Konica Minolta has introduced the bizhub 650 multi-functional product (MFP), which offers print, copy, scan and fax functionality for high-end office workgroups and applications that require 50 pages per minute (ppm) color and 65ppm black and white document production.

Besides providing an effective black-and-white replacement MFP in its pleasing-to-the-eye 360-degree design, the MFP also provides a high maximum monthly duty cycle, quick warm-up time, and larger paper capacity.

Some of the key features of the product are:

* 50 ppm color output and 65 ppm black and white output
* New 360-degree design and color scheme.
* InfoLine status reporting with new LED lights.
* Has on-board color touch screen control panel with thumbnail preview and programmable shortcut keys
* Advanced security features including hard drive overwrite function, LDAP authentication and an optional biometric authentication unit.
* Tandem laser print head with polygon mirror.
* 3,650 sheet paper capacity and enhanced paper handling – up to 100 lb. cover.
* Network scanning: Email, FTP, SMB (Desktop), User Box (HDD) and TWAIN.

The suggested retail price for the bizhub 650 is about $31,000.