Konica Minolta’s AccurioPress C84hc Earns Prestigious Fogra Certification
Konica Minolta has achieved a major milestone in print innovation with its AccurioPress C84hc becoming the only high chroma toner system on the market to be awarded the internationally recognised FograCert Vlidation Printing System (VPS) certification. This achievement means taht all of Konica Minolta's current colour production systems are now officially Fogra certified.
Fogra, the independent German research institute for media technologies, grants certification to systems that meet stringent ISO standards across a range of measurable criteria. The AccurioPress C84hc passed with distinction in two tested controller configurations: Konica Minolta’s proprietary IC-609 and the optional EFI Fiery IC-317.
Rigorous testing, proven performance
To earn Fogra accreditation, the AccurioPress C84hc underwent comprehensive testing across multiple production scenarios to assess a wide range of capabilities. These included PDF/X conformance, proofing substrate colour, gloss and fluorescence, colour accuracy, uniformity, permanence and light fastness. Other factors were fading, long and short-term repeatability, print rub resistance, colourimetric tone value transfer, tone value reproduction limits, image register and resolving power and margin information.
Colour innovation that delivers
Launched in summer 2024, the AccurioPress C84hc is an 80ppm digital press powered by Konica Minolta’s fifth-generation high chroma toner. This advanced toner technology significantly expands the colour gamut – particularly in light blue, green, pink, purple and magenta – enabling more vivid and accurate reproduction of RGB images that often lose vibrancy in standard CMYK workflows.
Unlocking new creative potential
The ability to produce brighter, more dynamic colours opens up new commercial opportunities for UK print providers. From photo books and nature photography to strict brand-sensitive collateral and web-to-print applications, the AccurioPress C84hc is ideal for design studios, advertising agencies, corporate marketing teams and commercial printers seeking standout results.
Malcolm Smith, category manager – professional print at Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK) Ltd, commented: “The successful AccurioPress C84hc has already made a strong impression with its ability to deliver vibrant, high-impact colour that meets the creative demands of today’s market. This Fogra certification is a powerful endorsement – not just of the technology, but of the consistent quality and reliability our customers expect. It’s a game-changer for UK print businesses looking to push boundaries, find new opportunities, and unlock new revenue streams with confidence.”
Visitors to The Print Show 2025, which is taking place at the NEC Birmingham from 23–25 September, can view the AccurioPress C84hc on stand P540, which is hosted by Konica Minolta’s partner Aurora Managed Services Ltd. Alternatively, live demonstrations of the AccurioPress C84hc are also available at Konica Minolta’s Client Engagement Centre (CEC) in Houghton Regis, near Luton.