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Recently Launched bizhub C35 Earns Best in Class Distinction from Wirth Consulting

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First A4 Color MFP from Konica Minolta Recognized for Overall Superior Performance in Newest Head2Head Comparison Report

Ramsey, N.J. – August 3, 2010 – 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 announced that the recently introduced bizhub® C35 MFP has been awarded Wirth Consulting’s Best In Class distinction in a recent Head2Head Comparison Report. Recognized for excellence in the A4 Color MFP, 30+ PPM segment, Konica Minolta’s first MFP in this category was selected for its unbeatable combination of quality engineering, performance and office-automation features that make it the best choice from among competitors.

“We were again impressed by the competitive performance of Konica Minolta’s bizhub family as the bizhub C35 offers virtually all of the capabilities provided by Konica Minolta’s strong lineup of A3 color products, with added A4 functionality and the overall lowest Total Cost of Ownership,” said Terry Wirth, president, Wirth Consulting. “The Best In Class award further supports Konica Minolta’s commitment to reliability and quality as evidenced by our ongoing competitive evaluation and Head2Head Comparison Reports.”

Established in 2008, Wirth Consulting LLC provides independent evaluations of business-imaging devices that help guide decision makers in selecting the right device for their printing needs. Each Wirth Consulting Head2Head Comparison Report identifies devices that are Best In Class for excellence in various evaluation criteria categories.

“We are excited to receive a Best In Class award from Wirth Consulting for the latest addition to the bizhub product line as it strengthens our position that this is truly a market-leading product,” said Kevin Kern, Senior Vice President, Marketing, Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. “The bizhub C35 MFP exemplifies our innovative leadership and also demonstrates how customers can continue to count on Konica Minolta to deliver Best In Class quality for all their digital imaging needs.”

Konica Minolta Recycling Program

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A smaller ecological footprint is to everyone’s advantage – and you can count on Konica Minolta to lead the way in making toner cartridge and consumable recycling simple and cost-free. Whether you have a single Konica Minolta desktop printer, an entire fleet of bizhub MFPs, bizhub PRO or bizhub PRESS production print equipment, you’ll be able to recycle toner cartridges and consumables – including waste toner boxes, imaging units, developer or developer units and drums – in a simple way.

For our small and home office customers. Single consumable items can be recycled by printing a postage paid UPS label here. Simply apply it to the new box containing the used consumable item and ship via UPS.

For our mid-sized customers. A recycling box designed to hold 10 – 15 items (consumables only, not shipping materials) can be ordered here. Just assemble the box and the reusable lid and place it in your office. When the box is full, you can print out a UPS label from this site, apply it to the box and ship via UPS. Please note: only Konica Minolta Clean Planet boxes can be accepted.

For high-volume customers. Konica Minolta can arrange for the delivery and pickup of recycling pallets that hold a larger quantity of consumable items (not shipping materials).

For our Optimized Print Service customers. For customers who have devices managed by our OPS program, most models already include a process for printing out postage paid labels. Please continue to use this process to ship back consumables.

For customers who recycle a large volume of Konica Minolta consumables, on an ongoing basis, you may want to consider a pallet sized box to be installed at your location. Please contact your Konica Minolta sales representative for more details regarding this service.

Please recycle efficiently. Since Konica Minolta toner bottles are made of a material designed for recycling in local facilities, Konica Minolta cannot accept shipment of these empty bottles. Please check the rules of your municipality for specific information.

Konica Minolta branded consumables ONLY please! If you have printer/copiers from other manufacturers, we encourage you to take advantage of their recycling programs. We reserve the right to recover costs for unauthorized items returned using our program.

Konica Minolta Receives 2011 MFP “Line of the Year” Award from BLI

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Outstanding Performance of bizhub Color and Monochrome MFPs Earns Four Additional “Pick” Awards from Leading Industry Analyst

leading provider of advanced imaging and networking technologies for the desktop to the print shop, today announced that Buyers Laboratory Inc. (BLI) has named Konica Minolta 2011 “Line of the Year” award winner in the A3/Ledger MFP segment for the company’s award-winning line of bizhub® Color and Monochrome Multifunctional Products (MFPs – print, copy, fax, and scan all in one system). Additionally, Konica Minolta has been recognized with four A3 “Pick” Awards.
BLI recognized Konica Minolta with the following awards:

“Line of the Year” – A3/Ledger Color and Monochrome MFPs
bizhub 423 – “Pick” Award winner for Outstanding 41- to 50-ppm A3/Ledger Monochrome MFP
bizhub 363 – “Pick” Award winner for Outstanding 31- to 40-ppm A3/Ledger Monochrome MFP
bizhub 283 – “Pick” Award winner for Outstanding 21- to 30-ppm A3/Ledger Monochrome MFP
bizhub 223 – “Pick” Award winner for Outstanding 21- to 30-ppm A3/Ledger Monochrome MFP

BLI’s “Line of the Year” is awarded once a year to the OEM whose product line is determined to be the best overall in its category based on the cumulative test results of all model’s tested in BLI’s rigorous two-month laboratory evaluation. Among the many factors considered are reliability, image quality, productivity, ease of use, scanning, a host of connectivity attributes and overall value. Also considered is the breadth of the OEM’s line and its ability to provide quality products suitable to a broad spectrum of customer needs, from low-volume to high-volume.
In the last year, Konica Minolta has won more A3 “Picks” than any other vendor. “Time and again, Konica Minolta’s line has proven itself in the areas that matter most to end users—reliability, ease of use, productivity and image quality,” said George Mikolay, Senior Product Editor, A3/Copier MFPs, Buyers Laboratory Inc. “These areas are the foundation on which we measure every single A3 device we test. With outstanding performances in these key areas, along with competitive to lower-than-average prices and robust feature sets across its color and monochrome lines, it became readily apparent that Konica Minolta is the vendor to beat for 2011.”

The twice-a-year “Picks” assess reliability in terms of the service and preventive maintenance calls required over the course of a rigorous two-month evaluation. Its comprehensive evaluation includes an assessment of copy and print quality, productivity, ease of use and economy, as well as connectivity issues such as feedback to workstations, administration utilities, print drivers, multitasking and scanning solutions.
“Konica Minolta’s complete line of bizhub MFPs consistently performs well in our testing and the ‘Line of the Year’ award acknowledges the company’s market-leading performance and innovative technology,” added Mikolay. “The ‘Pick’ awards further demonstrate the exceptional capabilities that we have come to expect from the Konica Minolta name.”

“Receiving these awards from BLI, in particular the ‘Line of the Year’ award, highlights our success and commitment to delivering products that address and surpass the needs of our customers of all sizes,” said Kevin Kern, Senior Vice President, Marketing, Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. “Moving into 2011, we will remain committed to the goal of ensuring that customers can count on Konica Minolta for award-winning technology that meets their entire scope of digital printing needs.”