Konica Minolta, Vpress Offer Web2Print Solutions

Konica Minolta has established a strategic partnership with Vpress for web2print solutions, which is part of Konica Minolta’s Digital 1234 business development program. Konica Minolta will offer the Vpress “Coreprint,” a cloud-based web2print system.

Mark Hinder, Konica Minolta’s Market Development Manager for Production Printing, explained, “The market told us they needed an entry-level web2print solution, and with Vpress our customers don’t have to worry about high, upfront investment costs”.

“It’s a business model that allows people to enter a market with easy adoption, with quick, easy steps to start enabling new business,” he added.

Coreprint is available in various options, from an entry-level system to the highly-configurable ‘Pro’ version for power users. Now it has approximately 1,500 customers across over 60 countries for the system.

A Vpress connection is already available with the wider Konica Minolta operation because its systems are also used by print management firm Charterhouse acquired by Konica Minolta in November.

Vpress’ Managing Director Tim Cox said web2print had evolved into web2whatever-you-want. He stated, “It’s not just a nice to have, it’s a necessity. If you don’t have it, you can’t procure work that way.”

In addition to Vpress, Konica Minolta will continue to work with other vendors as part of the Digital 1234 program.