RAMSEY, N.J., Feb. 12, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Konica Minolta,
Inc. (Konica Minolta) today announced that it has developed the
FD-9, an auto-scanning spectrophotometer capable of measuring a
standard color chart, commonly used in the printing industry for
profile creation, at the fastest speed in the world*1.
This model will be launched worldwide in the summer of 2015, with
repair and calibration services conveniently available at Konica
Minolta's five business centers located around the world.
Major features
- Capability of measuring a color chart for profile creation
at the fastest speed in the world*1 (in about 4
minutes*2)
The automatic color measuring capability of the FD-9 can
significantly reduce the time required for scanning, reduce
operator errors and achieve improved accuracy in color
measurement.
- User friendly LCD display
The LCD display mounted on
the main body allows users to set up, operate and monitor the
instrument with ease.
- Network connectivity
The FD-9 can be used in a network environment to serve multiple
printers from all major manufacturers.
Konica Minolta is a leading company in the global printing
industry with strong presence in the light production printing,
providing the high-quality and high-productivity bizhub PRESS
digital printing systems and other high-performance equipment. The
FD series of spectrophotometers forms part of the total solutions
and efficient workflows offered to the customers in the printing
industry.
The new model FD-9, incorporating Konica Minolta's
state-of-the-art optical measurement and image processing
technologies, brings greater ease, accuracy and efficiency to the
color management process in the printing industry. The company's
global service network helps customers reduce the time and cost
required to maintain the accuracy, traceability and working life of
their equipment. Konica Minolta provides equipment repair,
calibration and after-sale support services at five key business
centers (Japan, North America, Europe, China
and Asia/Pacific) to customers in
150 countries.
Living up to the brand proposition "Giving Shape to Ideas,"
Konica Minolta remains committed to maximizing customer
satisfaction and enhancing its group-wide corporate value by
offering high value-added products and solutions that are precisely
tailored to customer needs.
To learn more about the features and advantages of the Auto Scan
Spectrophotometer FD-9, please visit
http://www.konicaminolta.com/instruments/news/2015/0127_01_01.html
*1: Among auto-scanning colorimeters using the
spot measurement method as of January 13,
2015
*2: Time taken to scan an A3-sized chart with
47 columns and 32 rows of 6 x 6 mm patches
About Konica Minolta Sensing Americas, Inc.
Konica
Minolta Sensing Americas, Inc. provides advanced technology that
precisely measures and helps control the elements of color and
light. These high performance measurement instruments and software
solutions have become a staple in research and manufacturing
environments, helping organizations to meet product quality and
operational goals with less waste, time, and effort. For more
information on Konica Minolta Sensing Americas, please
visit http://sensing.konicaminolta.us
Contact: Lauren Schiele,
888-473-2656
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