Material for sales companies pre-sales

AccurioLabel 400 basic demo script

March, 2023
[email protected]
Co Creation of Value Group (CEC-TOKYO)
IP Sales Division
Industrial Print Business unit
Professional Print Business H.Q.
KONICA MINOLTA, INC. Ver. 1.0

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Overview

■ Target of this document

Pre-sales and sales who demonstrate and sell
AccurioLabel 400 to prospects.

■ Purpose of this document

In order for prospects to properly understand the
appealing points when pre-sales and sales perform
demonstrations.
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Overview

■ Appealing points of AccurioLabel 400

・High productivity
・Support for long-run jobs
・Suppression of color variation
・Automation, labor-saving, skill-free use
・White printing
・Long parts life
・Image gap reduction

■Demo flow
・Sample introduction
・Introduction of the actual machine
・Demonstration
*Introduction of provided value at key points
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Sample introduction
AccurioLabel 400 sample (Print data can be downloaded from the MarCom site.)

wine white wine supplement oil

POP(Eye catch) Liquors bottle honey bottle juice

Explanatory note
Here is samples printed by AccurioLabel 400.

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Sample introduction
White print, transparent substrate sample

juice label
Explanatory note
With the addition of white toner (option) to the AccurioLabel 400, it is now possible to print beautifully on transparent substrates, metallized paper,
kraft paper, etc., expanding the range of jobs that can be handled.

For example, it can be used for various labels such as liquors labels and bottle labels for daily necessities.

In addition, compared to the white printing of other companies, it is characterized by being able to perform white printing with high opacity in one pass,
making it the first printing machine in the industry to combine white toner with high opacity and productivity.

In addition, with other companies' machines, transparent areas become cloudy due to pre-coating, but AccurioLabel 400 does not require pre-coating,
so it is possible to print transparent areas without clouding.
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Introduction of provided value

White printing
Problem
Applications that can be handled by CMYK printers are limited.

Provided value
Adoption of white toner expands suitability for transparent
substrates and metallized paper.
Benefit
Expand sales and profits by expanding new print jobs.

C M Y K C M Y K W

Explanatory note
Conventional four-color CMYK printers are limited
in the applications they can handle, but the
AccurioLabel 400 is the first KM to use white toner,
which is highly requested by the market, to
achieve high-spec specifications. By expanding
media including flexible packaging, we will expand
the scope of our business and contribute to
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Sample introduction
Image gap reduction, metalized paper sample
Example of using the Image gap reduction function

masking tape

Explanatory note wallpaper banner

In addition, the AccurioLabel 400 allows you to set the gap between images to 0 mm, so you can produce continuous products
such as tape printing and wallpaper printing.

(*Image gap reduction is a non-standard feature and requires changing the Dip-SW. Compared to the 0.3mm setting, the color
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Introduction of provided value

Image gap reduction
Problem
Some jobs cannot be processed if there are gaps between images.

Provided value
Improved print data compatibility for other companies by reducing
gaps between images.
Benefit
Expand sales and profits by expanding new print jobs.
Explanatory note
With the conventional
AccurioLabel 230, there were
gaps between images that
made it impossible to handle
some jobs, but with the
AccurioLabel 400, a function
has been added that allows
you to delete or change the
gaps between images.
Compatibility with print data
for other companies has been There is a gap between images. 0mm gap between images can
improved, making it possible be selected
to smoothly switch from other
companies' machines. AccurioLabel 230 AccurioLabel 400 © KONICA MINOLTA
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Sample introduction
Decorative Samples

AccurioLabel 400 + JETvarnish 3D Web

On-demand production of high value-added label

Samples distributed by CEC-TOKYO to each sales company in August 2022

Explanatory note
Konica Minolta's unique combination of AccurioLabel 400 + JETvarnish 3D Web enables full digital
printing and decorating. This will greatly enhance the on-demand production capability of high
value-added labels required for high-end products such as cosmetics, wine, caviar, and gifts with
three-dimensional varnish/foil. KONICA MINOLTA
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AccurioLabel 400 actual machine introduction

Explanation of overall configuration

Rewinder Engine Unwinder

Explanatory note

Here is our latest roll press AccurioLabel 400. The blue part in the middle is the engine, and the left and right gray parts are winders made by GM
(or Brotech).

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Explanation of unwinder

Explanatory note
Unwinder
(Lead the customer to the unwinder)
This is the unwinder, which unwinds the roll paper and supplies it to the engine. The maximum loading
paper is Φ800mm.
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Additional
Web guider
Explanetion of paper printing unit
inlet section

Explanatory note
Paper inlet
(Open the paper inlet cover.)
This is the paper inlet section, which receives the paper sent from the unwinder.
cover
The web guider at the bottom corrects the meandering of the paper. Since the web guider is installed inside the engine, printing can be performed immediately
after correction, so high-precision printing is possible.
Next, on the upper level is the additional printing unit. The additional printing unit detects the eye mark and adjusts the timing of printing. It is possible to
perform post-printing that is aligned with the roll paper on which spot colors are pre-printed, back side printing, and post-printing of individual designs on
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(Close the paper inlet cover.)

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Toner supply
Explanation of toner supply device
device

Large-capacity
hopper Toner bottle

Toner supply
Explanatory note cover
(Open the toner supply cover.)
These are toner bottles. There are YMCKW five-color toner from the top, and W is one of the featured functions implemented in this model.
Next to the left is a large-capacity toner hopper, which can hold toner for one toner bottle. Even if the toner bottle is empty, the toner hopper continues to
supply toner, and the toner bottle can be replaced during that time, so toner can be replenished without stopping printing.
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Explanation of engine internals
Intermediate Developing unit
transfer unit
Drum cartridge
Fusing unit

Explanatory note Main engine cover

(Open the main engine cover.)
It contains a developing unit, a drum unit, an intermediate transfer unit, and a fusing unit. After the image is created and transferred to the paper, it is fixed
by heat and pressure. A preheat mechanism is also provided in front of the fixing unit to warm the paper.
(Close the main engine cover.)
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Waste toner box
Explanation of waste toner box

Explanatory note Waste toner box cover

(Open the waste toner box cover.)
This is equipped with a waste toner box, and it collects unnecessary toner.
(Close the waste toner box cover.)

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Explanation of IQ-520（ICCU）
IQ-520

Explanatory note
IQ-520 cover
(Open the IQ-520 cover)
This is the IQ-520 unit, which stands for Intelligent Quality Optimizer.
The IQ-520 is equipped with functions for real-time color stability control and real time color registration, printer profile creation automation, and
calibration automation, and anyone can operate it easily. IQ has a track record of selling 10,000 sets of PP machines worldwide and has applied reliable
technology to the AccurioLabel 400. KONICA MINOLTA
(Close the IQ-520 cover)
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Introduction of provided value

Suppression of color fluctuation during long runs
Problem
Color fluctuation during long runs is troubling.

Provided value
Application of HPP machine image quality / Suppression of color
fluctuation during long runs by IQ-520
Benefit
Increase sales by acquiring new jobs that require high quality.

Explanatory note Maximum concentration no adjustment

With conventional machines, there was a
problem that colors fluctuated during long runs,
but the IQ-520 suppresses color fluctuations
and stabilizes the quality of long-run jobs. As a
result, you can acquire new jobs that require
high quality and increase sales. Target with adjustment
value
This unit reads the density stabilizing bar
printed on the paper and feeds it back to the
engine to suppress color fluctuations during Time (Image diagram)
long job printing. You can print up to 3000m
with ΔE00≤3.
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Introduction of provided value

Automation, labor-saving, skill-free use
Problem
Operator training is time consuming.

Provided value
Automation, labor-saving, skill-free use by color calibration of
IQ-520.
Benefit
Minimal operator training, eliminating human dependency.

Explanatory note

With conventional analog printing presses,

many processes were done manually, which
made operator training difficult. However,
the color calibration of the IQ-520 has
realized automation, labor-saving, and
skill-free use, requiring minimal operator
training. This solves the problem of skill
gaps between operators and human
dependency, and it also contributes to
labor cost reduction.
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Introduction of provided value

Automation, labor-saving, skill-free use part2
Automated print quality adjustment

Explanatory note

By using the IQ-520, you can automatically adjust the print quality. For example, you can adjust the
maximum density, density balance, output paper density, etc. with a single button.
(Show operation procedure.)
The operating procedure is…
Operation panel→[Adjustment]→[01 Quality Adjustment]→[03 Max. Density Auto Adj.]
Operation panel→[Adjustment]→[01 Quality Adjustment]→[01 Density Balance Auto. Adj.]
Operation panel→[Adjustment]→[01 Quality Adjustment]→[04 Color Density Control]（calibration）

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Automation, labor-saving, skill-free use part3
Automated improvement of image streaks
and unevenness

Explanatory note

Even in the image creation process in the engine, there is a

function to automatically recover from image defects, so even if
an image streak or unevenness occurs, there is no need to call
a service person to fix it every time. It save time and increase
sales.
(Show operation procedure.)
The operating procedure is…
Operation panel→[Adjustment]→[03 Execute Adjust Operation]

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Explanation of rewinder Proof table

Web guider Web guider cover

Rewinder

Explanatory note
This is the mechanism that rewinds the printed paper rolls in the rewinder.
The upper part of the machine has a proof table, where proofing work can be performed.

(Open the web guider cover.)

A web guider is also mounted in this to correct meandering during rewinding.
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Printing Demo
High-speed (39.9 m/min) printing & IQ-520 density stabilizing bar demonstration

Explanatory note
We will perform a printing demonstration of the AccurioLabel 400 at a maximum speed
of 39.9m/min, so we would like you to experience its high productivity.
(Output from the operation panel.)
(Introduce provided value on next page during warming-up.)
(When printing starts…)
Printing has started, and you can see the printing roll being rewound at high speed by
the rewinder. The IQ-520 reads the density stabilizing bar at the side of the paper and
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Introduction of provided value

High productivity
Problem
Productivity does not increase.

Provided value
Speeding up ︓23.4m/min（AccurioLabel 230）
⇒ 39.9m/min（AccurioLabel 400）
*20m/min when white toner is used. *Speed varies depending on the paper. (See next page)
Benefit
Increased productivity and sales expansion.
Productivity in CMYK 4-color printing
[m/min]
50 39.9
Explanatory note 40
If your productivity is not improving at
conventional press speeds, the AccurioLabel 30 23.4
400 can increase printing speeds up to 39.9
m/min, helping you to increase productivity 20
and further boost sales.
10
0
AL230 AL400
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Reference data

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Introduction of provided value

Continuous print length
Problem
Itʼs not able to get clients due to lack of support for long-run jobs.

Provided value
Extended continuous print length︓300m ⇒ 3000m

Benefit
Acquire new jobs and increase sales by supporting long-run jobs.

[m] Continuous print length

4000
3000
Explanatory note 3000
The conventional AccurioLabel 230 had a
continuous printing length of 300m and can not 2000
handle long-run jobs, so there were cases where
clients could not be obtained. With the 1000 300
AccurioLabel 400, the continuous printing distance
has been greatly expanded to 3,000m, making it 0
possible to handle long-run jobs and contribute to
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Printing Demo
White printing demo

completed form

Print data

Explanatory note
We will now perform a printing demo that includes white.
(Output from the operation panel.)
(Introduce the provided value on the next page and have a question-and-answer while waiting for the warming-up.)
(When printing starts…)
Since printing has started, please check how the printing roll is wound up by the rewinder.
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Long parts life
Problem
We want to increase the return on investment.

Provided value
Life extension by applying high-life HPP machine : 1,260km⇒15,000km
Running cost reduction by CPP reduction.

Benefit
Improving the return on investment.
Explanatory note
With conventional models, when the life of the [km] Machine life
machine comes to an end, it is necessary to
replace the machine each time, and the return on
20000
investment is not efficient. The AccurioLabel 400
uses a long-life HPP machine to extend the
15000
machine life from 1,260km to 15,000km. 15000
Furthermore, the running cost is reduced by
reducing the CPP, which improves return on 10000
investment.
5000 1260
(*If the machine is operated 1000m x 10 jobs per
day, 5 days a week, 5.75 years machine life. ) 0
(*AL230 will be allocated to small lot jobs of
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Appendix
White print, transparent substrate sample & demonstration

Output condition

Data：AccurioLabel 400_Fruit_Juice_Label_1_2_imposed.pdf
（Download from MarCom site）
Substrate：OPP50C PAT1E PET38（transparent substrate）
* Use substrate that are easily available in each country.
Substrate Size：330.0mm
Substrate Type：Tack PET Film
Thickness ：121～150μm
Speed Setting ：20.0mpm/66fpm
（If you want to improve fusing performance, 15mpm/49fpm）
Expert Adjustment
①Fus. T-Belt Center Temp. (Print)：20
②Fus. T-Belt Edge Temp. (Print) ：20
③L-Fus. Press. Rol. Temp. (Print)：50
④Paper Heat. Roller Temp. 1(Print)：50
⑤Paper Heat. Roller Temp. 2(Print) ：50
White Color Print：Print Spot Color in White
Spot Color：White
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Appendix
Image gap reduction, white print, metalized paper sample

Output condition

Data：AccurioLabel 400_Business_card_Label123_set_imposed.pdf
（Download from MarCom site）
Substrate：FNSKeshiS50 PAT1 8LK （metalized paper）
* Use substrate that are easily available in each country.
Substrate Size：330.0mm
Substrate Type：Tack PET Film
Thickness ：151～190μm
Speed Setting ：20.0mpm/66fpm
（If you want to improve fusing performance, 15.0mpm/49fpm）
Expert Adjustment
①Fus. T-Belt Center Temp. (Print)：20
②Fus. T-Belt Edge Temp. (Print) ：20
③L-Fus. Press. Rol. Temp. (Print)：50
④Paper Heat. Roller Temp. 1(Print)：50
⑤Paper Heat. Roller Temp. 2(Print) ：50
White Color Print：Print Spot Color in White
Spot Color：White
Image gap reduction setting
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Appendix
High-speed (39.9 m/min) printing & IQ-520 density stabilizing bar demonstration

Output condition

Data：AccurioLabel 190_Cabernet_Wine_Label_imposed.pdf
（Download from MarCom site）
Substrate：Gloss PW 8K
* Use substrate that are easily available in each country.
Substrate Size：330.0mm
Substrate Type：Tack Coated-G
Thickness ：121～190μm
Speed Setting ：39.9mpm/131fpm
Expert Adjustment：None
White Color Print：Off
Density Stabilizing Bar, Auto Image Adjustment：ON

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Appendix

■Paper loss length

From the rewinder to just before the engine ：5m

From the unwinder to just before the engine ：5m
Engine (from introduction to IQ-520)：7m
total：17m

Density Balance Auto Adj.：41m

Max. Dens. Initial Auto Adj.：30m
Color Density Control：25m

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AL400 components GM winder version

Patlite MK-744C
Product Purpose Qty (Same for AccurioLabel 230) Standard function
VI-514 IQ-520 (mandatory) 1 set TS-101 RE-101
AccurioLabel 400 Toner hopper Media feeding Unit Selectable Option
VI-515 IC-320L (Creo) with 5-color 2 set
Print engine
IC-320L only with 4-color 1 set Overprint sensor inside Upgrade kit for 5th color
(integrated to AL400)

RW-120 RW-120
Rewind Unit Unwind Unit

Webguider
IC-320L New: IC-611
IQ-520 UK-113 CK-101 (for 5th color) UK-223 (Creo) For 4 colors For 5 colors

Name Shape

VI-514 Z331
UK-113 Interface
Z371 Board for 5th VI-515
R2R Controller
Circuit board cylinder board
for color
(CPU board)
It connects AL400 and
management
Z461 Z390 Display
port cable
IQ-520 Interface cable
1-5

VI-515（IC320 for 5th cylinder）

Electric cable M

White developer is included 33