachment/Sales Ratio Based on the sales experience with the Konica Minolta Di2510 series, the following attachment ratio of accessories is expected with the bizhub 250 and bizhub 350: Accessory Original Cover OC-502 Document Feeder DF-605...
Launch Guide bizhub 250/bizhub 350 4. Product Comparison The major specification differences between the bizhub 250 and bizhub 350 vs. Konica Minolta Di 25010(f)/3510(f) and 7222/7235 at a glance: Feature KM unified spec FCOT WUT from sub-switch Memory stnd/max. HDD Max.
5. Special Features (and their Benefit) 5.1 bizhub Design & Operation The bizhub 250 and bizhub 350 are equipped with an “overhauled” tilt-capable panel with a user- friendly and easy to understand key layout. The large touch-screen LCD offers clearly laid out function keys following the guidelines for the new graphic user interface implemented into all our new product introductions.
IEEE 1284 interface is available as option to support local printing. HP Webjet Admin Plug- ins are available for download from the Konica Minolta website. Special functions include Secure Printing, Booklet, User Authentication, and Mixplex (combination of simplex and duplex prints, planned for Phase 2).
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Launch Guide bizhub 250/bizhub 350 Another highlight is the Secure Batch Print function that allows to release several secure print jobs in one shot: July 2005 Konica Minolta Business Solutions Europe GmbH Page 17 International Marketing Division Office Marketing Group...
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Launch Guide bizhub 250/bizhub 350 In terms of print performance a considerable improvement has been achieved with the Emperon controller in that the machines are now able to print at almost their rated speed in any application. According to our own tests with various print files, especially the PostScript speed is outstanding and even better than the PCL productivity, which was also largely improved.
Launch Guide bizhub 250/bizhub 350 5.4 Document/Personal Box Up to 1,000 user boxes (999 personal + 1 public) will be available for copy, print and scan jobs from Phase 2. Initially, only 115 folders for scanning plus 1 public box are available. The public box can be used by all users.
Launch Guide bizhub 250/bizhub 350 5.6 Security The bizhub 250 and bizhub 350 will be compliant with the ISO 15408 EAL3 security standard after the release of Phase 2 firmware around February/March 2006 so that certification can finally be expected by mid 2006.
Launch Guide bizhub 250/bizhub 350 5.9 Page Scope Utilities The following CDs are available (bundled) with the bizhub 250 and bizhub 350: PageScope Utilities CD including Netcare, Network Setup, NDPS Gateway, EMS Plug-ins User Utility CD including PS DataAdministrator (with some limitations), PS Box Operator (Box Utility) from Phase 2, HDD Backup Utility and Log Collection Tool (TBD) PageScope Workware CD (trial version;...
Launch Guide bizhub 250/bizhub 350 6. Suggested Retail Pricing (SRP) The extensive range of accessories allows to configure the bizhub 250 and bizhub 350 exactly according to the customer’s needs. Compared to the current Di-series products and also against some major competitors, the new models are very attractively priced, taking into account that printing and scanning features are already equipped as standard on the main body.
KM-3035, Ricoh Aficio 2032/2035e, Toshiba 350 and Xerox C35. A full overview about competitive products compared with the bizhub 250 and bizhub 350 will be provided with the Competitive Encounter. The below screen shots only serve as examples of what this comparison will look like:...
The DTS (German Definitive Telefax Standard) test has been passed for the fax option. July 2005 Since the bizhub 250 and bizhub 350 use polymerised toner, all consumables are new and exclusive for these two models. While the drum and developer last...
Launch Guide bizhub 250/bizhub 350 10. Technical Improvements Most mechanical improvements applied are directed at guaranteeing a higher paper feeding reliability (shape of paper guides was changed, guides were newly added etc.). Otherwise, items that most frequently caused service calls were investigated and addressed.