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“The Konica Minolta bizhub 181 offers those seeking an All-in-One replacement many new enhancements as compared to predecessors and competitive models including its high print quality, speed, ease-of-use, and flexible and expandable multifunctionality that will fit into any office environment” said Kevin P. Kern, vice president, product planning and marketing, Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. “Featuring a more robust print and copy capability, the bizhub 181 is competitively priced to be affordable so every office, regardless of size, can work more efficiently and cost-effectively.” Key Standard Features
The bizhub 181 offers the following standard features: high speed, high volume output of 18 ppm; PageScope software for network management; four-line LCD control panel with white backlighting; improved bypass tray setting selection; simple PC connectivity; compliance with new Energy Star qualifications; unified Konica Minolta Driver Screen Layout that provides more consistency across the Konica Minolta product line; a warm-up time of 15 seconds or less; and first-copy output in seven seconds or less.

Optional Faxing Capabilities
The new bizhub 181 has an optional 33.6 Kbps Super G3 FK-506 Fax Kit available. The optional fax capabilities include: transmissions in B&W up to 11” x 17”; JBIG data compression; up to 600 x 600 fax TX resolution; separate scanning, autodialing, mixed original faxing; PC faxing; memory reception; and delayed transmission.

Additional Optional Features
The bizhub 181 can be further expanded with any of the following options:

• NIC or optional Print Controller, which enables Scan-to-Email/FTP
• 128 MB Expansion Memory
• PCL6 and PCL5e printing, providing image smoothing for 600 x 600 dpi resolution that makes graphics and halftones look more professional.
• DF-502 Automatic Document Feeder (50-sheet capacity) or DF-605 Reversing Automatic Document Feeder (80-sheet capacity)
• 1,475-sheet maximum paper capacity. In addition to a standard 275-sheet paper tray (up to 11″ x 17″), users can add up to four optional 275-sheet universal paper trays plus an optional 100-sheet manual bypass that also handles OHP transparencies or ten #10 envelopes.

Pricing and Availability
The bizhub 181 is available through Konica Minolta’s North American direct sales, authorized dealer and value-added reseller channels. The manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) for the bizhub 181 base model is $2,660.

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