Konica Minolta bizhub 500 Parts & Supplies

The Konica Minolta bizhub 500 is a high-performance monochrome multifunction printer designed for large workgroups and department-level environments that require rapid document production and heavy-duty reliability. Delivering 50 pages per minute, it is a robust workhorse built for high-volume performance with a 175,000-page monthly duty cycle. The bizhub 500 features Konica Minolta's sleek console design and an intuitive touch screen for simplified operation. With its standard 1,150-sheet paper capacity expandable to 5,650 sheets, high-speed scanning, and modular finishing options, it serves as a central hub for printing, copying, and digital archiving. Utilizing Simitri polymerized toner, it ensures exceptional text clarity and consistent monochrome solids for all business communications.

Core Performance Specifications

• Device Type: High-Volume Monochrome MFP (Print, Copy, Scan, Optional Fax)
• Print/Copy Speed: Up to 50 ppm (A4/Letter)
• Print Resolution: 1200 dpi (equivalent) x 600 dpi
• First Copy Out Time: Approximately 3.3 seconds
• Monthly Duty Cycle: Up to 175,000 pages
• Warm-up Time: Approximately 15 seconds
• Memory/Storage: 192 MB RAM / Optional 40 GB HDD

Paper Handling and Media

• Standard Paper Capacity: 1,150 sheets
  • Trays 1 & 2: 500 sheets each
  • Manual Bypass: 150 sheets
• Maximum Paper Capacity: Up to 5,650 sheets with optional Large Capacity Units
• Document Feeder: High-speed Reversing Automatic Document Feeder (RADF)
• Media Sizes: Up to A3 (up to 11" x 17" Ledger)
• Paper Weight: 60 to 157 g/m² (Trays); up to 210 g/m² (Bypass)

Scanning and Copying Features

• Scan Speed: Up to 70 originals per minute (B&W)
• Scan Resolution: Up to 600 x 600 dpi
• Scan Modes: Scan-to-Email, SMB, FTP, Box (HDD), and TWAIN
• Copy Functions: Advanced job reservation, electronic sorting, and image rotation
• Modular Finishing: Supports 100-sheet stapling, saddle-stitch booklets, and folding

Connectivity and Security

• Network Interface: Ethernet 10/100 Base-T, Parallel interface
• Printer Emulations: PCL 6, PostScript 3 (Optional)
• User Management: Robust administrative tools for tracking usage and securing department-level jobs
• Security: Standard HDD data overwrite and user password management

Physical Dimensions

• Width: 677 mm (26.6 in.)
• Depth: 710 mm (28 in.)
• Height: 718 mm (28.3 in.) (Main body)
• Weight: Approximately 74 kg (163 lb)
• Reliability: Built on a proven industrial chassis designed for high-uptime environments