bizhub OP
Konica Minolta's bizhub OP brings a new level of performance and reliability to the C250 by delivering a common user experience, increased manageability, superior print performance, improved scanning functionality and enhanced security.

The three major components of bizhub OP are the bizhub Architecture, the Emperon Print System and bizhub Open API. The bizhub Architecture removes the need for separate functional boards through the utilization of common system software that drives all functions -- copy, print, scan and fax. The new architecture also eliminates hardware-based functions, and shares the device's CPU and memory for a seamless MFP user experience. The Emperon Print System (for both the C250 and C250P) provides for total integration of document output management with a consistent user interface and functionality across future Konica Minolta products. In addition, the bizhub Open API (available at the end of 2005) will enable control of both the print and scan functions from external applications.

Enhanced Imaging and Paper Handling
Featuring 256 levels of grayscale per pixel and 600 x 600 dpi print/copy resolution, the C250 produces clear text, sharp edges and consistent color. The C250 uses Konica Minolta Simitri Color Polymerized Toner, which maintains the uniformity of the toner particles for more even distribution, significantly better halftone definition and better solid fills.

With these image quality features, plus one of the smallest 11" x 17" color tandem engines in the industry; a monthly maximum duty cycle of 75,000 impressions; standard paper capacity of 850 sheets, including a 100-sheet bypass tray; expandable paper capacity up to 3,350 sheets; and the ability to handle up to 140 lb. index through the multi-purpose cassette, the manual bypass and the automatic duplex unit, the C250 is designed to handle the diverse color and B&W document needs of small- to medium-sized office workgroup environments such as Marketing, Finance and Human Resources.

Key Standard Features
The highly compact C250 offers the following standard features: laser print technology (featuring four lasers); PCL5e/c, PCL6 and PS3 emulation; networking; 25 originals-per-minute (OPM) color and B&W scanning; a 40 GB hard disk drive (optional for the C250P); User Box functionality; the ability to handle up to 140 lb. index paper through the multi-purpose cassette, the manual bypass and the automatic duplex unit; Konica Minolta Simitri(R) Color Polymerized Toner; User Authentication; and network management tools through the PageScope software suite.

Optional Faxing Capabilities
Also available for the new C250 is the optional 33.6Kbps Super G3 analog FAX functionality. The optional fax capabilities include: 32 MB of memory, transmissions in B&W up to 11" x 17", JBIG data compression, up to 600 x 600 fax TX resolution, separate scanning, duplex TX and RX, mixed original faxing, PC faxing, memory reception and delayed transmission.

Advanced Security and Data Handling Features
With document security and document management playing a significant role in the technology acquisition decision making process, the C250 supports Hard Disk Drive Overwrite and Job Erase (available in the fall of 2005), which automatically overwrites the hard disk drive after each job. In addition, the C250 offers User Authentication to protect a user job by prohibiting its modification or deletion. With User Authentication, it is also possible to enable or disable each user's access to the device based on function -- copy, print, scan, fax and User Box.

The C250's User Box functionality, with its PageScope Box Operator software, supports each of the device's functions -- copy, print, scan and fax. With a total of 1,000 user boxes and the ability to store up to 3,000 documents, users can manage individual User Boxes, create public and private User Boxes, assign passwords, and restrict the number of files stored.

Finishing Options for Maximum Productivity For added productivity and convenience, Konica Minolta has enhanced the finishing options available for the C250. The new FS-603 Booklet Finisher, with its sorting, stapling and saddle stitching, as well as two- and three- hole punching capabilities, enables users to create up to 60-page booklets. The new FS-501 Staple Finisher features sort, group and corner staple functionality.

PageScope Suite Provides Document Processing and Network Management Functions C250 customers also have access to PageScope, Konica Minolta's powerful family of integrated software applications and utilities that help businesses manage their documents and devices. Included in this suite of products is PageScope Net Care, which provides network administrators with detailed information about the operating conditions of all output devices containing a Management Information Base (MIB) on a network from any Web browser, and the new PageScope utilities -- Job Spooler, HDD Backup, Direct Print and Data Administrator. Also included is PageScope Web Connection, which allows users to instantly check device conditions on all network-connected Konica Minolta printers/copiers from their desktop.

Highlighted bizhub C250 Features

bizhub OP open platform, including the bizhub Architecture, Emperon Print System and the bizhub Open API (available at the end of 2005)

Copy speed of 25 ppm B&W and color

Print speeds of 25 ppm letter, 16 ppm letter landscape, 14 ppm legal and 13 ppm ledger B&W and color (C250 and C250P)

25 OPM B&W and color scanning

Konica Minolta Simitri(R) Color Polymerized Toner

Network scanning standard integration, including Scan-to-Email, Scan- to-SMB, Scan-to-Desktop, Scan-to-FTP, Scan-to-HDD, Scan-to-User Box and TWAIN scanning

Ability to handle up to 140 lb. index paper from the multi-purpose cassette, the manual bypass and the automatic duplex unit

Optional Reversing Automatic Document Feeder

512 MB maximum memory

40 GB standard hard drive (optional for the C250P)

600 x 600 dpi print/copy resolution

850-sheet standard/3,350-sheet maximum paper capacity

User Authentication, with future availability of HDD Overwrite and Job Erase

Optional Super G3 analog FAX capabilities

Multiple advanced finishing options, including the FS-501 Stapling Finisher with sort, group and corner staple capabilities; and the FS- 603 Booklet Finisher with the ability to create up to 60-page booklets

Konica Minolta bizhub C250 Color Printer Specifications:

Type			Desktop Full-Colour Copier/Printer/Scanner
Colour Support			Full-Colour
Copy Resolution			600dpi (main) × 600dpi
Print Resolution			1,800dpi equiv. × 600dpi
Gradation			256 gradations
Memory Capacity			512MB (Standard/Max.)
HDD			40GB (Standard)
Original Type			Sheet, Book, 3-D Objects (Max.2.0kg)
Max. Original Size			A3 (Ledger)
Copy Size			A3-A6 (11-3/4" × 16-1/2" to 4-1/4" × 5-3/4"), A3 Wide: 311 × 457mm (12-1/4" × 18") , Postcard: 100 × 148mm (4" × 5-3/4")
Image Loss			Max. 4mm for top/bottom edges, Max. 3mm for right/left edges
Warm-Up Time			110 sec. or less
First Copy Time		Colour	11.7 sec. or less
		B/W	8.4sec. or less * A4 Crosswise
Copy Speed		Colour	25 pages/min: A4 (Letter) Crosswise, 13 pages/min: A3
		B/W	25 pages/min: A4 (Letter) Crosswise, 13 pages/min: A3
Copy Magnification	Preset	Standard	1:1 ± 0.5% or less
		Scaling Up	1:1.15/1.22/1.41/2.00
		Scaling Down	1:0.87/0.82/0.71/0.50
	User Settings		3 types
	Zoom		25%-400% (in 0.1%)
	XY Zoom		25%-400% (in 0.1%)
Paper Capacity	Std.		250 sheets (Multi-Purpose Tray) + 500 sheets (Universal Cassette) + 100 sheets (Multiple Bypass tray)
	Optional		500 sheets (Universal Cassette), 500 sheets (Universal Cassette) × 2, 2500LCC
Paper Weight			Multi-Purpose Tray, Multiple Bypass tray: 60-256g/m², Universal Cassette: 60-90g/m²
Multiple Copy			1-999 sheets
Power Requirements			220-240V 10A 50/60Hz
Power Consumption			Less than 1.5kw
Dimensions			653[W] × 755[D] × 771[H]mm (25-3/4" × 29-3/4" × 30-1/2")
Weight			Approx. 94kg (207-1/4lb)
Space Requirements			966[W] × 755[D] mm (38" × 29-3/4") * Multiple Bypass Tray opened
Others			Electronic Sorting / Criss-cross, Multi-Job (Manual Priority, Copier Priority, One Prior Job, Confidential Documents' Priority), Distribution number printing, Delayed Copy Jobs, Interruption, Low Power / Sleep Mode, Color Mode (Auto Color / Full Color / Black / Two-Color / Monotone), Document Type: Text, Text / Photo (Printed Image, Photo Image), Special Image Quality (Map, Copy Original, Light Text), Text Reproduction Setting, Paper Size (Auto/Manual), Paper Types (Plain Paper, Thick Paper1, Thick Paper2, Thick Paper3, OHP), Copy mode (Single-sided / Double sided / 2in1 / 4in1 / 8in1 / Booklet), Finishing (Group / Sort / Staple / Punching / Booklet / Saddle Stitch), Auto Clear, User Authentication / Account Track (1,000 Access Code), Auto Paper Source Change, OHP Interleaving, Erase (Frame / Book Frame / Book Center), Color Adjustment (Hue / Saturation / Brightness / ColorBalance / Sharpness / Contrast / Density / RGB / Copy Density), Proof Copy, Setting Menu (Meter Count / User Setting / Address Registration / Unit Check / Administrator Mode), Job Recall, Digital Art: Mirror Image / Repeat / Background ColorNeg.-Pos. Reverse, BOX Function, Large LCD Mode