Konica Minolta Photocopiers: 2026 bizhub Prices & Reviews
If you've had a copier quote from a dealer in the last few years, there's a fair chance a Konica Minolta bizhub was on it. The Japanese firm is one of the big names in UK office print, alongside Canon, Ricoh, Xerox, Sharp and Kyocera, and its bizhub range has been the backbone of its office business for a long time.
This guide covers the current bizhub models, what they're likely to cost, where they're strong, where they're not, and how they stack up against the two brands they're most often quoted against.
The bizhub range
Konica Minolta's office range is built around the bizhub i-Series. The model numbers follow a simple pattern: a "C" at the front means colour, the number is roughly the speed, and the "i" marks the current generation.
Colour A3 models
Konica Minolta's own listing gives these speeds (pages per minute, A4, checked October 2026):
| Model | Colour ppm | Mono ppm | Typical fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| bizhub C251i | 25 | 25 | Small office |
| bizhub C301i | 30 | 30 | Small to medium office |
| bizhub C361i | 36 | 36 | Medium office |
| bizhub C451i | 45 | 45 | Busy medium office |
| bizhub C551i | 55 | 55 | Large office or department |
| bizhub C651i | 65 | 65 | High volume |
| bizhub C751i | 70 | 75 | High volume |
Mono A3 models
For black and white only, the listing includes the bizhub 301i (30 pages per minute), 361i (36), 451i (45), 551i (55), 651i (65) and 751i (75). The mono machines share the same control panel and software as their colour siblings, which helps if you run a mixed fleet.
A4 models
Konica Minolta also lists A4 devices such as the bizhub C4051i and the mono 4051i, both at 40 pages per minute, for offices that don't need A3. A4 machines are smaller, and usually cheaper to lease, than their A3 equivalents.
What stands out
One platform across the range. Whether you lease a C251i for a branch office or a C651i for head office, staff see the same panel. Konica Minolta's i-Series uses a large tablet style touchscreen, and the menus are consistent from model to model.
A big dealer network. Konica Minolta sells both directly and through independent dealers across the UK. That's useful because it means you can usually get competing quotes for exactly the same machine, which is the fastest way to find out what a fair price is.
Long model life. The i-Series has been on sale for several years. That's a plus for parts availability and refurbished options, but it does mean you should ask any dealer how long they'll support the model you're signing for, especially on a five year lease.
Production pedigree. Konica Minolta also builds production presses under the AccurioPress and AccurioPrint names. Its listing includes the AccurioPrint 2100, a 100 page per minute mono production machine. That experience feeds into colour quality on the office machines.
Prices
Konica Minolta doesn't publish UK lease prices, and nor does any of its main rivals. Copier pricing is set by dealers and depends on the model, finishing options, term, your credit and your volume. What we can give you is published market guidance, checked October 2026:
| Cost | Published guide | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Lease, desktop A4 colour (new) | about £22 a month | Midshire |
| Lease, mid sized floor standing A3 colour (new) | about £49 a month | Midshire |
| Mono click charge | 0.35p to 1.5p a page | Digital Office |
| Colour click charge | 3.5p to 10p a page | Digital Office |
On that basis, a bizhub C301i or C361i on a typical lease with click charges would land somewhere around the "mid sized A3 colour" line, give or take finishing options. A C551i and above will cost more, and a C251i a little less.
To get a firm figure, ask for a quote that shows:
- the quarterly lease payment and the term in months
- the mono and colour click rates
- any minimum volume or minimum billing
- any annual price increase on the clicks
- the cost of each finishing option, listed separately
Then compare that quote with at least two others for the same specification. Our price guide explains more about how copier pricing is built up.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Consistent family from 25 to 75 pages per minute, colour and mono
- Lots of dealers, so plenty of competition on price
- Mature platform with good parts availability and a growing refurbished market
- Same panel and software across the range, which keeps training simple
- A4 options for small offices that don't need A3
Cons
- The i-Series isn't new, so check support periods on long leases
- Service quality depends on the dealer, which varies more than the machines do
- Like every brand, finishing options can add significantly to the lease
How it compares with Canon and Ricoh
These three are often quoted against each other, so here's a quick, fair comparison at the mainstream end of each range (speeds from each manufacturer, checked October 2026).
| Konica Minolta | Canon | Ricoh | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main colour family | bizhub i-Series | imageFORCE | IM C |
| Colour speed range | 25 to 70 ppm | 26 to 65 ppm across C3100, C5100 and C7165 | 20 to 80 ppm |
| Mid range example | C301i / C361i (30 / 36 ppm) | C3130 / C3135 (30 / 35 ppm) | IM C3011 / C3511 (30 / 35 ppm) |
| Platform age | Several years in market | Newest of the three | Mixed generations |
| Sales route | Direct and dealers | Direct and dealers | Direct and dealers |
Against Canon: Canon's imageFORCE range is newer, and Canon's C3100 series offers a standard 270 image per minute scanner. If scanning speed matters, Canon has the edge on paper. Konica Minolta's advantage is maturity and dealer competition. See our Canon guide.
Against Ricoh: Ricoh's IM C range has a wider spread of speeds, starting lower at 20 pages per minute and going higher at 80. For a business that wants a tiny machine at one site and a huge one at another, Ricoh covers more ground. Konica Minolta's mid range is just as capable. See our Ricoh guide.
In truth, at 30 to 45 pages per minute, all three brands make good machines. The deal you're offered and the dealer you buy from will matter more than the badge.
Who should choose Konica Minolta
A bizhub makes a lot of sense if:
- you want a proven mid range colour machine and several dealers bidding for your business
- you run a mixed fleet and want colour and mono devices on the same platform
- you'd consider refurbished i-Series stock to keep costs down
It may be less ideal if:
- you want the very latest model generation for the longest possible support window
- you need an extremely small or extremely large device, where other ranges reach further
Verdict
Konica Minolta's bizhub i-Series is a safe, sensible choice for most UK offices. It doesn't win on newness, but it scores well on consistency, choice of dealers and value once you get competing quotes. For a typical 15 to 40 person office, the C301i or C361i is where we'd start.
Just remember that two quotes for the same bizhub can be very different. Compare them on total cost over the full term, including clicks, not the headline lease.
FAQs
Are Konica Minolta photocopiers any good?
Yes. The bizhub i-Series is a mature, well supported range with models from 25 to 75 pages per minute. Most problems people report come down to contracts and service, not the machines themselves.
How much does a Konica Minolta copier cost to lease?
Konica Minolta doesn't publish UK lease prices. As a published market guide, a new mid sized A3 colour machine leases for around £49 a month, plus click charges (Midshire, checked October 2026).
What does bizhub mean?
It's Konica Minolta's brand name for its office multifunction devices. "C" in the model name means colour, the number is roughly the speed, and "i" marks the current generation.
Is Konica Minolta better than Canon?
Neither is better across the board. Canon's imageFORCE is newer; Konica Minolta's i-Series is more established, with a wide dealer network. Compare quotes for equivalent models.
Can I buy a refurbished bizhub?
Yes. Because the i-Series has been around for a while, refurbished units are available. See our second hand guide for what to check.
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