MFPs are changing the way users capture, digitise, store and manage paper documents. Be empowered with the ability to customise solutions on Konica Minolta bizhub MFPs. You can now offer tailor-made software solutions such as control panel presentation capabilities and programmable service.
This is made possible with Konica Minolta bEST (bizhub Extended Solution Technology) where you can provide seamless interface between Konica Minolta bizhub MFPs and software applications residing on PCs or servers. Leveraging on bEST technology, you can customise applications for print management, cost control, and networking, all accessed directly from the bizhub MFP control panel. With these bEST applications, you are able to simplify application tasks and increase efficiency to streamline workflow processes .
The Developer Support Program is open to qualified independent software vendors, developers, integrators, resellers, Konica Minolta dealers and customers. Becoming a member broadens the software solutions your company can offer to Konica Minolta customers. There are three tiers of membership (Silver, Gold and Platinum) with Gold* and Platinum* members having privileges to access to resources including sample codes, development support, bizhub Simulator to kickstart your application development.
*Annual membership fee applies to Gold and Platinum members.
Silver Level
This is open for developers and vendors who are interested in using our print related technology only. |
Gold Level*
This is open for developers and vendors who would like to develop applications to customise the panel and integrate their applications with our MFP. |
Platinum Level*
This is by invitation only. |
Category | Resource | Silver | Gold* | Platinum* |
Specifications | Browser Specification | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Internet Printing Protocol Implementation Specification | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
JDF/JMF Specification | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Key Counter I/F Specification | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Vendor I/F Specification | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ | |
KM Standard MIB Implementation Specification | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
MIB Definition File | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Page Description Language Specifications | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
OpenAPI | Documents | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
SDK | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
bizhub Simulator | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Sample | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ | |
IWS | Documents | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Sample | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Driver SDK | Driver API SDK | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Solution Key | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |