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Milton Keynes UK, 17 September 2009
Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK) Ltd has announced a new Universal Print Driver (UPD), for all Konica Minolta and other brand devices compatible with PCL6 or PostScript. With a single user interface (UI) Konica Minolta’s UPD offers considerable benefits for both network administrators and users.

By using the UPD, network administrators can significantly reduce print device administration time. Previously drivers had to be installed for each networked print device. The UPD not only eliminates this requirement, it also makes complex function testing unnecessary as the UPD’s core is the same for every integrated printer.”

In addition to these network administrator benefits, Konica Minolta’s UPD also provides advantages for users with access to multiple printers. The UPD automatically detects network printers and displays a list from which users can select the device to be used. Users can also easily configure new multifunctional devices and printers connected to the office network.

Due to the UPD’s common UI, users no longer need to learn the functions of several interfaces to guarantee smooth operation of their devices. The UI offers full functionality including layout, finishing and quality for pre-installed printers. All basic functions like paper size and print type can be applied for all devices, without installing specified drivers.

A further key feature of the UPD is a specific search filter enabling the user to search by feature set. If a user needs to print a high quality colour A3 double-sided sheet for example, they simply choose the corresponding attributes, such as colour, A3 and double-sided output, in the search mask. The filter then shows all matching devices. For enhanced print job handling, detailed information such as print speed or printer location is shown in the search results.

Malcolm Smith, Group Product Manager for Konica Minolta office products said, “This tool definitely provides users and IT administrators with a maximum of control and ease in daily printing. Konica Minolta is dedicated to providing customers with cost-effective business solutions for their document imaging needs. The UPD is clear evidence that Konica Minolta continues to be a total solutions supplier.”

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About Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK) Ltd

Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK) Ltd markets business machines manufactured by Konica Minolta Business Technologies Inc, in the United Kingdom through a direct sales force and a network of independent dealerships. Konica Minolta digital imaging systems are manufactured in Japan and China. All are ISO9002 accredited for quality procedures. 

UK turnover for Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK) Ltd is in excess of £150 million, placing the company third in the UK digital copier market with a 6.8 percent share of the black and white market and a 16 percent share of the colour market according to Infosource.

With a total workforce of 22,500 employees worldwide, Konica Minolta Business Technologies generated net sales of over £5.07 billion in fiscal 2007. Globally Konica Minolta Holdings, Inc. had a turnover £7.74 billion in fiscal 2007. Building on its strong core of optical technologies developed over many years, Konica Minolta Business Technologies aims to be a corporation offering products and services that are essential to all areas of digital imaging.

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For further information contact:    
Sarah Crumpler
Marketing Communications Executive
Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK) Ltd  
Tel: 01908 200400
Fax: 0871 2534864
E-mail: sarah.crumpler(at)konicaminolta.co.uk
Web: www.konicaminolta.co.uk

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