45 ppm A3 mono MFP with confusing 'ci' nomenclature, confirm color/mono configuration before ordering.
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."
Kyocera's TASKalfa 4550ci prints A3 at 45 ppm in B&W (the 'Copier_Color B&W' designation suggests this is the mono variant of the 4550 family). Designed for small to mid-size offices doing 10,000 to 30,000 pages a month. Standard duplex print, scan to email/SMB/FTP, optional fax, and Kyocera finisher options for staple and hole-punch. The Ecosys long-life drum keeps consumable cost low. One regret: the model number with 'ci' suffix usually denotes the color variant in Kyocera nomenclature, but this product record lists B&W — confirm the exact configuration with your dealer before ordering, because the 4550ci as commonly understood is a 45 ppm color MFP. If color is what you actually need, source it as 4550ci color; if mono is fine, the 4500i is a more honest spec.
| Print technology | Multifunction |
|---|---|
| Print speed (mono) | Up to 45 pages per minute |
| Print speed (color) | Up to pages per minute |
| Duplex printing | Automatic Duplex |
| First page out | < 4.7 seconds (B&W), 6 seconds (Color) |
| Copy & Scan | |
| Capability | Monochrome Multifunction |
| Copy speed | Up to 45 ppm simplex, 45 ppm duplex copies per minute |
| Duplex copy / scan | Automatic Duplex |
| Scanner type | Single-pass duplex |
| Scan destinations | Email, FTP, SMB, USB, WSD |
| Paper | |
| Paper capacity | 0 sheets |
| Paper size | |
| Automatic document feeder | 100 sheets pages |
| Recommended monthly volume | 2500 pages |
| Max monthly duty cycle | 200,000 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 |
| Display | 8.5 inches |
| Physical & power | |
| Form factor | Workgroup |
| Usage class | Small Office |
| Manufacturer | Kyocera |
| Model | Kyocera TASKalfa 4550ci |
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.
Kyocera TASKalfa 4550ci in original Kyocera packaging. Workgroup form factor, roughly 29.4 x 26.3 x 30.2 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.
Kyocera 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 Kyocera Kyocera TASKalfa 4550ci? 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.
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