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bizhub 227
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A previous-generation Konica Minolta bizhub 227 multifunction retained for reference. Speed A4/A3: 22/14 ppm in black & white.
OutputMono
Speed22 ppm
FormatA3
TypeMultifunction
Device features
What bizhub 227 brings to the workplace.
Useful capability, explained in practical terms and configured around the work your organisation actually produces.
Carbon Copy print
Single page printing from multiple trays
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
Toner save mode
Helps save toner by reducing toner consumption e.g. for draft prints
Mobile Printing
Possibility to directly print documents from a mobile device
Job preview
Illustrates selected copy functions on screen
Custom function bar
Up to 2 x 7 copy functions can be freely selected for the main copy screen
Blank page removal
Automatic deletion of blank pages e.g. when copying mixed simplex and duplex documents
Card shot
Prints copies of the front and back of the original on the same page, e.g. for passport and other ID
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
Device specification
The detail behind the headline numbers.
Open each group to compare the specifications that matter to your users, documents and expected workload.
Copier Specifications+
| Copying process | Electrostatic laser copy; indirect |
|---|---|
| Toner system | Simitri® HD polymerised toner |
| Copy/print speed A4 mono (cpm) | Up to 22 cpm |
| Copy/print speed A3 mono (cpm) | Up to 14 cpm |
| Autoduplex speed A4 mono (cpm) | Up to 22 cpm |
| 1st Copy/print time mono (sec) | 5.3 sec. |
| Warm-up time (sec) | Approx. 20 sec. Warm-up time may vary depending on the operating environment and usage |
| Copy resolution (dpi) | 600 x 600 dpi |
| Gradations | 256 gradations |
| Multi-copy | 1 - 9,999 |
| Original format | A5 - A3 |
| Magnification | 25-400% in 0.1% steps; auto-zooming |
| Copy functions | Chapter; cover and page insertion; proof copy (print and screen); adjustment test print; digital art functions; job setting memory; poster mode; image repeat; overlay (optional);stamping |
Printer Specification+
| Print resolution dpi | 1,800 (equivalent) x 600 dpi |
|---|---|
| Page description language | PCL 6 (PCL 5 + XL 3.0); PostScript 3 (CPSI 3016); XPS |
| Operating systems | Windows VISTA (32/64) Windows 7 (32/64) Windows 8 (32/64) Windows 8.1 (32/64) Windows 10 (32/64) Windows Server 2008/2008 R2 (32/64) Windows Server 2012/2012 R2 (64) Macintosh OS X 10.x Unix; Linux; Citrix |
| Printer fonts | 80 PCL Latin; 137 PostScript 3 Emulation Latin |
| Print functions | Direct print of PCL; PS; TIFF; XPS; PDF (v1.7); encrypted PDF files and OOXML (DOCX; XLSX; PPTX); mixmedia and mixplex; "Easy Set” job programming; overlay; watermark;copy protection; carbon copy print |
| Mobile printing | AirPrint (iOS); Mopria (Android); Google Cloud Print(optional); Wi-Fi Direct (optional); Konica Minolta Print Service (Android); PageScope Mobile (iOS); NFC Authentication and Pairing (Android) |
Scanner Specifications+
| Scan speed (mono/colour) | Up to 45 ipm Scan Speed mono (opm) |
|---|---|
| Scan resolution (dpi) | Max.: 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 Network TWAIN scan |
| File formats | TIFF; PDF; Compact PDF; JPEG; XPS; Compact XPS; DOCX; XLSX; searchable PDF; PDF/A; linearized PDF |
| Scan destinationss | 2,100 (single + group); LDAP support |
| Scan functions | Annotation (text/time/date) for PDF; up to 400 job programs;Real-time scan preview |
Fax Specifications+
| Fax standard | G3 |
|---|---|
| Fax transmission | Analogue i-Fax Colour iFax (RFC3949-C) IP-Fax |
| Fax resolution | Max.: 600 x 600 dpi (ultra-fine) |
| Fax compression | Fax compression |
| Fax Modem (Kbps) | Up tp 33.6 Kbps |
| Fax destinations | 2,100 (Single + group) |
| Fax functions | Polling; time shift; PC-Fax; receipt to confidential box;Receipt to e-mail/FTP/SMB; up to 400 job programs |
User Box Specifications+
| Max. 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 |
| User box functionality | Polling; time shift; PC-Fax; receipt to confidential box;Receipt to e-mail/FTP/SMB; up to 400 job programs |
System Specification+
| System memory standard (MB) | 2,048 MB (standard) |
|---|---|
| System hard disc optional (GB) | 250 GB (Standard) |
| Interfaces standard | 10-Base-T/100-Base-T/1,000-Base-T Ethernet; USB 2.0; Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n (optional) |
| Network Protocols | TCP/IP (FTP; SMB; SMTP; WebDAV) (IPv4/IPv6) |
| Frame Types | Ethernet 802.2; Ethernet 802.3; Ethernet II; Ethernet SNAP |
| Automatic Document Feeder | Up to 100 originals; A6-A3; 35-163 gsm RADF optional available |
| Paper Size | A5-A3; A6S; Thick Paper X/Y size input range: Width:90-297 mm; Length: 139.7-431.8mm |
| Printable Paper Weight (g/m²) | 60-220 gsm |
| Paper input capacity | Standard: 1,100 sheets Max.: 3,600 Sheets |
| Automatic duplexing | A5-A3; 60-209 gsm |
| Finishing modes (optional) | Offset; group; sort; staple; punch; centre-fold; letter fold; booklet |
| Output capacity (w. finisher) | Max.: 3,300 sheets |
| Output capacity (w/o finisher) | Max.: 250 sheets |
| Stapling | Max.: 50 sheets or 48 sheets + 2 cover sheets (up to 209 gsm) |
| Stapling output capacity | Max.: 1,000 sheets |
| Letter fold | Up to 3 sheets |
| Letter fold capacity | Max.: 30 sheets (tray); unlimited |
| Booklet | Max.: 20 sheets or 19 sheets + 1 cover sheet (up to 209 gsm)) |
| Booklet output capacity | Max.: 100 sheets (tray); unlimited |
| Copy/print volume Recommented (monthly) | 10,000 |
| Copy/print volume max. (monthly) | 19,000 If the maximum volume is reached within a period of one year, then a maintenance cycle must be performed Toner lifetime Black |
| Imaging Unit lifetime Black | 80,000 pages/600,000 pages (Drum/Developer) |
| Power consumption | 220-240 V / 50/60 Hz; Less than 1.5 kW (system) |
| System dimensions (WxDxH, mm)t | 585 x 660 x 735 mm (Standard configuration of main body) |
| System weight (kg) | Approx. 56.5 kg |
| Paper trays standard | Tray 1: 500 sheets; A5-A4; 60-220 gsm Tray 2: 500 Sheets; A5-A3; 60-220 gsm Manual Bypass: 100 Sheets; A6-A3; custom sizes; 60-220 gsm |
| Paper trays optional | Tray 3: 500 sheets; A5-A3; 60-220 gsm Tray 3 + 4: 2 x 500 sheets; A5-A3; 60-220 gsm Large Capacity Cabinet: 2,500 sheets; A4; 60-220gsm |
System Features+
| Security | ISO15408/IEEE 2600.2 compliant (in evaluation); IP filtering and port blocking; SSL2; SSL3 and TSL1.0 network communication; IPsec support; IEEE 802.1x support; user authentication; Authentication log; secure print; Hard disk overwrite (8 standard types); Hard disk data encryption (AES 256); Memory data auto deletion; Confidential fax receipt; Print user data encryption Accounting |
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These archived specifications describe the model when supplied; configurations and installed options may vary.
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