Fiery: High-performance DFEs for AccurioPress C14010/S and C12010/S

“With the launch of these new Fiery DFEs, we are significantly enhancing the value proposition for our AccurioPress clients,” said Jason Dizzine, Vice President, Portfolio Management and Planning, Konica Minolta. “The synergy between our high-performance presses and Fiery’s advanced automation, color accuracy and white toner capabilities equips print providers with the tools they need to expand their offerings, boost productivity and deliver outstanding results with confidence.”

Less time managing jobs and more time printing

Print businesses face growing pressure to meet tighter deadlines, deliver flawless color, and handle a wider variety of jobs with fewer resources. The Fiery IC-323 and IC-322 are designed to optimize the performance of your AccurioPress models and streamline operations with:

• Faster turnaround through Intelligent HyperRIP, which accelerates job processing up to 230% faster than competitive RIPs.
• Centralized control with Fiery Command WorkStation® to efficiently manage jobs across multiple presses.
• Peace of mind with enterprise-grade security — including removable HDDs, TPM, and regular updates — that safeguards customer data and ensures compliance.

Exceptional accuracy makes color control automated and effortless

Color consistency can be a difficult and time-consuming task, but Fiery’s industry-leading color control technology makes achieving accurate results virtually hands-free.

• Calibrate and profile media in a single step using Fiery’s 1-Step Color Management, while Zero-Touch Recalibration with the IQ-601 Intelligent Quality Optimizer keeps color consistent throughout the day.
• Automate spot color optimization with IQ-601 integration — whether you’re adjusting a single spot color or an entire library — quickly and effortlessly.
• Reduce rework and reprints by ensuring spot colors are consistently accurate with real-time verification from Fiery ColorGuard™.
• Ensure brand color accuracy with Fiery TrueBrand™ and Fiery Spot-On™, no matter the file source, even from Microsoft Office applications.

Expand your offerings with new white toner support

Customers expect more than just standard prints. Unlock new revenue opportunities with Fiery’s support for CMYK + White toner printing on the AccurioPress C14010S/C12010S.

• Print high-impact, vibrant visuals with precision on black, dark, metallic, and transparent media.
• Fiery IC-323 and IC-322 are among the first RIPs that Color-Logic certified to accurately produce over 900 metallic colors, smooth gradients, and intricate embellishments using CMYK + White on metallic media with the C14010S/C12010S.

Work smarter, not harder, with intelligent automation

In today’s fast-paced print environment, wasted time, manual setup, and job errors eat into profit. Fiery DFEs simplify every stage of your workflow, helping make your work easier and get more done.

• Reduce setup time and avoid costly errors with one click — Fiery JobExpert™ automatically applies optimal print settings, even for complex jobs.
• Automatically catch and fix file issues before they reach the press with streamlined workflows using Fiery JobFlow™ Base combined with Preflight.
• Add finishing marks effortlessly with live previews using Fiery Finishing Designer, ensuring flawless output on the TU-510 Trimmer Unit.
• Create high-value, personalized jobs faster with built-in VDP tools that help boost profitability.

“Fiery DFEs deliver the results that matter most to print businesses: streamlined production, outstanding color, and increased profitability,” said John Henze, Vice President, Sales & Marketing, Fiery. “With cutting-edge innovations like Intelligent HyperRIP, seamless integration with the IQ-601, and white toner support, the Fiery IC-323 and IC-322 are designed to help print businesses not only stand out with brilliant results, but also expand their capabilities and grow.”

Fiery IC-323 and IC-322 DFEs for the Konica Minolta AccurioPress C14010/S and C12010/S are available now in the US and Europe through authorized Konica Minolta and Fiery resellers, and will be available in May for the Asia-Pacific region.