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Konica Minolta’s AccurioPress C84hc earns Fogra certification
Konica Minolta’s AccurioPress C84hc has become the only high chroma toner system on the market to be awarded the internationally recognised FograCert Validation Printing System certification. This achievement means that all Konica Minolta’s current colour production systems are now officially Fogra certified. Fogra, the independent German research institute for media technologies, grants certification to systems that meet stringent ISO standards across a range of measurable criteria. The AccurioPress C84hc passed with distinction in two tested controller configurations: Konica Minolta’s proprietary IC-609 and the optional EFI Fiery IC-317. To earn Fogra accreditation, the AccurioPress C84hc underwent comprehensive testing across multiple production scenarios to assess a wide range of capabilities. These included PDF/X conformance, proofing substrate
colour, gloss and fluorescence, colour accuracy, uniformity, permanence and light fastness. Other factors were fading, long and short-term repeatability, print rub resistance, colourimetric tone value transfer, tone value reproduction limits, image register, and resolving power and margin information. “The successful AccurioPress C84hc has already made a strong impression with its ability to deliver vibrant, high-impact colour that meets the creative demands of today’s market,” said Malcolm Smith, category manager – professional print at Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK) Ltd. “This Fogra certification is a powerful endorsement – not just of the technology, but of the consistent quality and reliability our customers expect. It’s a game-changer for UK print businesses looking to push boundaries, find new opportunities, and unlock new revenue streams with confidence.” n
Malcolm Smith category manger – professional print
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XDP Digital invests in Revoria Press
Commercial printer XDP Digital has become the first company in the UK to invest in Fujifilm’s new Revoria Press SC285S. XDP Digital made the investment due to the SC285S’ fifth colour capability. “We’ve always prided ourselves on being able to do nine out of 10 things in-house for our customers,” explains Robert Jupp, director at XDP Digital. “But we knew we needed something new to keep offering that ‘extra mile’ – especially with so many clients looking for fresh, high-impact print.” By expanding into metallic, pink, white and clear toners, the company is opening
customers the samples, they were blown away – especially with the metallics and the pink,” added Robert. “A lot of our clients are always looking for that ‘wow factor’ without paying a high price point for specialist finishes. Now, we can offer striking effects in-house, with no extra hassle or outsourcing. It’s truly a game-changer for us and for them.” The press has been installed for a few months and XDP Digital is seeing positive reactions to it, with early jobs for major garden centres showcasing vibrant pinks and seasonal colour palettes. “The new press is faster, more robust and delivers excellent quality, but it’s the new creative options that really excite us,” says Robert. “In a market where print budgets are under pressure, this gives us a real USP.” n
Robert Jupp director xpd.digital
new creative possibilities for local marketing teams and in- house designers who want to make their materials stand out. “When we showed
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