Kyocera TASKalfa MZ4001ci – A3 Colour Multifunction Printer (40 ppm)

The Kyocera TASKalfa MZ4001ci is an A3 colour multifunction copier that prints, copies and scans at 40 pages per minute. It suits busy offices, institutions and university print rooms with steady daily colour volumes. Additionally, it supports high-capacity finishers, booklet makers and a Fiery controller as needs grow.

Key Features & Benefits

• 40 ppm in colour and black, 20 ppm on A3: Large colour runs and A3 reports finish quickly. As a result, one machine can serve a whole floor or department.
• First page in 5.1 seconds: Walk-up jobs such as letters, forms and receipts come out almost immediately. Therefore, users spend less time waiting at the device.
• Scanning at up to 274 images per minute: With the optional single-pass feeder, both sides of a page scan at once. For instance, a 100-page file digitises in under a minute.
• Expandable paper and finishing: Input grows from 1,150 to 7,150 sheets, and finishers staple up to 100 sheets. Booklet folding and hole punching are also available.
• 10.1-inch capacitive touchscreen with 128 GB SSD: The panel responds like a smartphone and tilts for any user height. Meanwhile, the larger SSD stores more scanned jobs and secure print queues.

Technical Specifications

Print & Copy Performance

• Functions: Print, copy, scan (fax optional)
• Print speed: Up to 40 ppm A4 (colour and black); up to 20 ppm A3
• Duplex speed: 40 ppm A4 – no slowdown on two-sided jobs
• First print out: 5.1 sec black / 6.5 sec colour
• First copy out: About 4.5 sec black / 5.9 sec colour (from the glass)
• Warm-up time: 17 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 + 128 GB SSD (optional 320 GB or 1 TB HDD)
• Display: 10.1-inch (256.5 mm) capacitive colour touchscreen, tilts 15° – 90°
• Platform: HyPAS for adding business apps
• Optional controller: Fiery Printing System 17 for colour-critical work

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 – 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 274 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, dual-line option

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 30,000 pages
• Cyan, magenta, yellow toner: About 20,000 pages each
• Waste toner box (WT-8500): About 40,000 pages
• Toner code: Varies by region (TK-8589 in Kyocera Australia listings)
• Note: Different toner from the MZ2501ci and MZ3501ci

Power & Environment

• Power source: 220 – 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
• Power use: 660 W printing; 45 W ready; 0.5 W sleep
• Noise: About 51 dB(A) printing; 30.9 dB(A) standby

Dimensions & Weight

• Main unit (W x D x H): 602 x 665 x 790 mm
• Weight: About 90 – 95 kg – floor or cabinet placement

Key Optional Accessories

• Document processors: DP-7150 (140-sheet reversing); 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-7120 (1,000 sheets); DF-7140 (4,000 sheets, 65-sheet stapling); DF-7150 (4,000 sheets, 100-sheet stapling)
• Finishing add-ons: PH-7C punch; BF-730 or BF-9100 booklet and tri-fold; MT-730(B) mailbox
• Others: Fax System 14, wireless LAN kit, HDD, card reader, Fiery controller

Use Cases & Applications

Medium and Large Offices

Departments of around 20–40 users can share the TASKalfa MZ4001ci for colour reports, proposals and invoices. Additionally, high-speed scanning feeds document management systems quickly.

Universities and Colleges

Exam offices print, staple and punch large colour batches in one run. Secure print keeps exam papers locked until the lecturer releases them.

Campus Print Rooms and Bureaus

Student-facing print services handle assignments, posters and bound project reports at steady volumes. The booklet maker produces saddle-stitched handouts without outside binding.

Marketing and Corporate Communications

Teams produce colour brochures, flyers and SRA3 full-bleed prints in-house. Meanwhile, the optional Fiery controller adds tighter colour management.

Legal, Banking, Healthcare and Government

Records departments digitise large paper archives at up to 274 ipm. Encrypted PDFs and user authentication protect sensitive files.

Will It Work With Your Setup?

How does the TASKalfa MZ4001ci compare with the MZ3501ci?

The MZ4001ci is 5 ppm faster, scans faster, and has a capacitive panel and 128 GB SSD. It also supports heavier-duty finishers and higher-yield toner.

Does the Kyocera TASKalfa MZ4001ci come with an automatic document feeder?

Usually not. The base unit ships without a document processor or platen cover. You need a 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 30,000 pages, and each colour lasts about 20,000 pages at 5% coverage.

Is it suitable for a small office?

It works, but a team printing under a few thousand pages a month may get better value from the MZ2501ci or MZ3501ci.

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Important Notes (Merchant Verification Before Publishing)

• Bundle contents: Confirm whether the unit ships with a document processor, platen cover, cabinet, starter toner or Fax System. EU resellers list the base unit without a cover/ADF or starter toner.
• Toner code: Confirm the regional toner series for Kenyan units (Australia lists TK-8589).
• Weight: Kyocera lists both 90 kg (datasheet) and 95 kg (product pages). Confirm before publishing.
• 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 90 – 95 kg, confirm delivery and installation arrangements.

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