Describe your business
We are a digital print company in Barry, South Wales.
What does the machine do?
The Konica Minolta bizhub Pro C65hc is a digital press, which incorporates a High Chroma toner that simulates the colour palette of an RGB monitor through CMYK.
Why did you choose this particular machine?
It was all about the quality. We tried a few other machines, but this came out on top. We want to stand out from the crowd and the bizhub Pro has given us an edge in terms of quality. In the past, digital has not had the best quality, but this machine has changed our customers' minds.
Did you look at any other similar machines?
We did look at similar digital presses from Canon, Xerox and Ricoh and did several tests before deciding to go with the Konica machine.
What features do you particularly like?
The RGB output system is very good indeed. The software is exceptional and the colour controls are very good. It enables us to do variable data work - we are doing a lot of personalised documents. The machine is also able to print on heavier boards.
Is there anything that you wish it had that it doesn't?
We would like it to go faster, but every printer says that about every press. There isn't anything additional it needs.
How fast is it?
We run it at 65 A4 pages per minute.
How reliable is it?
It performs well and is very robust.
How easy is it to use?
It is very user-friendly.
How much time or money has it saved?
We can turn work around very quickly and its price has meant that we have saved money.
Has it won you any new work?
It has increased our turnover dramatically. The machine has also enabled us to launch a new website and take orders online. However, this is still in its infancy.
Were there any difficulties experienced during the installation or after?
The installation was easy and took just one day. It was up and running the next day and in the first four days we ran around 10,000 prints.
What about the pre- and after-sale service?
Konica Minolta has really helped us with sales and we have got very good advice.
Who do you think the machine is right for?
The machine would be brilliant for anyone with print runs of up to 3,000 and just over. It would be a very good press for anyone who is in the litho market and is looking to get into digital.
Under what circumstances would you buy another?
We would consider buying another one in the future.
Conclusion
User’s verdict
Speed 4/5
Quality 5/5
Reliability 5/5
Value for money 5/5
Supplier’s response
Mike Hiscox, production print division sales specialist at Konica Minolta, says: Integrated Graphics has shown that the bizhub Pro C65 is not a machine that is simply for niche markets. The company has been able to sell it to the commercial market and its customers have been blown away by the quality. It is very durable and is an all-metal machine. It can run on litho stocks and is a complement to offset.
Price dependent on configuration
Contact Konica Minolta 01268 534444 www.konicaminolta.co.uk
