IC-305 Designed for productive performance
Powerful printing performance, innovative features and flexible operations: The EFI IC-305 external image controller and Konica Minoltas colour and finishing artiste bizhub PRO C5501, bizhub PRO C6501 and bizhub PRO C6501e/eP form an unrivalled combination of state-of-the-art technologies designed to meet the performance-driven requirements of reprographic departments and print-for-pay shops. Their quality, flexibility, reliability and ease of operation make them an ideal choice for demanding users in professional production environments.

Basics

By combining the IC-305 controller with the bizhub PRO C5501, bizhub PRO C6501 and bizhub PRO C6501e/eP you can take full advantage of the brilliant , results and optimised workflow solutions offered by enhanced full-colour digital printing. Outstanding print quality, media flexibility, various in-line finishing options are only some of the features you will benefit from.

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Highlights
Simplifies Complex Tasks The intuitive WYSIWYG interface from the EFI Command WorkStation, simplifies complex jobs, regardless of the operators skill level. It automates workflow and centralizes the management of all print jobs. Users can monitor, control and troubleshoot from Fiery servers locally or from multiple desktops simultaneously in Windows and Macintosh environments. Precise Colour Achieving high-quality colour is critical in many businesses. EFI Fiery ColorWise produces precise, consistent colour for any document. For extreme colour requirements, the optional Fiery Graphic Arts Packages group together expert tools for managing colour, proofing, and controlling workflow. The optional EFI Colour Profiler Suite successfully creates, visualizes, tests and edits color profiles with a single profiling solution.
intuitive user interface is simple to operate powerful software optimises workflow control Superior colours with the ColorWise management system Accurate spot colour reproduction with Spot-On Exceptionally fast Variable Data Printing support

Controller IC-305

IC-305, controller

Features

Features (options)
Fiery Command WorkStation for total workflow control in a local or remote clients Fiery ColorWise Pro Tools enable in-RIP total colour management Colour Editor and Profile Manager enable you to download and manage ICC profiles, simulations, and device profiles and customize ICC profiles and colour curves The Fiery Print Calibrator provides a simple interface to basic and advanced calibration methods Fiery Spot-On to automatically match PANTONE, RGB, CMYK, lab, and spot colour, even when they are mixed on the same page Advanced Job Management includes production automation features such as Rush Printing, Schedule Print, Suspend on Mismatch, and Job Reorder Quick Doc Merge Hot folders for PC include Microsoft Office Filters which allow for an automated job submission for all users
EFI Fiery Graphic Arts Package, Premium Edition, groups together expert tools for managing colour, achieving power proofing, and controlling colour workflow EFI Color Profiler Suite successfully creates, visualizes, tests and edits colour profiles with a single profiling solution EFI Compose provides make-ready tools and advanced Visual Workflow for complex document composition EFI Impose offers unlimited imposition capabilities and includes raster preview, sample proof printing and Control Strip for minimized waste

Hot Folder Application

Job Settings
Imposition Colour Management
Trapping Separation Screening

PS/PDF Input

Hot Folders

IC-305

bizhub PRO C6501e

.ps/.pdf

Job Ticket

Specifications

Hardware Intel Core 2 Duo @ 2.13 GHz 160 GB SATA Hard drive 1.0 GB high-speed memory CD-DVD R/W Windows XPe OS SP2 Fiery System 8 Release 2 software 2 USB ports File Formats Adobe PostScript Level 1, 2, 3 Adobe PDF 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, PDFX EPS TIFF, TIFF/IT, JPEG PPML Fiery FreeForm/Fiery FreeForm 2.1 VPS Client Environments Windows 2000/XP/Vista Macintosh OSX or higher
The support and availability of the listed specifications and functionalities varies depending on operating systems, applications, network protocols as well as network and system configurations. 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. Microsoft, Windows and the Windows logo are trademarks, or registered trademarks, of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All other brand and product names may be registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders and are hereby acknowledged.
Konica Minolta Business Solutions Europe GmbH Europaallee Langenhagen Germany Tel.: +49 (0) 04-0 Fax: +49 (0) www.konicaminolta.eu
996151000305/08-08/Buchheister

Support information for driver

Mac OS 10.6

Production Printing Systems
Caption YES: The drivers are ready OS10.5: The drivers for Mac OS 10.5 can be used OS9: The drivers for Mac OS 9 (PPD file) can be used YES: The drivers are ready UE: Under Examination Generic: Generic PostScript Driver attached in MacOS can be used : No support The products which are not listed below will not support Mac OS 10.6
Latest update: 20. November 2009
Production Printing Systems, support information for driver
Production Printing Colour Product Name bizhub PRO C5501 Controller IC-408 IC-305 IC-304 Plus MicroPress Solo IC-408 IC-305 IC-304 Plus MicroPress Solo IC-305 IC-304 Plus MicroPress Solo IC-305 IC-304 Plus MicroPress Solo IC-305 IC-304 Plus MicroPress Solo Printer Driver PostScript PostScript PostScript PostScript PostScript PostScript PostScript PostScript PostScript PostScript PostScript PostScript PostScript PostScript PostScript PostScript PostScript 10.6 Driver YES YES UE UE YES YES UE UE YES UE UE YES UE UE YES UE UE Alternative

bizhub PRO C6501

bizhub PRO C6501e

bizhub PRO C6501eP

bizhub PRO C65hc
Production Printing B/W Product Name bizhub PRO 920 bizhub PRO 1050e bizhub PRO 950 bizhub PRO 1051/1200/P Controller IC-203 embedded embedded embedded Printer Driver PS (plug-in) PostScript PS (plug-in) PostScript PS (plug-in) PostScript PS (plug-in) PostScript 10.6 Driver UE UE UE UE UE UE UE UE Alternative