Konica Minolta · A4 Mono Printer · i-Series
Konica Minolta bizhub 4701i
A mid-volume mono workhorse from Konica Minolta’s i-Series — 47 pages a minute, a 7-inch tablet-style touch panel, and i-Series-grade security built in. Available to lease or buy from KM Direct Holdings, with sales, installation and service handled in-house across Gauteng and the Western Cape.
- 47 ppm mono
- A6–A4
- 7" touch panel
- AES 256 encryption
- Mobile printing
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- 1,000+ clientsSupported nationwide
- In-house techniciansWe service what we sell
- Lease or buyFlexible contract terms
Why offices choose the bizhub 4701i
Konica Minolta’s i-Series platform — a smartphone-style interface, serious security, and driverless printing straight from a USB stick or mobile device.
Built for mid-volume printing
47 pages a minute, first page out in 7.4 seconds, with a 600-sheet standard paper capacity rising to 2,100 sheets with optional trays.
i-Series-grade protection
IP filtering and port blocking, TLS 1.2/1.3, IPsec, IEEE 802.1x, AES 256 hard drive encryption and up to 100 user accounts with Active Directory support.
Low energy, long-life consumables
Simitri® V polymerised toner rated for up to 20,000 pages, and an imaging unit good for up to 200,000 pages before replacement.
The machine
What the bizhub 4701i does
Direct print
Driverless direct print of PDF, XPS, DOCX, XLSX, PPTX, JPEG, TIFF, PS and PCL, plus USB print straight from a connected USB stick — no computer needed.
Print controller
Konica Minolta’s own high-performance embedded controller supports PostScript 3, PCL6, PCL 5e/c and XPS, with a Universal Printer Driver across the whole fleet.
Access control
Function access rights on a per-user basis for up to 100 accounts, with authentication by password, user name and password, ID card or finger-vein scanner.
Print from anywhere, anytime
Straight from a phone or tablet — no cables, no workarounds.
bizhub 4701i full specifications
| System speed A4 | Up to 47 ppm |
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| Autoduplex speed A4 | Up to 47 ppm |
| First page out (A4) | 7.4 sec. |
| Warm-up time | Approx. 17 sec. |
| Imaging technology | Laser, Simitri® V polymerised toner |
| Control panel | 7" touchscreen, 800 x 480 |
| Memory | 4,096 MB (standard/max) |
| Storage | 8 GB standard |
| Paper input capacity | 600 sheets standard, 2,100 sheets max |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | Rec. 6,500 pages, max. 120,000 pages |
| Toner lifetime | Black up to 20,000 pages |
| Imaging unit lifetime | Black up to 200,000 pages |
| System dimensions (W x D x H) | 420 x 528 x 473 mm (without options) |
| System weight | Approx. 29.0 kg (without options) |
| Print resolution | 1,200 x 1,200 dpi |
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| Page description languages | PCL 6 (XL3.0), PCL 5c, PostScript 3 (CPSI 3016), XPS |
| Printable paper size | A6–A4, custom sizes |
| Printable paper weight | 60–210 g/m² |
| Interfaces | 10/100/1,000-Base-T Ethernet, USB 2.0, USB 3.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac (optional) |
| Network protocols | TCP/IP (IPv4/IPv6), SMB, LPD, IPP, SNMP, HTTP(S), Bonjour |
| Operating systems | Windows 10 and 11, Server 2012–2025, macOS 10.14 or later, Unix, Linux, Citrix |
| Mobile printing | AirPrint (iOS), Mopria (Android), Konica Minolta Mobile Print (iOS/Android); optional Wi-Fi Direct |
| Network security | IP filtering and port blocking, IPsec support, TLS 1.2/1.3 secure network communication, IEEE 802.1x support |
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| Data protection | User authentication, Kerberos, hard drive overwrite, hard drive data encryption (AES 256), print user data encryption |
| User accounts | Up to 100, with Active Directory support |
| Optional authentication | Biometric (finger-vein scanner), ID card reader, mobile device (Android/iOS) |
| Software | Net Care Device Manager, Data Administrator, Box Operator, Web Connection, Print Status Notifier, Driver Packaging Utility, Log Management Utility |
bizhub 4701i — common questions
How much does the Konica Minolta bizhub 4701i cost in South Africa?
Pricing depends on your monthly print volume and whether you lease or buy outright. We quote both side by side so you can compare the total cost over the contract term. Send us your monthly page count and we’ll come back with a firm figure.
Can I lease the bizhub 4701i instead of buying it?
Yes — most of our customers lease, with the machine, toner and servicing bundled into a single monthly cost. We’ll quote lease and purchase side by side so you can compare the total cost over the term rather than just the upfront number.
What monthly print volume is the bizhub 4701i built for?
It suits mid-volume mono printing, recommended around 6,500 pages a month with headroom up to 120,000. If you need the touchscreen and security features but print less, the 4000i or 5000i will cost less to run. Tell us your monthly page count and we’ll recommend honestly rather than overselling.
Does the bizhub 4701i scan or copy as well as print?
No — this is a dedicated print-only device. If you need scanning, copying or faxing from the same machine, our mono multifunction copiers cover the same speed range with those functions built in.
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Tell us your monthly print volume and we’ll come back with a lease or purchase price, including toner and service.
Still comparing? Download the full 4701i brochure (PDF) — or call us and we’ll talk it through.
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