Boosting Workflow with AQA ?
What is Auto Quality Adjustment (AQA)?
Auto Quality Adjustment (AQA) is a unique function of the Intelligent Quality Optimisation Unit IQ-501/IQ-601. The IQ unit scans and measures quality confirmation charts printed from the AccurioPress print engine. AQA automatically performs self-diagnosis, correction, and repair of the Image Quality, leading to increased production time, reduced print wastage, and enabling less skilled operation.
Start Every Day with Confident Colour
AQA automatically adjusts colour before the day begins. Load the paper the day before, and AQA powers on at your set time to begin its work, allowing you to start printing immediately with consistent quality and improved productivity.
Workflow Diagram: A visual representation shows a process starting with 'Load colour adjustment paper', followed by 'AQA', then 'Start of work', leading to 'Start production immediately!' with an indicator for 'Ahead of schedule'.
Reduce work time by 15 to 20 minutes per day!
Cut Downtime, Save Time ⏰
AQA helps reduce repair time and minimize machine interruptions. If streaks persist after auto-adjustment at startup, AQA flags the issue and supports remote diagnostics. A Konica Minolta technician can check the condition in advance and arrive with the exact parts needed, minimizing disruption to your workflow.
Process Visualization: A timeline graphic depicts a 'Printing company representative' and a 'Konica Minolta Technician' interacting with time indicators, emphasizing efficiency.
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Smarter printing, less downtime.
What Can AQA Do?
Improve stability. Reduce downtime. Automate quality. ⚙️
Diagram Description: An 'Evaluation chart' is scanned, and 'Image analysis' is performed. This analysis uses 'Explanatory variables' (such as feature value: colour, density, sharpness) and 'Objective variables' (like Rank value by visual evaluation) within a 'statistical model' to generate a 'Quality confirmation chart'.
From daily self-checks to remote maintenance support, AQA keeps your presses running smoothly.
1 Self-Diagnosis & Auto-Repair ✔️
- Automatic output quality check at startup or scheduled time.
- Uses the inline scanner in IQ-501 / IQ-601.
- Diagnoses image issues and, if needed:
- Performs automatic cleaning or correction.
- Initiates self-repair actions.
2 Enables Preventive Maintenance ✔️
- Diagnostic images are uploaded to the cloud.
- Technicians remotely assess machine condition in detail.
- Ensures the right parts and service are prepared in advance.
Less downtime. Faster fixes. More productivity.
Coming Soon: The Next Generation of AQA
Solving problems before they happen—proactively.
Upcoming AQA innovations will take automation to the next level with predictive maintenance and real-time machine insights. This includes:
- Detecting issues early—before they impact production.
- Enabling preventive visits and guided self-maintenance.
- Providing visual dashboards for instant machine health status.
Fewer image quality issues. More reliable performance. Total peace of mind.
Smart Dashboards & Proactive Support
Live insights, smarter decisions, and premium-level care. AQA's smart platform shares real-time data with Konica Minolta experts and developers, helping you stay one step ahead.
- Live machine data supports proactive response.
- Clear condition scoring means no guesswork.
- Included as part of Konica Minolta's premium maintenance service.
Dashboard Visualization: Visual dashboards are presented, showing scores and trends. Examples include 'Overall Score' and 'Trend (28 days average)' with sample data points like 59, 40, 64, and 43, 73, 35. Another section details 'Image total score transition' and 'Image diagnostic score' for specific issues such as 'Vertical streak', 'Horizontal streak', 'Spot', 'Uneven density', and 'Stain', each with associated scores.
