Konica Minolta · Color Multifunction

Konica Minolta bizhub C3850

Compact A4 color MFP at 38 ppm with touchscreen and secure print. Sized for 2K-8K monthly pages, no tabloid support.

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Print speed
36 ppm color
Paper capacity
sheets
Duplex
Automatic Duplex
Connectivity
USB · Wi-Fi · Ethernet
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Konica Minolta bizhub C3850
Authorized Konica Minolta reseller Free shipping to 50 states 1-year manufacturer warranty Install guidance by phone 30-day return policy
Is this the right printer for you?

Who the Konica Minolta bizhub C3850 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 print 2,000 to 8,000 pages a month and want a real MFP that fits on a desk or credenza.
  • You don't need A3 — letter and legal are all that ever cross the platen.
  • You want color touchscreen, secure print, and duplex as standard.
  • You'll spec the second paper tray to avoid constant refills.
Works fine

You'll be happy if...

  • Mobile printing is nice-to-have, not need-to-have, or you can add the wireless module.
  • You scan to email and folder but don't need cloud connectors.
  • You handle moderate color volume — invoices, reports, occasional marketing pieces.
  • You're matching an existing C3850 fleet.
Look elsewhere

Skip this if...

  • You need A3 tabloid output — get a C360i or larger.
  • Monthly volume runs over 10,000 pages — engine and toner economics get painful.
  • You need finishing (staple, booklet) — this is a desktop unit.
  • You want photo-quality color for client deliverables.
Full specifications

Every spec, no guessing

The Konica Minolta bizhub C3850 is a compact A4 color MFP at 38 ppm in color and B&W, designed for small offices and workgroups doing 2,000 to 8,000 pages a month. This is the desktop-class bizhub — fits on a credenza or a sturdy table, doesn't take floor space like the A3 units. Standard features include automatic duplex, scan-to-email/FTP/SMB/USB, secure print release, and a color touchscreen. Optional fax, optional dual-scan ADF, optional wireless module. The thing buyers regret most: the paper capacity. Base configuration is around 350 sheets — that's two days of paper at 5K pages a month. You'll add the second tray fast or live with constant refills. Also worth noting: this is A4 only, no tabloid (11x17), so spreadsheets and signage have to fit on letter or legal. Toner is reasonably priced and the engine is reliable when maintained. For a small office that prints 5K pages a month, doesn't need A3, and wants a color MFP without the floor footprint of a full-size machine, the C3850 still earns its keep. For brand-new purchases at 8K+ monthly volume, look at a current-gen A4 MFP with native mobile printing.
Print
Print technology Multifunction
Print speed (mono) Up to 36 pages per minute
Print speed (color) Up to 36 pages per minute
Duplex printing Automatic Duplex
First page out < 9 seconds mono / 10 seconds color
Copy & Scan
Capability Color Multifunction
Copy speed Up to 40 ppm simplex copies per minute
Duplex copy / scan Automatic Duplex
Scanner type Reversing Automatic Document Feeder (RADF)
Scan destinations Email, FTP, PC (SMB), USB, WebDAV, HDD
Paper
Paper capacity 0 sheets
Paper size
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
Display 7 inches
Physical & power
Form factor Workgroup
Usage class Small Office
Manufacturer Konica Minolta
Model bizhub C3850
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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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 C3850

The printer itself

Konica Minolta bizhub C3850 in original Konica Minolta packaging. Workgroup form factor, roughly 21.9 x 22.9 x 23.7 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 C3850, 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 C3850 ships with a starter toner cartridge. The starter toner has an estimated yield of approximately 10,000 pages for both black and color at 5% coverage. Replacement toner cartridges are the TNP48 series (or A5X0 series), which also offer a yield of 10,000 pages. When you lease through us with toner included, you never pay for toner separately.
The Konica Minolta bizhub C3850 is a compact A4 color MFP with a speed of 38 ppm, designed for small offices with a monthly volume of 2,000 to 8,000 pages. In contrast, the Konica Minolta bizhub 300i is an A3 monochrome MFP with a speed of 30 ppm, built for larger workgroups needing tabloid output and heavy scanning. The bizhub 300i has a higher monthly duty cycle (150,000 pages) and a larger standard paper capacity (1,150 sheets), while the C3850 is more compact and suitable for smaller spaces. For small offices needing color and compact size, the C3850 is a better fit.
Yes, the Konica Minolta bizhub C3850 is well-suited for small businesses with a monthly print volume of 2,000 to 8,000 pages. It offers a compact design, color printing at 38 ppm, and features like automatic duplex and scan-to-email. However, its base paper capacity is limited (350 sheets), so businesses with higher volume may need to add extra trays.
Yes, the Konica Minolta bizhub C3850 supports color printing. It is a color MFP capable of printing at 38 ppm in both color and black and white.
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 C3850 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 C3850 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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