| Developers: | Konica Minolta |
| Date of the premiere of the system: | 2016/02/12 |
| Last Release Date: | 2018 |
| Branches: | Office equipment and office accessories |
| Technology: | Office equipment |
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2018
Testing for resistance to cracking
On October 30, 2018 Konica Minolta reported that the line of office Konica Minolta bizhub multi-function printers (MFPs) successfully passed test for resistance to cracking. Security systems were tested the Japanese IT vendor of NTT DATA Services and the cybersecurity supplier of NTT Security.
Due to the growing threats of cyber security, Konica Minolta constantly confirms the high level of protection of the devices against the hacker attacks. In 2018 the company addressed NTT DATA Services and NTT Security – the subsidiary companies of telecommunication holding of Japan specializing in data protection.
Within tests information security experts tried to crack with different methods the MFP and to get access to the operating system of devices. Including, attempts to get data access, stored on the hard drive, to get into network infrastructure of the company via the MFP and port of the fax, to use USB carriers were made. That testing covered all range of the possible attacks, Konica Minolta provided to NTT DATA Services and NTT Security source codes of devices. "White hacking" took about 80 hours. Any attempt of gaining access to data was not successful, and confidentiality of information was saved.
 | Testing of our multi-function printers by world-class experts confirms that MFPs are reliably protected from the hacker attacks, including from the attacks by method of direct search. Earlier from our partners and customers questions, concerning security several times a week arrived, after tests of NTT DATA Services and NTT Security the number of such questions decreased to zero. Dino Pagliarello, vice president of division of product management and planning of Konica Minolta
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Any network device with the processor and the operating system poses security risk: for data protection and observance of safety rules it is necessary to monitor constantly threats from all devices, including, and the MFP. The equipment should be equipped with user authentication which prevents attempts of unauthorized access, to support enciphering, to have bidirectional verification of the certificate and setup of isolation of network.
Bizhub 4052 and bizhub 4752 MFP
Konica Minolta started in May, 2018 the new line of the monochrome systems of printing of A4 format including as corporate multi-function printers (MFPs) with personalisation opportunities, and compact printers "all-water" for small offices. Machines became more productive, is more reliable, more economic and, thanks to the updated interface, it is more convenient in use.
Bizhub 4052 and bizhub 4752 MFPs succeeded the bizhub 4050 and bizhub 4750 models. New products are constructed on the same architecture, as advanced devices of A3 format also offer identical functions and usual management within the similar interface. As well as the "senior" devices of A3 format, A4 format MFP completely support the server and built-in applications and also cloud connections. User interface customization of new products is also simple and convenient. Bizhub 4052 and bizhub 4752 MFPs are the first devices of Konica Minolta of A4 format equipped with the single-pass automatic feeder thanks to what they scan up to 94 pages per minute.
The increased memory (it is standard – 2 GB / as much as possible – 4 GB) accelerates process of accomplishment of tasks. Devices support mobile printing. Thanks to the integrated NFC module users can set connection with the mobile device in one contact, be authorized, send documents to printing or scan. MFPs support AirPrint, Google Cloud Print and Mopria.
Bizhub 3622 and bizhub 4422 MFP
Universal bizhub 3622 and bizhub 4422 devices are inexpensive compact solutions for clients which need functions of printing, copying, scanning and the fax without difficult settings. So, bizhub 3622 with a print speed of 36 p./min. is developed for small offices or departments of medium and small business, and bizhub 4422 with a print speed of 44 p./min. serves for the solution of more difficult tasks at the expense of the bigger performance, connection of additional trays of paper feed, existence of a 4.3-inch touch LCD panel with the simple user interface and other additional opportunities. The bizhub 3622 model is equipped with the built-in WiFi-module for convenient work at small offices where connection to an Ethernet network is complicated or limited. Konica Minolta bizhub 3622 and bizhub 4422 devices replace in a line of bizhub 3320 and bizhub 4020 respectively.
Bizhub 3602P, bizhub 4402P and bizhub 4702P MFP
Monochrome bizhub 3602P, bizhub 4402P and bizhub 4702P printers are created especially for small and home offices and also can serve together with A3 format devices in large departments and corporations where there is a need for personal printing devices. Economic self-contained units will replace bizhub 3301P/4000P/4700P.
The bizhub 3602P printer is the ready-made solution for clients who do not need multitray giving of carriers or additional functions. The younger model differs in the increased print speed of 36 p./min. and standard WiFi-support, and bizhub 4402P will be suitable for clients who need a high print speed and a connectivity of several trays of paper feed. In comparison with predecessors, devices became more productive at the expense of the increased RAM and the updated processors. bizhub 4702P printing with a speed of 47 p./min. will suit those clients who need fast printing and support of direct printing from USB carriers. Also this device differs in the bigger capacity of trays in comparison with bizhub 4402P: the standard tray contains 550 sheets, instead of 250.
2017
Konica Minolta bizhub 558
On January 26, 2017 the Konica Minolta company announced release of a series of multi-function printers (MFPs) of bizhub 558. The Devices bizhub 308 and bizhub 368 with a performance from 30 to 55 p./min. are a part of the system four monochrome printing systems of A3 format replace bizhub 284e and 364e in January, and the senior MFPs of a series – bizhub 458 and 558 – will become available to the order in the spring of this year.
Konica Minolta bizhub 558 (2017)
The 9-inch capacity control panel with support the multi-touch provides convenience of work with the MFP. The control panel and the driver of printing of any of devices of a series can be adapted for individual requests of the client at the expense of different opportunities of customization of interfaces. A wide choice of options of finishing processing and flexibility of their setup allow users to create various printed materials independently and in a short time, and high-capacity feed reels ensure functioning without frequent breaks for paper replenishment.
Support Wi-Fi, Bluetooth LE, NFC and cloud solutions provides excellent integration into mobile devices thanks to what users can easily manage the MFP and printing process and copying from the smartphones and tablets.
Advantages of the MFP are especially notable in projects of outsourcing of printing of OPS (Optimized Print Services) where in a unified environment software solutions and devices of different categories, for example, full-color or monochrome devices of A3 format and compact devices of A4 format are integrated. Bizhub 308/368/458/558 MFPs were developed according to the principle "Know one device – can work with all", thanks to it the users having experience with the Konica Minolta interface will be able easily to pass to any other bizhub MFP.
| | "The bizhub 308/368/458/558 series combines the exclusive performance and reliability with ample opportunities of individual preference and connection to external devices and data warehouses. It is a great option both for the large companies, and for small and average offices for which economic printing of black-and-white documents in large volumes is necessary. New features and intuitive management of the MFP simplify accomplishment of standard office transactions and do work of employees more comfortable and more effective". Jeanine Radmakher, product manager of Konica Minolta Business Solutions Europe | |
2016
Konica Minolta bizhub 266, bizhub 306
On September 22, 2016 Konica Minolta announced replenishment of a line of monochrome MFPs of A3 format bizhub 266 and bizhub 306 devices. With them the standard functionality of the network printer, scanner and photocopier in the compact body is offered.
Bizhub 266 and bizhub 306 MFPs print with a speed of 26 p/min. and 30 p/min. according to. Devices support PCL, have the network interface, print from mobile devices and also send to them the scanned materials without installation of the MFP drivers by means of the PageScope Mobile application. Both MFPs can print materials from USB carriers and save on them the scanned documents.
| | Bizhub 266 and bizhub 306 MFPs will be suitable for small and average offices, and budgetary institutions for which compact devices with ample opportunities are necessary. They do not take a lot of place, are economic, at the same time differ in performance, quality and reliability. | |
The amount of loading of paper in devices can vary up to 1.35 thousand sheets. Users can load at the same time up to five carriers of different formats into different trays. bizhub 266 and bizhub 306 conform to modern environmental standards and help to lower load of a natural environment.
Konica Minolta bizhub 758
bizhub 758 is the monochrome MFP of the SRA3 format.
On July 4, 2016 Konica Minolta Business Solutions Russia provided the monochrome multi-function printer (MFP) bizhub 758 of the SRA3 format.
bizhub 758 replaced bizhub 754e. The device is created for the companies with large volumes of office printing, for the news departments and copying imposing strict requirements to performance, reliability, environmental friendliness and energy efficiency of devices of such class.
The bizhub 758 system has the two-sided onepass automatic feeder of documents expected 300 sheets, simplifies scanning of multipage materials and increases work performance. Advanced bizhub 758 sensors reduce number of errors of submission of the sheet and prevent a paper jam.
Function of automatic detection of the sizes of the original saves the user from need to spend time for installation of non-standard formats of papers manually.
As a part of functionality of the MFP there are professional options of postprinting processing for task performance of different degree of complexity: from printing of brochures up to 80 pages and a variable folding of letters to a steplirovaniye of distributing materials and perforation of accounts. The MFP panel and the interface of the driver of the printer are configured individually.
The control panel has functions of safe mobile printing, including user authentication using NFC.
Sales of bizhub 758 in Russia will begin in July, 2016.
Konica Minolta bizhub 226
bizhub 226 is a compact system for scanning in color and the b/w mode.
On February 12, 2016 Konica Minolta announced the beginning of sales of the bizhub 226 MFP[1].
The device provides TWAIN scanning. Use of the network interface card (optionally) allows scanning for sending for e-mail, FTP and SMB. By means of fixed function of scanning on an USB flash of bizhub 226 scans any document with sending for the USB carrier.
For convenience of copying and scanning of documents bizhub 226 MFPs it can be supplemented with the duplex automatic feeder of documents which provides scanning speed to 46 originals a minute and hands-off processing of bilateral materials.
The low level of energy consumption, use of a toner of Simitri HD with biomass put bizhub 226 in a row of the devices conforming to environmental standards. It is confirmed by certificates of Blue Angel and Energy Star.
| | Today existence of simple and reliable MFPs – one of the main conditions of productive work. The bizhub 226 system is simple in use and has a full range of functions for accomplishment practically of any daily office works thanks to what employees have more time for implementation of the main objectives. Juergen Dobbrunz, manager on products of Konica Minolta Business Solutions Europe
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