i-Option
Licensed bizhub extensions option
Necessary functions
for your particular needs
Expanded functionality to make bizhub even more convenient
Browse the Web using the bizhub touch panel
Web Browser Function
Follow Voice Guidance instructions to operate bizhub
Voice Guidance Function
Convert documents into highly functional PDFs
PDF Processing Function
Print securely through server-less operations
Server-less Pull Printing Function
Convert documents into searchable PDFs
Searchable PDF Function
Maximise the potential of documents
File Format Extension Function
Add more built-in fonts to bizhub
Barcode Font Function/Unicode Font Function/
OCR Font Function
Print at faster speeds
ThinPrint Function
Protect sensitive information
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Function
Licensed bizhub extensions option
Konica Minolta’ s i-Option expands the bizhub’ s range of functions to deliver a higher level
of convenience and greater ease of use. A variety of functions have been developed from
various perspectives to expand document use, strengthen data security and enhance usability.
They can easily be installed individually to meet your output needs.
Turn the bizhub control panel into a Web browser.
Web Browser (LK-101 v3)
Access content from the Internet and intra-company
networks directly from the bizhub touch panel display to
browse the Web and print files. And connect to cloud
services such as Google
Apps T M and Evernote ®
directly from the touch
panel with the optional
bizhub Connector.
Main Functions
Displaying and printing web content on the Internet and intranet.
Printing, displaying and saving data from the Internet and intranet
to bizhub Boxes.
Uploading scanned document data to Internet or intranet servers.
Uploading files from bizhub Boxes to Internet or intranet servers.
Using files from other bizhub Boxes on the same network.
Using cloud services with optional bizhub Connector.
bizhub Connector*1
(Available in three applications)
bizhub Connector S-1
bizhub Connector G-1 bizhub Connector E-1
for Microsoft SharePoint®
for Google AppsTM
Works with Evernote®
*1 Optional (supports certain models only)
Convert files to the format you need. Maximise the potential of documents.
File format extensions (LK-110) (LK-110 v2)
Leverage documents like never before with the bizhub
Office OpenXML format file creation process
OCR
pprocessing
Convert scanned documents into OOXML files
Scan paper documents and convert them to Microsoft
Office OpenXML formats (.docx/.xlsx/.pptx*). Text sections
can also be OCR processed and converted into text data
files to further increase the range of document applications.
* Conversion to .pptx files without OCR processing can be used as standard.
OCR (Optical Character Reader): A character reader that optically scans printed text to
identify characters based on their shape and automatically converts them into
character data.
E-mail RX Print
Attachments of e-mails sent from PCs, smartphones and
tablet devices can be printed from the bizhub*.
Attachments can also be saved in the bizhub Box.
* Printable files: PDF, Compact PDF, JPEG, TIFF, XPS, Compact XPS, Office
OpenXML (.docx/.xlsx/.pptx), PPML (.zip) (max. 20 files)
* Documents using long paper cannot be printed even in the above file formats.
* S/MIME encrypted e-mails are not supported. E-mail messages that have been
split into parts cannot be restored.
* The bizhub on the receiving end must have an e-mail address.
Document
Text
ex
extraction
Word
Excel
PowerPoint
Text layer
Background layer
Integrate
IImage
extraction
ex
Text data
Image layer
Other additional functions
Convert documents saved in the bizhub Box into compact PDF files
Searchable PDF
Convert received faxes into Searchable PDF files
Convert documents into high-quality compact PDF files
Convert to encrypted PDF files (digital ID)
PDF files for long-term storage (PDF/A format)
PDF files optimised for web display (Linearised PDF)
Easy-to-follow Voice Guidance for every operation.
Voice Guidance (LK-104 v3)
Voice Guidance provides easy step-by-step assistance for
control panel operations. Instructions are easy to follow
even when the display is difficult to see. The volume and
playback speed can also be adjusted for your convenience.
And add the optional keypad (KP-101) to access Voice
Guidance with a touch of a button.
* This function can be used for enlarged display screens (copy, fax/scan functions),
guidance screens and universal setting screens.
2 i-Option
Optional keypad
(KP-101)
Print to any bizhub freely & securely.
Server-less Pull Printing Function (LK-114)
LK-114 realises a server-less Pull Printing environment,
allowing you to print jobs from a PC and temporarily stored
on a storage device to any bizhub MFP or printer within the
same group (ubiquitous group). It enhances convenience
and, at the same time, contributes to security and
reduction of overall costs.
Major Specifications of “i-Option License Kit [LK-114]”
Devices to be grouped
Max. 10 units
Printer Languages
PCL / PS*1
Authentication Method
Authentication by MFP, ActiveDirectory
On-panel Operations
●Print job delete
●Changes in print setup (color to monochrome, copy
counts, single-sided or double-sided printing, stapling*2,
punching*2 )"
Compatible Client OS
Microsoft Windows Vista / 7 / 8 / 8.1
*1 Changes in print setup cannot be made on client devices.
*2 When an optional finisher is mounted
Search keywords and use text. Adding new possibilities to
scanned documents.
Searchable PDF (LK-105 v3) (LK-105 v4)
Text information in scanned documents can be converted
into text data via OCR, and that text data can be overlaid
onto each page when the PDF file is generated. This lets
you to search keywords in the text and use the text data
for secondary applications such as copying and pasting
onto digitised paper documents.
* Text recognition may not be possible in the following cases
If white characters are used in the document
If the language selected does not match the language of the text in the document.
If the document direction and the text direction do not match when the page
orientation is not automatically adjusted.
Differences in text recognition may occur depending on factors such as the
document condition and font type and size.
Searchable PDF file creation process
Document
Text
extraction
OCR
processing
Text
data
Integrate
Text compression
Image
extraction
Image compression
Searchable PDF
For security. For long-term storage.
Convert documents into highly functional PDFs.
PDF processing (LK-102 v3)
Convert scanned files into almost any PDF format to match
purpose and application.
PDF files for long-term storage
PDF files that comply with the PDF/A international standard
(ISO19005) can be created for long-term storage. Both
PDF/A-1a and PDF/A-1b standard levels are supported.
Encrypted PDF with a digital certificate
To prevent information leaks to third parties, e-mailed PDF
files can be encrypted with the user’ s digital certificate
(public key), so they can only be decoded using the user’ s
secret key.
File conversion formats and required options
LK-102 v3 LK-105 v3
LK-110
PDF/A (For long-term storage)
PDF optimised for Web
Linearised PDF
Multi-page PDF files can be linearised so that the first page
is quickly loaded in the Web browser, reducing the wait for
loading the entire file.
* Some web browsers may only display the file once all the pages have been loaded.
Encrypted PDF (Digital signature)
Searchable PDF (OCR text recognition)
(pptx files can also be OCR processed)
High-quality compact PDF
OOXML file
(Extension: .docx/.xlsx) conversion + OCR
i-Option 3
Add more built-in fonts to the bizhub.
Barcode font (LK-106)
Unicode font (LK-107)
This function allows barcodes – indispensible for the
manufacturing and logistics induxtries – to be printed from the
bizhub based on data sent from the ERP (Enterprise Resource
Planning) system. Data can be printed directly without having
to access a printer driver.
This function contains a large number of Unicode fonts to
support a wide range of languages including Chinese
(simplified and traditional), Korean and Japanese. They can
be printed directly without having to access a printer driver.
OCR font (LK-108)
OCR font is a standardised font that allows text to be
appropriately recognised by devices using OCR (Optical
Character Recognition).
* OCR-B (PS) fonts can be used as standard.
The lighter the data and network load, Protecting sensitive MFP information
the faster the printing.
with encryption
ThinPrint function (LK-111)
ThinPrint virtual desktop environment speeds up the
printing of extra-large data files by compressing the print
data to reduce network load.
* The bizhub will operate as a ThinPrint Client (.print Client). ThinPrint system
must be operating on the network used.
* ThinPrint is a printing solution software provided by Cortado AG of Germany.
TPM (Trusted Platform Module) function
(LK-115) (LK-115 v2)
TPM is a hardware chip that encrypts and decrypts data,
and can be used to securely manage sensitive information
such as MFP digital certificate and passwords. A specific
protected and encapsulated microcontroller security
chip is used to
defend sensitive
information against
external software
TPM chip
TPM key
attacks and thefts.
Hard disk
■ Required option hardware
Model
Function
Compatible
models
Colour
bizhub C754e/C654e*1
LK-102 v3
Web
Browser*2
PDF
processing/
Encrypted
PDF
(Digital ID)
Voice
guidance
UK-204
UK-204
UK-204 and
EK-604 or EK-605
UK-204
LK-104 v3
LK-105 v3
LK-105 v4
LK-106
LK-107
LK-108
LK-110
LK-110 v2
Convert OOXML file/
High Quality
Compact PDF/
Searchable PDF
(Fax RX Document)/
E-mail RX Print etc
LK-111
LK-114
ThinPrint
function
Server-less
Pull Printing
LK-115
LK-115 v2
TPM (Trusted
Platform Module)
Bar code
font
Unicode
font*3
OCR font
—
UK-204
UK-204
UK-204
UK-204
—
Not required
UK-204
Not required
—
UK-204
—
UK-204
UK-204
UK-204
UK-204
—
Not required
UK-204
Not required
—
UK-204
—
UK-204
UK-204
UK-204
—
—
—
—
—
—
Searchable PDF
bizhub C554e/C454e/
C364e/C284e/C224e*1
UK-204
UK-204
UK-204 and
EK-606 or EK-607
bizhub C754/C654*1
UK-204
UK-204
bizhub C554/C454/
C364/C284/C224*1
UK-204
UK-204
UK-204 and
EK-604 or EK-605
UK-204 and
EK-606 or EK-607
UK-204
—
UK-204
UK-204
UK-204
—
—
—
—
—
—
bizhub C368/C308
—
UK-211
UK-211 and
EK-608 or EK-609
—
UK-211
UK-211
UK-211
UK-211
—
UK-211
Not required
UK-211
—
Not required
Extension
memory
—
—
—
—
Not required
Not required
Not required
—
—
Not required
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
HD-P06
HD-P06
HD-P06
—
—
Not required
—
—
—
UK-204
—
UK-204
UK-204
UK-204
UK-204
—
Not required
UK-204
Not required
—
UK-204
—
UK-204
UK-204
UK-204
UK-204
—
Not required
UK-204
Not required
—
UK-204
UK-204
UK-204
—
—
—
—
—
—
bizhub C3850FS/C3850/C3350*1
bizhub C3110
bizhub C3100P*1
bizhub 754e/654e*
UK-204
UK-204
UK-204 and
EK-604 or EK-605
bizhub 554e/454e/
364e/284e/224e*1
UK-204
UK-204
UK-204 and
EK-606 or EK-607
UK-204
UK-204 and
EK-604 or EK-605
UK-204
—
—
UK-211
UK-211 and
EK-608 or EK-609
—
UK-211
UK-211
UK-211
UK-211
—
UK-211
Not required
UK-211
—
Not required
Not required
—
—
—
—
Not required
Not required
Not required
—
—
Not required
—
—
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1
B/W
LK-101 v3
1
bizhub 754/654*
bizhub 367/287/227*1
bizhub 4750/4050*1
UK-204
*1 Some of the features may required FW upgrade.
*2 Please note the following when using Flash Player. The function for generating events using key operations cannot be used. The functions for tasks such as pasting or retrieving data such as text from the clipboard cannot
be used. Context menus cannot be used. The Flash printing function cannot be used. JavaScript cannot be run from Flash. Flash cannot be operated from JavaScript. Flash Player is not compatible with screens that have
no windows (pop ups). The Bookmark function in Flash cannot be used. The function for transferring data in real time using Flash Media Server cannot be used.
*3 Unicode fonts that can be expanded with LK-107 are Andale Mono WT J, Andale Mono WT K. Andale Mono WT S and Andale Mono WT T.
For more information please visit the bizhub Web site at
http://www.biz.konicaminolta.com/solutions/i_option/index.html
Product appearance, configuration and/or specifications are subject to change without notice. This product is not available for some countries or regions.
The Konica Minolta logo, symbol mark, Giving Shape to Ideas logo, bizhub and i-Option are registered trademarks or trademarks of KONICA MINOLTA, INC.
Windows, Windows Vista and SharePoint are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.
Google Apps is registered trademark or trademark of Google, Inc.
Evernote is registered trademark or trademark of Evernote Corporation in the United States and other countries.
ThinPrint is registered trademark or trademark of Cortado AG in Germany and other countries.
All other brand and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners.
2-7-2 Marunouchi Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan
http://www.biz.konicaminolta.com