Minolta expects a boost in its digital copier market share in February 2001, with the introduction of the new mid-range DiALTA Di450 and Di550.
Minolta digital copier product manager Paul Symonds says the mid-range digital copier market is desperate for a greater range of products, and the arrival of the Di450 and Di550 is well timed and competitively priced to capture this market.
"The digital trend is accelerating faster than originally anticipated, particularly in this level of copier. According to a US Dataquest survey in April 2000, 56% of all copiers sold in 1999 in this segment were digital, compared to the forecasted 38.2%. This figure is expected to reach 86,2% by 2001, and South Africa`s copier market seems to be following a similar trend," says Symonds.
The Di450 and Di550 delivers copies at 45 and 55 pages per minute respectively, offering printing and copying output.
In addition to the usual digital functions, the Di550 comes with a wide range of available options, including various finishing units such as booklet making, imposing, stapling, and folding, as well as output bins designated for specific users or departments.
The addition of the optional Pi5500 Printer Controller connects the Di550 to the office network, transforming the copier into a multifunctional laser printer and scanner.
As a printer, the Di550 offers the same high-speed output and superior 600dpi image quality, as well as the same finishing functions. The Pi5500 Printer Controller also comes with a host of utility software that provides a huge boost in office efficiency.
"The DiALTA series of digital copiers has been well accepted around the world thanks to high productivity, reliability, output quality, ease of use and most importantly network connectivity. The addition of the Di450 and Di550 should see Minolta grasp a large segment of the mid-range copier market," he says.
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