September 5, 2006- Mobile, AL – Today KONICA MINOLTA PRINTING SOLUTIONS U.S.A., INC. introduced its most affordable desktop color lasers yet—the magicolor 2500W and magicolor 2530 DL. Starting at just $299, these newest models in the company’s award-winning laser printer lineup streamline price, not performance, and offer exceptional laser print quality for the home office, small business, or office workgroup.

“KONICA MINOLTA strives to be the price/performance leader in the laser printing industry,” said Stephen Fletcher, president and COO of KONICA MINOLTA PRINTING SOLUTIONS. “The introduction of the magicolor 2500 Series furthers this objective and is part of our ongoing commitment to make high-quality color laser printing cost effective enough for everyday use in the SOHO environment.”

Easy on the Budget and Easy to Use
Apart from a low purchase price, the magicolor 2500 Series printers are designed for cost-effective operation. With replacement toner cartridges that yield up to 4,500 pages, full-color laser-sharp prints cost just pennies a page. Plus, the same high-quality output is guaranteed regardless of media type used, so even on inexpensive media, printed pages still look terrific.

Ease of use, a hallmark of KONICA MINOLTA laser printers, is built into the magicolor 2500 Series. From the box to the desktop, setup takes only minutes, with pre-installed supplies and auto-run installation software. Front access makes it simple to change consumables and remove paper jams. Long-lasting replacement toner cartridges mean the printers experience fewer workflow interruptions and require less user intervention. And, both the magicolor 2500W and 2530 DL offer a desktop status display that allows users to check the print job status, control the printer, and monitor consumable levels right from their workstations.

Amazing Color Quality and Sharp Resolution
The magicolor 2500W and magicolor 2530 DL print up to 2400 x 600 dpi at 20 ppm in black & white and 5 ppm in color. The printers use KONICA MINOLTA Simitri Polymerized Toner which improves print quality even on coarse or inexpensive media. This specially formulated toner yields more vibrant prints with crisp text and images that don’t smear or fade. It requires 30% less power to create than pulverized toner, and produces durable prints that last more than 100 years.

Both new magicolor lasers include sophisticated color controls to further ensure output quality. Enhanced Automatic Image Density Control (eAIDC) automatically calibrates the printer for consistent, accurate color from the first page to the last, while built-in ICC-based color matching provides automatic controls for precise color correction of print files.

Compact and Desktop-Friendly
The magicolor 2500 Series printers are perfectly designed for the home or small office where space is at a premium. Measuring less than 20 inches in width and depth, these printers sit neatly on a desktop or tabletop. Front access for supply replacement and clearing of media jams makes the printers even more space saving—there’s no need to access the back of the machine. The optional automatic duplexer available for the magicolor 2530 DL adds no more than 2-1/2 inches to the depth of the printer. And, both the magicolor 2500W and magicolor 2530 DL have been designed for quiet operation so they fit unobtrusively in any small space. “The magicolor 2500 Series printers build on the legacy of our award-winning magicolor 2400 line,” stated Fletcher. “These newest color lasers offer all the benefits of color laser technology—such as fast print speed, high resolution ‘laser-quality’ output, durable prints, and less user intervention—in a compact but robust and reliable design.”

Color Lasers For Any Environment
Ideal for the home office, the magicolor 2500W is a stand-alone personal color laser that’s compatible with the Windows® operating environment. It comes equipped with a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 interface for local connection, and a paper input capacity of 200 sheets.

The magicolor 2530 DL is compatible with Windows, Macintosh®, and Linux® operating systems, and features a built-in Ethernet 10/100BaseTX connection to allow fast network printing for a small office or workgroup. Digital camera enthusiasts will enjoy the built-in support for direct photo printing from PictBridge-compatible cameras. An optional paper tray brings the magicolor 2530 DL’s maximum input capacity to 700 sheets, and the optional automatic duplexer provides money-saving, two-sided prints.

The magicolor 2500 Series printers have a one-year exchange warranty and ship with a set of supplies, including cyan, magenta, yellow, and black toner cartridges and a drum cartridge. magicolor laser printers are available through the KONICA MINOLTA network of distributors, authorized dealers, and e-commerce partners. To find the location nearest you, call 800-523-2696 or visit www.buymagicolor.com.



Product Pricing and Specifications

magicolor 2500W - $299.00 (est. Street)

magicolor 2530 DL - $399.00 (est. Street)

•   5 ppm color / 20 ppm b&w •   Up to 2400 x 600 dpi resolution •   32 MB RAM •   Hi-speed USB 2.0 interface •   Windows Server 2003/XP (Home/Pro)/2000/NT4/Me/98SE •   Enhanced Automatic Image Density Control (eAIDC),     Automatic ICC-based color matching •   200-sheet input std. •   Up to 80 lb. Cover (up to 220 g/m2) paper weight •   35,000 page/month duty cycle •   One year exchange warranty

•   5 ppm color / 20 ppm b&w •   Up to 2400 x 600 dpi resolution •   64 MB RAM std. / 576MB RAM max. •   Hi-speed USB 2.0 interface / 10/100BaseTX     Ethernet interface •   Windows Server 2003/XP/2000/NT4/Me/98SE, Macintosh     OSX v10.2+, Linux Red Hat 8.0+/SuSE 8.1+ compatible •   Enhanced Automatic Image Density Control (eAIDC),     Automatic ICC-based color matching •   Camera Direct Photo Print with PictBridge •   200-sheet input std. / 700-sheet input max. •   Up to 80 lb. Cover (up to 220 g/m2) paper weight •   35,000 page/month duty cycle •   One year exchange warranty

Accessories & Supplies	Description	Price US $ (List)
Lower Input Feeder	5500 sheets, letter (magicolor 2530 DL)	$199.00
Lower Input Feeder	500 sheets, A4 (magicolor 2530 DL)	$199.00
Automatic Duplexer	For two-sided printing (magicolor 2530 DL)	$229.00
DIMM Upgrade	128 MB (magicolor 2530 DL)	$129.00
DIMM Upgrade	256 MB (magicolor 2530 DL)	$149.00
Cyan Toner - Standard Capacity	1,500 prints	$69.99
Magenta Toner – Standard Capacity	1,500 prints	$69.99
Yellow Toner – Standard Capacity	1,500 prints	$69.99
Black Toner – High Capacity	4,500 prints	$84.99
Cyan Toner – High Capacity	4,500 prints	$129.99
Magenta Toner – High Capacity	4,500 prints	$129.99
Yellow Toner – High Capacity	4,500 prints	$129.99
Drum Cartridge	45,000 black & white prints / 11,250 color prints	$149.00
Installation	On-site installation by qualified service technician	$299.00
1-Yr. Extended Exchange Warranty	Plan begins at the end of the printer’s existing warranty	$79.99
2-Yr. Extended Exchange Warranty	Plan begins at the end of the printer’s existing warranty	$139.99
1-Yr. Extended On-Site Service Warranty	Starts at date of warranty purchase	$269.00
2-Yr. On-Site Service Upgrade	Plan begins at date of printer purchase	$269.00
Note: Consumable yields based on 5% coverage, continuous mode

KONICA MINOLTA PRINTING SOLUTIONS U.S.A., INC.
KONICA MINOLTA PRINTING SOLUTIONS U.S.A., INC., is an innovative developer, manufacturer, and supplier of document printing solutions. The product line includes color and monochrome laser printers and all-in-ones, and associated supplies and accessories for general office, electronic publishing, graphic design, advanced imaging, and home office applications. KONICA MINOLTA PRINTING SOLUTIONS U.S.A., INC. headquarters are in Mobile, Alabama USA, and its products are distributed through a broad network of e-commerce, retail, reseller and distribution partners.

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