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Conclusions
This study tested the capabilities of the Konica Minolta magicolor 7450 color laser printer for its
suitability in the design, creative, and production market in an Apple Macintosh environment. The
printer was easy to set up; excellent drivers for the Macintosh were readily available for download;
outstanding telephone support for the printer in a Macintosh environment was available; the 7450
performed excellently from all of the 20 tested applications; all substrates used in the test fed with
very few problems; the printer did a good job of handling a variety of paper sizes, duplex settings,
and collating options (when equipped with an internal hard disk); font handling on the magicolor
worked well (although the text was slightly heavy); and the color gamut and accuracy of the printer
was judged to be very good. In summary, the Konica Minolta 7450 appears to be an excellent
printer for the Macintosh design, creative, and production market.
The Graphic Communication Institute greatly appreciates the opportunity of providing laboratory
testing services for Konica Minolta, Inc. We hope that the preceding report provides a useful
analysis of the information and insights garnered during that process. Please call us at (805) 756-
2645 if you have any questions regarding this report or any of the conclusions mentioned within.
Note: The conclusions drawn in this report are based on the facts and conditions that were
observed by or reported to us. They may include Graphic Communication Institute (GrCI) test
results, observations, and/or information believed to be reliable. Since there are so many variables
in the process, these conclusions may not remain valid if the information given us was incorrect
or incomplete. We do not assume any responsibility for the use or application of this report. It is
confidential and was not prepared for quotation or publication.
Sincerely yours,
Michael Blum, Professor
GrCI Project Supervisor
Graphic Communication Institute
Cal Poly State University
San Luis Obispo CA 93407
805.756.2645
805.756.2733 fax
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