Konica Minolta · 11×17 black & white copier

bizhub 551i

Mid-to-high volume black and white 11×17 copier for busy departments.

55 ppmbizhub i-Series
Konica Minolta bizhub 551i
Sold, installed and serviced by NYBS from Garden City Park, NY. Authorized Konica Minolta dealer.

Who it's for

Who the bizhub 551i is built for

Built for a NY law firm, medical office or school department that pushes steady black and white volume, about 50,000 pages a month by the manufacturer's recommendation. It scans at up to 280 ipm duplex and accepts 100-sheet stapling, booklet, Z-fold and post insertion options.

  • ✓Up to 55 ppm on letter and 27 ppm on 11×17; 3.3 sec first page out
  • ✓300-sheet dual scan ADF standard at up to 140 ipm simplex / 280 ipm duplex
  • ✓1,150 sheets standard, expandable to 6,650 sheets
  • ✓Prints 52 to 300 gsm and banner paper up to 47.25 inches long
  • ✓Optional 100-sheet stapling, 20-sheet booklets, Z-fold, post insertion and 2/3 hole punch
  • ✓8 GB memory and 256 GB SSD standard; 1 TB SSD available

Models and speeds

bizhub 551i55 ppm black & white letter; 27 ppm 11×17

Speeds are the manufacturer's rated letter-size figures. Your rep will match the speed to your monthly volume; faster is not always the right answer.

Specifications

Published specs for the bizhub 551i

Print speedUp to 55 ppm letter (simplex and auto duplex); up to 27 ppm 11×17
First copy out3.3 sec (letter)
Resolution1,800 (equivalent) x 600 dpi; 1,200 x 1,200 dpi print; 600 x 600 dpi copy and scan
Recommended monthly volumeRecommended 50,000 pages; max. 200,000 pages per month (duty cycle)
Paper sizes3.5 x 5.5 in to 12 x 18 in; custom sizes; banner paper up to 47.25 x 11.7 in
Paper weights52 to 300 gsm; trays 52 to 256 gsm; bypass 60 to 300 gsm
Paper capacity1,150 sheets standard / 6,650 sheets maximum
Document feeder300-sheet dual scan ADF, 5.5 x 8.5 in to 11×17 in, 35 to 210 gsm; up to 140 ipm simplex and 280 ipm duplex; double feed detection standard
FinishingOutput 250 sheets standard / 3,300 maximum; up to 100-sheet stapling; 20-sheet booklet; tri-fold; Z-fold; post insertion (optional)
Control panel10.1 inch color touchscreen, 1,024 x 600
Memory / storage8 GB system memory; 256 GB SSD standard, 1 TB SSD optional
Connectivity10/100/1,000Base-T Ethernet; USB 2.0; optional Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac; TCP/IP (IPv4/IPv6), SMB, LPD, IPP, SNMP, HTTP(S)
Mobile & cloudAirPrint (iOS); Mopria (Android); Konica Minolta Print Service; Konica Minolta Mobile Print; optional Wi-Fi Direct
Dimensions (W x D x H)24.2 x 27.1 x 37.8 in (without options)
WeightApprox. 220 lb (without options)
Power110 to 120 V, 60 Hz; less than 1.6 kW
Specifications summarized from Konica Minolta's published product documentation. Configurations vary; confirm details for your quote with your NYBS rep.

Options and finishing

Options for the work you do

Paper decks, finishers, punch and fold units, controllers and security add-ons available for the bizhub 551i. Your rep configures these on the quote.

Paper handling
  • PC-116 1 x 500-sheet universal tray
  • PC-216 2 x 500-sheet universal tray
  • PC-416 2,500-sheet large capacity tray
  • PC-417 1,500 + 1,000-sheet large capacity tray
  • LU-302 3,000-sheet large capacity tray (letter)
  • LU-207 2,500-sheet large capacity tray (letter to 12 x 18)
  • MK-730 banner tray
  • DK-516 copier desk
  • IM-103 intelligent media sensor
Finishing
  • FS-542 50-sheet inner finisher
  • PK-527 2/3 hole punch kit for FS-542
  • FS-533 50-sheet inner finisher
  • PK-519 punch kit for FS-533
  • FS-539 50-sheet staple finisher
  • FS-539SD 50-sheet staple / 20-sheet booklet finisher
  • PK-524 2/3 hole punch kit for FS-539/SD
  • FS-540 100-sheet staple finisher
  • FS-540SD 100-sheet staple / 20-sheet booklet finisher
  • PK-526 2/3 hole punch kit for FS-540/SD
  • PI-507 post inserter, ZU-609 Z-fold unit and JS-602 job separator for FS-540/SD
  • RU-513 relay unit, OT-513 output tray, JS-508 job separator
Controllers & print
  • LK-106 barcode fonts
  • LK-107 Unicode fonts
  • LK-108 OCR A and B fonts
  • LK-110v2 document converter pack (DOCX, XLSX, PDF/A)
  • LK-111 ThinPrint client
Fax, security & other
  • FK-514 Super G3 fax board
  • LK-116 Bitdefender antivirus
  • SC-509 security kit (copy guard)
  • ID card reader with MK-735 mount kit
  • EM-908 1 TB replacement SSD
  • UK-221 wireless LAN
  • EK-608 / EK-609 USB interface kits (keyboard, Bluetooth)
  • KP-102 10-key pad, WT-506 working table, KH-102 keyboard holder
  • FS-P04 off-line stapler and CS-2 convenience stapler
  • LK-104v3 voice guidance

Security

Security features on this model

Every feature below is built into the machine. When your IT team needs it, NYBS sets them up to Konica Minolta's own hardening guide and supports them afterward.

  • ✓ISO 15408 HCD-PP Common Criteria certified
  • ✓SSD self-encryption (AES 256) with storage lock password and overwrite all data function
  • ✓User authentication with authentication log, Active Directory support, Kerberos and optional ID card or mobile device login
  • ✓IP filtering and port blocking; SSL3 and TLS 1.0/1.1/1.2; IPsec; IEEE 802.1x
  • ✓Secure print, encrypted PDF print, print user data encryption and confidential fax
  • ✓Optional Bitdefender real time antivirus scanning (LK-116) and copy protection (Copy Guard, Password Copy)

Get a quote

Get a price on the bizhub 551i

A specialist reviews your volumes, color mix and finishing needs, then sends lease, service and per-page costs on one page. Mention the model in the message box.

Prefer to talk? (516) 739-0200, Garden City Park. Existing customer with a service or supply need? Use the NYBS Service portal.