Konica Minolta has announced that it has received five Buyers Lab (BLI) Awards from Keypoint Intelligence, the world’s leading and independent evaluator of document imaging hardware, software and services. The awards acknowledge the capabilities of Konica Minolta’s MFP devices.
The BLI Awards involve extensive testing and analysis
Four individual devices were named winners in the Pick Awards, along with an award for the 2025 A3 printer Line of the Year. The BLI Awards give companies special recognition for their print and smart workplace technology and services, based on results from lab testing and market research.
The judges acknowledged: “superior performance during Keypoint Intelligence’s testing across the broader A3 line,” and praised Konica Minolta for its: “fresh, broad portfolio with a strong feature set that can meet and exceed the needs of hybrid working environments.” Konica Minolta’s MFPs are also cloud-enabled, allowing businesses to print and scan and also securely store and access documents in the cloud, providing employees with the flexibility to work from anywhere at any time.
“Our testing of Konica Minolta’s latest A3 MFPs revealed exceptional and consistent performance across the lineup, whether it was the 30 ppm, 45 ppm, or 75 ppm, mono or colour models,” says Pete Emory, Director of Research & Lab Services NA/APAC at Keypoint Intelligence.
Emory adds: “From the outset, these copier-based devices impressed us with their simplified setup process and robust administrative capabilities, making fleet setup and management seamless. Once operational, the devices demonstrated outstanding efficiency, professional-looking print quality, and excellent usability. Walk-up experience is intuitive and consistent across the range - whether using the bizhub C301i or the C751i, Konica Minolta’s design, performance, and user experience were indistinguishable.”
Security was also a key strength for Konica Minolta’s range, with the awards highlighting its: “robust security offering to safeguard sensitive data and mitigate risk of unauthorised access to the device and network.”
Data security is key
Based on long-term comprehensive testing, four of Konica Minolta’s MFPs have also been named in the BLI Pick Awards for 2025 – the Konica Minolta bizhub C451i, bizhub C551i, bizhub C651i, and bizhub C751i. Keypoint Intelligence highlights the biggest contributing factors to this recognition, including impressive productivity, with: “faster-than-average job streams and first-print-out times make for highly productive devices in multi-user environments.” The BLI awards also recognise the suitability of Konica Minolta’s devices for modern working, noting that their: “above average scan speeds are a big plus for the digitisation needs of today’s hybrid workers.” 
Dean Hosking
Dean Hosking, Chief Sales Officer at Konica Minolta Business Solutions Australia says: “In today’s evolving workplace, businesses need print devices that not only deliver productivity, usability, and high-quality results but also align with broader digital transformation goals. With hybrid working, these devices must offer seamless connectivity for document management and cloud services while providing robust security to protect against potential vulnerabilities in data management. Konica Minolta is proud to have these attributes recognised by Keypoint Intelligence, not just in individual devices but across our broader A3 product line.”
The award-winning products are part of Konica Minolta’s next generation of bizhub i-Series MFPs. The extensive new range of 21 devices (seven colour A3, five colour A4, six B/W A3 and three B/W A4), includes features and functionality that places the increased need for security and ease of use in the modern workplace, at the forefront.
The company also offers high-end production SRA3 and B2 digital presses, label presses, embellishing machines and piezo inkjet printheads.
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