42 ppm A4 color MFP for a small workgroup that prints under 8,000 pages a month. Kyocera TASKalfa 406ci under the Copystar badge.
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."
The Copystar CS 406ci is a Kyocera TASKalfa 406ci with a different sticker on it. 42 ppm color and 42 ppm black, 1200 x 1200 dpi, and a 150,000-page monthly duty cycle that you should treat as a ceiling, not a target. Warm-up runs about 24 seconds and first page out is 5.8 seconds black, 6.9 seconds color. The standard configuration is desktop-class, so plan for 500 sheets in the drawer plus a 100-sheet bypass unless you spec the optional cassettes. USB 2.0, USB host, and Gigabit Ethernet are standard; fax and the 75-sheet document processor are extras you have to add line items for. One regret buyers mention: the standard 75-sheet DP is fine for short stacks but slows you down if you're scanning 50-page contracts daily, so spec the larger feeder upfront if scanning is a real workflow.
| Print technology | Multifunction |
|---|---|
| Print speed (mono) | Up to 42 pages per minute |
| Print speed (color) | Up to 42 pages per minute |
| Duplex printing | Automatic Duplex |
| Print resolution | Up to 1,200 × 1,200 dpi |
| Copy & Scan | |
| Capability | Color Multifunction |
| Copy speed | Up to 42 ppm copies per minute |
| Duplex copy / scan | Automatic Duplex |
| Scanner type | Color |
| Scan resolution (optical) | Up to 1,200 × 1,200 dpi |
| Scan destinations | Email, FTP, SMB, USB, WIA/TWAIN |
| Paper | |
| Paper capacity | 0 sheets |
| Paper size | |
| Automatic document feeder | 75 sheets pages |
| Recommended monthly volume | 150000 pages |
| Max monthly duty cycle | 150,000 pages/month |
| Connectivity | |
| Wired | Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) |
| USB | USB for charging, data transfer, and OTG support |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n/ac/ax |
| Physical & power | |
| Form factor | Desktop |
| Usage class | Small Office |
| Manufacturer | Copystar |
| Model | Copystar CS-406ci / Kyocera TASKalfa 406ci |
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.
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.
Copystar CS 406ci in original Copystar packaging. Desktop form factor, roughly 21.65 x 19.96 x 24.13 inches
Includes a high-capacity starter supply, giving you about 3 to 6 months of use before you have to think about your next order.
Copystar quick-start card, power cord, USB cable (use Wi-Fi or Ethernet for multi-user), and a link to driver downloads.
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.
Need replacement toner or parts for your Copystar Copystar CS-406ci / Kyocera TASKalfa 406ci? We supply certified genuine OEM consumables to keep your machine printing at peak performance and ensure your manufacturer warranty remains fully protected.
Whether you require standard-yield cartridges for light printing, high-yield options for a lower cost-per-page, or replacement drum units, we carry the full lineup of compatible supplies for this model.
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.
Standard-Capacity Toner
Standard OEM toner cartridge, best for offices with lower monthly print volumes.
High-Capacity Toner BEST VALUE
High-yield OEM toner cartridge, delivering a lower cost-per-page for active offices.
Drum Unit / Maintenance Kit
OEM-certified replacement components to restore original print quality and reliability.
If this model isn't quite right, here are the printers most often compared. Faster, color-capable, or floor-standing commercial options for higher volume.
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.
The questions we get asked most often on this model. If yours isn't here, call (888) 574-5120 and get an answer in about 30 seconds.
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