Konica IC-305 User Manual

IC-305 – Designed for productive performance

Powerful printing performance, innovative features and flexible operations: The EFI IC-305 external image controller and
Konica Minolta’s colour and finishing artiste bizhub PRO C5501, bizhub PRO C6501, bizhub PRO C6501e/eP and bizhub PRO C65hc
form an unrivalled combination of state-of-the-art technologies designed to meet the performance-driven requirements of
reprographic departments and print-for-pay shops. Their quality, flexibility, reliability and ease of operation make them an ideal
choice for demanding users in professional production environments.

Basics

By combining the IC-305 controller with the bizhub
PRO C5501, bizhub PRO C6501, bizhub PRO C6501e/eP
and bizhub PRO C65hc you can take full advantage of
the brilliant results and optimised workflow solutions
offered by enhanced full-colour digital printing.
Outstanding print quality, media flexibility, various
in-line finishing options are only some of the features
you will benefit from.

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The intuitive user interface is simple to operate

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The powerful software optimises workflow control

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Superior colours with the ColorWise management

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Accurate spot colour reproduction with Spot-On

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Exceptionally fast Variable Data Printing support

Highlights

Simplifies Complex Tasks

The intuitive WYSIWYG interface from the EFI Command
WorkStation, simplifies complex jobs, regardless of
the operator’s skill level. It automates workflow and
centralizes the management of all print jobs. Users can
monitor, control and troubleshoot from Fiery servers local­ly or from multiple desktops simultaneously in Windows
and Macintosh environments.

Precise Colour

Achieving high-quality colour is critical in many busi­nesses. EFI Fiery ColorWise produces precise,
consistent colour for any document. For extreme colour
requirements, the optional Fiery Graphic Arts Packages
group together expert tools for managing colour, proof­ing, and controlling workflow. The optional EFI Colour
Profiler Suite successfully creates, visualizes, tests and
edits color profiles with a single profiling solution.

Controller IC-305

IC-305, controller

Hot Folders

IC-305

bizhub PRO C6501e

PS/PDF

Input

.ps/.pdf

Job Ticket

Screening

Separation

Trapping

Colour

Management

Imposition

Job Settings

Features

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Fiery Command WorkStation for total workflow control

in a local or remote clients

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Fiery ColorWise Pro Tools enable in-RIP total

colour management

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Colour Editor and Profile Manager enable you to down-

load and manage ICC profiles, simulations, and device
profiles and customize ICC profiles and colour curves

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The Fiery Print Calibrator provides a simple interface

to basic and advanced calibration methods

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Fiery Spot-On to automatically match PANTONE,

RGB, CMYK, lab, and spot colour, even when they
are mixed on the same page

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Advanced Job Management includes production

automation features such as Rush Printing, Schedule
Print, Suspend on Mismatch, and Job Reorder Quick
Doc Merge

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Hot folders for PC include Microsoft Of fice Filters

which allow for an automated job submission for all
users

Hot Folder Application

Features (options)

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EFI Fiery Graphic Arts Package, Premium Edition,

groups together expert tools for managing colour,
achieving power proofing, and controlling colour
workflow

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EFI Color Profiler Suite successfully creates,

visualizes, tests and edits colour profiles with a single
profiling solution

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EFI Compose provides make-ready tools and

advanced Visual Workflow for complex document
composition

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EFI Impose offers unlimited imposition capabilities

and includes raster preview, sample proof printing
and Control Strip for minimized waste

Specifications

Hardware

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Intel Core 2 Duo @ 2.13 GHz

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160 GB SATA Hard drive

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1.0 GB high-speed memory
CD-DVD R/W
Windows XPe OS SP2

Fiery System 8 Release 2 software

2 USB ports

The support and availability of the listed specifications and functionalities varies depending on operating systems, applications, network protocols as well as network and system configurations.
Specifications and accessories are based on the information available at the time of printing and are subject to change without notice.
Konica Minolta does not warrant that any prices or specifications mentioned will be error-free.
Microsoft, Windows and the Windows logo are trademarks, or registered trademarks, of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
All other brand and product names may be registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders and are hereby acknowledged.

File Formats

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Adobe PostScript Level 1, 2, 3

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Adobe PDF 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, PDFX

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EPS

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TIFF, TIFF/IT, JPEG

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PPML

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Fiery FreeForm/Fiery FreeForm 2.1

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VPS

Konica Minolta Business Solutions Europe GmbH

Europaallee 17 · 30855 Langenhagen · Germany · Tel.: [phone] · Fax: [phone] · www.konicaminolta.eu

Client Environments

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Windows 2000/XP/Vista

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Macintosh OSX or higher

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