Introducing the
Konica Minolta bizhub PRO 950
Agenda
•Target Markets
•bizhub PRO 950 Enhancements
Image Stability
Productivity
Image Quality
Media Handling
Operability
PS Plug-in Driver
•System Overview
bizhub PRO 950 Target Markets
Production Print:
• In-Plant / Central Reprographics Departments (CRD’s)
• Print for Pay / Quick Printers
• Commercial Printers
• Data Centers (Back Office Printing)
High Volume Departmental Use:
• Printing
• Copying
• Scanning
Production Print Requirements
1a. Durability/reliability
1b. Fast job turnaround
1c. Highest quality output
1d. Large input, output and consumable
capacities for unattended operation
1e. Flexible paper handling and finishing
Departmental Requirements
1. Ease of Use
2. Multifunctionality:
a. Print
b. Copy
c. Scan
3. Fast job turnaround
4. High quality output
5. Flexible paper handling and finishing
bizhub PRO 950 Enhancements
bizhub PRO 950 Enhancements
Improved Image Stability
• D-max of at least 1.4 (density of images)
• Improved continuous high-coverage printing
• Heat / humidity sensors
• Improved developing unit architecture
• Improved reverse-side transfer (Assist PET)
• Improved image quality during low-coverage
printing (RC-501 Recycle Cut Kit)
Improved Productivity
• 92ppm  95ppm
• Faster RIP speed`
Improved Image Quality
• Screen pattern selection
• CIE color for improved gradations
• Tone curve utility
Increased Media Compatibility
• Compatible with more paper weights
• Improved finishing functions
Improved Operability
• 12.1-inch LCD touch panel
PS Plug-in Driver
New Features
• Tab Bank
• Paper Name
• Quick Print
Improved Functionality
• New user interface
• Multiple languages
 The bizhub PRO 950 is a compact, affordable B&W machine based on
technology found in the bizhub PRO 1050e / bizhub PRO 1200.
1. Image Stability
1. D-max of at least 1.4 for improved maximum density
Regulating blade adjustment
A. Improved developing unit
specifications
• The distance between the drum and the
developing sleeve has been reduced to
improve developing
• The distance between the blade and the
sleeve has been optimized to improve
reproduction of image density
Developing sleeve
User Benefit
B. Fusing roller adjustment
(service parts)
• The soft roller stabilizes high- and mediumdensity images more easily
• The hard roller substantially improves
uneven brightness and provides a glossylike finish
Drum
Developing
sleeve
• D-max has been
increased to 1.4 or over,
making changes in
density less noticeable
Narrowing this space
strengthens the electric field to
improve developing 0.55 
0.4mm
1. Image Stability
2. Improved Continuous High-coverage Printing
Users can choose from three Modes as below.
3 Selectable Modes
1. None (default)
2. Quality mode
Normal (1/1) operation is resumed
when the image density value is
higher than 1.45
3. Performance mode
Normal (1/1) operation is resumed
when the image density value is
higher than 1.40
Mode
Quality mode
Performance
mode
User Benefits
• Users can choose speed or image
quality as the top priority
Monitoring
method
Detected
coverage
Productivit
y
Every 10 sec. (avg.)
30% or higher
1/3
Every 5 pages (avg.)
60% or higher
1/3
Every 10 sec. (avg.)
30% or higher
1/3
Every 5 pages (avg.)
60% or higher
1/3
Image density (D-Max)
D-max of 1.45 or above
guaranteed
D-max of 1.40 or above
guaranteed
1. Image Stability
3. Heat / Humidity Sensors
With the bizhub PRO 920, conditions where only checked early in the morning and were not
changed all day long. However, the bizhub PRO 950 checks the surrounding temperature
and humidity every 20 minutes and adjusts accordingly. This real-time monitoring capability
is especially important in winter when room temperature can rise dramatically when the
heater is turned on.
User Benefit
• Real-time response to changes in
temperature and humidity
prevents curling
Heat / Humidity Sensor
• The heat of the fusing roller is
consistent, leading to more stable
fusing. This, in turn, leads to more
stable image density
1. Image Stability
4. Improved Developing Unit Architecture
The bizhub PRO 950 features a superior developing unit to better prevent toner from spilling.
Although the bizhub PRO 920 also prevented toner spillage on the PET sheet, it wasn’t
effective when a certain amount was exceeded. However, the with the bizhub PRO 950, toner
is collected on the lower level of the developing unit with the collection shaft and reinserted
into the developing unit.
A collection shaft on lower level of the developing unit has been added
Spilled
toner
The collection
shaft recycles
spilled toner
1. Image Stability
5. Improved Reverse-side Transfer
The standard-equipped assist PET allows improved reverse-side copying by improving
the way paper fixes to the drum, enabling better handling for more accurate transfer.
Photo conductor
assist PET
assist PET driver
PET pressure width
(US)
8.5x11, Max 266mm of 11x17 reduced
size
User Benefits
assist PET drive motor
• Improved image quality on the outer
edges of the back side
For small-sized paper other than the sizes listed above, the assist PET may be
customized to standard paper sizes (same as bizhub PRO 1050e)
1. Image Stability
6. Improved Image Quality during Low Coverage Printing
The RC-501 Recycle Cut Kit prevents developer degradation when printing documents
with low coverage.
Effectiveness of PRO 1050 RC-501
User Benefits
Note: To maximize image quality, BT strongly
recommends using the RC-501 for users who
frequently print documents with coverage of
5% or less.
21%
reduction
No. of CM visits
• During low coverage printing,
degradation of developer is reduced
• Toner scattering and spillage is reduced
• During continuous high coverage printing,
image density stabilization is improved,
while toner scattering and spillage is
reduced
31%
reduction
Monthly avg.
CM image
Monthly avg.
developer
replacement
s
2. Improved Productivity
1. Faster All Around Performance
In addition to the print speed being increased from 92ppm to 95ppm, the RIP speed
has also increased, enabling faster processing of jobs from various applications
(refer to the chart below). The change in RIP speed is due to an upgraded CPU.
Print Speed in PPD
User Benefits
• Faster printing speed,
92ppm  95ppm
• Faster RIP speed
across numerous
applications
File 1
Pages: 148
Avg. data size of pages: 64KB
Standard document (with text / images / charts)
File 2
Pages: 20
Avg. data size of pages: 435KB
Document with much image data
File 3
Pages: 32
Avg. data size of pages: 1.4MB
Document with much special color data
(PANTONE 541, etc.)
(PPM)
3. Improved Image Quality
1. Screen Pattern Selection (PS Plug-in Driver Function)
In addition to the standard Adobe screen from previous models, users can also select from
three new screens (Photo, Text and Text/Photo) depending on the type of document they are
printing, ensuring ideal image quality and high productivity for every run.
Screen type
Line count / notes
Photo
85lpi (reduces tone-jump in the highlighted areas,
creating smooth gradations)
Text / Photo
(default)
106lpi (this mode offers balance between
reproducing gradations and text)
Text
141lpi (reduces fluctuation in text with mid-range
gradations to reproduce text with improved
visibility)
Dot screen
Line Count, Angle, and Form settings may be
selected
(currently available PS screen)
User Benefits
• Selectable screen modes ensure ideal image
quality for any document type
3. Improved Image Quality
2A. Use CIE Color (PS Plug-in Driver Function)
By default, CMYK, RGB or other color data is sent to print as one set of data. However, when
the “Use CIE Color” button is selected in the PS Plug-in Driver, color data is separated,
providing finer, more precise gradations. This feature can be turned on and off by job.
Use CIE
Color
Properties
Off
Default
On
Priority on image quality (speed is
reduced)
Performs high-precision color
conversion based on CIE,
improving the reproduction of
gradations in photographic images.
User Benefits
• Finer gradations for image data with many
shadows, color/density changes, etc.
3. Improved Image Quality
2A. Use CIE Color (PS Plug-in Driver Function)
•
Below are examples of the benefits of using CIE color.
Output (B&W)
Original image (CMYK, RGB,
etc.)
Use CIE Color = OFF
There are muddled colors
and the gradations in the
shadow area don’t appear.
Use CIE Color = ON
colors are not muddled and
gradations are smooth.
However, speed is reduced
by 10% - 20%.
3. Improved Image Quality
3A. Tone Curve Utility (PS Plug-in Driver Function)
This drag-and-drop tone curve utility makes it easy to adjust density, contrast and brightness in images
before printing. Users can also register up to 10 tone curves to be used with multiple jobs without having to
input settings again. There are also 10 pre-set tone curve patterns for a total of 20 ready-to-use tone curve
settings. Tone curves can be selected by job from the PS Plug-in Driver. One benefit of the tone curve utility
is the ability to keep text at 100% density while lowering the overall density of other elements. A total of 10
test charts in PS or PDF format can be registered and previewed while making tone curve adjustments.
User Benefits
• Density, contrast and brightness
can be easily adjusted before
printing images
• 10 user-defined tone curve
settings can be registered and
reused
• Text can be kept at 100% density,
even when lowering the density
of other elements
3. Improved Image Quality
3A. Tone Curve Utility (PS Plug-in Driver Function)
Example of tone curve use: lower maximum density and contrast for a softer, European
style.
Printed using default tone curve
Maximum
density:
90%
Contrast: 5%
Keep 100% density for text:
ON
Even when reducing the maximum density, text
remains at 100% density without being effected.
Printed using new tone curve
4. Increased Media Compatibility
4. Paper Thickness
A wider range of media compatibility (40 – 300g/m2) lets print shops deliver
greater service to customers with diverse needs.
User Benefits
50g/m2
100g/m2
bizhub
950
bizhub
920
Ricoh
MR9000
Canon
iR7095
150g/m2
200g/m2
40 – 300g/m2
50 – 200g/m2
52 – 216g/m2
64 –
200g/m2
250g/m2
300g/m2
• Greater minimum and maximum
paper weights
Paper
Handling
Units
Paper Handling
Properties
Main body (3
universal
trays)
2 x 500 + 1,000 sheets,
40-216g/m2
LU-407 Large
Capacity Unit
4,500 sheets (A4, max.
314 x 223mm), 40300g/m2
LU-408 Large
Capacity Unit
4,000 sheets (up to A3,
max. 314 x 460mm), 40300g/m2
Multi-bypass
150 sheets, 40-244g/m2
5. Improved Operability
1. 12.1-inch LCD Touch Panel
Improving on the design of the bizhub PRO 920, the bizhub PRO 950 features a 12.1inch LCD touch panel with an intuitive interface to effortlessly guide users through the
rich features.
bizhub PRO 920
The panel was small, without a
touch-screen.
bizhub PRO 950
User Benefits
• Improved visibility
• User-friendly,
interactive interface
6. New PS Plug-in Driver Functions
1. Tab Bank
On the bizhub PRO 920, it was only possible to make settings on 1 type of tab, but the bizhub
PRO 950 features 2 types whose settings can be adjusted. The user interface has also been
modified to make tab settings easy. The insertion position of the 2 tab types can be visually
confirmed from the tab window, allowing the layout and character settings to be set. From the
tab settings window, paper settings, tab sizes and character size / font can be set. The width of
the selected tab can also be adjusted.
The appearance of each
tab can be previewed
before selecting.
User Benefits
• 2 types of tabs are available.
Previously only 1 type
available
• Easy to adjust paper
settings, tab sizes,
characters size / font
• Width of tab can be set to
match the tab being used
Two tab types are displayed
for easy adjustment.
6. New PS Plug-in Driver Functions
2. Paper Name
By registering paper information on the main unit, it can be retrieved by the driver to
be viewed as a list. With the bizhub PRO 920, it was necessary to select the tray to
print from, but with the bizhub PRO 950, it is possible to select the registered paper
name directly without having to specify tray. It is also possible view settings by
moving the cursor over paper names in the finishing window.
User Benefits
• Paper can be registered by
name for easy identification
• Not necessary to remember
what kind of paper is in each
tray
• Job settings are displayed
List display
Line up the cursor to view
settings
6. New PS Plug-in Driver Functions
3A. Quick Print
The basic panel features a new Quick Print function button. Thanks to the
renewed user interface, easy printing is possible. One click on a large
button allows users to choose from simplex, duplex or booklet printing.
User Benefit
• Print settings can be made
simply by clicking large, easyto-see buttons
Quick Print
functions
6. New PS Plug-in Driver Functions
3B. Favorite Setting
The Favorite Setting feature lets users save 30 settings on the driver.
Previously, only 10 settings could be made.
User Benefit
• Users can load 30 settings that
they choose
Favorite Settings button for userdefined print settings
6. New PS Plug-in Driver Functions
4. New User Interface
The bizhub PRO 950 offers an intuitive, easy-to-use GUI for an all-new screen
design. One major improvement is the settings menu, which appears right on the
top screen for easier access.
bizhub PRO 920
bizhub PRO 950
User Benefits
• Easier
navigation
• Settings
menu
appears on
top screen
The settings menu would appear only
after clicking a button.
6. New PS Plug-in Driver Functions
5. Multiple Languages
The bizhub PRO 950 allows the operation language to be configured from the
control panel. Six languages are included (Japanese, English, France, Italian,
German and Spanish), while Chinese, Korean and Taiwanese character sets are
also available. (Korean is not available on bizhub PRO 1050)
bizhub PRO 950 basic panel
User Benefits
• More languages for wider
usability
• Display languages can be
easily set at the control panel
bizhub PRO 950 System Overview
bizhub PRO 950 System Overview
PI-506 Post Inserter
200 sheets x 2 input trays for
cover and insert sheet insertion
Also enables off-line finishing
FS-611 Folding Finisher:
50-sheet stapling, 20-sheet
saddle stitching (80-page
booklet), half-fold, tri-fold
100-sheet ADF
Max. paper weight =
110lb. index
LU-408 Large Capacity Unit
Up to 4,000-sheets of 20lb. bond
(5.5”x8.5” to 12”x18”)
Max. paper weight = 170lb. Index
(300gsm)
MK-721 Mount Kit
TU-502 Trimmer Unit
ZU-607 Z-Fold/Punch Unit
Not shown:
FS-528 100-sheet Stapling Finisher with staple cut feature
LU-407 Large Capacity Unit hold up to 4,500-sheets of 20lb. bond
(8.5”x11” portrait orientation only) – max. paper weight = 110lb. index
PK-505 2/3-Hole Punch Kit (inside finisher)
PS-504 PostScript Kit (Optional)
bizhub PRO 950
95ppm, 600 x 600 dpi,
includes: 256MB
DRAM, 30GB HDD,
Drum, Developer, EDH,
Image Controller
Main body paper supplies:
・500 sheets：Universal (5.5”x8.5” – 11”x17”)
・500 sheets：Universal (5.5”x8.5” – 11”x17”)
・1,000 sheets：Universal (5.5”x8.5” – 11”x17”)
・150 sheets：Bypass Tray (5.5”x8.5” – 11”x17”)
Max. weight in all trays = 90lb. Cover (244gsm)
bizhub PRO 950 Main Body
bizhub PRO 950 Main Body (cont.)
bizhub PRO 950 Main Body (cont.)
bizhub PRO 950 ADF
FS-528 Stapling Finisher
FS-611 Booklet Finisher
PK-505 Punch Kit
PI-506 Post Inserter
Large Capacity Units
LU-407
LU-408
ZU-607 Z-Fold/Hole Punch Unit
TU-502 Trimmer Unit
NOTE: MK-721 Mount Kit required to connect TU-502 to FS-611
Image Controller Specs
• Embedded design
• CPU: Pentium M Processor @ 2.0GHz
• Memory: 256MB SD-RAM standard (expandable to 512MB)
• HDD: 80GB (or larger) EIDE hard drive
• Network Interface:10/100/1000BaseT Ethernet
• Host Interface: Centronics Parallel
• Protocols: TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, EtherTalk (auto protocol selection)
• Supported Network OS:
Windows 2000/XP/2003 Server, Novell NetWare (3.x, 4.x – 6), Mac
OSX 10.2-10.5
• Supported Client OS:
Windows: XP/2003 Server, Windows XP/2003 Server 64-bit,
Mac: OSX 10.2/10.3, OSX 10.4 (PPC/Intel), OSX 10.5 (PPC/Intel)
Image Controller Specs
• Print Resolution: 600 x 600dpi (1200 x 600 dpi emulation)
• Printing methods:
• TCP/IP: SMB, LPD/LPR, Port9100
• IPX/SPX: Pserver, Nprinter/Rprinter
• EtherTalk: AppleTalk
• Standard TIFF Direct Print / Optional PDF Direct Print*
• Scanning Resolution: 200 dpi, 300 dpi, 400 dpi, 600 dpi
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Scanning Methods: Email, FTP, HDD (Box), SMB (Desktop)
User Authentication (LDAP from release #2)
500 1-touch locations (any combination Email + FTP + HDD + SMB)
Up to 250 characters per Email address
Up to 25,100 address characters for broadcast emails
* Requires optional PS Kit
Thank You!