Konica Minolta 350, 250 User Manual 2

Digital Copier/Printer/Scanner/Fax*

Product Guide

For Sales Personnel

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CONTENTS

1. Introduction...................................................................................................... 3

2. Market Trends and Positioning ...................................................................... 4

1. Market Trends

2. Sales Policy

3. About the bizhub Brand.................................................................................. 5

4. Features and Functions ................................................................................... 6

1. Scan & Send ........................................................................ 6

2. Network Printing .................................................................. 9

3. Fax Functions...................................................................... 13

4. Management ...................................................................... 16

5. Convenient Cop y Functions................................................ 20

6. Security .............................................................................. 24

7. Universal Design................................................................ 25

8. Environment........................................................................ 26

5. System Overview............................................................................................ 27

6. Parts Identification ........................................................................................ 28

1) Copier Parts and Accessories

2) Control Panel

7. Space Requirements...................................................................................... 33

8. Competitor’s Comparison............................................................................ 34

9. Specifications .................................................................................................. 37

1. Introduction

Konica Minolta introduces the new bizhub 350 / 250, with respective copying and printing speeds
of 35 and 25 pages per minute (A4). As empowered MFPs, both of these compact new models
bring together digital copying, network printing, scanning, and faxing (option) functions into an
all-in-one package that eliminates redundancy in small to mid-size offices. Furthermore, by
consolidating digital input and output functions, the bizhub 350 / 250 offer features and functions
that are unheard of in even the most advanced dedicated devices.

Industry trends toward the streamlining of business equipment has created a strong need for
MFPs like the bizhub 350 / 250. But beyond being able to consolidate document and data handling
needs, these machines do so with an eye on the bottom line, offering excellent cost performance
and allowing the kind of high-lev el information management that today’ s of fices require. P aperless
communication, regardless of transmission medium, offers businesses an immediate solution to
cut down on unnecessary waste, while improving the throughput of information.

As with all Konica Minolta business machines, the bizhub 350 / 250 have been developed under
the concept of universal design, providing unlimited access to any level of user in a secure
environment. Both of these MFPs are excellent examples of the industry-leading technology that
is an integral part of the bizhub brand, which recently was recognized as the 2005 Product Line of
the Year by BLI Laboratories.

Functions marked “In Development” will not be initially available on the bizhub 350 / 250. They are currently being considered and are
expected to become available at a later date. Please ask your sales representative for more details.

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2. Market Trends and Positioning

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Mark et T rends

With the extensive expansion of broadband capabilities in most world markets, high-speed networking
infrastructure has become the standard goal for business. Offices seeking business machines are therefore as
concerned with output speed as with value-added networking capabilities.

The entire market is on the verge of a major push to ward off ice color capabilities, as early as 2006. Preempting
this phase, Konica Minolta segment 2 (21 - 30 ppm) and 3 (31-40 ppm) monocolour MFPs offer a solid
introduction to the bizhub brand value.

Now that digital has completely dominated the market, customer concerns have matured toward a demand
for higher efficiency. Value-added scan-to and throughput functions, as well as employee-empowering
document output and finishing capabilities are essential.

Currently, worldwide sales of se gment 3 MFPs are predicted to continue their steady gro wth in most markets,
adding urgency to new product placements while the market is still strong. Sales of se gment 2 MFPs, on the
other hand, are predicted to peak around 2005 and begin to lose ground to Segment 3 and office colour
solutions.

2Positioning

A) Target Users for bizhub 350 / 250

• Companies relying on dedicated analogue machines to support a larger center machine / Companies relying on
separate machines for output and copying

• Users seeking MFP functionality and better cost performance

– Small to mid-size offices seeking a centre machine for consolidated network printing, copying, scanning and faxing

functions / Mid-size offices seeking dedicated workgroup MFPs
– Small to mid-size offices seeking electronic data con version and sharing of documents in a secure netw ork en vironment
– Large offices seeking powerful, dedicated workgroup MFPs / Small to large offices seeking local MFPs

B) Product Benefits

The bizhub 350 / 250 offer powerful all-in-one MFP capabilities to maximise of fice ef ficiency for document production
and data handling.

1. Standard print controller

2. Standard scanning function

3. Standard network scanning functions, including multi-send capabilities
– Scan to FTP, Scan to E-mail, Scan to SMB, Scan to Internet Fax

4. Internet Fax (standard) & IP Fax (optional)

5. Super G3 fax and PC fax functions (optional)

6. Enhanced Copy Functions

7. Standard sorting / grouping functions and optional advanced finishing

8. Device management applications
– PageScope Web Connection
– PageScope Data Administrator

9. Document management applications
– PageScope Workware (optional)

10. Cost management function
– Account Track

11. Resource management function
– LDAP

12. Universal design and environmentally friendly considerations

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3. About the bizhub Brand

Leading the way with advanced business solutions that
put users in control. That’s what bizhub does best.

Ubiquitous

The days of being tethered to the office to get work done are history. Users and administrators
have access to the full range of bizhub capabilities at the console, at their desktop or on the other
side of the world. Data assets move smoothly and securely, keeping costs low and enabling a ne w,
truly mobile workstyle.

Empowerment

Data resources are only valuable when all employees hav e access to the information they need to
keep business moving. The bizhub brand signals a leap forward in data and document handling,
making information available where it’s most useful and providing flexible management options
to increase the value of pre-existing assets.

Synergy

Good business decisions become great business decisions when the pooled knowledge of every
team member is taken into account. By centralising ideas, bizhub provides businesses with the
tools to work together more strategically and eff iciently . The result is an inspired work en vironment
where creativity flourishes, while outdated business models are put to rest.

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4. Features and Functions

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Scan & Send

1) 1)

1)

1) 1)

High-speed Network Scanning Function

Thanks to the RADF , documents are digitalised at a speed of 41 opm at 600 dpi and 70 opm at 200 dpi. High-speed scanning
is complemented by the ability to share softcopy and send it to a variety of destinations. Information flows more freely and
is easier to archive.

Specifications

Max. Document Size: A3
Resolution: 200 x 100 dpi, 200 x 200 dpi, 400 x 400 dpi, 600 x 600 dpi
Speed: 41 opm (600 x 600 dpi), 70 opm (200 x 200 dpi) with RADF
Interface: Ethernet (100Base-TX / 10Base-T)
Data Format: TIFF / PDF

2) 2)

2)

2) 2)

Scan to Multi-send

Scan to Multi-send is a function that allows users
to forward scanned data to more than one
destination at the same time. Convenient and
timesaving, this function sends scanned data
simultaneously to any combination of the
following destinations:

• FTP

• E-mail

• SMB

• Internet Fax

Text and graphics
up to A3 size

Scan Data flow

FTP server

E-mail

SMB

FAX

Internet FAX

3) Box Function

The optional 40GB Hard Disk HD-504 functions as a file server to
quickly make reprints from data stored in folders organised by project,
department or user. Frequently used forms, as well as print and scan
data, are easily shared or sent as e-mail attachments or faxes.

4) 4)

4)

4) 4)

Scan to HDD

With the optional HDD, archiving scan data on the bizhub 350 / 250
create a valuable cache of centralised information that is easy to access
and share.

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Text and graphics
up to A3 size

Scan

40GB HDD

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5) Scan to FTP

This function enables scanned documents to
be uploaded as TIFF or PDF data to an FTP
server either on an office LAN or over the
Internet. Storage on the FTP server is in a
specified directory. PCs on the same network
can be used to access the server and download
the stored documents. This is a highly
effective way to share large volumes of data
that would otherwise be difficult to send via
e-mail.

6) Scan to E-mail

Scan data can be sent to a PC as a TIFF or PDF
format e-mail attachment. By pre-registering
e-

mail addresses, a hardcopy document can be
sent via e-mail using a simple one-touch
operation. This function allows the transmission
of documents to destinations within the office,
outside the company and to Internet-ready
mobile PCs, as well as multiple addresses
simultaneously. Since data is sent directly to
personal e-mail addresses, timely and reliable
delivery of information can be ensured.
Document data received as an e-mail attachment
can be stored and managed conveniently on
individual PCs.

Scan

Text and graphics
up to A3 size

Scan

4. Features and Functions

PDF data

TIFF data

Data
flow

Data
flow

FTP server

PDF data

The scanned image is transmitted as an e-mail attachment.

TIFF data

Data flow

Access

Internet

Client
PCs

Client PC

7) Scan to SMB

This function forwards scanned data directly to
a specified folder on any PC connected to the
office LAN. Furthermore, by pre-registering a
destination in the one-touch memory, hardcop y
can be converted to TIFF or PDF and forw arded
directly to any PC at the push of a button. Since
the SMB protocol is used, there is no need to
access a server, thus minimising security risks
for data.

8) Scan to Internet Fax

Hardcopy is converted to TIFF or PDF data
and attached to an e-mail in MIME format.
Then, taking advantage of a connection to the
office LAN, data is sent via TCP/IP directly
to any Internet Fax on the intranet or Internet.
Because they make use of TCP/IP, Internet
Faxes do not incur long-distance transmission
costs and reception is verifiable.

Text and graphics
up to A3 size

Scan

Text and graphics
up to A3 size

Scan

Data
flow

PDF data TIFF data

Client PC

Data flow

InternetMail Server Client PC

Mail Server

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4. Features and Functions

9) IP Scanner Functions

The IP Scanner function can be used to send data to a specified computer on the network. On a PC, users create
a one-touch scan button that is then displayed on the bizhub 350 / 250 control panel. Sent data is saved to a folder
with the same name as the scan button. Before sending, scanner settings including scanner key name, scan area
and quality can be specified. Documents sent as fax transmissions or as an Internet fax can also be forwarded to
the computer specified in IP Scanner by the administrator.

Scan settings interface

One-touch button on the control panel

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4. Features and Functions

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Network Printing

1) 1)

1)

1) 1)

Network Printing Function (standard)

The bizhub 350 / 250 come standard equipped with an internal printer controller to satisfy the diverse needs of
today’s digital offices. The addition of an optional finisher complements the printer controller, allowing offices
to create professional looking documents over their network.

2) 2)

2)

2) 2)

Standard Equipped Print Controller

Basic Specifications

Resolution & speed:

bizhub 250
600 x 600 dpi at 25 ppm (A4)
bizhub 350
600 x 600 dpi at 35 ppm (A4)

Printer Languages:

PCL6
PostScript 3 emulation

Processor:

RM5231 (300MHz)

Hard Disk:

40GB (optional)

Printer fonts:

PCL:Western fonts 80 types
Postscript 3 emulation: Western fonts 136 types

Supported protocols:

TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, SMB, LPD, IPP 1.1, SNMP, SMTP/POP3, HTTP, FTP and others

Operating Systems:

Windows 98SE/ME, Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP, Mac OS 9.2, OS X (10.2, 10.3)

3) 3)

3)

3) 3)

Easy-to-use Printer Driver

The bizhub 350 / 250 come standard equipped with PCL 6, PostScript 3 emulation and PPD to support highly accurate printing

reproduction in any environment.

PCL 6 interface

PostScript 3 emulation interface

PPD interface

4) 4)

4)

4) 4)

Standard USB 1.1 / 2.0 & Parallel Interface

The bizhub 350 / 250 offer direct connection to a PC without having to
connect over an office network. Making use of the USB and parallel ports
allows users to connect and access the bizhub 350 / 250 simultaneously.

Client PC

USB1.1 / 2.0

Client PC

Parallel

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4. Features and Functions

5) 5)

5)

5) 5)

IPP (Internet Printing Protocol)

The bizhub's compatibility with Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) allows authorized remote users to access the print functions
from any computer with Internet access just by typing in the machine’s IP address. This function is helpful for sending
print jobs from satellite or mobile workstations for output in the office.

6) 6)

6)

6) 6)

Font Download

TrueType fonts used in Windows can be replaced with printer fonts simply by selecting a printer font from the pull down
menu. Using the printer fonts will shorten printing time, however, printouts may not appear as they did on screen because
the font has been replaced.

7) 7)

7)

7) 7)

Mixplex

The bizhub 350 / 250 will feature mixplex printing. This function enables
users to print one- and two-sided pages during the same run in the same
document. This is helpful when printing two-sided booklets or other
materials with intermittent chapter or section breaks that only require
printing on one side.

8) 8)

8)

8) 8)

Secure Printing Function

This function allows users to add a security key to sensitive data when
printing. Output does not begin until the user-specified password is
entered at the control panel, guaranteeing that confidential documents
are not left unprotected at the printer while waiting to be retrieved.

9) 9)

9)

9) 9)

Account T rack

The Account Track function curtails unnecessary output by
letting administrators set copy, print, fax and scan limits for up
to 1,000 departments or workgroups.

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10) 10)

10)

10) 10)

Other Convenient Printing Functions

Collate and Sort

It's possible to collate or sort documents in one of two ways. Both shift and crisscross offset sorting make it easy to separate
document sets.

Offset (shift)

ABCD

ABCD

Collate

ABCD

ABCD

ABCD

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N-in-1 Printing (Combination)

This function automatically reduces the size
of pages and combines them onto a single
page. T ogether with the duple x print function,
it is possible to combine up to 32 originals
onto a single sheet of paper, greatly reducing
paper waste. 2-in-1 and 4-in-1 is also available
when copying.

ABCD

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ABCD

ABCD

ABCD

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2

3

Offset (crisscross)

ABCD

ABCD

ABCD

ABCD

Watermark

Prints a watermark (text stamp) on the page being printed. This helps users manage important documents.

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4. Features and Functions

Cover Page Print

Attaches a front or back cover page. This function is only available with the PCL print driv er.

File Margin

Shifts contents to prevent stapling and hole punching through text
and images.

11) Finishing Functions

The bizhub 350 / 250 offer a wide range of printing functions to prepare output for off-line finishing. Print data can be output as

double-sided (duplex) documents in 2 different ways to match either side binding or top binding. When the Finisher FS-508 and the

Saddle Stitcher SD-502 are attached, Booklet mode can automatically repaginate a document of up to 15 sheets (60 pages sized A4

through A3). The output can then be manually folded and centre stapled. When the Punch Unit PU-501 is attached to the Finisher-

508, 2, 3 or 4-hole punching is possible.

Stapling & Booklet Printing Folding

2-position stapling (left side or top)

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This convenient feature lets you send data to
multiple destinations simultaneously,
saving time and boosting productivity.

Whether to the bizhub 350s HDD, an
FTP server, iFAX, as an e-mail message, or us­ing the SMB protocol, data goes out where it
is needed all at once, so you spend less time at
the control panel.
After scanning, you can save data directly to
the internal 40GB HDD, where up to 115 fold­ers separated by user or content store a maxi­mum of 100 files each. Once stored, this vast

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saving time and boosting productivity.

Whether to the bizhub 350s HDD, an
FTP server, iFAX, as an e-mail message, or us­ing the SMB protocol, data goes out where it
is needed all at once, so you spend less time at
the control panel.
After scanning, you can save data directly to
the internal 40GB HDD, where up to 115 fold­ers separated by user or content store a maxi­mum of 100 files each. Once stored, this vast
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