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Composition of Simitri HD tonerConventional toner Simitri HD toner
Colour material
Wax
6.5µm
Comparison of pulverised toner and Simitri HD toner (internal test)
Pulverised
toner
Simitri HD
toner
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Pressure roller
Heat soaking roller
Paper feed path
Fixing belt
Fixing roller
Magnetic flux
Magnetising coil
Demagnetising coil
Halogen heater
Roller Unit
IH Coil Unit
New Production Technologies
Environmental Conservation
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New Tandem Engine
Our new tandem engine transfers the CMYK
colours in just one step, rather than the four steps
normally required. This greatly improves the C550’s
output speed, while maintaining outstanding
colour. We’ve also enlarged the most frequently
used photoconductive drum, black (K), thus
improving its lifespan.
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Simitri HD Toner
The small size and consistent shape of Simitri HD toner
particles ensure sharp reproduction of text as well as line
drawings. Its smooth outer surface provides excellent
hold and promises high image quality across a diverse
media mix. Furthermore, the C550 uses low-temperature
fixing to affix the Simitri HD toner. Using less heat saves
energy and effectively reduces paper stress.
For the C550, we’ve added several advanced technologies
to speed up and improve your office’s output.
Productivity and Production
Konica Minolta's commitment to the environment is driven by the cutting-edge
technologies that earn the C550 various energy certifications.
Blue Angel Mark (BAM)*
According to Konica
Minolta, the C550 is set to
exceed the standards and
guidelines set forth by Germany's Blue
Angel Mark (BAM2004) for efficiency
and environmental responsibility.
Konica Minolta estimates that the
C550 will be the only MFP in its class
to meet BAM's most stringent
guideline “time to recover from sleep
mode.” The C550 wakes up in a
lightning-quick 30 seconds.
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Official Blue Angel Mark approval is pending.
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New Twin-Beam Laser Printhead
The C550's new twin-beam laser printhead helps
achieve high output speed and a compact footprint.
Thanks to a new automatic skew-correction
mechanism, the new printhead also improves
image quality and reduces colour-shift.
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IH Fixing
The C550 uses new IH (induction heating) fixing
technology in its belt-driven fixing unit. This technology
heats the roller’s surface only, rather than the entire
roller, thus reducing energy consumption. Together
with the low-temperature fixing, Simitri HD toner, this
technology works to significantly reduce warm-up time.
Energy Star
The C550 utilises technologies
including IH fixing and a high-
efficiency supply circuit. These
help the C550 to maintain kilowatt hour
usage far below the new (April 2007)
maximum weekly consumption limit
outlined in the Energy Star program's
rigorous international guidelines for
energy efficient products. And it does
so without sacrificing features or
performance.
RoHS Compliance
The C550 was built in compliance
with the European Union’s RoHs
(Restriction of Hazardous
Substances) guidelines. RoHS
restricts certain harmful
substances, including lead,
mercury, cadmium, hexavalent
chromium, PBB and PBDE from
being used during the production
of electrical and electronic
components.