The Kyocera TASKalfa MZ2501ci is an A3 colour multifunction copier that prints, copies and scans at 25 pages per minute. It suits offices, schools and university print rooms that need colour documents up to SRA3. Additionally, it expands with document feeders, finishers and extra paper trays as volumes grow.
Key Features & Benefits
- 25 ppm in colour and black, A4 to SRA3: Colour reports, A3 posters and full-bleed SRA3 flyers come off one machine. As a result, small jobs no longer go to an outside print shop.
- 1,150-sheet standard input, expandable to 7,150 sheets: Two 500-sheet cassettes plus a 150-sheet bypass tray keep several paper types loaded. Therefore, staff reload far less often on busy days.
- 10.1-inch tilting colour touchscreen: The swivel panel works like a tablet and adjusts for standing or seated users. Meanwhile, common jobs can be saved as one-touch shortcuts.
- Cloud-ready scanning and mobile printing: Scan to email, network folders, USB or cloud services, and print from phones via AirPrint, Mopria or NFC. For instance, staff can scan a signed contract straight into a shared folder.
- Built-in security for shared offices: Secure print, user authentication and encrypted PDFs protect confidential documents. Payslips and exam papers only print when the owner releases them at the device.
Technical Specifications
Print & Copy Performance
- Functions: Print, copy, scan (fax optional)
- Print speed: Up to 25 ppm A4 (colour and black); up to 12 ppm A3
- Duplex speed: 25 ppm A4 – no slowdown on two-sided jobs
- First print out: 7 sec black / 9.2 sec colour
- First copy out: About 6.4 sec black / 8.5 sec colour (from the glass)
- Warm-up time: 18 seconds or less
- Print resolution: 1200 x 1200 dpi; up to 4800 x 1200 dpi equivalent
- Copy features: 1–9,999 copies; zoom 25–400%; ID copy; booklet copy; 2-in-1, 4-in-1 and 8-in-1
Controller & Interface
- Processor: ARM Cortex-A53 quad-core, 1.6 GHz
- Memory: 4 GB RAM + 64 GB SSD (optional 320 GB or 1 TB HDD)
- Display: 10.1-inch (256.5 mm) colour touchscreen, tilts 15° – 90°
- Platform: HyPAS for adding business apps
Connectivity
- Wired: Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000BaseT); USB 3.0; 4 x USB host ports
- Wireless: Optional Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (requires IB-37 or IB-51 kit)
- Mobile printing: AirPrint, Mopria, NFC, KYOCERA Mobile Print app, Wi-Fi Direct (optional)
- Cloud printing: Microsoft Universal Print support
Paper Handling
- Standard input: 2 x 500-sheet cassettes + 150-sheet multipurpose tray (1,150 sheets)
- Maximum input: 7,150 sheets with optional feeders
- Cassette sizes: Upper A6R – A4R; lower A6R – SRA3
- Bypass tray: A6R – SRA3 (320 x 450 mm); banners up to 1,220 mm
- Paper weight: 52 – 300 g/m² from the cassettes and bypass tray – handles heavy card
- Duplex: Standard, 60 – 256 g/m², A6R – SRA3
- Output: 500 sheets standard; up to 5,000 sheets with finishers
Scanning (Requires an Optional Document Processor)
- Scan speed: Up to 200 ipm duplex (A4, 300 dpi, with DP-7160/7170)
- Scan resolution: 600, 400, 300, 200 dpi (1200 dpi via TWAIN/WIA)
- Destinations: Email, SMB folder, FTP, USB drive, document box, network TWAIN, WSD
- File formats: PDF, PDF/A, encrypted PDF, high-compression PDF, TIFF, JPEG, XPS
- Optional: Searchable PDF and Word/Excel/PowerPoint output (Scan Extension Kit)
Fax (Optional – Fax System 14)
- Standard: Super G3, 33.6 kbps
- Transmission: Less than 3 seconds per page (JBIG)
- Features: Network fax, encrypted transmission, broadcast, fax forwarding to email
Supported Systems
- Windows: All current versions, including Windows 10 and 11
- macOS: Mac OS X 10.9 or later
- Others: Linux, Unix, ChromeOS
- Print languages: PCL6, KPDL3 (PostScript 3 compatible), PDF Direct Print, XPS/OpenXPS
Security
- Secure print with PIN release
- User authentication (card reader optional)
- Encrypted PDF output; SSL, IPsec, SNMPv3
- LDAP and IP filtering
- Confidential Document Guard for copies
Consumables (Average Yield at 5% Coverage)
- Black toner: About 25,000 pages
- Cyan, magenta, yellow toner: About 12,000 pages each
- Waste toner box (WT-8500): About 40,000 pages
- Toner code: Varies by region (TK-8455, TK-8459, TK-8450 or TK-8467)
Power & Environment
- Power source: 220 – 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
- Power use: 450 W printing; 45 W ready; 0.5 W sleep
- Noise: About 48 dB(A) printing; 31.7 dB(A) standby
Dimensions & Weight
- Main unit (W x D x H): 602 x 665 x 790 mm
- Weight: About 90 kg – floor or cabinet placement, not desktop
Key Optional Accessories
- Document processors: DP-7140 (50-sheet), DP-7150 (140-sheet), DP-7160/7170 (320-sheet single-pass)
- Paper feeders: PF-7140 (2 x 500 sheets); PF-7150 (2 x 1,500 sheets); PF-7120 side deck (3,000 sheets)
- Finishers: DF-7100 inner finisher (500 sheets, 50-sheet stapling); DF-7120 and DF-7140 with punch and booklet options
- Others: Fax System 14, wireless LAN kit, HDD, card reader, cabinet
Use Cases & Applications
Small and Medium Offices
Teams of around 10–20 users can share the TASKalfa MZ2501ci for colour proposals, invoices and A3 spreadsheets. Additionally, scan-to-folder replaces manual filing of signed documents.
Universities, Colleges and Schools
Department offices print colour handouts, exam papers and A3 timetables. Secure print keeps exam papers private until the lecturer collects them.
Campus Print Rooms and Cyber Cafés
Student-facing shops handle colour project covers, posters and bulk assignments. The 300 g/m² paper support also covers certificates and business cards on SRA3 sheets.
Marketing, Real Estate and Design Teams
Teams print colour flyers, brochures and property listings in-house. Meanwhile, SRA3 output allows full-bleed A3 prints after trimming.
Professional Firms (Legal, Accounting, Healthcare Admin)
High-volume scanning with a 320-sheet single-pass feeder digitises large case files quickly. Encrypted PDFs protect client records.
Will It Work With Your Setup?
Does the Kyocera TASKalfa MZ2501ci come with an automatic document feeder?
Usually not. The base unit ships without a document processor or platen cover. You need a DP-7140, DP-7150, DP-7160 or DP-7170 for batch scanning and copying.
Does it have Wi-Fi?
Not as standard. It connects by Gigabit Ethernet, and Wi-Fi is available through an optional kit.
Can it fax?
Only with the optional Fax System 14 and an analogue phone line.
Is it compatible with Windows 11 and Mac?
Yes. It supports current Windows versions, macOS 10.9 and later, Linux and ChromeOS.
Can it print on thick card and SRA3?
Yes. It handles paper up to 300 g/m² and SRA3 (320 x 450 mm) from the bypass tray and lower cassette.
How long does the toner last?
Black toner lasts about 25,000 pages, and each colour lasts about 12,000 pages at 5% coverage.
How does it compare with the TASKalfa MZ3501ci?
Both share the same body, panel and options. The MZ3501ci prints at 35 ppm instead of 25 ppm, suiting busier offices.
Is it suitable for a home office or single student?
Not really. At about 90 kg and floor-standing size, it is designed for shared workgroups and print rooms.
Important Notes (Merchant Verification Before Publishing)
- Bundle contents: Confirm whether the unit ships with a document processor, platen cover, cabinet or Fax System. The base unit includes none of these.
- Toner code: Confirm the regional toner series for Kenyan units (TK-8455, TK-8459, TK-8450 or TK-8467).
- Starter toner: Confirm the yield of the toner supplied in the box.
- Wi-Fi: Confirm whether a wireless kit is included; it is optional by default.
- Warranty and service: Confirm warranty length, on-site service terms and installation by a technician.
- Delivery: At about 90 kg, confirm delivery and installation arrangements.
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