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bizhub 550i
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A previous-generation Konica Minolta bizhub 550i multifunction retained for reference. Black & white speed A4/A3: 55/27 ppm.
OutputMono
Speed55 ppm
FormatA3
TypeMultifunction
Device features
What bizhub 550i brings to the workplace.
Useful capability, explained in practical terms and configured around the work your organisation actually produces.
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
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-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
Scan programs
Pre-setting of original, scan file and destination for regular scan jobs
Device specification
The detail behind the headline numbers.
Open each group to compare the specifications that matter to your users, documents and expected workload.
System Specification+
| Panel size/resolution | 10.1” / 1024 x 600 |
|---|---|
| System memory (standard/max) | 8,192 MB |
| System hard drive | 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 |
| Frame types | Ethernet 802.2; Ethernet 802.3; Ethernet II; Ethernet SNAP |
| Automatic Document Feeder | Up to 300 originals; A6-A3; 35-210 g/m²; Dualscan ADF |
| Printable paper size | A6-SRA3; customized paper sizes; banner paper max. 1,200 x 297 mm |
| Printable paper weight | 52-300 g/m² |
| Paper input capacity (standard/max) | 1,150 sheets / 6,650 sheets |
| Paper tray input (standard) | 1x 500; A6-A3; custom sizes; 52-256 g/m² 1x 500; A5-SRA3; custom sizes; 52-256 g/m² |
| Paper tray input (optional) | 1x 500 sheets; A5-A3; 52-256 g/m² 2x 500 sheets; A5-A3; 52-256 g/m² 1x 2,500 sheets; A4; 52-256 g/m² 1x 1,500 + 1x 1,000 sheets; A5-A4; 52-256 g/m² |
| 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 |
| Automatic duplexing | A5-SRA3; 52-256 g/m² |
| Finishing modes (optional) | Offset; Group; Sort; Staple; Staple (offline); Punch; Half-fold; Letter-fold; Booklet; Post insertion; Z-fold |
| Output capacity (standard) | Max. 250 sheets |
| Output capacity (optional) | Max. 3,300 sheets |
| Stapling | Max. 100 sheets or 98 sheets + 2 cover sheets (up to 300 g/m²) |
| Stapling output capacity | Max. 200 sets |
| Letter fold | Max. 3 sheets |
| Booklet | Max. 20 sheets or 19 sheets + 1 cover sheet (up to 300 g/m²) |
| Booklet output capacity | Max. 35 booklets; unlimited (without tray) |
| Copy/print volume (monthly) | Rec. 40,000 pages; Max.² 200,000 pages |
| Toner lifetime | Black up to 28,000 pages CMY up to 28,000 pages |
| Imaging unit lifetime | Black up to 240,000/1,000,000 pages (drum/developer) CMY up to 155,000/1,000,000 pages (drum/developer) |
| Power consumption | 220-240 V / 50/60 Hz; Less than 1.58 kW |
| System dimension (WxDxH) | 615 x 688 x 961 mm (without options) |
| System weight | Approx. 100.0 kg (without options) |
Printer Specification+
| Print resolution | 1,800 (equivalent) x 600 dpi; 1200 x 1200 dpi |
|---|---|
| Print Speed A4 | Up to 55 ppm |
| Page description language | PCL 6 (XL3.0); PCL 5c; PostScript 3 (CPSI 3016); XPS |
| Operating systems | Windows 7 (32/64); Windows 8/8.1 (32/64); Windows 10 (32/64); Windows Server 2008 (32/64); Windows Server 2008 R2; Windows Server 2012; Windows Server 2012 R2; Windows Server 2016; Windows Server 2019; Macintosh OS X 10.10 or later; Unix; Linux; Citrix |
| Printer fonts | 80 PCL Latin; 137 PostScript 3 Emulation Latin |
| Mobile printing | AirPrint (iOS); Mopria (Android); Konica Minolta Mobile Print (iOS/Android/Windows 10 Mobile); Mobile Authentication and Pairing (iOS/Android) Optional: Google Cloud Print; WiFi Direct |
Printer Specification (Optional)+
| Print controller | Embedded Fiery IC-420 |
|---|---|
| Controller CPU | AMD GX-424CC @ 2.4 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 (32/64); Windows 10 (32/64); Windows Server 2008 (32/64); Windows Server 2008 R2; Windows Server 2012; Windows Server 2012 R2; Windows Server 2016; Windows Server 2019; Macintosh OS X 10.10 or later; Linux |
Scanner Specification+
| Scan speed (mono/colour) | Up to 140/140 ipm in simplex Up to 280/280 ipm in duplex |
|---|---|
| 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-URL; TWAIN scan |
| File formats | JPEG; TIFF; PDF; Compact PDF; Encrypted PDF; XPS; Compact XPS; PPTX Optional: Searchable PDF; PDF/A 1a and 1b; Searchable DOCX/PPTX/XLSX |
| Scan destinations | 2,000 destinations + 100 groups; LDAP support |
Copier Specification+
| Imaging technology | Laser |
|---|---|
| Toner technology | Simitri® HD polymerised toner |
| Copy/print speed A4 | Up to 55 ppm |
| Copy/print speed A3 | Up to 27 ppm |
| Autoduplex speed A4 | Up to 55 ppm |
| 1st copy out time A4 | 3.3 sec. |
| Warm-up time | Approx. 14 sec.¹ |
| 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 Specification+
| 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 |
User Box Specification+
| 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 |
System Features+
| Security | ISO 15408 HCD-PP Common Criteria (in evalutation); IP filtering and port blocking; SSL3 and TLS1.0/1.1/1.2 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®); Copy protection (Copy Guard, Password Copy) |
|---|---|
| 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) |
These archived specifications describe the model when supplied; configurations and installed options may vary.
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