bizhub C551i

Simple, Seamless and Secure. Discover the bizhub i-Series!

  • 55 ppm in colour and black & white
  • Paper formats: A6-SRA3, custom formats and banner printing up to 1.2 m
  • Automatic media type detection for improved User Experience
  • 10.1-inch colour tablet-like touch panel with easy customisable modern UI
  • Highest data security with even greater protection against malicious activity and increased visibility of attempted cyberattacks

Functionalities

Functionalities

Print

Functionality Print
  • Universal Printer Driver

    One driver to install, manage and maintain

  • MyTab

    Print driver customisation

  • Direct print

    Driverless printing of PDF, XPS, DOCX, XLSX, PPTX, JPEG, TIFF, PS and PCL

  • Smart job queue

    Unprintable jobs e.g. because of unavailable paper size (copy, print and fax) are bypassed by consecutive jobs

  • Mobile Printing

    Possibility to directly print documents from a mobile device

Functionality Print
Functionality Copy

Copy

Functionality Copy
  • New User Interface

    Light, simple and modern UI is easy to use

  • Quick access to settings

    With most used settings visible at first sight, select them with one click, drop down or pop up menu

  • Blank page removal

    Automatic deletion of blank pages e.g. when copying mixed simplex and duplex documents

Scan

  • Scan-to-Me/Home

    Direct scan to own email address (Me) or SMB folder (Home) based on Active Directory information

  • Scan preview

    Provides a real-time preview of scanned originals for checking before sending

  • Scan annotation

    Stamping of e.g. date/time, filing number or custom text on scans for archiving purposes

  • Dual scan document feeder

    DSDF with standard double feed detection helps to perfom scan jobs quicker

  • Scan to url

    Reduce the load on the company network by sending a simple url to the recipient instead of a big file

  • Blank page removal

    Automatic deletion of blank pages e.g. when scanning mixed simplex and duplex documents

Functionality Fax

Fax

Functionality Fax
  • IP-Fax

    Sending of fax messages via network between Konica Minolta MFPs; supports colour as well as black & white

  • PC-Fax

    Direct fax transmission from the PC

  • Fax forwarding

    Forwarding of incoming fax documents by email or to SMB folder instead of printing

  • Shared address book

    The MFP-internal address book can be shared with the PC fax client

  • Tray selection

    Choice of input tray / print media and output tray for easy visibility of incoming faxes

Box

Functionality Box
  • Box function

    Storing of print, copy, scan and fax jobs for recall to send and print - for frequently printed documents like brochures, forms, pricelists etc.

  • Personal, Group and Public

    User access definition for different boxes

  • Sharing

    Copying of documents from user box to user box

  • Online access

    User box file access via web browser or box operator utility

  • Auto deletion

    Automatic deletion of files stored in a user box after a predefined period

Functionality Box

Security

  • Embedded Antivirus

    End users can now follow the live status of the virus scanning on the display and can then also contact the IT administrator in case of doubt. Also, the administrator now receives more information about the virus including its type it is and, where it originated.

  • Authentication

    User access by password, user name + password, ID card or finger vein scanner

  • Access rights

    Function access rights can be granted on user level (up to 1,000 accounts on MFP)

  • Data encryption

    Encryption of data stored on hard disk and password protection for hard disk access

  • New data erasure tool

    When the device is end of life, organizations do not have to worry about their data, as they can delete all data on the SSD (Solid State Drive) with the new data erasure tool “Secure Erase”. After erasure, the firmware of the device is deleted so that the device can no longer be started.

  • Password Attack Access

    Authentication request is measured and in case of attack discovery, the server is notificated

  • Unauthorized Access

    System administrator is alterted via SNMP trap in case of unauthorized access attempt and can block the access

  • bizhub SECURE services

    Securely set the MFP to make sure the company's data is safe

Green

Functionality Green
  • Dynamic eco timer

    Automatic analysis of working hours and adjustment of sleep mode timing

  • ECO scan

    Scanning of documents without warm-up of the print engine

  • ECO print

    Touch screen panel does not light up for printing out of sleep mode

  • Weekly timer

    Sleep mode timer setting on day and date basis

  • ECO meter

    Counter for ECO related items e.g. power consumption

Functionality Green
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Finishing

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  • Finishing

    Corner stapling, Corner stapling (offline), Two-point stapling, Two-hole punching, Four-hole punching, Duplex, Combined mixplex/mixmedia, Half-fold, Sheet insertion, Letterfold, Booklet, Offset sorting, Z-fold, Banner printing

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Features

Features

Key Features

Enjoy the bizhub i-Series with the 10.1 inch tablet-like panel, the best User Experience of the market, the number one Security features with the optional embedded Bitdefender anti-virus scan engine, Remote Services, Konica Minolta IT Services and much more.

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    Media support

    Embedded media sensor can detect paper weight and type to ensure right settings are applied

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    Finishing

    Versatile finishing options include online- and offline-stapling, punching, letterfolding of up to 3 sheets per letter and booklets of up to 20 sheets (80 pages) for improved office productivity and professional documents.

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    Security

    A full set of security features provided by bizhub SECURE services, including Bitdefender® anti-virus engine  to protect your organization from malware infection.

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    User Experience

    The 10.1-inch colour touch screen provides an easy operation, just like your smartphone or tablets. All main settings available at a glance to make the copying easier.

    Every new bizhub i-Series model has an improved and even more intuitive user interface. The function applications are now conveniently placed in the new folder "Useful apps" which is available on the home screen, but the users can group different applications based on their preferences using Drag & Drop, similar to smartphones.

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    Sustainability

    Energy-saving settings, low TEC values, space-saving design and award-winning air packaging helps to reduce environmental impact and save costs at the same time.

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Specifications & Downloads

Specifications & Downloads
  • System speed A4 Up to 55/55 ppm (mono/colour)
  • System speed A4 Up to 55/55 ppm (mono/colour)
  • System speed A3 Up to 27/27 ppm (mono/colour)
  • Autoduplex speed A4 Up to 55/55 ppm (mono/colour)
  • 1st page out time A4 3.3/4.3 sec. (mono/colour)
  • Warm-up time Approx. 12/13 sec. (mono/colour)¹
  • Imaging technology Laser
  • Toner technology Simitri® V polymerised toner
  • Panel size/resolution 10.1" / 1024 x 600
  • System memory 8,192 MB (standard/max)
  • System hard drive 256 GB SSD (standard) / 1 TB SSD (optional)
  • Interface 10/100/1,000-Base-T Ethernet; USB 2.0; Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac (optional)
  • Network protocols TCP/IP (IPv4 / IPv6); SMB; LPD; IPP; SNMP; HTTP(S); Bonjour
  • Automatic document feeder Up to 300 originals; A6-A3; 35-210 g/m²; Dualscan ADF
  • ADF double feed detection Standard
  • Printable paper size A6-SRA3; customized paper sizes; banner paper max. 1,200 x 297 mm
  • Printable paper weight 52-300 g/m²
  • Intelligent media sensor Automatic paper weight and type detection
  • Paper input capacity 1,150 sheets / 6,650 sheets (standard/max)
  • Large capacity tray (optional) 1x 3,000; A4; 52-256 g/m²
    1x 2,500; A4-SRA3; custom sizes; 52-256 g/m²
  • Manual bypass 150 sheets; A6-SRA3; custom sizes; banner; 60-300 g/m²
  • Finishing modes (optional) Offset; Group; Sort; Staple; Staple (offline); Punch; Half-fold; Letter-fold; Booklet; Post insertion; Z-fold
  • Automatic duplexing A6-SRA3; 52-256 g/m²
  • Output capacity Up to 250 sheets / up to 3,300 sheets (standard/max)
  • Stapling output capacity Max. 200 sets
  • Stapling Max. 100 sheets or 98 sheets + 2 cover sheets (up to 300 g/m²)
  • Letter fold Max. 3 sheets
  • Letter fold capacity Max. 50 sets; unlimited (without tray)
  • Booklet Max. 20 sheets or 19 sheets + 1 cover sheet (up to 300 g/m²)
  • Booklet output capacity Max. 35 booklets; unlimited (without tray)
  • Duty cycle (monthly) Rec. 50,000 pages; Max.² 200,000 pages
  • Toner lifetime Black up to 28,000 pages
    CMY up to 28,000 pages
  • Power consumption 220-240 V / 50/60 Hz; Less than 2.00 kW
  • System dimension (W x D x H) 615 x 688 x 961 mm (without options)
  • System weight Approx. 100.0 kg (without options)
  • Print resolution 1,800 (equivalent) x 600 dpi; 1200 x 1200 dpi
  • Page description language PCL 6 (XL3.0); PCL 5c; PostScript 3 (CPSI 3016); XPS
  • Operating systems Windows 10 (32/64); Windows 11; Windows Server 2012; Windows Server 2012 R2; Windows Server 2016; Windows Server 2019; Windows Server 2022; macOS 10.12 or later; Unix; Linux; Citrix
  • Printer fonts 80 PCL Latin; 137 PostScript 3 Emulation Latin
    Barcode fonts (optional); OCR A and B fonts (optional); Unicode fonts (optional)
  • Mobile printing AirPrint (iOS); Mopria (Android); Konica Minolta Mobile Print (iOS/Android)
    optional: WiFi Direct
  • Print controller Embedded Fiery IC-420 v2
  • Controller CPU Intel Celeron G4900T @ 2.9 GHz
  • Memory/HDD 4,096 MB / 500 GB
  • Page description language Adobe PostScript 3 (CPSI 3020); PCL 6; PCL 5c
  • Operating systems Windows 7 (32/64); Windows 8.1 (32/64); Windows 10 (32/64); Windows 11; Windows Server 2022; Macintosh OS 10.14 - 12.1
  • Scan speed Up to 140/140 ipm in simplex (mono/colour)
    Up to 280/280 ipm in duplex (mono/colour)
  • Scan resolution Up to 600 x 600 dpi
  • Scan modes Scan-to-eMail (Scan-to-Me); Scan-to-SMB (Scan-to-Home); Scan-to-FTP; Scan-to-Box; Scan-to-USB; Scan-to-WebDAV; Scan-to-DPWS; Scan-to-URL; TWAIN scan
  • File formats JPEG; TIFF; PDF; Compact PDF; Encrypted PDF; XPS; Compact XPS; PPTX; PDF/A 1a and 1b
    optional: Searchable PDF; Searchable DOCX/PPTX/XLSX
  • Scan destinations 2,000 destinations + 100 groups; LDAP support
  • Copy resolution 600 x 600 dpi
  • Gradation 256 gradations
  • Multicopy 1-9,999
  • Original format Max. A3
  • Magnification 25-400% in 0.1% steps; Auto-zooming
  • Fax standard Super G3 (optional)
  • Fax transmission Analogue; i-Fax; Colour i-Fax; IP-Fax
  • Fax resolution Up to 600 x 600 dpi
  • Fax compression MH; MR; MMR; JBIG
  • Fax modem Up to 33.6 Kbps
  • Fax destinations 2,000 single + 100 groups
  • Storable documents Up to 3,000 documents or 10,000 pages
  • Type of user boxes Public; Personal (with password or authentication); Group (with authentication)
  • Type of system boxes Secure print; Encrypted PDF print; Fax receipt; Fax polling
  • Security ISO15408 Common Criteria (in evaluation); IP filtering and port blocking; SSL3 and TLS1.1/1.2/1.3 network communication; IPsec support; IEEE 802.1x support; User authentication; Authentication log; Secure print; Kerberos; Hard drive overwrite; Hard drive data encryption (AES 256); Confidential fax; Print user data encryption
    optional: Antivirus realtime scanning (Bitdefender®)
  • Accounting Up to 1,000 user accounts; Active Directory support (user name + password + e-mail + smb folder); User function access definition; Authentication by mobile device (Android)
    optional: Biometric authentication (finger vein scanner); ID card authentication (ID card reader); Authentication by mobile device (iOS)
  • Software Data Administrator; Web Connection; HDD Backup Utility; Driver Packaging Utility; Log Management Utility; Font Management Utility; Download Manager
¹ Warm-up time may vary depending on the operating environment and usage
² If the maximum volume is reached within a period of one year, then a maintenance cycle must be
performed

– All specifications refer to A4-size paper of 80 g/m² quality.
– The support and availability of the listed specifications and functionalities varies depending on operating systems, applications
and network protocols as well as network and system configurations.
– The stated life expectancy of each consumable is based on specific operating conditions such as page coverage for a
particular page size (5% coverage of A4). The actual life of each consumable will vary depending on use and other printing
variables including page coverage, page size, media type, continuous or intermittent printing, ambient temperature and
humidity.
– Some of the product illustrations contain optional accessories.
– Specifications and accessories are based on the information available at the time of printing and are subject to change
without notice.
– Konica Minolta does not warrant that any specifications mentioned will be error-free.
– All brand and product names may be registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders and are hereby
acknowledged.

INTRODUCING THE bizhub i-SERIES FROM KONICA MINOLTA

Born from our desire to rethink the role of multifunctional devices in business, our next generation technology sits at the heart of your connected environment. Simply and securely bringing together people, places and devices to change the way you work.

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