Konica Minolta showcases the future of print in Kolkata

The three-day event, held on 22-24 November at the Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan in Kolkata, congregated industry professionals from Eastern India and neighbouring countries to explore cutting-edge printing technologies.

Manish Gupta, head of product lifecycle management and planning division, Konica Minolta Business Solutions India, said, “The printing industry is at a fascinating inflection point where digital transformation meets sustainable innovation. The rising demand for personalisation, coupled with the need for environmental responsibility, is driving us toward smart factories and automated workflows. As we look ahead, we see artificial intelligence and IoT integration becoming central to print operations, enabling predictive maintenance, automated colour management, and unprecedented levels of customisation. This transformation will not only optimise operations but also open new revenue streams for print businesses in ways we haven't imagined before.”

Konica Minolta presented an impressive lineup of advanced printing solutions, demonstrating its commitment to driving innovation in the printing and packaging sector. 

The AccurioPress C7100 stood out as the flagship CMYK cutsheet toner press. It brings together top-notch print quality and remarkable media flexibility. 

The AccurioPress C4065 impressed with its compact yet mighty presence. This production press is changing the game in the mid-volume segment, churning out professional colour prints at up to 66 A4 pages per minute. 

The AccurioPress C4080 turned heads as an engineering achievement in digital printing. This all-in-one workhorse doesn't just deliver high-speed output at 81 pages per minute - it does it with spot-on colour accuracy. 

The AccurioPress 7120 proved itself as a reliable powerhouse in monochrome production printing. With a monthly duty cycle of 2.5 million prints, it just keeps going. 

The AccurioShine 3600 drew crowds with its ability to transform ordinary prints into eye-catching products through 2D and 3D gloss effects. Using AI for registration and eco-friendly LED curing, it handles materials from 135- to 450-gsm with impressive precision. 

The exhibition provided a potent networking platform, allowing attendees to experience firsthand Konica Minolta's latest innovations in digital printing technology. The showcased solutions demonstrated the company's commitment to helping businesses enhance their printing capabilities, improve operational efficiency, and expand their service offerings.

Eastern Print Pack 2024 brought together domestic and international participants, reinforcing its position as a vital platform for the printing industry in Eastern India. The event successfully facilitated meaningful discussions on industry updates and emerging trends while displaying the latest developments in offset printing tools and packaging solutions.