December 5, 2006 • Ramsey, NJ •The magicolor® 7450 from KONICA MINOLTA, a large-format color laser printer designed with powerful performance and stand-out quality, has been named Editor's Choice by Better Buys for Business. In its 2007 Color Laser Printer Guide, Better Buys’ experienced team of product analysts found the magicolor 7450 to display many benefits, including a reasonable price, solid speed, and photo-quality printing. Combined with the printer’s robust performance and media support, the magicolor 7450 is ready to take on the gamut of business and design applications.

Better Buys for Business is an independent authority on office imaging equipment, performing real-world testing that yields objective product reviews and impartial advice. The company evaluates hundreds of models from all major manufacturers. Typically only one or two products from each category exit from the rigorous testing with the revered Editor's Choice honor.

The demanding process used by Better Buys in evaluating technology equipment and selecting Editor's Choice recipients should give our customers great confidence that the magicolor 7450 is a best-performance, best-quality choice,” said Stephen Fletcher, president and COO of KONICA MINOLTA PRINTING SOLUTIONS U.S.A., INC. “We are thrilled to be recognized by such an experienced, professional team of industry experts.”

KONICA MINOLTA magicolor 7450 Color Laser Printer
The magicolor 7450 color laser prints 24.5 ppm in both color and b&w. It's compatible with Windows®, Macintosh®, and Linux®, and supports both PostScript® 3 and PCL® 6 print emulations. Gigabit Ethernet® and Hi-Speed USB 2.0 interfaces ensure quick connection to the printer’s 733 MHz G4 processing performance. A smart calibration system assures color consistency from first print to last. And the 9600 x 600 dpi-class resolution offers brilliant color output for every design need. The printer supports media up to 12.25" x 18" for full-bleed designs, and banner prints up to 12.25" x 47". It can also accommodate up to 90 lb. Cover (256 g/m2) stock for in-house publishing and specialty printing.

The magicolor 7450 has a one-year on-site warranty and ships with cyan, magenta, yellow, and black toner cartridges and imaging units. It is 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.