Konica Minolta named label press leader

Konica Minolta has been named a leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide High-Speed Digital Label Printers 2025 Vendor Assessment.

The report notes that the high-speed digital label printer market is undergoing digital transformation, with a portion of total label volume moving from analog to digital production based on economic advantages for short runs. The demand for digital production is driven by a move to shorter runs and on-demand production to impact consumer decisions and eliminate waste.

According to the IDC MarketScape, Konica Minolta has installed more than 1,700 of its toner-based label presses, which have found a 'sweet spot' in the digital label press market thanks to their combination of quality and productivity. In North America, the company is on target to reach 2,000 installations in FY2025.

The report recognized Konica Minolta for several strengths. The company offers ongoing business development support through its Marketing Assurance Program, which helps print service providers identify and expand into new markets. The AccurioLabel is a simple device, configurable with optional finishing for more automated production.

Konica Minolta offers its own IC-605 digital front end and partners to offer a Creo controller as an option for either the AccurioLabel 230 or AccurioLabel 400. The AccurioLabel is a smaller device, requiring less of a footprint while maintaining robust production capabilities. The report recognized that the AccurioLabel presses offer low power consumption thanks to Konica Minolta's advanced HDE toner, which lowers the fusing temperature and saves on energy costs.

'Being named a leader by the IDC MarketScape reaffirms our commitment to driving innovation and customer success. Our AccurioLabel portfolio continues to empower print providers to achieve higher productivity, superior quality and more sustainable, profitable growth,' commented Frank Mallozzi, president of IPP at Konica Minolta.

The AccurioLabel 230 and AccurioLabel 400 presses are designed to meet market demands with productivity, precision and energy efficiency. The AccurioLabel 400 delivers resolutions up to 3,600 x 2,400 DPI, supports white toner printing and features low power consumption through Konica Minolta's advanced HDE toner technology.

'We continue to engineer products that make digital production smarter and more accessible. With the AccurioLabel's trusted performance and advanced design, we're enabling printers to innovate faster and capture new business opportunities,' Mallozzi added.