Inkjet & Digital Printing
Konica Minolta Introduces i-Option
Thursday 06. March 2008 - i-Option Expands bizhub MFP Functionality and Meets Increased Productivity and Security Requirements i-Option to Debut at 2008 ON DEMAND Conference and Exposition on March 3 in Boston - Konica Minolta Booth #916
Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta), a leading provider of advanced imaging and networking technologies for the desktop to the print shop, today unveiled two new MFP options that further enhance the productivity and security capabilities of Konica Minoltas comprehensive line of multifunctional products (MFPs – print, copy, fax, and scan all-in-one system). The newly introduced LK-101 i-Option and LK-102 i-Option, developed by Konica Minolta will allow Web access and document manipulation from an MFP control panel (LK-101) and also support enhanced PDF encryption – meeting the highest requirements of the U.S. Government (LK-102).
The new i-Option features will further build upon the extensive security, printing, copying and scanning features found on the next-generation line of Konica Minolta bizhub MFPs (bizhub C650, bizhub C550, bizhub C451, bizhub C353, bizhub C253, and bizhub C203). The LK-101 i-Option targets all users looking to further enhance their MFP capabilities to include the convenience of accessing the Web directly from the MFPs Image Panel – a new control panel from Konica Minolta that provides document management capabilities from the MFP. The LK-102 i-Option, targeting security-demanding environments, offers AES 128-bit encryption for extensively secure environments, such as U.S. Government accounts.
“i-Option is a unique new offering for Konica Minoltas award-winning line of bizhub devices that will offer our customers the ability to derive even greater value out of their investment in our products,” said Kevin P. Kern, vice president, marketing and product planning, Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. “It also demonstrates the flexibility and extensibility of the bizhub OP system architecture as these new enhancement kits are software-based, and can be added without having to replace
the hardware.”
LK-101 i-Option – Web Browser and Image Panel
Konica Minolta is among the few vendors to offer Web Access from the MFP control panel with the LK-101, providing users with greater ease in accessing and managing information. Featuring an Image Panel that enables users to manipulate files accessed at the MFP, the LK-101 brings more convenience to office workflow. Features include:
Embedded Web browser on MFP
Access HTTP pages from the MFP
Preview PDF files
Perform direct pull print
Search and view manuals written in HTML from an external server
Display and print content on the intranet or internet
Display and print PDF files on the intranet or internet
Web Access from MFP simulates web access from PC
– Browser keys (Back, Forward, Refresh, Home Page, Favorites)
– History of activity
– Set default home page
Image Panel
Manipulate documents within a user box
Combine documents
Move documents
Preview multiple thumbnail pages
Scan a document from the ADF and manipulate within image panel without storing in user box
Transmit documents to Email, SMB folder, FTP server, WebDAV server, Fax destination, User box, or USB memory
LK-102 i-Option
To further enhance the security available on the bizhub C650/C550/C451 Series and bizhub C353/C253/C203 Series, the LK-102 will offer security to further meet Federal Government regulations with the following features:
Encrypts PDF file using AES 128-bit encryption
Apply digital IDs and digital signature
Prevents unauthorized retrieval of documents
Ensures document integrity