Kyocera Photocopiers: 2026 TASKalfa Prices & Reviews UK
Kyocera has never been the loudest brand in UK office print, but it has a loyal following among IT managers and finance directors, mostly for one reason: its machines are built to keep going and to keep running costs down. If you've been quoted a Kyocera TASKalfa and wondered whether it's a serious alternative to Canon or Ricoh, the short answer is yes.
Here's what's in the range, what it's likely to cost, and where it fits.
The range
Kyocera splits its office devices into two families.
TASKalfa is the name for its A3 multifunction devices, the floor standing machines most people think of as a photocopier. ECOSYS is the name for its A4 printers and smaller multifunction devices, aimed at desks, small offices and branches.
TASKalfa MZ series (EvolutionNext)
The newest office A3 family is the TASKalfa MZ series, which Kyocera calls EvolutionNext and describes as the follow up to its Evolution series. According to Kyocera's specification guide (checked October 2026), it includes six colour and four mono models:
| Model | Type | Speed (ppm, Letter) |
|---|---|---|
| MZ2501ci | Colour | 25 |
| MZ3501ci | Colour | 35 |
| MZ4001ci | Colour | 40 |
| MZ5001ci | Colour | 50 |
| MZ6001ci | Colour | 60 |
| MZ7001ci | Colour | 70 |
| MZ4001i | Mono | 40 |
| MZ5001i | Mono | 50 |
| MZ6001i | Mono | 60 |
| MZ7001i | Mono | 70 |
Kyocera quotes print resolution of 1200 x 1200 dpi, scanning of up to 274 images per minute, and paper weights from 52 to 300gsm. All models share the same footprint of roughly 602 x 663 x 790mm, which makes planning space easy if you might change speed later.
Note that these speeds are from Kyocera's US spec sheet, measured on US Letter paper. A4 speeds are usually very close. UK model availability can lag US launches, so ask your dealer which exact models they can supply and service.
Nova series (high volume)
In March 2026 Kyocera's US arm announced the Nova series for high volume work, with speeds from 75 to 105 pages per minute mono and up to 80 colour. Models include the TASKalfa MZ7500i to MZ10500i (mono) and MZ7500ci to MZ9500ci (colour). These are for print rooms and very busy departments rather than typical offices.
ECOSYS
For small offices, ECOSYS devices are compact A4 printers and multifunction machines. Kyocera has long pitched ECOSYS around long life components and low waste. If you print a few thousand A4 pages a month and never need A3, an ECOSYS multifunction is worth comparing against a TASKalfa on cost.
Prices
Kyocera doesn't publish UK lease prices. Neither does any other major copier brand: dealers set prices based on model, finishing, term and volume. Here's the published market guidance we use as a benchmark, 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 |
A mid range TASKalfa such as the MZ3501ci or MZ4001ci would typically be priced around the mid sized A3 colour line, with finishing options on top. ECOSYS A4 devices sit closer to the desktop figure.
For a quote you can actually compare, ask each dealer for the quarterly lease, term, mono and colour click rates, any minimum volume, any annual click increase and a separate price for each finishing option. Our price guide explains how the parts fit together.
Running costs
This is where Kyocera traditionally makes its case.
Durable components. Kyocera states that components in the MZ series last "up to three times longer than competing models" (checked October 2026). That's a manufacturer claim, so treat it accordingly, but it is consistent with Kyocera's long standing focus on long life drums and fewer replacement parts.
Tiered colour billing. Kyocera describes a Tiered Color System on the TASKalfa range "so that you only pay for what you use". In practice this can mean lower charges for pages with only a little colour, such as a logo or a highlighted cell, compared with full page colour. If your output is mostly text with splashes of colour, ask dealers whether they can offer tiered pricing on your contract. It could make a real difference.
Here's a simple illustration. Imagine an office printing 1,000 colour pages a month, most of them documents with only a coloured logo. At a flat 7p, that's £70 a month. If a tiered contract billed 700 of those pages at, say, a lower band of 3p and 300 at 7p, the colour bill would be £42. The real bands and rates depend entirely on your dealer, so treat these as example numbers, not quoted prices.
Recognition. Kyocera states that BLI named it the 2025 to 2027 Most Reliable A3 Brand and the 2024 to 2026 Most Color Consistent A3 Brand. Fewer breakdowns mean fewer engineer visits and less downtime, both of which have real costs even when your contract covers the repair.
If you'd rather go beyond Kyocera's own numbers, our cheap photocopiers guide looks at keeping costs down across brands.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Strong reliability reputation, backed by BLI recognition Kyocera cites
- Tiered colour billing can cut costs for low coverage colour
- Single footprint across the MZ range makes swapping speeds easy
- Good scanning speed of up to 274 images per minute
- ECOSYS A4 range covers small offices without paying for A3
Cons
- Smaller UK brand presence than Canon or Ricoh, so fewer dealers in some areas
- Newest models may arrive in the UK later than in the US
- As with all brands, the dealer's service makes or breaks the experience
Who should choose Kyocera
Kyocera is a good fit if you:
- care more about running costs and uptime than about the newest features
- print lots of documents with a little colour
- want to keep a machine for a full five year term without it becoming a headache
It may be less ideal if you need a very wide choice of local dealers, or you want a specific software ecosystem your IT team already knows from another brand.
Verdict
Kyocera is the brand we'd suggest to anyone whose main worry is running costs over the life of a lease. The TASKalfa MZ range covers 25 to 70 pages per minute in one consistent body, and the tiered colour option is one of the more genuinely useful features in the market. For a typical office, the MZ3501ci or MZ4001ci is a sensible place to start.
As always, get at least three quotes and compare the total cost over the full term, including clicks and any annual increases.
FAQs
Are Kyocera photocopiers reliable?
Kyocera has a strong reputation for reliability, and states that BLI named it the 2025 to 2027 Most Reliable A3 Brand. Your experience will still depend on the dealer servicing the machine.
What's the difference between TASKalfa and ECOSYS?
TASKalfa is Kyocera's A3 multifunction range (the larger floor standing copiers). ECOSYS is its A4 range of printers and compact multifunction devices.
How much does a Kyocera copier cost to lease?
Kyocera doesn't publish UK lease prices. As a market guide, a new mid sized A3 colour machine leases for about £49 a month, plus click charges (Midshire, checked October 2026).
Is Kyocera cheaper to run than Canon or Ricoh?
It can be, especially with tiered colour billing, but it depends on the click rates you're quoted. Compare total cost per page across quotes rather than relying on brand reputation.
Does Kyocera do mono only copiers?
Yes. The MZ series includes four mono models from 40 to 70 pages per minute, and the Nova series goes up to 105.
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