Colour print controllersIC-402/IC-406

Advanced colour consistency

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Colour Print Controllers IC-402/IC-406

Colour print controllers IC-402/IC-406

With the bizhub C300, the bizhub C352 and the award-winning bizhub C450Konica Minolta continues the success story of the bizhub range, a range whichhas remained at the forefront of advanced technology. These professional colourprint devices are equipped with a suite of cutting-edge print innovationsproducing absolutely reliable, high-quality, finished print outputs. Of veryspecial note is the flexible bizhub Open Platform (OP) and, in addition, theone-pass tandem technology and the Simitri®polymerised toner, which ismanufactured in-house, both of which contribute substantially to the admirableaccuracy, quality, speed and cost-effectiveness.

With the addition of the EFI Fiery controller range, the bizhub C300 adv, the bizhub C352 adv and the bizhub C450 adv, provides the advanced power,performance and the advanced colour consistency for the exacting needs ofgraphical studios and high-end offices.

Advanced

synergy

bizhub C300 adv bizhub C352 adv

Specifically, the Fiery IC-406 creates the bizhubC300 (30ppm) and the bizhub C352 (35ppm)advanced versions and the Fiery IC-402 createsthe bizhub C450 adv (35ppm). Both controllers relyon a smart Linux platform and powerful hardwarefeaturing the 2GHz processing CPU. Incorporatingboth a unique SmartRip technology and theRip & Print feature, the EFI Fiery controllers produceunbeatable performance and speed which meansthat the bizhub devices can operate at full capacity.

The EFI Fiery controllers come with an impressivesuite of utilities. Precise colour management withFiery ColorWise, Fiery Spot-On® and the optionalES1000 Color Profiler is assured. Optional Document Workflow utilities include HotFolder and the powerful Virtual Printer both of which

provide easy access to settings for consistency andprofessional output, as well as Fiery Impose whichis template based. Variable Data Printing (VDP) isfully supported to a high finished level includingmultiple masters.

For the high-end office the notable features areCommand WorkStation for the administrator,Authentication for user administration and Unidriverwhich is a uniform print interface with a most welcome customisation facility. Security of bothstored documents and the network is also assured.

The partnership of the EFI Fiery range and theKonica Minolta bizhub range generates the synergyto deliver power, advanced colour consistency andmost effective workflow at full capacity.

bizhub C450 adv

Colour print controllers IC-402/IC-406

As every professional knows the multiplicity of colour systems – RGB, CYMK,LAB, color gamut, Process – represents a considerable challenge for thegraphical environment. What is required is an outstanding colour consistencyand quality across platforms, applications and all types of media.

The EFI Fiery IC-402 and the EFI Fiery IC-406 effectively and impressivelyachieve these requirements. Their process is based on the Adobe PostScript 3TM

with CPSI 3017 and is supported by a suite of advanced and precise tools.

Precise

colour management

Fiery ColorWise

Advanced colour workflow is activated throughan absolutely straightforward GUI for the settingof colour processes for RGB and CYMKproduction, colour simulation, black and greytone conversion and the output profile. Printed output has excellent colour accuracy and consistency as the process is entirely independent of source and application.The RIP-process automatically takes place inthe controller thus freeing up workstations.

Fiery ColorWise ProTools

Professionals seeking perfection need advancedtools and they are extremely well served withthe Fiery IC-402 and the Fiery IC-406.

Calibrator – calibration and linearisationof the output devicesColor Editor – to make changes tothe CYMK colour curvesProfile Manager – online download andupload for input and output ICC profiles;setup of Device Link profilesColor Setup – default workflow settingsfor colour processing

Fiery Spot-On®

Superior colour matching is a must to ensurehigh standards of colour precision and colourconsistency, across all documents. Fiery Spot-On® is an intuitive interface for theconceptualising and modifying of spot coloursand answers the needs of the most demandingprofessional. Each customised colour iscalibrated for Pantone, HKS, DIC and Toyo andthis calibration is completely independent of thesystem. Thus the colours within a documentvisually match those required, which is necessary for uniform appearance andessential for specified colours e.g. logo’s.

Spot colours and general CMYK and RGBcolours are identified by a commercial name e.g. HKS 47, by a given name or by the colourvalues chosen. Libraries can be created effortlessly for general and specific use.

Auto Trapping (optional)

This Fiery error-free printing solution for the correction of misregistration of adjacent printcolours eliminates the low-level solution problems eg. black overprint and white boundary, to give top class colour graphics.Notably it supports all process colours and canbe applied to all colours in both composite andseparated documents. It runs post-RIP and,being extremely fast has little or no performanceimpact.

EFI Color Profiler (optional)

For the advanced improvement in the consistency of output devices the EFI Color Profiler Kit is the ideal utility. The handheld spectrometer enables a professional calibrationcapability and the enhancement and stabilisationof the output quality. As a Densitometer it supports direct linear calibration of outputdevices within the ColorWise utility. As a Spectrometer it supports the creation ofprinter output profiles complying with the International Color Consortium standards (ICC).Included is the highly desirable facility to support Fiery Spot-On®.Specific spot and custom colours can be directlymeasured and then further refined with the DeltaE values which result from the direct comparisonbetween the original and the print out.The creation and adjustment of monitor profilescompletes this comprehensive utility.

Colour print controllers IC-402/IC-406

Effortless immediacy and reliable consistency are the modern professionalrequirements. The EFI Fiery controllers incorporate workflow utilities designedto considerably reduce pre-preparation time and to easily maintain consistencyin the finished output.

Winning

workflow

EFI Impose (optional)

Powerful, intuitive, application-independent, theEFI Impose is a free-flow imposition platformwhich guarantees WYSIWYG. There are a largenumber of pre-installed templates available e.g.a variety of booklet page arrangements, all ofwhich can be easily customised and thenseparately stored. At the Command WorkStationa complete pre-print can be viewed. Worthy ofnote: Variable Data Print (VDP) jobs enjoy thesame functions as non-VDP jobs. Processes arepre-defined and standards are maintainedindependently from this layout software.Therefore the processing occurs in-RIP thusfreeing up work stations.

Virtual Printer andHot Folder (optional)

Two advanced utilities which enhanceproductivity, heighten standards and maintainorganisational conformity through pre-definitionand streamlining of workflows.

A Hot Folder normally contains all the necessarysettings for the print driver, ColorWise coloursettings and Fiery Impose. A PDF, PS or EPSfile is simply copied to the relevant Hot Folderwhere, automatically, all print settings areapplied after which the job is downloadedfor printing.

The powerful alternative is the Virtual Printerwhich can accept documents from any appli-cation. The settings for each Virtual Printer canbe exactly defined by the Administrator toguarantee document standards e.g. within thecompany or for external clients. This assuressimplified workflow and document consistencyfor all operators.

USB Media Server

The uploading of print data from a USB stick orhard disc is fully supported at the high speedUSB port. Automatic uploading is possible bysending the file to one of the named Fiery printqueues. In combination with a Virtual Printer thejob receives a complete workflow withoutrequiring a PC, Mac, or print application.

Variable Data Printing (VDP)

Serial letters and direct mailings are a welcomeadvanced feature. The use of a typical VDPapplication, such as Printshop Mail, enablesmultiple masters and a pre-defined workflow.Thus complex variable data jobs remainprofessionally presented whilst requiring littlepreparation time.

Performance, power and rapid workflow are the main requirements of the high-end office and for the supplementary needs of the graphical studio – in addition, of course, to highest order colour graphics. The Fiery controllersoffer an advanced, powerful platform precisely for these needs thus providingremarkable office conveniency and excellent functional graphical features.

Additional

office functionality

Command WorkStation

The device administrator is given a centralinterface in order to set-up the controller, as wellas to administer print settings and users, andmanage the existing print queues. Print queuemanagement includes the option of transferringfiles to other Fiery controllers to share workloadbetween the output devices.

UniDriver

For uniformity all Fiery controllers within thesystem employ the same printer interface.However, customisation is available for eachuser. The first driver tab can be modified toinclude particular functions which are mostfrequently required.

Authentication

Typical authorised user privileges include right-to-print and access-to-colour. Authentication provides a secure workflow, easier administration and tighter budget control.User information can easily be imported fromexisting databases as Fiery controllers supportLDAP and Windows Active Directory.

Box Function

Personal print files or customer related documents can be protected when stored in a box, which appears to be a normal data folder.Reprint of jobs and up/download of files aretherefore immediately accessible.

Security

User information and stored data remain securein the Fiery controller. Among the security utilitiesare SSL and TSL communication which can besetup for all LDAP or data transmission betweenthe Fiery controller and the internal server.In addition, IP addresses can be filtered andnetwork ports can be blocked. As a result, forexample, secure communication with selectedtrusted clients is guaranteed.

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Technical specifications

IC-402/IC-406HardwareSupported devices IC-402: bizhub C450IC-406: bizhub C300, bizhub C352

TypeInternal

CPUIntel Celeron @ 2 GHz Frontside Bus @ 400 MHz

MemoryStd. 256 MB, max. 512 MB

Hard disc80 GB (SATA)

Interface10/100/1000-Base-T-Ethernet

Network supportTCP/IPNovell IPXEtherTalk & AppleTalkSMBIPv6LDAP

Print specificationPrinting systemEFI Smart RIP technologyRip and PrintRip while Print

Print speedFull engine speed

Print resolution1800 x 600 dpi

Page description languageAdobe PostScript 3 (CPSI 3017)PDF 1.6 printingPCL 6c (PCL5c + XL 2.1)

Operating systemsWindows 2000/XP/2003Macintosh OS 9.x, 10.xUnix / Linux

Scan specificationScan speedPlease refer to the MFP brochure for detailed information

Scanning resolutionMax. 600 x 600 dpi

Scan formatsPDF, JPEG, TIFF

Scan modesTWAIN scanScan-to-emailScan-to FTPScan-to-BoxScan-to-SMB

Colour managementCalibrationX-rite densitometer &SpectrometerColor ProfilerCopier glass platen

Colour functionsColorWise colour managementColorWise Pro toolsSpot-On® spot colour managementICC profile and Device Link supportComposite overprintCombine separationsPure black and grey reproductionRich black

Software utilitiesStandard Command WorkStationColorWiseSpot-On®

WebToolsRemote ScanDesktop SE

OptionsImposeHot Folder & Virtual PrinterAuto TrappingDesktop ProSecure Erase

SecurityUser authenticationSSL and TSLIP filteringPort blockingHDD erase (option)

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Printed in the UK on Revive Silk, a paper containing a minimum of 75% post consumer de-inked recycled waste,using soya based mineral-oil free inks.