Outstanding Colour and B/W Output,

plus Powerful Document Management

Features in a Compact Body.

Scan & Send

Data Handling

Network Print

Fax

Security

High-quality Image

Universal Design
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business more intelligently.

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 Introducing Konica Minolta's bizhub.
An innovative new brand that lets you open
new doors to success.

Freely conduct business—regardless of time or place.

The power of freedom. The freedom to access the information you need, anytime
from anywhere, to take efficiency to the maximum. That’s what Konica Minolta’s
bizhub products are all about. Whether at home, in transit, or even at a client’s
office, no matter where you’re connected with bizhub, you’re doing business faster
and smarter than ever before.

Put yourself at the forefront of information application.

Exchange. Enhance. Manage. With bizhub’s innovative technology, you’ll adeptly
use information in ways that never existed before. You’ll access seamlessly while
increasing the value of information by sharing, enhancing, and more efficiently
managing it, thus creating a valuable pool of data in the process.
bizhub gives you the ability to convert information into assets.

Connecting people through a reliable,

er to do state-of-the-art technology.
bizhub’s advanced technology arms you with a host of empowering tools. Innovative
functions, high-quality imaging, and user-friendly operation all working fluently
together to bring you to a higher level of productivity. So connect with bizhub and
connect with a more intelligent way of doing business.

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 Introducing the stylish new C250.
An ideal replacement for black-and-white
The bizhub C250 is a digital multifunctional machine offering both colour and black-and-white output.
A number of new technologies help deliver superb image quality, while networking and Box functions
give you advanced document management capabilities. This all-in-one unit packs the copy, print, scan
and fax* functions you need in a compact, space-saving body, and it adds enhanced security features to
protect your data. See how the C250 can boost office efficiency and speed up your workflow,
while also lowering your total cost of ownership.
*Optional

Scan & Send P6.7 Document Output P14.15

A high-speed network scanning function scans colour or Advanced booklet production and finishing functions make
B/W originals at 25 pages/min*. it easy to create printed materials in-house.
A complete range of functions makes it easy to distribute The large-capacity paper supply holds up to 3,350 sheets (80 g/m2).
and share the scanned data.
The Ultra-Compact PDF function compresses documents
into much smaller files than conventional PDF applications, High Quality & High Speed P16.17

while also preserving image quality.

The compact, newly developed Twin-Beam Laser printhead
*A4 Crosswise delivers superior image quality at high speeds.
Management P8.9 A new image-processing ASIC (application-specific
integrated circuit) provides superior recognition and
The Box function lets you store and share data efficiently reproduction of text and graphic areas.
by creating Boxes and allocating them by department, Simitri Toner combines superior reproduction and
individual or project. fixing qualities.
PageScope Box Operator lets you manage data stored
in Boxes from your PC.
The Department Management function makes it easy to
Universal Design P18.19

check how much each department is using the C250. The C250 has a compact body.
The control panel follows Universal Design principles in
Fax P10.11 such areas as button shape and positioning.
A front-access design makes the C250 easy to open and
Universal Send lets you fax a document and simultaneously close, for easier toner cartridge changes.
send it as an e-mail attachment or to a Box.
The C250 can receive a fax and automatically store it in a Box,
so you can distribute it whenever and to whomever you want.
The PC-Fax function lets you fax data stored in your PC
directly to a recipient.

Security P12.13

A password system lets you control access to print functions,

Boxes, Department Management and other C250 functions.
The Automatic Job Data Deletion function deletes data from
the hard drive once the copying or printing job is complete.
When using the Scan to E-Mail function, SMTP authentication
protects against spam-mail.

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 bizhub C250 Outline

machines.

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 Scan & Send
Smooth, fast document distribution.
With the ability to convert paper documents into versatile electronic files, the bizhub C250 lets you distribute, share,
and use data in a number of productive ways. Using the optional Automatic Document Feeder which handles a large
number of originals, the C250 scans colour or black-and-white documents at a swift 25 pages/min*.
*A4 Crosswise

A View of the Scan & Send Flow

Mail server

Internet
Mail

TWAIN Scan
PC
Scan
Scan to E-Mail

Scan to FTP PC
Box PC
FTP server PC
Scan to Box
PC
Scan to SMB
PC
PC

Scanned data can be distributed to multiple Send directly to PCs even without a server.
destinations at the same time. [Scan to SMB]
[Scan to Multi-Send] This function lets you send scanned data directly to a shared
In a single operation, you can send the data from a scanned folder on a PC. It allows speedy data transmission over networks
document to an e-mail address as an attachment, to an FTP that don't have a dedicated server.
server, to a folder on a PC, and to a Box on the C250.
Store data in Boxes, then distribute as necessary.
Share scanned and large-volume data from a server. [Scan to BOX]
[Scan to FTP*] Use scanned data more effectively by saving and sharing it in
Once you have sent your scanned paper documents to an FTP Boxes on the C250 hard disk, each divided into workgroups
server and stored them in a directory, all of the PCs on the containing blocks of data assigned to specific users or
network can easily access the server to download and share the themes*. The data can also be forwarded from a Box to an
data. This is also effective for sharing large-volume data that is FTP server, sent as an e-mail attachment, or sent to a PC on
otherwise difficult to distribute. If a mail server is available on the the network. If a mail server is available on the network, the
network, the e-mail notification function can be used to send an e-mail notification function can be used to send an e-mail
e-mail message containing notification of the storage location of message containing notification of the storage location of the
the scanned data. scanned data.
*Requires an FTP server. *Scanned data may be lost if a problem should occur with the C250 hard disk. It is
recommended that valuable data also be saved onto a PC or other storage media.
Important originals should be preserved separately as well.
Send scanned data directly by e-mail.
[Scan to E-Mail*] Scan originals from TWAIN applications.
Simply designate the recipient's e-mail address at the control [TWAIN Scan]
panel. The scanned documents or graphics are then placed in an Originals can be easily scanned over the network from
attachment (in PDF, JPEG, or TIFF format) and sent. This simple, equipment running applications that support TWAIN.
speedy way to transmit information also helps to reduce your
communication costs.
*Requires a mail server.

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 High-speed scanning (25 pages/min*) of colour and Acquire e-mail addresses automatically from
B/W originals simplifies information management. the mail server.
[High-Speed Network Scanner] [LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol)]
The C250 lets you quickly convert even large volumes of paper The C250 also features LDAP, a protocol for accessing
documents into electronic data. The optional Automatic information from a directory database on the network. When
Document Feeder holds up to 100 sheets and the C250 scans using Scan to E-Mail, the C250 searches the LDAP server for
both colour and black & white originals at a fast 25 pages/min. the recipient's e-mail address, either by department or the first
The scanned data can then be used by functions such as letter of the name. Up to 120 addresses can be retrieved at a
Scan to BOX, or downloaded to a PC running a TWAIN time and registered into the C250, greatly simplifying Scan to
application. In addition to promoting paperless operation, this E-Mail transmission.
makes management more efficient by unifying your information
With the LDAP search function,
format, and boosts productivity by allowing the entire office to addresses can be searched and
added during Scan to E-mail,
share documents. Previously, users had to
access the LDAP server
LDAP server directly from the C250.
from their PC when
*A4 Crosswise. Text and sending e-mail.
image scanning speeds
vary depending on the
type of document.
Address book

Colour and B/W detected to speed up scanning.

[One-Scan ACS/Mixed Original Scanning] Smooth information exchange with large groups
The C250 distinguishes colour and black & white originals and organisations.
with high accuracy and no pre-scanning, to speed up the [2,100 Address Capacity/Programmed Transmission]
scanning process. It also distinguishes the size of the original, Up to 2,000 individual addresses and 100 groups can be
and selects the proper size for output, when different sizes are registered for quick and easy sending. The recipient and scan
scanned together. settings can also be registered as a programme, to reduce the
input steps required and boost work efficiency. Data can be
The C250's original data high compression method distributed using the C250's FTP, SMB, E-Mail and Box
makes it easy to distribute colour documents, too. functions, and recipient information can be searched for by
[Ultra-Compact PDF Files] using the first letter of the name or other parameters.
When scanning originals, the C250 uses a hardware process
to distinguish between text and images in a document. A
software process then compresses each of these components
separately, creating PDF files that are small in volume yet
preserve outstanding image quality. Even colour documents,
which in the past were difficult to distribute due to the large
amount of data involved, are no problem with the C250.
Hardware processing Software processing
Data Flow Part of Graphic
Binary
conversion processing
Text Macro
compensation processing

MMR
compression
Text / image Combining
&
separation PDF conversion
Text background
colour filling
Scanned Image Resolution Compact
image compensation conversion PDF
JPEG
compression

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 Management
Efficient management of documents, device, and cost helps your office operate smoothly.
For highly efficient document management, simply store your data in “Boxes” provided on the C250’s large-capacity hard disk
drive. Sharing and distributing data stored in the Box is easy. Furthermore, you can assign Boxes to an individual, a project
team, or a particular company department. The C250 is also equipped with functions that help cost and device management,
allowing your office to operate more smoothly.

Document Management

Scanned data
Store copy data

Faxed data

Output data Retransmission of

Data storage scanned or faxed data

Send to Fax*
The C250 can store up to 3,000 documents
or 9,000 pages in the Box.

Box
Send to E-mail
FTP
Server
Store print data Send to FTP Server

Download Send to SMB

Client PC
Client PC *Only stored incoming/outgoing fax data
can be re-sent to other fax machines.

Store documents in the hard disk to increase Data management software adds even more
work efficiency. Box applications.
[Box Function] [PageScope Box Operator]
The Box function boosts the efficiency of sharing, distributing, Scanned data stored in a Box can be downloaded and accessed
and re-printing data by letting you store document data in the by anyone on a network PC.
C250's hard disk. You can allocate Boxes by theme, project, or
other type of identification for flexible data management. And the Main PageScope Box Operator Functions
password authentication function lets you assign a password to Multi-file preview: Enables you to find a particular file with just a glance.
each Box for added security. You can print out scanned or faxed data that has accumulated from
your PC.
You can rename or delete files in a Box directly from your PC.
PDF/TIFF/JPEG files in the Box can be easily converted to a
ultra-compact PDF. This reduces the file size and eases the burden
on the network and hard disk drive when sending e-mail
attachments and saving the data on PCs.

Copy, print, and fax data can be re-output from the C250 control panel.
PageScope Box Operator outputs scanned or fax data.
Scanned data and fax data can also be sent to an FTP server, as an e-mail
attachment, or to a PC on the network.

Output a number of files in a single operation.

[Combined Printing]
This function lets you combine several document files stored in
Boxes, so you can output them at the same time.

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Cost Management
Achieve more detailed cost management by Setting Example
understanding and controlling use by each department.
B/W Colour Individual user restrictions
[Department Management]
General 10,000-page 2,000-page Employee Colour copying
Set the functions that can be used and the number of pages Affairs Dept. limit limit A prohibited
that can be output by each of up to 1,000 departments. In
addition, you can monitor each department's use of the copy, Colour printing
5,000-page 3,000-page Employee
print, fax and scan functions. Combining this capability with Sales Dept.
limit limit B prohibited
the user authentication function, you can also set the same
restrictions for individual users. This promotes greater cost
awareness among your staff, and provides you with more
detailed tools for cost management.

Device Management
Make detailed settings from an easy-to-understand Integrated management of fax recipients and
GUI window. e-mail addresses.
[PageScope Web Connection] [PageScope Data Administrator]
Built into the C250, this handy utility allows you to make Fax recipients and e-mail addresses can be registered from a
detailed settings and check the machine status right from your PC to the C250 in batch form. The settings for several C250
Web browser. Settings, such as the recipients of scanned data, machines can also be made in a single operation, to speed
can be easily made over the network for each machine. up and simplify their re-registration when a machine is
Because all operations are done with the browser, there is no relocated or organisational changes are made. The e-mail
need to install any additional software. addresses registered in the C250 can also be backed up on
a PC. And the settings for Boxes and Department
Management can be made from a PC.

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 Fax *

A new way of linking fax and PC operations lets you make more effective use of fax documents.
The C250 can receive an incoming fax and store the data in a Box, where it can be easily accessed by PCs on the network.
This lets you share and distribute faxes with the same freedom and ease you enjoy with electronic data. Other C250 functions
allow you to fax documents from a PC, register a number of fax destinations for quick sending, and more.
*Optional

Send data by fax and e-mail to several destinations Directly fax PC documents with the same
at the same time, and store a copy in a Box. ease as printing.
[Universal Send] [PC-Fax Function]
The C250 can send data by fax and e-mail to a number of This function enables you to send data from your PC directly
destinations in a single operation, and at the same time store a to an outside fax machine. You can create a cover sheet from
copy of the data in a Box. The multifunctional C250 reduces the driver screen on your PC and attach it to the document.
office work and lets you accomplish more tasks with less And, since there’s no need to print out the data before faxing,
equipment.
image degradation and paper waste are reduced.
Fax

Public
telephone circuit
Fax E-Mail

PC Destination Fax

Box

Automatically store and share received faxes

while saving printing costs.
[Box Storage of Incoming Faxes]
Incoming faxes can be automatically stored into Boxes on the
C250's hard disk. This lets you select only the data that needs to be
printed, so you avoid the waste of printing unnecessary faxes. The
data can be stored in designated Boxes according to the sender's
phone number or other parameters.
Automatically sorted by phone number
and stored in Company A Box

Company A Fax received from Company A

Company B

Company C

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ents.
k.
tions

Get efficient fax transmission on an ordinary Exchange information smoothly with large groups
telephone line, while reducing communication costs. and organisations.
[Super G3 Fax] [Recipient Registration/Programmed Transmission]
The Super G3 international fax standard and the JBIG standard for Register up to 2,000 individual addresses and fax numbers and
efficiently compressing and decompressing data make it possible 100 groups for quick and easy sending. You can also register the
to send a page in less than 3 seconds* over an ordinary recipient and scan and telecommunications method settings as a
telephone line. This greatly speeds things up when sending a programme, to reduce the necessary input steps and boost work
large number of originals, and cuts down on faxing costs. Photos efficiency. The recipient information can be searched for by
and other halftone images can also be sent at high speed. using the first letter of the name or other parameters.
*When sending an A4-sized page with about 700 characters at standard image quality
(8 dots/mm, 3.85 lines/mm) in Super G3 mode (ITU-T V.34 compliant, 28.8 kbps
minimum) with JBIG encoding. This includes only the time required for sending the
image data; time required for communications control is not included. Also, the actual
sending time varies depending on the content of the original, the model of the receiving Fax Kit FK-502 Specifications (Optional Mount Kit MK-704/706 are required.)
machine, and the condition of the telephone line.
Communication ECM/ Super G3
Compatible Lines PSTN, PBX/NCC, fax line (G3)
Pre-Control Time Transmission Time Line Density G3:R8 ✕ 3.85, R8 ✕ 7.7, R8 ✕ 15.4, R16 ✕ 15.4 (1/mm)
Modem Speed 2.4kbps-33.6kbps
Compression MH/MR/MMR/JBIG
13 6 4
Sending Paper Size Max. A3
Recording Paper Size A3-A5 (11-3/4" ✕ 16-1/2" to 5-3/4" ✕ 8-1/4" )
Transmission Speed Less than 3 sec. (V.34, JBIG)
Scan Speed 2 sec. (A4/Fine Mode)
Fax memory 32MB
Number of Abbr. Dial 2000
7 3 1 Post-Control Time Number of Program Dial 400
(In approximate seconds)
Number of Group Dial 100
Sequential Multiple Station Transmission Max. 600

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 Security
Advanced technologies help you minimise security risks and safeguard your information assets.
The bizhub C250 is equipped with industry-leading security functions to prevent unauthorised parties from gaining access to
confidential company data or personal information. Establishing a secure data environment that protects information
assets has become an important concern for any company.

Advanced authentication capabilities let you set Reinforced security for sending e-mails.
individual usage restrictions. [SMTP Authentication for E-Mail Distribution]
[User Authentication] This function supports SMTP authentication when using Scan to
An authentication function based on the Active Directory service, E-Mail. It further strengthens protection against spamming and
which manages user and computer information on the network, computer viruses by letting you use an e-mail server equipped
lets you permit or restrict the use of C250 functions. The C250's with an authentication function to halt illicit e-mails.
own built-in authentication system allows you to set privileges for
copying, printing, scanning, and faxing for each individual
Protect data telecommunications.
person, even if your network has no server.
[Data Encryption]
The SSL encryption protocol is used to protect data during data
exchange between the C250 and the LDAP server, PageScope
Data Administrator, and PageScope Web Connection.

External Server Function

You can easily acquire authentication data by accessing the
external Active Directory server that holds and manages
user information.

Authentication

Active Directory
server

User ID and password input

Built-in Authentication Function

The network administrator can make authentication settings for
each user right in the C250. These include separate privileges for
copying, printing, scanning, and faxing.

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 Use overwriting to protect important data Use passwords to restrict the output of highly
from theft. confidential documents.
[Automatic Job Data Deletion] [Secure Print Function]
This function completely deletes data that remains on the hard You can set a password as a security lock for important
disk after copying, printing, scanning or faxing, by first overwriting documents that you don't want others to read, such as job
it with specially formatted data then erasing it. It prevents the estimates and personnel notices. Protected documents
leaking of important data because it makes it impossible to cannot be output until the user enters the password at the
recover the data even with sophisticated disk analysis methods. control panel, ensuring that they are read and received only
Ordinary job data deletion C250 job data deletion by the intended people.

Control data Control data

Job data Job data

Overwrites the data

Deletes only after output, and
the control data Issue Secured Document is
after output. completely deletes Secured
the remaining job data. Print instruction Document printed out by
Box entering password

Data is stored in Secured

Document Box
Job data

Register the IP addresses of authorised users to

Delete job data completely from the hard drive. prevent unauthorised machine access.
[Random Erase Format] [IP Filtering]
Prior to the C250's relocation or disposal, all data on the You can prevent unauthorised access to the C250 by registering
hard disk drive is overwritten with random numbers for the IP addresses of those PCs to which you want to allow access.
PCs that are not registered are denied access to the machine.
deletion. This erases any residual magnetism. Data cannot
be restored even with decryption software.
IP Address
192.168.1.33

Protect stored data by setting a password for

access to the hard disk drive. IP Address
192.168.1.150
[HDD Lock] Output

By using a unique compression technology, the data IP Address Registered IP address

192.168.5.217 192.168.1.33
accumulated and stored on the hard disk drive is extremely 192.168.1.150
difficult to analyse. Furthermore, a password-protected lock Restricts output from
unregistered addresses
can be applied to the hard disk drive, preventing readability
even if the drive is removed from the C250.

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 Document Output
Produce your own full-coloured materials in-house.
Add an optional finisher to the standard-equipped network printing function, and you have everything you need
to produce beautiful, full-colour booklets. With the C250 and optional finisher, you have print-on-demand
capabilities in house—including functions like automated pagination saddle stitching, stapling and more.

Multi-OS and multi-protocol support enables use in Waiting time between jobs is reduced to
various PC environments. improve efficiency.
[Standard Network Printing] [Multi Job]
The high-speed network printing function, which lets you freely The C250 can handle multiple jobs at the same time. For
print out documents and graphics from a variety of PCs on the example, it can scan originals or receive data for printing while it
network, comes as standard equipment on the C250. Multi-OS is outputting another document. Up to 250 jobs can be
and multi-protocol support on the C250 allows a wider range of registered. You can also change the job sequence and delete jobs
use, including networks with both Windows and Macintosh as desired. This kind of flexibility makes your office work much
computers. more efficiently.
Network printer system example
Store print jobs into Boxes.
Windows XP Windows NT4.0 Mac OS [Box Storage]
You can store the data for copying and printing jobs into Boxes,
then re-output the jobs at any time. This speeds up large-volume
jobs by eliminating the time it takes to transfer data. Used
together with the combined printing function, multiple copy and
print jobs can be bundled into a single job and output. Changes
can also be made to the finishing settings when necessary.
Windows 2000 Windows Server Windows 98SE
2003 Windows Me

Check finishing results in advance.

Pagination function is perfect for producing booklets. [Confirm Copying and Printing]
[Advanced Booklet Printing Functions] You can print out a single test job to check the settings and
The pagination function outputs pages in the proper order for finishing results before you go ahead and print hundreds or
producing booklets. Equipped with the optional Finisher FS-603, thousands of copies. By making sure in advance that the end
the C250 can automatically output and saddle stitch booklets up result is exactly what you want, you avoid wasting paper due to
to 60 pages in length. setting mistakes, and eliminate the time required for re-scanning.

Booklet production example

Check finishing settings on the control panel.
[Setting Confirmation Display]
An image that shows how the current copy settings will be output
Eight original pages are scanned
appears on the control panel. This easy-to-understand
for printing. confirmation lets you prevent setting mistakes.

Correct pagination
is determined inside
the memory.

Two pages are copied

and printed onto each
side of the sheet.
Duplex copying prints
four pages onto each
of two sheets.

The pages are saddle

stitched (stapled),
Finished
and folded.

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 Two high-performance finishers match Larger paper supply capacity, plus continuous output.
the output to your needs. [Large-Capacity Paper Supply]
[Versatile Finishing Functions] The C250 holds up to 3,350 (80 g/m2) sheets of paper, so you
These optional finishers automatically produce booklets don't have to replenish the paper supply often. Up to 100 sheets
and other documents in-house that used to require can be continuously supplied from the Multiple-Bypass Tray. Both
costly production by a printing company or time- the Multiple-Bypass Tray and the No.1 Tray accommodate thick
consuming manual paper (up to 256 g/m2). The C250 handles paper ranging in size
labour. Simply from A6 to A3 wide (311 mm ✕ 457 mm), and it handles a variety
mount one to the C250 to of paper types, including thick sheets, postcards, envelopes, and
enable fast, automatic stapling, hole labels. This gives you a wide range of output options.
punching, saddle stitching and other
finishing tasks in a single process.
The finishers also handle thick
paper up to 256 g/m2, to produce
highly attractive manuals, proposals
and direct mail pieces. You enjoy
efficient print-on-demand
versatility with beautiful results,
for both large-volume jobs and
a wide variation of small-lot jobs.
Stapling Functions Hole Punching Functions

Corner 2-point Booklet 2-hole 2-hole

staple stable (side) (saddle stitch left top
and folding)

Sort large-volume jobs without requiring

Optional Finisher Functions a special sorter.
Finishing Functions
Shift sort
FS-501
Yes
FS-603
Yes
FS-603+PK-501
Yes
[Shift Sorting/Crisscross Sorting*]
Corner staple Yes Yes Yes Output can be automatically sorted without having to add any
2-point staple (side) No Yes Yes
Hole punch, 2-hole left No No Yes options to the C250. Since the volume does not depend on the
Hole punch, 2-hole top No No Yes number of output bins, this function also lets you sort large-
Booklet (saddle stitch and folding) No Yes Yes
volume jobs. No more need for troublesome, time-consuming
manual sorting.
Add cover sheets to produce more attractive booklets.
*When outputting A4 or B5 paper size. To use crisscross sorting, A4 or B5 output paper must
[Cover Sheet] be set in both crosswise and lengthwise directions in the cassettes.

Separate sheets can be added when copying or printing to Shift sorting Crisscross sorting
provide front and rear covers. Simply load the designated paper (With finisher) (Without finisher)
cassette with coloured or
other paper to produce
attractive, professional-
looking booklets.

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 High Quality & High
New technologies achieve the best image quality yet.
The bizhub C250 incorporates a variety of image-enhancing technologies designed to achieve the finest output
quality possible. Combining a high-speed vertical engine with a newly developed twin-beam laser printhead and
other image-processing technologies, the C250 produces text and images with a level of quality suitable for
important business document use.

Advanced engine outputs 25 pages/min* in colour or black and white.

[Four High-Speed Vertical Engines]
Photoconductive drum
The four C, M, Y and K drum units and twin-beam laser unit are horizontally aligned, with the
laser unit positioned vertically, to save space. A unique Konica Minolta engine layout that places
the laser unit below and the drum units above also speeds up the first-copy time for black-and-
white documents. Plus, rather than taking four steps, as previous models did, to transfer the
C, M, Y and K colours, the new tandem engine does it in one. This combines with faster image
formation to enable fast output of 25 pages/min for both colour and black and white.
*A4 Crosswise.

Polygon mirror

Scanning lens

Return mirror

Beam driver

Bringing together a wealth of

Konica Minolta cutting-edge optical technology.
[Compact, Twin-Beam Laser Printhead]
Konica Minolta drew on printer technology accumulated over many years to
develop the C250's ultra-compact printhead. This advanced printhead helps
provide super-fast output while making a smaller machine footprint possible.

Achieving top-class text reproduction. Each character is categorised into separate elements for sharper reproduction.
[New Image-Processing ASIC] [Improved Character Reproducibility]
The C250 uses a new image-processing The C250’s character zone micro-separation technology helps achieve sharper
ASIC (application-specific integrated circuit) reproduction by separating each character into zones. The new image-processing ASIC
that provides superior text reproduction gives the C250 improved zone separation performance, allowing the C250 to distinguish
and greater uniformity in graphs and other even fine lines in characters. Character zone micro-separation distinguishes the outer
images. During scanning or copying, it edges, interior space and fine lines making up each character, and it detects black
improves recognition of text against characters, coloured characters, and halftone dots separately. The most appropriate
halftone dots or coloured backgrounds to compensation processing is then applied to achieve
deliver clear, beautiful output that is optimal output. This technology also improves the Outer edge
faithful to the original. The C250 does a clarity of characters on halftone backgrounds, such as
Character
superb job even with maps that have tiny maps. When making multiple-generation copies of a inner portion
characters on a coloured background, and copy, this technology minimises blurriness and smear Fine line
(Thin part of character)
with graphs used in business documents. to maintain clear text.

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h Speed

Achieve clear reproduction Copy colour or monochrome originals in

of text in halftone areas. a single colour.
[Map Mode] [Mono Colour Copy Mode]
The C250 offers greatly improved Choose from among 21 colours to turn colour or monochrome
recognition of text on halftone dot originals into single colour copies.
backgrounds. The result is much
easier-to-read text when reproducing
maps, graphs and other documents The C250 gives photo originals rich colour gradation.
with background patterns. [Photo Mode]
Select Photo Mode, and the C250 will reproduce rich colour
gradation, providing the best results when copying original
photographs.

Copy or print in 2 colours.

[2-Colour Copy/Print Mode]
The C250 distinguishes between the colour and black parts of a
colour original, and lets you select from six colours plus black
for 2-colour copying or printing.

Original After 2-colour processing

(using Black and Blue)

High-definition, fine-particle toner with excellent reproducibility and fixing capabilities

[Simitri Toner]
Polymerised toner Conventional toner
This toner uses highly uniform 6.5-µm particles to provide
superior reproduction of dots and fine lines. Thanks to the
toner's oil-less fixation, you can write with a water-based
pen or place a stamp or adhesive note on the printed paper
with no worry. You get more versatility in your documents Text
Particles are uniform
and superb colour reproduction. This advanced toner is also in size and shape.
environment-friendly, with minimal CO2, NOx and SOx Dots

generated in the manufacturing process, and it helps boost Lines

colour printing speed.

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 Universal Design
A user-friendly design that allows stress-free operation – that's how all office
equipment will be designed in the future.
The C250 body is designed for both an attractive appearance and easy, comfortable, stress-free operation. In
product design, Konica Minolta is guided by Universal Design principles and the belief that a product can be both
appealing to the eye and easy for anyone to use.

The “Help” button

shows the operation
procedure and the
names of various
functions.

The LCD panel display can be enlarged, for easy viewing.

The contrast of the
display can be
adjusted as needed.

The large, clear LCD is

easy to read.

New panel design is easier to see and use.

[Universal Design Control Panel]
The control panel is critical to operating ease. The C250 control panel features a
large, clear, easy-to-read LCD. The names and indications around the buttons use
plain, easy-to-understand wording, and the strong colour contrast makes them stand
out clearly. The panel can be tilted 7, 27 or 45 degrees to suit the operator.

Locate originals faster to clear paper jams when scanning.

[Semitransparent Material for ADF Paper Path]
The use of a semitransparent material for the paper path of the automatic document
feeder makes it easier to locate and remove originals in the event of a paper jam
while scanning.

Attractive new style for office equipment.

[Two-Tone Colour Scheme]
The C250's two-tone earth colour scheme and attractive styling enhance the look of
any office. The sharp contrast between the colour of the output tray and the
discharged pages clearly shows when pages have been output. The body design also
facilitates recycling.

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 The sub-power
switch is located on
the control panel,
enabling you to turn
the power on/off
right from the panel.

Free-Grip Handles

Buttons have large, easy-to-see indications

and a simple, logical layout.

Easy grips simplify paper replenishment.

[Free-Grip Handles]
You can grip the handles from either above or below, making it easy
to open and close the paper feed cassettes (even the bottom one) with
a comfortable posture.

Exchange toner cartridges quickly with easy

front access.
[Front Access Structure]
Since the toner cartridge and paper can be replaced quickly
and easily from the front, there’s no need to move the unit. This
keeps downtime to a minimum.

Front Access Structure/

Remove paper jams easily, thanks to a simpler paper path. Easier Paper-Jam Removal

[Easier Paper-Jam Removal]

The C250 introduces a simpler paper-path design and a wide-opening
right side cover. These features let you remove paper jams quickly and 653
easily by simply opening only a single cover.

Install this compact, space-saving body almost anywhere.

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[Compact Design]
Only 653 mm wide and 755 mm deep, the space-saving C250 is
compact enough to fit in a variety of places. The C250’s front access
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structure also helps keep set-up space to a minimum.

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bizhub C250 Specifications
Type Desktop Full-Colour Copier/Printer/Scanner Copy mode (Single-sided/Double-sided/2in1/4in1/8in1/Booklet), Finishing
Colour support Full-Colour (Group/Sort/Staple/Punching/Booklet/Saddle Stitch), Auto Clear, User
Copy Resolution 600dpi (main) ✕ 600dpi Authentication/Account Track (1,000 Access Code),
Print Resolution 1,800dpi equiv. ✕ 600dpi Auto Paper Source Change, OHP Interleaving, Erase (Frame/Book Frame/Book
Gradation 256 Center), Color Adjustment (Hue/Saturation/Brightness/ColorBalance/Sharpness
Memory Capacity 512MB (Standard/Max.) /Contrast/Density/RGB/Copy Density), Proof Copy, Setting Menu (Meter Count
HDD 40GB (Standard) /User Setting/Address Registration/Unit Check/Administrator Mode), Job Recall,
Original Type Sheet, Book, 3-D Objects (Max.2.0kg) Digital Art: Mirror Image/Repeat/Background ColorNeg.-Pos. Reverse,
Max. Original Size A3 (Ledger) BOX Function, Large LCD Mode
Copy Size A3-A6 (11-3/4" ✕ 16-1/2" to 4-1/4" ✕ 5-3/4") ,
A3 Wide: 311 ✕ 457mm (12-1/4" ✕ 18") ,
Postcard: 100 ✕ 148mm (4"✕ 5-3/4") Controller Specifications (Standard)
Image Loss Max. 4mm for top/bottom edges, Max. 3mm for right/left edges Type Internal Type
Warm-Up Time 110 sec. or less CPU PPC750 FX 466MHz (Shared with the copier)
First Copy Time Colour 11.7 sec. or less Memory 512MB (Shared with the copier)
B/W 8.4sec. or less *A4 Crosswise Print Speed Colour 25 pages/min: A4 (Letter) Crosswise, 13 pages/min: A3
Copy Speed Colour 25 pages/min: A4 (Letter) Crosswise, 13 pages/min: A3 25 pages/min: A4 (Letter) Crosswise, 13 pages/min: A3
B/W
B/W 25 pages/min: A4 (Letter) Crosswise, 13 pages/min: A3 Print Resolution 1,800dpi equiv. (main) ✕ 600dpi
Copy Magnification Standard 1:1+_ 0.5% or less PDL PCL6 (XL), PS3Emulation
Preset Scaling Up 1:1.15/1.22/1.41/2.00 Protocol TCP/IP, IPX/SPX (NDS), SMB (NetBEUI), LPD, IPP1.1, SNMP, HTTP, EtherTalk,
Scaling Down 1:0.87/0.82/0.71/0.50 Pserver (Novell 4.x, 5, 6/NDS)
User Settings 3 types Support OS Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows NT4.0 SP6, Windows 2000,
Zoom 25%-400% (in 0.1%) Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Mac OS9.2-10.3
XY Zoom 25%-400% (in 0.1%) Font PCL European font: Adobe 80 fonts, Bitmap font:1 font
Paper Capacity Std. 250 sheets (Multi-Purpose Tray) + 500 sheets (Universal Cassette) PS European font: Adobe 136 fonts
+ 100 sheets (Multiple Bypass tray) Interface Standard Ethernet (100Base-TX / 10Base-T)
Optional 500 sheets (Universal Cassette), Optional Parallel Port (IEEE1284), USB 2.0
500 sheets (Universal Cassette) ✕ 2, 2500LCC
Paper Weight Multi-Purpose Tray, Multiple Bypass tray: 60-256 g/m2,
Universal Cassette: 60-90 g/m2 Scanning Function Specifications (Standard)
Multiple Copy 1-999 sheets Type Full-Colour Scanner
Power Requirements 220-240V 10A 50/60Hz Scanning Size Max. A3
Power Consumption Less than 1.5kw Scanning Resolution 600/400/300/200dpi
Dimensions 653[W] ✕ 755[D] ✕ 771[H]mm (25-3/4" ✕ 29-3/4" ✕ 30-1/2") Scanning Speed 25 pages/min (600dpi) *A4 Crosswise
Weight Approx. 94kg (207-1/4lb) Main Function Scan to E-Mail, Scan to BOX, Scan to FTP, Scan to SMB,
Space Requirements 966[W] ✕ 755[D] mm (38" ✕ 29-3/4") *Multiple Bypass Tray opened Network TWAIN (via Ethernet TCP/IP)
Others Electronic Sorting/Criss-cross, Multi-Job (Manual Priority, Interface Ethernet 100Base-TX / 10Base-T
Copier Priority, One Prior Job, Confidential Documents' Priority), Protocol SMTP, TCP/IP, HTTP, FTP, LDAP
Distribution number printing, Delayed Copy Jobs, Interruption, Support OS Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows NT4.0 SP6, Windows 2000,
Low Power/Sleep Mode, Color Mode (Auto Color/Full Color Windows XP, Windows Server 2003
/Black/Two-Color/Monotone), Document Type: Text, Text/Photo Output Format TIFF, PDF, Compact PDF, JPEG
(Printed Image, Photo Image), Special Image Quality (Map, Driver TWAIN
Copy Original, Light Text), Text Reproduction Setting, Address Setting LDAP, Import/Export address from PageScope Web Connection
Paper Size (Auto/Manual), Paper Types (Plain Paper, Authentication Authentication in sending E-Mail, Network User Authentication
Thick Paper1, Thick Paper2, Thick Paper3, OHP), *Text and image scanning speeds vary depending on the type of document.

System Option

Job Separator Key Counter Mount Kit-1

JS-601 Local Interface Kit EK-702 Fax Kit FK-502
When attached to the
Mount Kit MK-706 Mount Kit MK-704/706
FS-501, this becomes the
fax/print/copy output Paper Feed Cabinet PC-103
separator tray. Equipped with a paper drawer that
supplies 500 sheets.

Punch Kit PK-501 Original Cover OC-501

Punches holes; combines
with the Finisher FS-603.
Paper Feed Cabinet PC-203
Automatic Equipped with a paper drawer that
Document Feeder DF-601 supplies 500 ✕ 2 sheets.
Can set up to 100 sheets of two
sided originals (80 g/m2) for
automatic duplex copying.

Working Table
WT-501 Paper Feed Cabinet PC-403
Equipped with a paper drawer that
Automatic Duplex Unit supplies a max. 2,500 sheets.
AD-503
Staples Provides duplex copying/printing
MC-3C/5D using the non-stack method.
Finisher FS-501 Finisher FS-603
Staples and sorts sets A high-performance finisher that can
of up to 30 sheets each. sort and multi-staple sets of up to 50 Desk DK-502
sheets, as well as booklet bind sets
of up to 15 sheets. Dehumidifier Heater 1C

Product appearance, configuration and/or specifications Konica Minolta copiers and multi-functional
Requirements for safe use
are subject to change without notice. peripherals are designed with the environment in mind.
• Please read and follow the instruction manual to ensure safe operation.
bizhub and PageScope are registered trademarks or trademarks of • Only operate using appropriate power supply and voltage.
KONICA MINOLTA BUSINESS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. • Connecting the earth wire to an inappropriate place may cause explosion or
Meets ENERGY STAR Guidelines
Windows is a registered trademark or trademark of electric shock. Please connect accordingly (Taiwan and the Philippines only).
The Use of Recycled Materials
Microsoft Corporation.
Production at ISO-Certified Factories
Adobe and PostScript are registered trademarks or trademarks of
Adobe Systems Incorporated. All other brand and product names are
registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners.
* As an ENERGY STAR Partner, KONICA MINOLTA
BUSINESS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. has determined that
this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.
* ENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered mark.

This catalogue was printed using

recycled paper and soy ink.

9251-3147-01 O507(E)-A1 Printed in Japan