AccurioPress C84hc earns Fogra certification

Print Solutions

Konica Minolta has achieved a major milestone with its AccurioPress C84hc becoming the only high chroma toner system on the market to be awarded FograCert Validation Printing System (VPS) certification. This achievement means that all of the company’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: the proprietary IC-609 and the optional EFI Fiery IC-317.

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, colorimetric tone value transfer, tone value reproduction limits, image register, and resolving power and margin information.

Launched in summer 2024, the AccurioPress C84hc is an 80 page per minute digital press powered by a 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.

The ability to produce brighter, more dynamic colours opens up new commercial opportunities for UK print companies. From photobooks 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), 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 is a game changer for UK print businesses looking to push boundaries, find new opportunities, and unlock new revenue streams with confidence.’