Toshiba · Color Multifunction

Toshiba e-STUDIO 5506AC

55 PPM color A3 multifunction with 50-sheet stapling, booklet finishing, and 7,000+ sheet paper capacity for enterprise floors.

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Print speed
55 ppm color
Paper capacity
sheets
Duplex
Automatic Duplex
Connectivity
USB · Wi-Fi · Ethernet
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Toshiba Toshiba e-STUDIO 5506AC
Authorized Toshiba reseller Free shipping to 50 states 1-year manufacturer warranty Install guidance by phone 30-day return policy
Is this the right printer for you?

Who the Toshiba e-STUDIO 5506AC is actually for

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."

Best fit

Pick this if...

  • You print 10,000-30,000 color pages a month for a 25-50 person enterprise
  • You need 50-sheet stapling and saddle-stitch booklets in one device
  • You want A3 for marketing collateral and 11x17 spreadsheets
  • You scan to Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, or Box natively
  • You have floor space for a 60-inch wide finisher footprint
Works fine

You'll be happy if...

  • It's fine if 60% of your work is monochrome, since both run at 55 PPM
  • It's fine if you start without the booklet finisher and add it
  • It's fine if your monthly color volume varies between 5,000 and 25,000 pages
Look elsewhere

Skip this if...

  • Skip this if you need photo-lab quality color
  • Skip this if floor space is tight, since the finisher adds significant width
  • Skip this if your office is under 15 people, since this is overspec
Full specifications

Every spec, no guessing

Enterprise-class color throughput at 55 PPM on both monochrome and color, the Toshiba e-STUDIO 5506AC anchors a 25-50 person enterprise floor that needs daily color output without queues. The e-BRIDGE Next controller drives a 10.1-inch tablet touchscreen, A3 tabloid is supported, duplex runs at full rated speed, and paper capacity scales past 7,000 sheets across drawers and a large-capacity feeder. Standard finisher options include staple, hole-punch, and saddle-stitch booklet making with a 50-sheet stapling capacity. Cloud connectors for Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, and Box ship native. The trade-off at this tier is footprint: this is a floor-standing unit that needs 60 inches of clearance and a dedicated 110V or 220V circuit depending on the finisher load.
Print
Print technology Multifunction
Print speed (mono) Up to 55 pages per minute
Print speed (color) Up to 55 pages per minute
Duplex printing Automatic Duplex
First page out < 5.2 sec (B&W) / 6.4 sec (Color)
Copy & Scan
Capability Color Multifunction
Copy speed Up to 65 ppm (B&W) / 55 ppm (Color) copies per minute
Duplex copy / scan Automatic Duplex
Scanner type High-Speed, High-Capacity Document Feeder (DSDF)
Scan destinations
Paper
Paper capacity 0 sheets
Paper size
Automatic document feeder 300 sheets pages
Recommended monthly volume 25000 pages
Max monthly duty cycle 480,000 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 10.1 inches
Physical & power
Form factor Workgroup
Usage class Enterprise
Manufacturer Toshiba
Model Toshiba e-STUDIO 5506AC
How you can buy this printer

Buy it, lease it, or just reorder supplies

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.

Buy outright
One-time payment · yours to keep
Custom quote
Free delivery · 1-yr warranty
  • Machine is yours the day it arrives
  • 4,500-page starter toner included
  • 1-year Toshiba manufacturer warranty
  • Install help by phone or remote session
  • Order your own toner when the starter runs out
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Supplies only
Already own one? Just reorder.
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Genuine Brother TN830 / TN830XL
  • Genuine Brother TN830 toner (standard yield, ~1,200 pages)
  • Genuine Brother TN830XL toner (high yield, ~4,500 pages)
  • Genuine Brother DR810 drum unit when it's time
  • Free shipping on qualifying orders
  • Auto-reorder option so you never run out mid-job
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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.

Included with every order

What ships with the Toshiba e-STUDIO 5506AC

The printer itself

Toshiba e-STUDIO 5506AC in original Toshiba packaging. Workgroup form factor, roughly 39.5 x 23 x 28 inches

Starter toner

Includes a high-capacity starter supply, giving you about 3 to 6 months of use before you have to think about your next order.

Setup documentation

Toshiba quick-start card, power cord, USB cable (use Wi-Fi or Ethernet for multi-user), and a link to driver downloads.

Setup call (if you want it)

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.

Supplies & consumables

Toner, yields, and what to actually reorder

The #1 question we get on this printer is "which toner do I buy?" Short answer: you have two cartridge options and a drum. Standard yield TN830 covers roughly 1,200 pages. High yield TN830XL covers roughly 4,500 pages and is the better value for most offices. Pick XL unless you print very little.

The drum unit (DR810) is separate and usually lasts 15,000 to 30,000 pages before it needs replacing. At a typical small office volume, expect to change it once every 2 to 4 years.

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.

TN830

Standard-yield toner

About 1,200 pages · fits all L2700 / L2750 / L2759 series

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TN830XL

High-yield toner BEST VALUE

About 4,500 pages · recommended for most offices

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DR810

Drum unit

15,000–30,000 pages · replace every 2–4 years · separate from toner

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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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  • Volume & bundled supplies. Tell us your monthly print volume and we'll price toner bundling so you don't get surprised.
FAQ

Toshiba e-STUDIO 5506AC, common questions

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.

Yes, the Toshiba e-STUDIO 5506AC ships with a starter toner cartridge. The black starter toner yields approximately 106,600 pages, while each color (cyan, magenta, yellow) yields about 39,200 pages. Replacement toners are the high-yield T-FC556U series (TFC556UK for black, TFC556UC, TFC556UM, and TFC556UY for colors). When you lease through us with toner included, you never pay for toner separately.
The Toshiba e-STUDIO 5506AC is a color printer with a speed of 55 ppm, supports A3 tabloid printing, and includes advanced features like a 10.1-inch touchscreen, cloud connectivity, and a large paper capacity of over 7,000 sheets. In contrast, the Toshiba eSTUDIO3528A is a monochrome printer with a speed of 35 ppm, a smaller 9-inch touchscreen, and a maximum paper capacity of 3,200 sheets. The 5506AC is ideal for enterprises needing high-volume color output, while the 3528A is better suited for departments requiring fast monochrome printing and scanning. For small offices needing color, the 5506AC offers greater versatility.
The Toshiba e-STUDIO 5506AC is designed for enterprise-level use, with a high monthly duty cycle and a speed of 55 ppm, making it suitable for businesses with 25-50 employees. Its color printing, large paper capacity, and advanced features like cloud connectivity and finishing options make it a robust choice for small businesses with high print volumes. However, its large footprint and enterprise-class features may be excessive for very small offices.
Yes, the Toshiba e-STUDIO 5506AC is a color printer, capable of printing in both color and monochrome at a speed of 55 ppm. It supports high-yield color toners (cyan, magenta, yellow) with a yield of approximately 39,200 pages each, making it ideal for businesses requiring high-volume color output.
Request a quote through the form on this page or call us at (888) 574-5120. A printer specialist responds within one business day with a detailed, itemized quote based on your location, monthly volume, whether you want to buy outright or lease, and any bundled supplies or service. Quotes are free and no obligation. We do not pull credit to issue a quote.
Toshiba includes a 1-year limited manufacturer warranty on the Toshiba e-STUDIO 5506AC when purchased new from an authorized reseller. 1-800 Office Solutions is an authorized Toshiba reseller. Extended warranty and full-service maintenance plans are available through our managed print services bundle, which covers parts, labor, and on-site service for the life of the agreement.
Yes. Free delivery is included on every Toshiba e-STUDIO 5506AC order shipped within the continental United States. Most orders ship within 1 to 2 business days and arrive within 2 to 5 business days. Install guidance is available by phone or remote session at no extra cost.

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