April 12, 2012
Konica Minolta Delivers Wireless Printing Free App for Android and iOSMobile Devices To Connect with bizhub MFPs
4 April 2012 - Konica Minolta Business Solutions (M) Sdn Bhd is pleased to announce that it starts worldwide offering of "PageScope Mobile" application for iOS and Android devices to work with Konica Minolta MFP* "bizhub" (bizhub) through Google Play and App Store free of charge from today.
* Multi-functional Peripherals (Versatile computer peripherals with various functions such as faxing, printing, scanning, as well as copying.)
"PageScope Mobile for iOS and Android" is an application that connects iOS and Android devices with the bizhub to wirelessly print documents, e-mails and web pages. Also, it enables users to initiate bizhub's scan job from mobile devices to save and print documents and pictures.
While this application offers many user-friendly functions, it can also be used to establish a secured printing environment utilizing the bizhub authentication system (user authentication, account track), thereby contributing to TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) reduction in workplace.
Additionally, "PageScope Mobile for iOS and Android devices" can be connected with external cloud services.. This function makes it possible to download the stored data from cloud service to the mobile devices and print by bizhub.
Utilizing this application with the linkage of other applications can help in realizing more flexible approach to the diversified needs of the customers and further enhance business productivity. Konica Minolta is committed to continue offering innovative solutions to fulfill the diverse needs of office work through increasing use of mobilization and cloud computing, thereby contributing to enhancement of productivity and convenience to customers with our communication message of "Giving Shape to Ideas."
Outline of "PageScope Mobile for iOS and Android": Print Functions
Documents print
- PDF, TIFF, XPS, JPEG, GIF, BMP, PNG and Microsoft Office formats (DOCX, XLSX, PPTX) *1 are supported.
- Emails (text and HTML mail) and attachment files print (PDF, TIFF, XPS, JPEG, GIF, BMP, PNG and Microsoft Office formats (DOCX, XLSX, PPTX) *1 are supported.)
- Web Pages print
- Pictures print (JPEG, GIF BMP and PNG are supported.)
- Documents print from other applications of mobile device
Scan Functions
- Scan documents and pictures and save to mobile devices
Other Functions
- Save albums of images captured with the Android device's built-in camera
- Link with bizhub authentication system (user authentication, account track)
- Open scanned data or saved documents in MyDocument of PageScope Mobile through other applications*2
Pricing Free of charge (Note: Internet access fee may apply)
Distribution Downloadable from Google Play (formerly Android Market) or App Store
Which Android version does this application support? Android 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2
Which iOS version does this application support? PageScope Mobile supports the following iOS and device combinations. Konica Minolta cannot guarantee the operations of any combinations that are not listed below.
[ver1.0x]
- iPhone4, iPhone3GS : iOS 4.1, 4.2, 4.3
- iPad2, iPad : iOS 3.2, 4.2, 4.3
- iPod touch (4th Generation) : iOS 4.1, 4.2, 4.3
[ver2.0]
- iPhone4S, iPhone4,iPhone3GS : iOS 4.2, 4.3, 5.0
- iPad2, iPad : iOS 4.2, 4.3, 5.0
- iPod touch (4th Generation) : iOS 4.2, 4.3, 5.0
[ver2.1]
- iPhone 3GS, iPhone4, iPhone4S : iOS 4.2, 4.3, 5.0, 5.1
- iPad, iPad2 : iOS 4.2, 4.3, 5.0, 5.1
- iPad (3rd Generation) : iOS 5.1
- iPod touch (4th Generation) : iOS 4.2, 4.3, 5.0, 5.1
[ver2.2]
- iPhone 3GS, iPhone4, iPhone4S : iOS 4.2, 4.3, 5.0, 5.1, 6.0
- iPad : iOS 4.2, 4.3, 5.0, 5.1
- iPad2 : iOS 4.2, 4.3, 5.0, 5.1, 6.0
- iPad (3rd Generation) : iOS 5.1, 6.0
- iPod touch (4th Generation) : iOS 4.2, 4.3, 5.0, 5.1, 6.0
- This application can also be installed in iOS3.2, 4.1.
About Konica Minolta Business Solutions (M) Sdn. Bhd
Established in 1981, Konica Minolta Business Solutions celebrates its 44th year in business with a network of 12 branches throughout Malaysia to support its growing customer base. Drawing from the rich history of Konica Minolta which dates back to 1873; they are always evolving, and continue to provide innovative solutions to make the ‘Workplace of the Future’ a reality. The Company is committed to digitally transforming businesses with the goal of helping them save time and improve productivity. From information management to technology-enabling tools; Konica Minolta Business Solutions offer a suite of services and hardware so businesses can access information at a faster pace, support mobility and optimise business processes with workflow automation. They also offer digital manufacturing solutions, state-of-the-art technology and continue to grow their organic print business covering office printing, production and industrial printing. Konica Minolta, Inc. has also been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for nine years in a row. For more information, please visit http://www.konicaminolta.com.my/ and follow KonicaMinoltaMY on Facebook and Linkedin
Press contact:
Marketing Department
Konica Minolta Business Solutions (M) Sdn. Bhd.
Phone: 603-7891 0300
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