Color Laser Printer offers 4-in-1 functionality for SMBs.

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In addition to PictBridge camera direct photo print option, magicolor 2490MF combines print, copy, scan, and fax capabilities. Onboard 128 MB RAM accelerates job processing, while 10/100BaseT Ethernet and USB 2.0 interfaces promote network integration. Able to scan up to A4+ sized documents, unit prints at speeds to 20 ppm (mono) or 5 ppm (color) and copies at 12 cpm (mono) or 5 cpm (color). Super G3 fax support lets users send/receive faxes at rates to 33.6 Kbps.



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Konica Minolta magicolor 2490MF: The New Four in One Addition to the Laser Multifunctional Product Range



~ now including fax, PictBridge and optional duplexer ~

Staines, UK, 15th November 2006 - Konica Minolta Printing Solutions has launched its latest colour laser multifunction device, the magicolor 2490MF. Perfect for both small and medium offices, the magicolor 2490MF combines all vital office requirements - print, copy, scan and fax, as well as PictBridge, the camera direct photo print option - into one compact and convenient machine. With an internal network interface, it fits easily into corporate networks or it can be used as a combined printer / copier for workgroups.

"Building on the success of the award-winning magicolor 2480MF, the new colour laser multifunctional magicolor 2490MF not only offers all key office features and functions, but also includes the direct photo print option of PictBridge, proven to be invaluable to many SMEs requiring fast and high quality photo prints in their daily business. Its high performance and versatility makes it an indispensable tool for today's busy office" said Oscar Rook, Marketing Director at Konica Minolta Printing Solutions UK Ltd.

Colour Prints, Copies, Scans
The magicolor 2490MF is the all round workhorse that enables users to print professional colour prints, copies, scans, fax documents and photos in laser quality. With 2400 x 600 dpi print resolution and Konica Minolta's unique Simitri polymerised toner and enhanced Automatic Image Density Control (eAIDC), it generates vibrant and consistent colours, crisp text, detailed graphics, smooth halftones, and razor-sharp photographs on a broad range of media. It prints at up to 20 pages per minute in mono and 5 ppm in colour, and copies at 12 cpm in mono and 5 cpm in colour. With 128 MB RAM on board, even the most complex jobs are processed quickly.

Documents and photos can be scanned in detailed 24-bit colour and sent directly as an email via the network to a variety of recipients in any location without using a PC. By using PaperPort from ScanSoft, originals can be scanned up to the maximum document size of Legal (A4+) at a resolution of 600 dpi and then edited and saved in a variety of formats such as PDF, JPEG or TIFF. Scanning an A4 original takes 9.4 seconds in mono, and 23 seconds in colour. The scanner supports both WIA and TWAIN-protocols. The magicolor 2490MF provides Super G3 fax capability, sending and receiving faxes at up to 33.6 Kbps.

PictBridge
The magicolor 2490MF is equipped with a PictBridge interface, enabling users to print photos directly from their PictBridge-compliant digital cameras. Photos can be rotated directly from the camera and adapted to fit the desired print format. Another option is to print an overview of all photos in thumbnail format from the camera's memory

Maximise productivity, space and cost effectiveness With all essential office tools within reach, customers do not need to devote valuable space, time and money on having single function machines in different locations. Its space saving design allows it to fit into any workspace - even on a desk. In addition, with an affordable acquisition cost, low cost per page and exceptional media handling, it is a natural choice for the most budget conscious professionals.

Versatility and power for the modern office The magicolor 2490MF includes both fast 10/100BaseT Ethernet and high speed "Plug and Play" USB 2.0, and boasts a robust duty cycle of up to 35,000 prints a month. It is supported by Windows® Server 2003, XP, 2000, Me, and 98SE operating systems.

Easy to install and use
Designed with "ease of use" in mind, the magicolor 2490MF comes with pre-installed supplies (a 4,500 page black and 1,500 page colour toners) and auto-install software. The intuitive control panel puts all of the necessary functionality at the user's fingertips and the standard Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) provides time-saving, unattended copying and scanning.

Exceptional media handling and optional duplexer The magicolor 2490MF supports a wide range of media types including standard paper, glossy and thick stock, transparencies, postcards, laser quality labels and photo media. An optional duplexer provides professional quality, two-sided documents, as well as cost effective two-sided copies from one-sided originals. A multi-purpose input tray of 200 sheets can be expanded with an optional input tray of 500 sheets.

Price and availability
Priced at £575 ex VAT, the magicolor 2490MF is available through the Konica Minolta network of channel partners and comes with an on-site warranty of one year as standard, which can be extended to a maximum of 5 years. It ships with a pre-installed set of supplies, including cyan, magenta, yellow and black toner cartridges.

KONICA MINOLTA PRINTING SOLUTIONS (UK) Limited Konica Minolta Printing Solutions (UK) Limited is an innovative developer, manufacturer and supplier of document printing solutions. The product line includes colour and monochrome laser printers, and associated supplies and accessories for general office, electronic publishing, graphics, design, advanced imaging and home office applications. Konica Minolta Printing Solutions (UK) Limited - with headquarters in Staines, Middlesex - distributes its products through a broad network of e-commerce, retail, reseller and distribution partners.

For more information please contact:

Oscar Rook
Marketing Director
oscar.rook@bpe.konicaminolta.co.uk
www.konicaminoltaprinters.co.uk
Tel: +44 1784 411860

Sally Forge or Annie Kasmai
Prompt Communications on behalf of Konica Minolta UK
Tel: 020 8996 1647 / Out of hours: 0785 44 99 538 sforge@prompt-communications.com / akasmai@prompt-communications.com

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