Konica Minolta · 11×17 color copier
bizhub C551i
Mid-to-high volume color 11×17 copier for departments that print color all day.

Who it's for
Who the bizhub C551i is built for
A strong fit for a NY office of roughly 25 to 60 people, or a busy department, where color proposals, reports and handouts run all day. At 55 ppm it keeps queues short, and the 300-sheet dual scan feeder handles large scanning jobs in one pass. Add the FS-540SD finisher for 100-sheet stapled sets and booklets.
- ✓Up to 55 ppm in color and black and white on letter; 27 ppm on 11×17
- ✓300-sheet dual scan ADF at up to 140 ipm simplex / 280 ipm duplex with double feed detection
- ✓1,150 sheets standard, up to 6,650 sheets with optional trays
- ✓Prints 52 to 300 gsm and banner sheets up to 47.25 inches long
- ✓Optional 100-sheet staple finisher (FS-540), 20-sheet booklet maker, Z-fold unit and post inserter
- ✓8 GB memory with 256 GB SSD standard; 1 TB SSD and embedded Fiery IC-420 available
Models and speeds
| bizhub C551i | 55 ppm color or 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 C551i
| Print speed | Up to 55 ppm letter (color and black & white); up to 27 ppm 11×17 |
|---|---|
| First copy out | 3.8 sec black & white; 5.0 sec color (letter) |
| Resolution | 1,800 (equivalent) x 600 dpi; 1,200 x 1,200 dpi print; 600 x 600 dpi copy |
| Recommended monthly volume | Max. 200,000 pages per month (duty cycle) |
| Paper sizes | 3.5 x 5.5 in to 12 x 18 in; custom sizes; banner paper up to 47.25 x 11.7 in |
| Paper weights | 52 to 300 gsm; trays 52 to 256 gsm; bypass 60 to 300 gsm |
| Paper capacity | 1,150 sheets standard / 6,650 sheets maximum |
| Document feeder | 300-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 |
| Finishing | Output 250 sheets standard / 3,300 maximum; up to 100-sheet stapling; 20-sheet booklet; letter fold; Z-fold; post insertion (optional) |
| Control panel | 10.1 inch color touchscreen, 1,024 x 600 |
| Memory / storage | 8 GB system memory; 256 GB SSD standard, 1 TB SSD optional |
| Connectivity | 10/100/1,000Base-T Ethernet; USB 2.0; optional Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac; TCP/IP (IPv4/IPv6), SMB, LPD, IPP, SNMP, HTTP(S), Bonjour |
| Mobile & cloud | AirPrint (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) |
| Weight | Approx. 220 lb (without options) |
| Power | 110 to 120 V, 60 Hz; less than 1.6 kW |
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 C551i. Your rep configures these on the quote.
- 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-516x copier desk
- IM-103 intelligent media sensor
- FS-533 50-sheet inner finisher with MK-607 attachment kit
- 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
- IC-420 embedded Fiery color controller
- VI-516 interface kit and UK-115 mount kit for IC-420
- LK-106 barcode fonts
- LK-107 Unicode fonts
- LK-108 OCR A and B fonts
- LK-110v2 document converter pack (searchable PDF, DOCX, XLSX)
- LK-111 ThinPrint client
- FK-514 Super G3 fax board (up to two lines)
- LK-116 Bitdefender antivirus
- SC-509 security kit (copy guard)
- AU-205H 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-104 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 1.2/1.3; 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 C551i
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.