The IC-304 Plus Print Controller is exclusively designed for the KONICA MINOLTA BIZHUB PRO C550x and C650x Series. Based on a new robust platform and the CREO Color Server Technology, it provides high productivity and automation, exceptional color and image quality, easy integration with graphic arts workflows, advanced VDP capabilities, and extensive document-printing functionality.
The IC-304 Plus Print Controller, (Version 2.0 of the successful IC-304 Print Controller) includes many new and advanced features such as:
High Productivity for Greater Revenues
Print sample sets
Multiple saddle-stitched booklets printed on one sheet
Job forwarding
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Built-in JDF Capabilities Bridge the Gap Between Offset and Digital
CREO Color Server Job Ticket Software
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Powerful Color Control for Optimal Image Quality
Protect RGB and CMYK colors
Smooth gradient
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Ease of Use for Higher Flexibility
EZ connect remote tool
Remote workspace
Working from MAC Client workstations with the Print Driver Software
Export pre and post RIP jobs to PDF format
Controlled printing
Switch paper sizes
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Advanced Document Printing for Greater Flexibility
Inline Perfect Binder finisher support
Printing on a perfect bound spine
Mixed paper feed and sizes
Printing Z-fold booklets
Scan to email
Copy protect
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High productivity with new hardware and software
The IC-304 Plus Print Controller is designed to streamline the entire print production workflow, and to enable Konica Minolta customers to significantly increase their productivity. The IC-304 Plus Print Controller offers advanced, optimized hardware and software, including an Intel Core2 Duo processor, which provides 50% higher performance. Preset virtual printer parameters and drag-and-drop hot folders channel the job flow you need, while retaining the predefined job settings. The IC-304 Plus Print Controller also offers a professional imposition tool, simple automation tools for retaining print defaults for jobs, and flexible paper handling and in-line finishing capabilities.
Market-leading color, plus the new BIZHUB PRO C6500 Toner, equals outstanding results
The IC-304 Plus Print Controller is a tailor-made print controller that takes full advantage of the unique qualities of the Konica Minolta SIMITRI HD Toner achieving spectacular image and color quality results. Its color management tools provide a range of operations that save production resources on the one hand, and increase image quality on the other. You can use them to easily carry out effective color calibration, last minute color corrections, spot-color editing, and gradation corrections without re-RIPing the entire file.
Seamless connectivity to graphic arts and JDF workflows
The IC-304 Plus Print Controller has JDF built-in capabilities. As such, it enables one workflow for both traditional and digital work. Workflow Partnership Program ensures tested connectivity between CREO Color Servers and the broadest array of third-party workflow solutions.
Simple to learn and easy to operate
With the IC-304 Plus Print Controller, you’ll benefit from advanced new features that can speed your production time like never before. Its simplicity and user-friendly graphical user interface (GUI) allow your operators to start turning out flawless print deliveries immediately. Using unique Fusion imaging technology, the print controller offers efficiency, flexibility, and speed throughout the entire workflow process.
Optimized for variable data printing
The IC-304 Plus Print Controller leverages comprehensive VDP solution, which can efficiently process even the most complex variable data jobs. Its support for popular VDP applications and all leading industry formats, including Variable Print Specification (VPS), PPML, PDF, and ADOBE POSTSCRIPT, allows you to quickly create full-color personalized documents from postcards to brochures. With the Gallop mode, you can accelerate the process by starting to print a long VDP job while still RIPing.
For more information about the IC-304 Plus Print Controller, please contact your local representative.