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Konica Minolta · Color Multifunction

Konica Minolta bizhub C450i

A3 color laser MFP for departments of 25-70 — 45 ppm color & mono, 300-sheet single-pass dual-scan ADF, 1,150-sheet standard capacity, 10.1" tilt touchscreen, 200K monthly max duty cycle on a floor-standing chassis.

4.8 · 6 verified reviews · Read reviews
Print speed
45 ppm color
Paper capacity
6650 sheets
Duplex
Auto Duplex Print & Scan (DADF)
Connectivity
Wi-Fi Direct · USB · Ethernet
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Konica Minolta BIZHUB C450i
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Is this the right printer for you?

Who the Konica Minolta bizhub C450i 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 of 25-70 people that needs A3 (11x17) color and 45 ppm hits the volume class right.
  • You print 6,000-15,000 color and mono pages a month and want headroom — this is rated for 200,000.
  • You scan large stacks of mixed-size originals daily and need 280 ipm in duplex via the standard 300-sheet single-pass ADF.
  • You need inline finishing (staple, hole-punch, booklet) — the FS-539, FS-540SD, and PK punch kits all bolt on.
  • You want a 10.1-inch i-Series touchscreen, bizhub SECURE, and the option to bolt on the Fiery IC-420 controller for color matching.
Works fine

You'll be happy if...

  • You print 4,000-6,000 pages a month — engine isn't pushed and a C360i would technically suffice.
  • You need Wi-Fi — optional UK-221 module.
  • You're upgrading from a C458 — same usage class, the C450i is the i-Series successor.
  • You need professional press-grade color — pair with the optional Fiery IC-420 controller.
Look elsewhere

Skip this if...

  • You print under 3,000 pages a month — overspec'd. A desktop C3350i or C4050i would do.
  • You print mostly mono — a 450i (mono only) on the same chassis is cheaper to run by ~30% on consumables.
  • You need Wi-Fi out of the box — wireless is optional via UK-221.
  • You want a small footprint — floor-standing, 24.2 x 27.1 x 37.8 inches base, 220 lb without finisher.
  • You need 11x17 at full speed — A3 throttles to 22 ppm vs 45 ppm at letter. The C550i and C650i hold tabloid speed better.
Full specifications

Every spec, no guessing

The Konica Minolta bizhub C450i is a floor-standing A3 color laser MFP for departments of 25-70 users — the entry of the C450i/C550i/C650i sub-family. It prints and copies up to 45 ppm in both black and color (22 ppm at 11x17), scans at 140 ipm simplex / 280 ipm duplex via the standard 300-sheet single-pass dual-scan ADF, and is rated for a 200,000-page monthly max duty cycle. Standard paper capacity is 1,150 sheets across two 500-sheet trays plus a 150-sheet bypass, expandable to 6,650 sheets with the LU-302 or LU-207 high-capacity unit. The 10.1-inch tilt touchscreen with smartphone-style UI runs the same Konica Minolta MarketPlace apps as every other i-Series. Standard connectivity is Gigabit Ethernet and USB 2.0; Wi-Fi (UK-221) and Super G3 fax (FK-514) are optional. The Fiery IC-420 controller is available for professional color matching. The chassis is shared with the mono 450i — same body, color engine. The thing buyers regret: ordering the C450i for mono-heavy work. If your color volume is under 10% of total, the mono 450i is the same chassis at lower toner cost.
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Print technology Multifunction
Print speed (mono) Up to 45 pages per minute
Print speed (color) Up to 45 pages per minute
Duplex printing Auto Duplex Print & Scan (DADF)
First page out < 3.8 sec (Mono), 5.0 sec (Color)
Copy & Scan
Capability Color Multifunction
Copy speed Up to 45 ppm simplex, 45 ppm duplex copies per minute
Duplex copy / scan Auto Duplex Print & Scan (DADF)
Scanner type Dualscan ADF
Scan destinations email (Scan-to-Me), SMB (network folder), FTP, user box, USB, WebDAV, DPWS, URL, TWAIN
Paper
Paper capacity 6650 sheets
Paper size A3/Tabloid · A5 · A4/Letter · Legal
Automatic document feeder 300 sheets pages
Recommended monthly volume 40000 pages
Max monthly duty cycle 200,000 pages/month
Connectivity
Wired Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000)
USB USB for charging, data transfer, and OTG support
Wireless , Wi-Fi Direct
Display 10.1 inches
Physical & power
Form factor Workgroup
Usage class Production
Manufacturer Konica Minolta
Model BIZHUB C450i
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 C450i

The printer itself

Konica Minolta bizhub C450i in original Konica Minolta packaging. Workgroup form factor, roughly 615 x 688 x 961 mm

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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4.8
★★★★★
Based on 6 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 6 verified reviewers picked this model to replace older inkjets or aging Konica Minolta machines. Common threads in the feedback:

  • ★ "We run a small design firm and needed something that could handle color work without breaking the bank. The C450i's color output is solid and the finishing options have actually saved us time on binding and collating in-house."
  • ★ "Good reliable workhorse for our office but the learning curve on the touchscreen interface took longer than expected for some staff. Print quality is consistent though and we haven't had major issues in two years."
  • ★ "Needed a capable color copier for our mid-sized operation and this handles our volume without complaints. Speed is decent and the security features gave us peace of mind with document handling."
  • ★ "Good machine overall but the learning curve on the touchscreen interface took longer than I expected. Once we figured it out, productivity improved and our toner costs are reasonable. It's been reliable for our small firm."
  • ★ "Upgraded from an older Konica and the C450i is noticeably faster. Network printing is stable and the finishing options give us flexibility on binding and collating. Definitely worth the investment for a busy office."
  • ★ "The color accuracy is decent but sometimes we get slight banding on gradients. That said, it's been dependable and maintenance hasn't been a nightmare like some other units I've worked with."

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Get a quote on the Konica Minolta bizhub C450i

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.

  • Real pricing, no runaround. Upfront monthly lease rate or outright price, plus shipping and any install add-ons itemized.
  • One business day turnaround. Quotes land in your inbox within 24 hours. Often faster.
  • No credit pull until you say yes. We don't ping your credit to give you a quote. Only if you sign.
  • 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 C450i, 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 C450i ships with a starter toner cartridge. The starter toner typically yields around 28,000 pages at 5% coverage. Replacement toner cartridges are the high-yield TN-626 series, which also yield approximately 28,000 pages per cartridge. When you lease through us with toner included, you never pay for toner separately.
The Konica Minolta bizhub C450i is a color laser MFP designed for departments of 25-70 users, offering 45 ppm in both black and color, while the bizhub 300i is a monochrome MFP suited for offices of 10-30 users with a speed of 30 ppm. The C450i has a higher monthly duty cycle of 200,000 pages compared to the 300i's 150,000 pages. Additionally, the C450i features a 300-sheet ADF and scans at 280 ipm duplex, whereas the 300i has a 100-sheet ADF and scans at 200 ipm duplex. For small offices needing color and higher volume, the C450i is the better choice.
The Konica Minolta bizhub C450i is ideal for small businesses with 25-70 users needing high-volume color printing, as it handles up to 200,000 pages per month and prints at 45 ppm. Its 300-sheet ADF and 280 ipm duplex scanning make it efficient for busy workgroups. However, if your business prints fewer than 3,000 pages per month, it may be overspec'd.
Yes, the Konica Minolta bizhub C450i is a color laser MFP that prints in both black and color at speeds up to 45 ppm. It is designed for high-volume color printing and includes features like a 10.1-inch touchscreen and optional Fiery IC-420 controller for professional color matching.
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 C450i 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 C450i 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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