bizhub PRO 951

Entry-level production, high-level dependability

B/W PRODUCTION PRINTING SYSTEM

DIGITAL PRINTING IS THE WAY
TO EFFICIENT GROWTH
The bizhub PRO 951 is the ideal black & white system for you to grow in digital print production. This machine combines
robust printing capabilities, outstanding quality, a wide range of finishing alternatives and sophisticated connectivity.
The bizhub PRO 951 comes with various features and benefits that enable your economic growth from digital printing.

– Meeting tightest deadlines, printing within hours rather – You need to expand your service offerings and find new
than days, are your key requirements for digital print ways to attract and keep your customers. At the same
production. You must be able to rely on a system that time, cost savings and the economic provision of print
supports these high productivity demands. products are essential for you to remain competitive.

– You need to offer highest quality for the complete – The integration of a system, which fulfils all of
printed product. Consistency and reliability of your these demands, into your existing environment must
output must be first class at all times. And tools to require little effort, while the highest possible degree of
easily control and maintain the output quality are of top automation should facilitate and streamline your print
importance for you. workflows.

If these are your requirements, don’t hesitate but take

a closer look at the bizhub PRO 951. You will most
likely find that it can do more for you than you ever
thought possible!
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HIGH QUALITY PRINTING

WITH EXTRA VERSATILITY
Reliable productivity Outstanding print quality
Helping you achieve consistent run lengths and meeting Stand out from the competition in the market place and
tight schedules with ease, helping you grow your business take advantage of new business opportunities with existing
and letting you relax about the future: The key for your customers thanks to amazing quality! Konica Minolta’s
success is the bizhub PRO 951. As your robust production in-depth technologies provide this even at the entry-level to
stepping stone to steady profitability, it delivers the kind black and white production printing. Simitri® HD polymerised
of dependability in productivity, which gives you and your toner for example guarantees high precision output of text
customers ease of mind. With output rated at 95 A4 pages and lines, produced using a 1,200 x 1,200 dpi LED print
per minute (ppm), and an impressive A3 speed of 55 ppm, head for reproductive consistency. The Tone Curve Utility
this unit delivers maximised performance combined with tool provides operators with complete control and flexible
long-term production security for entry-level digital printing, optimisation of each and every print job. It is these great
also thanks to tools like CS Remote Care. features, which work with you and for you to deliver the
best print output results and form the basis for long-term
customer satisfaction.

Flexible finishing
Creating new print applications, providing new service
opportunities, plus extreme cost savings for greater profits
from higher margins – these are the key aspects you benefit
from with the bizhub PRO 951. An extensive variety of inline
finishing options, including stapling and automatic ring
binding. The print quality is further enhanced by remarkable
media flexibility (such as 300 gsm in duplex printing and
optional 350 gsm from the PFU trays). All options are
available in a modular concept that allows your system to
be individually tailored to match your specifications. The
bizhub PRO 951 resets the benchmark for flexibility.

Versatile operation
The bizhub PRO 951 gives you high levels of convenience,
maximising ease of use and helping you to reduce not
only labour but also hidden costs with intelligent choices
in the implementation of software solutions. A range of
interfaces for example provides full integration into existing
data networks to generate data for detailed cost centre
accounting; or integration into a workflow solution for
efficient queue management. This unit is equipped with all
the competences needed to adapt and respond perfectly to
today’s demands.
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The bizhub PRO 951 delivers success in print thanks
to a wide choice of unique proprietary technologies
which together ensure high definition images as the

TECHNOLOGY
basis for top quality printouts. The image quality is
truly consistent from the very first to the very last
page, and from print job to print job. It is the ultimate
guarantee of professional results.
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User-defined screen setting‘s

1,200 x 1,200 dpi LED print head and Tone Curve Utility
The bizhub PRO 951 achieves two-way 1,200 dpi print The introduction of pre-defined setting masks (two types
resolution thanks to the implementation of a state-of-the- with three patterns each) plus a choice of dot screen
art LED print head (LPH). This technology improves the settings allow users to select the best screen for each
reproducibility of even small fonts, while the high number specific print job. The print station also comes with a
of screen raster lines effectively smoothes the reproduction standard controller plus the proprietary Tone Curve Utility
of half tones. tool to help adjust and correct print data to better match
customer specifications. These techniques allow for
adjustment of image brightness and contrast over a wide
Simitri® HD toner range without affecting text to still deliver 100% density.
The system allows individual customer settings to be
Simitri® HD toner is a Konica Minolta in-house stored and recalled as and when needed.
development, which uses polymerised processing
techniques to produce smaller, more consistently For jobs that involve the reproduction of colour documents
shaped particles to enhance the printing resolution. This in black and white, the CIE colour space allows the operator
polymerised toner also has a lower fixing temperature and to achieve highly accurate colour conversion by precise grey
helps reduce paper curl. And because fixing is oil-free, scale calibration and controlled collapse of shadowed areas.
the result is a natural looking gloss with reduced glare
producing an output of quality that rivals offset printing.
The toner material recipe contains around 10% biomass Schedule management
helping to reduce the environmental impact.
The schedule management application implemented
in the bizhub PRO 951 gives operators an overview of
information needed to best handle all queued print jobs.
The display includes all current jobs plus helpful detailed
information including what kind of paper in use and
displays a timeline to indicate capacities. The operator can
access updated and detailed overviews of suspended and
reserved jobs.

Belt transfer system

The bizhub PRO 951 is equipped with the state-of-the-art
belt transfer system designed from scratch to improve
paper feeding as well as the quality of the transferred
images. The full-area adherence of the paper to the belt
eliminates any gaps and ensures that the toner is applied
to the paper consistently and absolutely evenly.
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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
The production print market is undergoing significant changes today. Accelerated by the recent economic
downturn, the number of printing businesses is in decline, total print volume is decreasing and an
increasing number of print applications are being transferred to electronic media.
Printing companies know that they need to grow their print business, increase profit margins and
generate new revenues. To support customers in achieving this, Konica Minolta Business Solutions has
launched Digital1234; a comprehensive business development program that puts the focus upon the
customer’s needs to enable his business.

The key question is ‘How can we enable your business today?’ The solution to most business challenges can
simply be answered with “by saving you money, increasing your profit, adding new services and making you
more productive.” The Digital1234 business building program has been designed for simplicity and encourages
businesses to take an opportunity-based approach – to start driving a better business. Using four practical
steps the customer is guided and coached on how to identify, assess, justify and implement new business
opportunities.

The basic concept features these four steps, giving advice through the business process: Why should I invest
in this opportunity? How can I fit this into my existing business? Who has experienced it and can tell me about
it? What steps should I take to be successful with this new opportunity?

Starting with “why”, Digital1234 uses simple opportunity-based papers written by credible industry partners,
who explore each business opportunity. The second step focuses upon the “how”, by using simple
assessment questions set by a panel of international and independent business experts. The third step, the
“who”, describes the story behind the business success while the fourth step provides business resources
for download to help customers prosper in their business, such as business focused implementation guides
written by industry consultants.

DIGITAL
enabling your business Digital1234
The Digital1234 business development program
is designed to encourage print businesses
to focus on the opportunities to save money,
increase profits, add new services and to
improve productivity.

Using four practical steps the customer

is guided and coached on how to identify,
assess, justify and implement new business
opportunities.
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Web to print
– In the past all print jobs were
submitted and processed
manually.

– With the rise of Internet usage,

most printer businesses have
recognised the value to offer
customers a web portal where
they can submit their print jobs. Variable data printing
– Web submission includes: – What is most unique about digital printing?
uploading the print data, getting – You can customise every page within
a price quote, getting a proof, one print run and thus create a unique,
tracking information on the status targeted and relevant message for each
of the print job, automatic link to recipient.
payment and administration, etc. – This is called “Variable Data Printing”
(or VDP).
– Web to print enables your
company to be online 24/7, to – Direct Mail can be more personal:
automate the print job submission – We can customise by name and address
process, improve efficiency,
eliminate manual elements in the – This is the unique value proposition with
job submission process. digital printing that cannot be achieved
with traditional printing.

– Studies have shown that the more

personalised the message the more
effective it will be.

– On average personalised marketing

collateral lead to 31% greater returns
compared to general marketing materials.

– As a print provider you can charge more

for VDP jobs, and your customer gets a
better response per piece.

– More profit for you – more business for

your customer.
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ENTRY-LEVEL UNIT WITH
TOP-LEVEL PRODUCTIVITY

POST INSERTION

– Optional post insertion with two trays

and up to 400 sheet input capacity

PAPER OUTPUT CAPACITY

– Up to 4,200 sheets

– Separate sub tray

– Separate tray for booklets

VARIOUS FINISHING ALTERNATIVES

– Optional booklet finisher for booklets of up
to 20 sheets (80 pages); staple finisher with
staple-cutting mechanism and stapling of up
to 100 sheets; Z-fold/punching finisher,
multi (GBC) punch finisher, auto-ring binder
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TOUCH PANEL

– Very easy to use, full colour movable

touch screen

POWERFUL CONTROLLER

– High speed RIP integrated for

exceptional productivity

CHOICE OF PAPER UNITS

– A4 large capacity cassette

– SRA3 large capacity cassette

– 3 tray paper feed unit

BLACK & WHITE PRINTER

– Up to 95 ppm A4 / 55 ppm A3

– 1,200 x 1,200 dpi print resolutions

– Duplex up to 300 gsm

TECHNOLOGY
– Simitri® HD Toner

– Green technologies
 The bizhub PRO 951 stands out because of its highly
functional RIP and print performance, delivering the kind
of capabilities which helps commercial printers and print
providers keep up with continuous production demands
and satisfy customer expectations. The controller is
fitted with the very latest Intel platform, integrated into
the main body.

Optimised job processing

bizhub PRO 951

Featuring the kind of RIP speed previously unavailable in
this class, the bizhub PRO 951 easily handles even the most
comprehensive of jobs, and features JDF-JMF compliance

CONTROLLER
to ensure full and easy integration into most working
environments. This is optimised job processing at its very
best, boasting the kind of capacities needed to produce
high volumes in a minimum of time. Featuring outstanding
CIE functionality, the controller enhances the reproduction of
colour-based documents wherever necessary. RGB colour
data is transposed into the CIE colour space to produce
much finer grey scaling with high degrees of differentiation.
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Tone Curve Utility

Konica Minolta’s unique Tone Curve Utility places a tool curves using a straightforward drag&drop functionality,
at your fingertips to help make precise RIP adjustments, setting customised profiles such as the controller default
such as screening and tone curves, along with the or storing them on the RIP ready for instant recall in the
ability to customise the screening angle and dot shape. printer driver. It is this level of comprehensive functionality
Operators have the choice of a variety of pre-defined which means operators have complete control over print
tone curves and can quickly and simply create individual quality optimisation.

Printed using default Printed using new Reducing the maximum density
tone curve tone curve does not affect the text which
remains at 100% density.

Paper catalogue
The paper catalogue is another feature of
the bizhub PRO 951 that complements the
device’s other outstanding capabilities to
maximise operational speed and efficiency. After
programming the paper catalogue just once, the
operator no longer needs to think about whether
the paper type required for a specific job is stored.
When preparing production, the operator simply
selects the desired type of media from the paper
catalogue. The functionality includes the option
of allocating individual names to different types
of paper, like “Corporate Blue”. This is a way of
speeding up recognition and raises the benchmark
of user convenience even higher.
 IMPRESSIVE VERSATILITY
FROM A TO Z
There is no such thing as a simple production run – every production job has the expectation of professional handling of
the printed product during all stages of the production processes, from the printing itself to sophisticated finishing – and
as always, flexibility is the key!

Large capacity tray A4, LU-409

Attaching the large capacity cassette LU-409 to a bizhub
production printing system raises its paper capacity up to Two-sided One-sided Mixmedia
printing/ printing white/colour
7,500 sheets, along with the ability to process various types duplex sheets from
different
of media, with paper weights of between 40 and 300 gsm. trays

Mixplex one-/ Combined

two-sided mixplex/
during opera- mixmedia
tion

Large capacity tray SRA3, LU-410

When equipped with the large capacity cassette LU-410, a
bizhub digital press has an upgraded paper capacity of up Two-sided One-sided Mixmedia
printing/ printing white/colour
to 7,000 sheets and is capable of printing on various types duplex sheets from
different
of media up to and including SRA3 format (324 x 483 mm) trays
and handles paper weights from 40 through to 300 gsm.

Mixplex one-/ Combined

two-sided mixplex/
during opera- mixmedia
tion

Paper feed unit PF-706

The large capacity paper feed unit PF-706 extends the
paper capacity by adding three paper trays with capacities Two-sided One-sided Mixmedia
printing/ printing white/colour
of up to 9,000 sheets and extends the media flexibility to duplex sheets from
different
between 40 and 350 gsm. Added flexibility comes from trays
being able to feed all paper sizes from all trays.

Mixplex one-/ Combined

two-sided mixplex/
during opera- mixmedia
tion
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Z-fold unit ZU-608

The Z-fold and punch unit has the mechanicals to Z-fold
A3 sheets and reduce them to A4 format. By adding the Four-hole Two-hole Z-fold
punching punching
appropriate options, Z-folded sheets can then be punched
and/or inserted into leaflets, extending your production
range accordingly.

Multi (GBC) punching unit GP-501

The multi-punching unit delivers the kind of high
performance multi-hole (GBC) punching capacity to process Multi
punching
sheets at full system speed in the lead-up to offline spiral
binding. The system choices include a variety of die
sets corresponding to most popular punching schemes,
including metal-based coil (velo) and plastic (comb) binding.

Auto ring binder GP-502

(Avalable Sept 2012)

The right choice for customers who are looking for a unit to Ring
binding
detect the right binding size and then bind sheets using a
one-fits-all binding element. The GP-502 adds the ability to
bind up to 102 sheets in one book, giving print providers the
production technology to produce high value documents in
a very short time.

Stapling unit FS-532

Installing a bizhub production printing system with the
FS-532 stapling unit gives print providers a multi-position Corner 2-point Two-hole Four-hole
stapling stapling punching punching
stapling system with the capabilities to produce manuals,
reports and other extensive documentation with ease and
dependability. This unit can staple up to 100 sheets at a
speed able to match the production capacity, and cuts
the one-fits-all staple to size while processing. Auto-shift
sorting and grouping is also available; this unit gives an Colour cover Colour sheet Auto-shift Variable staple
insertion insertion sorting length
output capacity for up to 4,200 sheets. The FS-532 can be
up­graded with optional punching and post-insertion.

Letter fold

All-in-one finisher FS-532 & SD-510

The combination of the FS-532 with the SD-510 means
the staple finisher is now able to make booklets. The fully Corner 2-point Two-hole Four-hole
stapling stapling punching punching
automated booklet making capacity is for up to 20 sheets
(80 pages) per booklet, has two folding functions, centre-
fold and letter fold, with further options available, including
punching and post insertion of printed sheets.
Booklet Colour sheet
insertion
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ALL-ROUND AVAILABILITY
Professional printers simply need dependable hardware and highly reliable printing technology. Which is
why reliability was a top priority in the development of the bizhub production printing systems. Its quality of
workmanship and robust metal construction guarantee’s secure operation. Various tools and system features
enhance’s the all-round usability even further:

Toner and paper refill on the fly

Toner and paper refill on the fly largely avoid
production interruptions and maintains productivity.

Customer Maintenance Support CS Remote Care

In addition, Konica Minolta’s Customer Via CS Remote Care, Konica Minolta’s remote
Maintenance Support (CMS) concept permits service tool for counter readings, system errors and
the fast and simple exchange of certain system maintenance requirements of bizhub PRESS and PRO
components and working parts by the operator. systems, automatically transmits to the Konica Minolta
Print providers welcome being able to solve such service team.
minor system problems instantly in-house as this
further enhances their flexibility. This enables early analysis of the system status and
preventive maintenance if required, before serious
problems occur. It also helps minimise system downtime
and administrative efforts on user side, saving print
providers time and money, and offering them the
benefits of virtually all-round system availability and
maximised productivity.
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Technical specifications
PRINTER SPECIFICATIONS
COPIER SPECIFICATIONS

Print speed A4 Up to 95 ppm Copy speed A4 Up to 95 cpm
Print speed A3 Up to 55 ppm Copy speed A3 Up to 55 cpm
Print resolution 1,200 x 1,200 dpi Copy resolution 600 x 600 dpi
Gradations Up to 256 levels Gradations 256 gradations
FCOT Less than 3.4 sec. (A4 LEF)
Magnification 25 – 400 % in 0.1 % steps
SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS Multiple copies
1 – 9,999

Paper weight Standard: 40–300 gsm; optional (with PF-706): 40–350 gsm;
in duplex mode: 50–300 gsm ACCESSORIES
Duplex unit Non-stacking type
Paper sizes A5 to SRA3 Automatic document Max.: 100 sheets
Standard: min.: 182 x 139 mm; max.: 324 x 463 mm; feeder
optional: min.: 95 x 139 mm*; max.: 324 x 483 mm** Large capacity tray Large capacity paper feeding unit LU-409
Maximum image area 314 x 478 mm Paper capacity: up to 4,500 sheets; paper weight: 40–300 gsm;
Maximum paper Max.: 9,000 sheets; main unit: up to 3,000 sheets; standard paper sizes: A4; min. paper size: 250 x 176 mm;
input capacity LU-409: up to 4,500 sheets; LU-410: up to 4,000 sheets; max. paper size: 314 x 229 mm
PF-706: up to 6,000 sheets Large capacity tray Large capacity paper feeding unit LU-410
Maximum paper Up to 4,200 sheets Paper capacity: up to 4,000 sheets; paper weight: 40–300 gsm;
output capacity standard paper sizes: SRA3; min. paper size: 195 x 203 mm;
Warm-up time Less than 390 sec. max. paper size: 324 x 483 mm
Main unit dimensions 990 x 910 x 1,454 mm Paper feed unit Paper feed unit PF-706
(W x D x H) 3 magazines; paper capacity: up to 6,000 sheets; paper
Main unit weight Approx. 372 kg weight: 40 – 350 gsm; standard paper sizes: A5 to A3+ (SRA3);
min. paper size: 95 x 139 mm; max. paper size: 324 x 463 mm
Staple finisher Stapling unit FS-532
Stapling of up to 100 sheets; 2-point and corner stapling;
CONTROLLER SPECIFICATIONS
variable staple length (cutting mechanism); output for up to

4,200 sheets (A4); sub tray for up to 200 sheets; auto-shift
Hardware Embedded controller
sorting and grouping
CPU Pentium M 2.0 GHz
Booklet finisher Saddle stitching kit SD-510 (for FS-532)
RAM 2 GB
Booklet making of up to 20 sheets (80 images); saddle stitching;
HDD 250 GB or above
cover sheets from 50 to 300 gsm; output tray for booklets;
Page description PCL 5e/XL (PCL 6); Adobe PS 3; TIFF; PDF
multi-letter fold-in (up to 5 sheets); multi-half fold (up to 5 sheets)
languages
Z-fold and Z-fold unit ZU-608
punch finisher 2 and 4 hole punching, Z-folding and half folding
SCANNER SPECIFICATIONS Punch kit Punch kit PK-505 (for FS-532)
Punching (2 and 4 holes selectable)
Scan Speed A4 Up to 95 opm Post inserter Post insertion unit PI-502 (for FS-532)
Scan Speed A3 Up to 55 opm Insertion of preprinted sheets; PI trays for 200 sheets each
Scan resolution 1,200 dpi; 600 dpi; 400 dpi; 300 dpi; 200 dpi Multi punching unit Multi (GBC) punching unit GP-501
Scan modes TWAIN scan; Scan-to-HDD; Scan-to-FTP; Scan-to-SMB; Multi punching of A4 sheets; user replaceable die sets for:
Scan-to-email velo bind, plastic comb, wire bind, colour coil, pro click;
Scan formats PDF; TIFF; secured PDF; XPS paper weight: 75 – 216 gsm
Auto ring binder Auto ring binder GP-502
Stacking, punching and binding of books, up to 102 sheets;
self-adjusting bind elements (one size fits all);
paper weight: content 75–120 gsm; cover 163–216 gsm

–– All specifications refer to A4-size paper of 80 gsm quality.

–– The support and availability of the listed specifications and functionalities varies depending on operating Your Konica Minolta Business Solutions Partner:
systems, applications and network protocols as well as network and system configurations.
–– The stated life expectancy of each consumable is based on specific operating conditions such as page
coverage for a particular page size (5 % coverage of A4).
The actual life of each consumable will vary depending on use and other printing variables including
page coverage, page size, media type, continuous or intermittent printing, ambient temperature and
humidity.
–– Some of the product illustrations contain optional accessories.
–– 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.
–– All brand and product names may be registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders
and are hereby acknowledged.
* with PF-706, ** with LU-410
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