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Konica Minolta · Monochrome Multifunction

Konica Minolta bizhub 4050i

A4 mono desktop laser MFP for offices of 5-15 — 40 ppm, 80-sheet single-pass dual-scan feeder, 600-sheet standard capacity, 10.1-inch tablet-style touchscreen, and 120,000-page monthly duty.

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Print speed
42 ppm mono
Paper capacity
1600 sheets
Duplex
Automatic Duplex
Connectivity
Wi-Fi · USB · Ethernet · Wi-Fi Direct
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Konica Minolta BH4050i
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Is this the right printer for you?

Who the Konica Minolta bizhub 4050i 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 small office or workgroup of 5-15 people that needs A4/letter mono with fast 4.8-second first-page-out.
  • You print 2,000-6,000 pages a month and want a single 500-sheet drawer plus 100-sheet bypass standard.
  • You scan multi-page contracts daily and want single-pass duplex at 90 ipm via the 80-sheet dual-scan feeder.
  • You want a 10.1-inch tablet-style touchscreen because operators expect smartphone-grade interfaces, not the small 3.7-inch panel on the 4020i.
  • You want USB 3.0 standard for fast scan-to-USB to a thumb drive.
Works fine

You'll be happy if...

  • You print up to 8,000 pages a month — the engine handles it, just plan toner swaps every 3-4 weeks.
  • You want Wi-Fi but didn't budget for it — the wireless module is optional, not standard.
  • You're replacing a bizhub 4050 (non-i) — same engine, but the new tablet-style panel and IWS-based UI take 1-2 weeks to feel native.
  • You need fax — fax kit is optional, not standard on the base model.
Look elsewhere

Skip this if...

  • You need color — this is mono only. Step up to the bizhub C4050i for the same chassis in color.
  • You print more than 10,000 pages a month — at that volume look at the bizhub 4750i (47 ppm) or an A3 unit.
  • You need A3 — this is letter/legal only. Get the bizhub 300i or 360i.
  • You don't have a Konica Minolta dealer relationship — toner and service run through the dealer channel.
  • You print under 1,000 pages a month — the 4020i with the smaller panel is more cost-appropriate.
Full specifications

Every spec, no guessing

The Konica Minolta bizhub 4050i is an A4 monochrome laser multifunction printer built for small offices and workgroups of 5-15 users who need a fast desktop unit with proper single-pass duplex scanning. It prints and copies at 40 ppm in black, scans at 90 ipm duplex via the 80-sheet single-pass dual-scan feeder, and is rated for a 120,000-page monthly duty cycle (Konica Minolta recommends staying under 6,500 pages/month for sane toner economics). Standard paper capacity is 600 sheets — one 500-sheet drawer plus a 100-sheet bypass — expandable to 1,600 sheets with optional cassettes. The 10.1-inch tablet-style color touchscreen runs Konica Minolta's IWS-based UI and connects to the bEST/MarketPlace ecosystem of dealer apps. Standard connectivity is Gigabit Ethernet plus USB 2.0 and 3.0; Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac is optional. The thing buyers actually like: it's the smallest bizhub with the full 10.1-inch tablet-style panel — operators get the same UI as the floor-standing A3 units. The thing buyers regret: paying for the panel and dual-scan if they print under 1,000 pages a month — at that volume the 4020i is cheaper. This is a dealer-channel device — toner, service, and accessories come through your KM dealer.
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Print
Print technology Multifunction
Print speed (mono) Up to 42 pages per minute
Print speed (color) Up to 0 pages per minute
Duplex printing Automatic Duplex
First page out < 5 seconds or less
Copy & Scan
Capability Monochrome Multifunction
Copy speed Up to 40-42 ppm copies per minute
Duplex copy / scan Automatic Duplex
Scanner type 50-sheet Automatic Document Feeder (Reversing)
Scan destinations email, network folder (SMB), FTP, WebDAV, USB, box (HDD), TWAIN
Paper
Paper capacity 1600 sheets
Paper size A4/Letter · A5 · Legal
Automatic document feeder 50 sheets pages
Recommended monthly volume 6500 pages
Max monthly duty cycle 120,000 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 , Wi-Fi Direct
Display 10.1 inches
Physical & power
Form factor Desktop
Usage class Small Office
Manufacturer Konica Minolta
Model BH4050i
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.

Buy outright
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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Most small offices
Lease & bundle
36- or 60-month term · toner included
Custom lease quote
Flexible terms · tailored to your volume
  • Printer + unlimited toner bundled
  • Maintenance and parts included
  • Upgrade to a bigger machine anytime
  • Typical lease payment is tax-deductible
  • One predictable monthly bill instead of surprise toner orders
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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 4050i

The printer itself

Konica Minolta bizhub 4050i in original Konica Minolta packaging. Desktop form factor, roughly 18.5 x 20.8 x 22.5 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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4.7
★★★★★
Based on 7 verified customer reviews

Verified means the customer bought this exact model from us. We don't publish paid or incentivized reviews.

What customers actually say

The 5-star consensus: "it just works"

Small sample size, high signal. The 7 verified reviewers picked this model to replace older inkjets or aging Konica Minolta machines. Common threads in the feedback:

  • ★ "We use this in our office for high-volume copying and scanning. The bizhub 4050i handles our daily workload without complaints, and the finisher options have been a game-changer for our document binding needs. Support from Konica has been solid when we needed help with network setup."
  • ★ "Good workhorse machine for a small law firm. Print quality is consistent and the speed is adequate for our needs. The learning curve on the interface took a bit of time, but once we got the hang of it, operations have been smooth. Toner costs are reasonable."
  • ★ "Replaced our older Ricoh with this machine and we're pretty happy with it. Duplex printing is fast, color output looks clean, and it integrates fine with our existing document management system. Maintenance has been minimal so far."
  • ★ "We switched from an older Canon to the bizhub 4050i for our 12-person office and it's been solid. The scan-to-email feature saves us hours every week, and the output quality on cardstock is noticeably better than what we had before."
  • ★ "Good workhorse machine. Print speeds are reliable and the toner cartridges last longer than expected. My only complaint is the learning curve on the touch panel took longer than I'd have liked, but once you get it sorted it's fine."
  • ★ "Handling the volume we throw at this thing daily and it barely breaks a sweat. Duplex printing cuts our paper costs in half and the network setup was straightforward."
  • ★ "It's a capable multifunction machine that does what it's supposed to do without drama. The mobile printing integration works as advertised, though I wish the app had a few more customization options for our workflow."

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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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  • Volume & bundled supplies. Tell us your monthly print volume and we'll price toner bundling so you don't get surprised.
FAQ

Konica Minolta bizhub 4050i, 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 4050i ships with a starter toner cartridge. The starter toner provides an estimated yield of approximately 20,000 pages at 5% coverage. The replacement toner model is the TNP-90 (ACTD030), which also offers a high yield of 20,000 pages. When you lease through us with toner included, you never pay for toner separately.
The Konica Minolta bizhub 4050i is an A4 monochrome printer designed for small offices with 5-15 users, offering 40 ppm printing and a 120,000-page monthly duty cycle. In contrast, the bizhub 360i is an A3 monochrome printer suited for larger workgroups of 15-40 users, with 36 ppm printing (18 ppm at A3) and a higher 175,000-page monthly duty cycle. The 4050i has a standard paper capacity of 600 sheets, while the 360i starts at 1,150 sheets and can expand to 6,650 sheets. The 360i also features a faster scan speed of 200 ipm compared to the 4050i's 90 ipm. For small offices, the 4050i is a more compact and cost-effective choice.
Yes, the Konica Minolta bizhub 4050i is well-suited for small businesses with 5-15 users. It offers a fast print speed of 40 ppm, a monthly duty cycle of 120,000 pages, and a standard paper capacity of 600 sheets, expandable to 1,600 sheets. Its 10.1-inch tablet-style touchscreen and single-pass duplex scanning at 90 ipm make it efficient for daily office tasks. However, if your business requires color printing or higher monthly volumes, consider stepping up to a commercial option like the bizhub C4050i.
No, the Konica Minolta bizhub 4050i is a monochrome printer and can only print in black and white. If you need color printing, consider alternatives like the Konica Minolta bizhub C4050i, which offers the same chassis in color, or other color multifunction printers such as the bizhub C360i or C452.
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 4050i 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 4050i 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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