bizhub C203

Compact, smart and clever

Office system bizhub C203

bizhub C203, office system

Smart and clever with

extra convenience
In modern office communication, small companies and offices, even single users, generally have the same
requirements as big organisations the essential difference is the volume. Small offices need colour just like the
professionals do; and small companies expect quality in black & white imaging just like their larger counterparts.

Advanced print, scan, fax and user box functions

With the bizhub C203 Konica Minolta offers the

perfect small multifunctional for the b/w and colour
imaging needs of the small office or company.
Extremely compact yet highly flexible, this entry-level
A3 colour device combines innovative technology
and comprehensive functionality with advanced applications. A special highlight is its complete modularity
which allows the bizhub C203 to be customized
into almost any tailor-made communication solution a
modern small company is looking for.

streamline every-day communication, save time

and enhance overall office efficiency. Modular
finishing features round off the bizhub C203s
capabilities, bringing the fast completion of
professional document formats within easy reach.

A generous range of PageScope utilities automates

set-up procedures, facilitates status monitoring and
provides efficient device management. The desktop
management software PS Workware for example
optimizes the document workflow while device
monitoring is streamlined with PS Web Connection.

The innovative InfoLine design not only boosts the

easy usability but makes the bizhub C203 an
attractive central feature in any company. Thanks
to highly compact dimensions its footprint is
extremely small and it will find its place in even the
smallest office.

With such clever versatility, flexibility and efficiency

available in the new bizhub C203, modern offices
and small companies need look no further but can
now improve their document processing and all-round
office communication the smart way!

Workflow options

USB

Local/network

Reprint

PCL/PS

Colour, Black&White

Copying

Colour, Black&White

Printing

Sharing Box-to-Box

Distribution

Box

Scanning

Faxing

TWAIN network

Scan-to-SMB

Scan-to-eMail

Scan-to-FTP

IP-Fax

i-Fax

PC-Fax

Scan-to-Box/Personal Box

Scan-to-USB

SIP-Fax

Super G3 Fax

Pioneering design and

smart usability
Ease of use is essential at any place of work, however compact or extensive the office or company. With the
bizhub C203 Konica Minolta has ensured easy usability in a variety of ways, starting with its innovative InfoLine
design. Whether they want it to perform in black & white or colour users will find operating the bizhub C203
pure joy.

A generously sized colour panel boosts the usability!

A newly added and very practical USB direct scan

Settings of copy or scan jobs, device monitoring

and whatever else needs to be performed via the
user panel, are all much facilitated with the logical
operation layout and intuitive menu navigation.

and direct print functionality lets users bypass

any application software: With the bizhub C203
it is possible to scan paper originals directly on
to a USB stick; likewise printing directly from the
stick is also available. This feature makes it very
easy e.g. to collect information during visits or
meetings, only printing the material if and when
required.

The unified driver design for the various features

and functionalities further streamlines and speeds
up setting procedures, avoiding confusion and
wrong entries from occasional users.

Last but not least, the handling of the device is

Job pre-programming speeds operation procedures
and minimises idle waiting around at the device.
Any number of scan, copy, fax and print jobs can
all be programmed ahead and the Print Status
Notifier will conveniently advise users when to
collect their output.

Configurations

childs play, too! Clear indications on the machine

as well as on-screen status messages advise
users when paper trays are empty or consumables
need replenishing. Replacement procedures are
simple and straightforward with every step clearly
explained.

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Versatile functionalities
for clever communication
Communication needs dont relate to the size of an office or company. Depending on its nature the smallest business might need to communicate globally with partners everywhere in the world. The bizhub C203 supports this
with multifunctional communication capabilities, including everything required for efficient information processing.

Unique box feature

Comprehensive scanning

At the core of the bizhub C203s comprehensive

communication capabilities is Konica Minoltas
unique User Box functionality for the truly efficient
storing and managing of information on the internal
hard disc. In the small office this will quickly evolve
into the central hub to archive, distribute and share
information, facilitating the reprinting and sending
of document files for example via eMail or fax.
The PageScope Box Operator allows the direct
accessing and downloading of the stored data
from the PC, while multi-file preview enables fast
searches via thumbnails, helping users find files
quicker and more easily.

Today versatile scanning is indispensable for busy

offices, as it streamlines the distribution and
sharing of information. The bizhub C203s generous
scanning functionality includes scan to eMail,
FTP, SMB and user box; available scan formats are
multi-page PDF or XPS, JPG and TIFF. In addition
Konica Minoltas unique ultra-compact PDF feature
considerably reduces the size of large files before
transmission much improving the efficiency of
internal and external communication.

Advanced faxing

Communicative all-round printing

For a device of its class the bizhub C203 offers an

impressive fax functionality. This includes Digital Fax
and Digital Store, with a choice of forward as eMail,
save-to-box, save-to-PC. Internet Fax enables
the sending and receipt of fax data as e-mail attachments. IP Fax lets users send faxes in colour to
other bizhub devices on the Intranet. Various security
features make confidential fax communication
reliably safe. And where necessary, a conventional
fax kit option can be connected for the transmission
and receipt of paper originals.

Printed documentation is important for communication. The bizhub C203s comprehensive functionality
makes communicative printing a breeze!
Its printing specialities include a clever poster
mode to create giant displays on up to 16 A3
sheets, as well as a practical image overlay
function.
An ingenious banner printing function facilitates
the creation of e.g. display materials or project
plans oversized formats of up to 1.2 metres
length can be produced quickly and with ease.
Thanks to a special b/w mode, printing is still
possible even if the colour toner is depleted.
To make the printing of samples or document
drafts more economic, the bizhub C203 is
equipped with a clever 50% toner-save mode that
much increases cost efficiency.

The bizhub C203 can store up to 2,100 addresses in

its own address book, and with LDAP support offers
convenient direct access to the companys eMail
database.

The bizhub C203 is impressively flexible with a wealth

of modular finishing choices. Its genius finishing
capabilities help increase user creativity and make
the bizhub C203 the perfect device for professional
written communication.
Four-hole punching is available with a punching kit.
Upgraded with the booklet option the finisher can
produce centre-stapled booklets.
Alternatively a mailbin unit can be connected, for
example to separate output by users.
For less complex requirements a job separator tray
offers a welcome alternative to separate e.g. prints
from faxes.
The bizhub C203s productive printing performance
is enhanced with a range of automatic functions
further supporting efficient communication:
With auto-colour recognition colour is reliably
printed only where required.
Automatic paper selection avoids misprints on the
wrong format.
Automatic paper rotation ensures completion of a
job even if the required paper size in the correct
orientation is no longer available.
With auto zoom large A3 originals like flow charts,
project plans and similar, are conveniently downsized to A4 for filing or vice versa and of course
all fully automatic!

Finishing options

corner
stapling

2-point
stapling

duplex

combined
mixplex/
mixmedia

sheet insertion,
report

booklet

offset sorting

banner
printing

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Clever and smart:

valuable specialities

Theres yet more to the comprehensive functionality of the bizhub C203: Smooth administration
and reliable security are essential to the running
of even the smallest office. The bizhub C203
meets these requirements with a range of
PageScope utilities for straightforward administration and device monitoring. Konica Minoltas
security standards are also included which
makes this small colour multifunctional quite
uniquely featured for its class!

PageScope Web Connection

Accessed via a standard web browser, this practical
web-based utility streamlines device monitoring.
Users can call up details on the device status right
on their PC screen, can check paper and toner,
specify scan destinations, control and change
device settings and can conveniently access user
boxes all with simple point-and-click action. In
addition, PS Direct Print makes available an
efficient direct printing functionality for a variety
of document formats, independent of drivers and
native applications.

PageScope Workware

Reliable security

This ideal desktop management software effectively

optimizes the document workflow and boosts the
productivity of any office! With PageScope Workware
its easy to convert hard paper originals into electronic
documents, manage all types of documents on the
computer and distribute information electronically.
Users can preview files as thumbnail images without
opening source applications; search files by keywords
with full OCR text search; or search by author, title
or date; and print or send files as eMail attachments
with simple drag-and-drop action.

The bizhub C203s security functionality ensures the

safety of all user data and confidential information. Its
security features include for example PDF encryption
to prevent the unauthorised tampering with PDF data.
HD encryption makes data storage on the internal
system hard disc secure; and thanks to S/MIME
encryption eMail communication is safer than ever.
With Konica Minoltas strict security standards the
bizhub C203 adheres to the Common Criteria and is
certified to ISO 15408 EAL3.

Print Status Notifier

This convenient utility is most appreciated if the
bizhub C203 is installed in a central location. Pop-up
messages on their PC screen keep users informed
of the device status and progress of their job. This
makes unnecessary trips to the printer a thing of the
past. As its no longer necessary to keep checking
the output device, users save valuable time and can
concentrate on other, more important tasks.

Windows Vista Support

Includes the easy installation
via DPWS (Device Profile
for Web Services) as well as
direct scanning and printing
of XPS files.

Smart and clever sums up the bizhub C203s many

capabilities: In this device Konica Minolta has
paired clever communication with smart usability
and a lot of valuable extras! Making this the
truly smart all-round communication solution for
any small office or company!

Technical specifications
Copier specifications

Scanner specifications

Copying process
Electrostatic laser copy, Tandem, indirect

Scan speed
Colour up to 70 opm (300 dpi via DF)
Mono up to 70 opm (300 dpi via DF)

Toner system
Simitri HD polymerised toner
Copy/print speed A4
Colour up to 20 ppm
Mono up to 20 ppm
Copy/print speed A3
Colour up to 12.5 ppm
Mono up to 12.5 ppm
1st Copy/print time (A4)
Colour 11.7 sec. (A4)
Mono 7.7 sec. (A4)

Scan resolution
Max.: 600 x 600 dpi
Scan modes
Network TWAIN scan
Scan-to-eMail
Scan-to-FTP
Scan-to-SMB
Scan-to-Box
Scan-to-DPWS
Scan-to-USB (optional)

Automatic document feeder

Up to 100 originals
Paper size
A6A3 full bleed
Banner paper max. 1,200 x 297 mm
Customised paper sizes
Paper weight
64271 gsm
Paper input capacity
Standard: 1,150 sheets
Max.: 3,650 sheets
Paper output capacity
Max.: 1,200 sheets
Automatic duplexing
A5A3 full bleed
64256 gsm

Warm-up time
Approx. 80 sec.

File formats
JPEG, TIFF, XPS, PDF, Compact PDF,
Encyrpted PDF

Copy resolution
600 x 600 dpi

Scan destinations
2,100 (single + group), LDAP support

Finishing modes (optional)

Offset, Group, Sort, Staple, Punch,
Centre-fold, Booklet

Gradation
256 gradations

Scan functions
Annotation (text/time/date) for PDF
Up to 400 job programs

Copy/print volume (monthly)

Recommended: 25,000
Max.: 35,000

Fax specifications

Power consumption
220-240 V / 50/60Hz
Less than 1.5 KW (system)

Multi-copy
1 999, interruption mode
Original format
A5 A3
Magnification
25 400% in 0.1% steps, Autozooming
Copy functions
Chapter, cover and page insertion,
Proof copy, Adjustment test print,
Digital art, Job Recall, Job setting memory,
Poster Mode, Overlay, Stamping,
Copy Protection

Fax standard
Super G3 (optional)
Fax transmission
Analogue, i-Fax, IP-Fax, SIP-Fax
Fax resolution
Max.: 600 x 600 dpi (ultra-fine)
Fax compression
MH, MR, MMH, JBIG

Printer specifications

Fax modem
Up to 33.6 Kbps

Print resolution
Equivalent to 1,800 x 600 dpi

Fax destinations
2,100 (single + group)

Controller CPU
PowerPC MC7447 @ 1 GHz, 64 BIT

Fax functions
Polling
Time shift
PC-Fax,
Receipt to confidential box,
Receipt to eMail, FTP, SMB

Page description language

PCL 6c (PCL 5c + XL3.0), PostScript 3
Operating systems
Windows 2000/XP/XP64
Windows VISTA 32/64
Windows VISTA DPWS support
Server 2000/2003/2003 x64
Macintosh 9.x/10.x
Unix/Linux/Citrix
Print functions
Direct print of PCL, PS, TIFF, XPS, PDF and
Encrypted PDF files
Print from USB memory (optional)
Mixmedia and Mixplex
Job programming Easy Set
Overlay, Watermark, Copy Protection,
Toner safe mode

System specifications
System memory
1,024 MB
System hard disc
60 GB
Interface
10-Base-T/100-Base-T/1000-Base-T
Ethernet
USB 2.0

System dimensions (W x D x H, mm)

640 x 849 x 770
System weight
Approx. 99 kg

System features
Security
ISO 15408 EAL3 (in evaluation)
Accounting
Up to 1,000 user accounts
Active Directory support
(user name + password)
User function access definition
Biometric Authentication
(finger vein) (optional)
IC Card reader (optional)
Acount Manager server (optional)
Software
PageScope NetCare
PageScope Data Administrator
PageScope Box Operator
PageScope Workware (Trial)
Direct Print Utility
Print Status Notifier
Log Management Utility
Driver Packaging Utility

All specifications relating to paper capacity refer to A4-size paper of 80 gsm quality.
All specifications relating to scanning, copying or printing speeds refer to A4-size paper that is scanned, copied or printed crosswise in multipage, simplex mode.
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Konica Minolta does not warrant that any prices or specifications mentioned will be error-free. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Printed in Germany on chlorine-free bleached paper.

Konica Minolta
Business Solutions Europe GmbH
Europaallee 17
30855 Langenhagen Germany
Tel.: +49 (0) 511 74 04-0
Fax: +49 (0) 511 74 10 50
www.konicaminolta.eu

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