Konica Minolta Australia launches AccurioPress C5080 series

Konica Minolta Australia has launched the AccurioPress C5080 series of mid-range digital presses, replacing the AccurioPress C4080 series.

The range includes the AccurioPress C5080 and C5070, with print speeds of up to 81 pages a minute and 71 pages a minute respectively. Konica Minolta is positioning the machines at print service providers looking to expand digital production while managing labour pressures, shorter print runs and tighter deadlines.

The systems are available with a range of workflow and finishing options. The presses can also be paired with one of three controller choices: the AccurioImage IC-613, the IC-421 Internal Fiery Controller, or the IC-321 Fiery Image Controller.

Highlighted features include intelligent media sensors, including the IM-104 and IM-105, which help users identify paper types during setup. The machines can also be fitted with the IQ-601 Intelligent Quality Optimiser for colour management, profiling, sheet detection and inspection functions.

Andrew Cocker, General Manager, Production and Industrial Print, Konica Minolta Australia, said, "The AccurioPress C5080 series gives customers a practical way to strengthen their capability, take on new opportunities, and reach their ambition without adding unnecessary complexity. This launch reflects Konica Minolta's focus on helping customers build sustainable, productive digital print operations that can support growth today and adapt to future demand."

The new series is designed to simplify job submission, file handling, preset selection and maintenance. It also includes integrated colour management, on-press calibration and workflow tools intended to reduce setup time in day-to-day production.

Finishing options

Finishing equipment is a key part of the new range. In addition to booklet making, the presses can be used with the TU-510e inline trimming unit, which combines four-edge trimming, creasing and perforation for applications such as banners, booklets, direct mail and business cards.

For smaller and mid-sized print businesses, this could broaden the mix of work they can produce without relying on separate finishing steps. Inline processes can reduce handling between print and finishing, helping operators manage turnaround times more closely.

Konica Minolta said the systems are intended for businesses of different sizes, reflecting broader demand in commercial printing for shorter runs and more varied applications. It also linked the launch to rising costs, skilled labour shortages, quality expectations and sustainability demands in the Australian market.

Grant Thomas, Product Marketing Manager, Konica Minolta Australia, said, "For customers looking to reach their ambition, the value is in how quickly they can move from setup to high-quality output across a wide range of applications. The intelligent media sensors, IQ-601 Intelligent Quality Optimiser, and controller options help reduce manual setup while supporting consistent colour, reliable uptime, and efficient workflows. This gives print service providers the confidence to expand into new print applications, improve productivity, and build a strong foundation for future growth."

The launch adds to competition in the production print market, where equipment makers are focusing on automation, colour consistency and reduced operator intervention as print businesses look for ways to maintain margins. For suppliers, mid-range systems remain an important category because they target firms that want to increase digital output without moving immediately to larger industrial presses.

All models in the series can be configured for different production environments, with a choice of workflows and finishing setups aimed at supporting commercial print work in a streamlined operation.