bizhub 361/421/501

The workflow fleet for black & white

Office system bizhub 361/421/501

Universally efficient
black & white all-rounders
Busy office environments, especially in mid-sized to larger companies, frequently experience bottlenecks when
it comes to effective document production. With the bizhub 361, bizhub 421 and bizhub 501, Konica Minolta now
offers the skills to win by presenting three b/w multifunctionals that take this pressure off and are particularly
suited for the seamless integration into existing bizhub workflows.

n At 36, 42 and 50 pages per minute all three are functionality ranging from sorting and stapling via
perfectly capable to tackle larger volumes in punching to the creation of complete centre-stapled
departments of any size, such as general admin- and folded booklets. Upgraded with a mailbin unit,
istration, accounting, personnel, procurement or output can be separated e.g. into prints, copies and
else. Their innovative InfoLine design makes the incoming faxes. As a more straightforward output
bizhub 361/421/501 an attractive addition to any alternative a simple job separator is also available.
office. Operation is simple and intuitive via their
large LCD display with colour touch-screen. n Just like any bizhub system, the bizhub 361/421/501
offer the Konica Minolta “skills to win” – they inte-
n Thanks to a compact yet highly modular finisher grate perfectly into the bizhub line-up, feature latest
the bizhub 361/421/501 impress with true finishing imaging, controller and security technology, come
versatility. Their finisher integrates almost com­ equipped with a range of applications, and show con-
pletely into the system and provides generous sideration for the environment.

Workflow options

Black&White Copying Scanning TWAIN network Scan-to-SMB Scan-to-Box/Personal Box

USB Local/network PCL/PS Black&White Printing Scan-to-eMail Scan-to-FTP Scan-to-USB

Reprint Sharing Box-to-Box Distribution Box Faxing IP-Fax i-Fax PC-Fax SIP-Fax Super G3 Fax
 Advanced multifunctionals
for black & white and more
Powerful technology
Konica Minolta’s latest powerful Emperon™ control-
ler ensures the seamless integration of the bizhub
361/421/501 into any company network. Providing
Windows, Mac, UNIX, Linux and Citrix support and
supporting XPS, Microsoft Vista™’s new XML paper
specification, the Emperon™ is compatible with virtu-
ally any infrastructure. Its universal driver interface for
both PCL and PostScript means extra convenience
and ease of use.

Perfect quality
Working with Konica Minolta’s proprietary Simitri®
toner, the bizhub 361/421/501 deliver a great print
quality. This unique polymerised toner features tiny,
uniformly shaped particles to achieve its excellent Convenient box functionality
results. Documents benefit from razor-sharp text and
finest lines as well as a highly durable print finish. With Konica Minolta’s unique User Box approach the
storing and managing of information on the bizhub
361/421/501 becomes truly efficient. User boxes
Advanced scan & fax communication can be set up with flexible access rights and defined
as public, for group use or private; and passwords
Scanning streamlines the distribution and sharing of are easily assigned where required. In addition the
information. The bizhub 361/421/501 provide scan PageScope Box Operator provides direct access from
to email, FTP, SMB and user box, with scan formats the PC to the stored documents, while multi-file pre-
including multi-page PDF, JPG and TIFF. At the same view enables fast searches via thumbnails.
time all three impress with versatile fax capabilities
that include Digital Fax and Digital Store; Internet Fax
to send and receive fax data as e-mail attachments; Essential security & access control
and IP Fax enabling direct faxing with other bizhub
devices on the Intranet. Various security features make Addressing the vital question of security, the bizhub
all fax communication safe and confidential. 361/421/501 comply with the latest international secu-
rity standard ISO 15408 EAL3 and are equipped with a
complete security package to keep critical information
safe, prevent unauthorised access to the company
network and make tampering with confidential data
Configurations
impossible. Of particular note is the biometric authen-
tication option: Finger vein authentication works with
images of finger vein patterns captured by scanning
the finger. Alternatively, authentication by non-contact
IC card is also available.

The bizhub 361, bizhub 421 and bizhub 501 take the
professional approach to every-day office tasks and
equip modern businesses with the skills to win!
 Technical specifications
Copier specifications Print functions USB 2.0 (optional)
Direct print of TXT, PCL, PS, TIFF, XPS * Automatic document feeder
Copying process
PDF and Encrypted PDF files (optional) Up to 80 originals
Electrophotographic laser
Print from USB memory, Mixmedia and
Toner system Mixplex, Job programming “Easy Set” Paper size
Simitri TM polymerised toner Overlay, Watermark A5–A3
Customised paper sizes
Copy/print speed A4
361= up to 36 cpm Paper weight
421= up to 42 cpm
Scanner specifications 50–210 g/m2
501= up to 50 cpm Scan speed Paper input capacity
Up to 70 opm (300 dpi via ADF) Standard: 1,150 sheets
Copy/print speed A3
Up to 50 opm (600 dpi via ADF) Max.: 5,650 sheets
361= up to 23 cpm
421= up to 23 cpm Scan resolution Paper output capacity
501= up to 27 cpm Max.: 600 x 600 dpi Max.: 3,250 sheets
1st Copy/print time A4 Scan modes Automatic duplexing
361= 3.6 sec. Network TWAIN scan *, Scan-to-eMail A5–A3
421= 3.6 sec. Scan-to-FTP, Scan-to-SMB 60–105 g/m2
501= 3.2 sec. Scan-to-Box *, Scan-to-DPWS
Scan-to-USB, Scan-to-WebDAV Finishing modes (optional)
Warm-up time Offset, Group, Sort, Staple, Punch, Centre-
361= Approx. 30 sec. File formats fold, Booklet
421= Approx. 30 sec. PDF, TIFF, XPS *, Encrypted PDF
Copy/print volume (monthly)
501= Approx. 60 sec. Scan destinations 361= Rec. 12,500 / Max. 125,000
Copy resolution 1,000 (2,000 with optional hard disk), 421= Rec. 14,500 / Max. 150,000
600 x 600 dpi LDAP support 501= Rec. 17,500 / Max. 175,000
Gradation Scan functions Power consumption
256 gradations Annotation (text/time/date) for PDF 220-240 V / 50/60Hz
Up to 400 job programs Less than 1.56 KW (system)
Multi-copy
1– 999, interruption mode System dimensions
Original format Fax specifications (optional) (W x D x H, mm)
A5 – A3 Fax standard 677 x 708 x 1,150
Magnification Super G3 System weight
25 – 400% in 0.1% steps Fax transmission Approx. 97 kg
Autozooming Analogue, i-Fax *, IP-Fax *, SIP-Fax *
Copy functions Fax resolution System features
Chapter, Cover and Page insertion Max.: 600 x 600 dpi (ultra-fine) Security
Book copy, Image repeat, Proof copy
Fax compression ISO15408 EAL3 (in evaluation)
Job recall, Job setting memory
MH, MR, MMR, JBIG Accounting
Overlay, Stamping
Fax modem Up to 100 User Accounts (1,000 with
Up to 33.6 Kbps optional hard disk)
Printer specifications (optional) Active Directory support
Fax destinations
Print resolution 1,000 (2,000 with optional hard disk) (user name + password)
Equivalent to 2,400 x 600 dpi User function access definition
Fax functions Biometric Authentication
Controller CPU Polling, Time shift, PC-Fax finger vein (optional)
Celeron @ 600 MHz Receipt to confidential box * IC-Card reader (optional)
32 BIT Receipt to eMail, FTP, SMB
Software
Page description language
PageScope NetCare
PCL 5e/6
PostScript 3
System specifications PageScope Data Administrator
PageScope Box Operator
System memory
Operating systems PageScope Workware (Trial)
1 GB
Windows 2000/XP/XP64 Direct Print Utility
Windows VISTA 32/64 System hard disc (optional) Print Status Notifier
Windows VISTA DPWS support 60 GB Log Management Utility
Macintosh 9.x /10.x Interface Driver Packaging Utility
Server 2000/2003/2003 x64 10-Base-T/100-Base-T/1,000-Base-T * requires harddisk HD-509
Unix/Linux/Citrix Ethernet

n All specifications relating to paper capacity refer to A4-size paper of 80 gsm quality.
n All specifications relating to scanning, copying or printing speeds refer to A4-size paper that is scanned, copied or printed crosswise in multipage, simplex mode.
n The support and availability of the listed specifications and functionalities varies depending on operating systems, applications, network protocols as well as network
and system configurations.
n The stated life expectancy of each consumable is based on specific operating conditions such as page coverage for a particular page size (5 % coverage of A4).

The actual consumables life will vary depending on the use and other printing variables including page coverage, page size, media type, continuous or intermittent
printing, ambient temperature and humidity.
n Some of the product illustrations contain optional accessories.

n Specifications and accessories are based on the information available at the time of printing and are subject to change without notice.

n Konica Minolta does not warrant that any prices or specifications mentioned will be error-free.

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n All other brand and product names may be registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders and are hereby acknowledged.

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Konica Minolta
Business Solutions Europe GmbH
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30855 Langenhagen • Germany
Tel.: +49 (0) 511 74 04-0
04/2011

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