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Konica Minolta bizhub 500 Multifunction Printer

Enterprise B&W A3 MFP for departments of 30-75 — 50 ppm, 250,000 monthly duty, 8.5-inch monochrome touchscreen, scan to email/FTP/SMB, 1,150-sheet standard / 6,650 max paper capacity, optional 50-sheet stapling and 50-page booklet finishing.

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Print speed
47 ppm mono
Paper capacity
sheets
Duplex
Automatic Duplex
Connectivity
USB · Wi-Fi · Ethernet
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Konica Minolta bizhub 500
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Is this the right printer for you?

Who the Konica Minolta bizhub 500 Multifunction Printer is actually for

Most printer pages just tell you what a printer does. Here's the honest version: when this machine is the right choice, when it's fine, and when you should look at something else. We sell a lot of these for a reason, but the reason is not "every office."

Best fit

Pick this if...

  • You run a department or large workgroup of 30-75 people that needs A3 (11x17) B&W output at high volumes.
  • You print 8,000-20,000 pages a month, well within the 250,000 monthly duty cycle.
  • You need solid finishing — FS-510 50-sheet stapler with optional 2/3-hole punch (PK-510) and 50-page saddle-stitch booklet maker (SD-503) bolt on.
  • You're replacing an aging Canon iR-5050 or Ricoh Aficio MP5000 — the 500 is built like a tank, parts and toner stay cheap on the secondary market.
  • You're buying refurb in the $1,500-2,500 range — solid high-volume workhorse with 5+ years of life left if maintained.
Works fine

You'll be happy if...

  • You print 20,000-35,000 pages a month — handled, but TN-411 toner cycles get more frequent. Consider stepping up to the bizhub 552 at that volume.
  • You need color scan-to-email — works, but the 8.5-inch panel is monochrome and the workflow is more clicks than the e-Series successors.
  • You need fax — the FK-502 Super G3 fax kit is optional.
  • You're keeping it as a secondary high-volume tabloid printer — engine is robust, parts cheap, a good service tech can keep it running another 5-7 years.
Look elsewhere

Skip this if...

  • You need color print — this is B&W only.
  • You need a current cloud workflow — this is a 2007-era chassis, no AirPrint, no Mopria, no native cloud connectors.
  • You print under 3,000 pages a month — the 8.5-inch monochrome panel and 30-second warm-up make light use feel sluggish.
  • You need single-pass duplex scanning — only reversing ADF available.
  • You need security at modern enterprise standards — predates AES-256, FIPS 140-2, and current Konica security kit. Use only on isolated print VLANs.
Full specifications

Every spec, no guessing

The Konica Minolta bizhub 500 is a discontinued enterprise B&W A3 multifunction printer launched around 2007, designed for departments and large workgroups of 30-75 people that needed high-volume tabloid-size output. It runs at 50 ppm B&W on letter (26 ppm on 11x17) with a first-copy-out around 3.9 seconds and a 30-second warm-up. The monthly duty cycle is rated at 250,000 pages — most installs we sold sat between 8,000 and 20,000 pages a month, well within reasonable wear. Standard paper input is two 500-sheet drawers plus a 150-sheet bypass; max capacity is 6,650 sheets across the optional PC-204 tandem cabinet plus LU-203 large-capacity unit. Print resolution is 600 x 600 dpi with smoothing technology (1800 equivalent x 600 dpi). The 8.5-inch monochrome touchscreen LCD was solid for its era but feels generations behind today's 9-inch tablet panels — workflows take more clicks. Color scanning runs to email, FTP, SMB, and HDD User Box via the optional DF-605 100-sheet reversing ADF. Finishing options include FS-510 50-sheet stapler with optional 2/3-hole punch and SD-503 50-page saddle-stitch booklet maker, plus options for hole-punch and post-insertion. The thing buyers regret: it predates current cloud workflows, AirPrint, Mopria, and modern security standards — fine as a workhorse refurb in the $1,500-2,500 range, not for new installs. Discontinued — buy refurbished only.
Print
Print technology Multifunction
Print speed (mono) Up to 47 pages per minute
Print speed (color) Up to pages per minute
Duplex printing Automatic Duplex
First page out < 3.2 seconds
Copy & Scan
Capability Monochrome Multifunction
Copy speed Up to 50 ppm simplex copies per minute
Duplex copy / scan Automatic Duplex
Scanner type Single-pass duplex
Scan destinations EMAIL, FTP, SMB, BOX
Paper
Paper capacity 0 sheets
Paper size
Recommended monthly volume 250000 pages
Max monthly duty cycle 175,000 pages/month
Connectivity
Wired Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000)
USB USB for charging, data transfer, and OTG support
Wireless Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n/ac/ax
Physical & power
Form factor Workgroup
Usage class Small Office
Manufacturer Konica Minolta
Model bizhub 500
How you can buy this printer

Buy it, lease it, or just reorder supplies

Three ways to get this printer, each priced to match how you actually use it. Most small offices lease because toner and maintenance are bundled. If you know what you need, buy outright. If you already own one, just reorder supplies.

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One-time payment · yours to keep
Custom quote
Free delivery · 1-yr warranty
  • Machine is yours the day it arrives
  • 4,500-page starter toner included
  • 1-year Konica Minolta manufacturer warranty
  • Install help by phone or remote session
  • Order your own toner when the starter runs out
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Supplies only
Already own one? Just reorder.
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Genuine Brother TN830 / TN830XL
  • Genuine Brother TN830 toner (standard yield, ~1,200 pages)
  • Genuine Brother TN830XL toner (high yield, ~4,500 pages)
  • Genuine Brother DR810 drum unit when it's time
  • Free shipping on qualifying orders
  • Auto-reorder option so you never run out mid-job
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Final lease rate depends on term length, credit profile, and bundled supplies. Outright purchase and supplies pricing varies with bundled warranty, install packages, and order volume. Request a quote for exact pricing.

Included with every order

What ships with the Konica Minolta bizhub 500 Multifunction Printer

The printer itself

Konica Minolta bizhub 500 Multifunction Printer in original Konica Minolta packaging. Workgroup form factor, roughly 35.2 x 27.8 x 26.6 inches

Starter toner

Includes a high-capacity starter supply, giving you about 3 to 6 months of use before you have to think about your next order.

Setup documentation

Konica Minolta quick-start card, power cord, USB cable (use Wi-Fi or Ethernet for multi-user), and a link to driver downloads.

Setup call (if you want it)

Book a 20-minute setup call with our team. We'll walk through network config, driver install, and first print. No extra cost, no sales pitch.

Supplies & consumables

Toner, yields, and what to actually reorder

The #1 question we get on this printer is "which toner do I buy?" Short answer: you have two cartridge options and a drum. Standard yield TN830 covers roughly 1,200 pages. High yield TN830XL covers roughly 4,500 pages and is the better value for most offices. Pick XL unless you print very little.

The drum unit (DR810) is separate and usually lasts 15,000 to 30,000 pages before it needs replacing. At a typical small office volume, expect to change it once every 2 to 4 years.

If you lease this printer through us, toner and drum are included. You never pay for supplies separately. That's usually the better deal once you add up real costs over 3 years.

TN830

Standard-yield toner

About 1,200 pages · fits all L2700 / L2750 / L2759 series

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TN830XL

High-yield toner BEST VALUE

About 4,500 pages · recommended for most offices

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DR810

Drum unit

15,000–30,000 pages · replace every 2–4 years · separate from toner

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Tell us how you want to pay (outright, lease, or supplies only) and what volume you run. You'll get a line-item quote back within one business day, from a specialist who actually works on these machines, not a general sales rep.

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FAQ

Konica Minolta bizhub 500 Multifunction Printer, common questions

The questions we get asked most often on this model. If yours isn't here, call (616) 800-7682 and get an answer in about 30 seconds.

Yes, the Konica Minolta bizhub 500 ships with a starter TN-511 black toner cartridge, which yields approximately 32,200 pages at 6% coverage. The replacement toner model is also the TN-511, with the same high yield. When you lease through us with toner included, you never pay for toner separately.
The Konica Minolta bizhub 500 is a discontinued high-volume printer designed for large workgroups (30-75 users) with a 50 ppm speed, 250,000-page monthly duty cycle, and an 8.5-inch monochrome touchscreen. In contrast, the bizhub 300i is a newer model for smaller workgroups (10-30 users), offering 30 ppm speed, a 150,000-page monthly duty cycle, and a modern 10.1-inch color tablet-style touchscreen with advanced scan workflows. The bizhub 300i also includes optional Wi-Fi and a dual-scan feeder, making it more suitable for offices prioritizing scanning and modern connectivity. For small offices, the bizhub 300i is the better value due to its updated features and lower volume requirements.
The Konica Minolta bizhub 500 is designed for large workgroups (30-75 users) with a high monthly duty cycle of 250,000 pages and a speed of 50 ppm. While it can handle small business needs, its high-volume capabilities and lack of modern features like cloud workflows may make it overkill for smaller offices.
No, the Konica Minolta bizhub 500 is a monochrome-only printer. For color printing, consider alternatives like the Konica Minolta bizhub C554e, bizhub C454e, or bizhub C364e.
Request a quote through the form on this page or call us at (616) 800-7682. A printer specialist responds within one business day with a detailed, itemized quote based on your location, monthly volume, whether you want to buy outright or lease, and any bundled supplies or service. Quotes are free and no obligation. We do not pull credit to issue a quote.
Konica Minolta includes a 1-year limited manufacturer warranty on the Konica Minolta bizhub 500 Multifunction Printer when purchased new from an authorized reseller. Kraft Business Systems is an authorized Konica Minolta reseller. Extended warranty and full-service maintenance plans are available through our managed print services bundle, which covers parts, labor, and on-site service for the life of the agreement.
Yes. Free delivery is included on every Konica Minolta bizhub 500 Multifunction Printer order shipped within the continental United States. Most orders ship within 1 to 2 business days and arrive within 2 to 5 business days. Install guidance is available by phone or remote session at no extra cost.

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