The Konica Minolta bizhub PRO 1050 is a powerhouse of monochrome digital production, designed to handle the most demanding print-shop environments with industrial-strength reliability. Known for its "big iron" durability, it offers a blistering 105-ppm output and a heavy-duty cycle that caters to high-volume commercial printing, educational publishing, and large-scale administrative tasks. In Kenya, it remains a favorite for organizations that prioritize low cost-per-page and high uptime, providing a robust platform for churning out manuals, exam papers, and high-stakes reports.
Key Features
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Feature
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Details
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Type of Device
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Monochrome Digital Production Press (Copy, Print, Scan)
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Print/Copy Speed (A4)
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Up to 105 ppm
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Print Resolution
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1,200 x 600 dpi (Interpolated)
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First Copy Time
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Less than 3 seconds
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Maximum Monthly Volume
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Up to 1,500,000 pages
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Paper Size Support
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A5 to A3+ (up to 12" x 18")
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Standard Paper Capacity
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3,000 sheets (expandable to 9,000 sheets)
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Media Weight Support
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50 gsm up to 300 gsm
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Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
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40 GB (Printer) / 20 GB (Copier)
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Toner Yield
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Approx. 88,000 pages (at 6% coverage)
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Scanning Speed
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Up to 103 opm (mono)
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Finishing Options
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Booklet making, Z-folding, Stapling, GBC punching
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Power Requirements
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208–240 V, 17.6 A
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Why Choose the Bizhub PRO 1050?
Unrivaled Production Velocity
The PRO 1050 is built for continuous, high-speed output. With a 105-ppm engine, it can produce over 6,000 A4 pages per hour. Its first-copy-out time of just 3 seconds means that even short-run jobs are finished almost as soon as they are started, minimizing bottlenecks in busy Kenyan print rooms.
Industrial-Grade Reliability
This machine is engineered for "hands-off" operation. It features an air-assist paper feed system that uses air blowers to separate sheets, preventing jams even with difficult coated or heavy stocks. Its multi-feed detection sensor uses ultrasonic waves to ensure that two pages never go through the fuser at once, protecting the machine and your print quality.
High-Yield Simitri® Toner
Utilizing Konica Minolta’s Simitri® polymerized toner, the PRO 1050 produces sharp, high-contrast text and crisp grayscale images. The toner's smaller, more uniform particles fuse at lower temperatures, which not only saves energy but also results in a flat, matte finish that mimics traditional offset printing.
Scalable In-Line Finishing
The PRO 1050 is a complete factory in a single unit. It can be configured with modular finishers to automate 100-sheet stapling, 2- or 3-hole punching, and various folding types (Z-fold, gate-fold, letter-fold). The saddle-stitch finisher (SD-501) allows for the automatic creation of 200-page trimmed brochures, perfect for school yearbooks or corporate manuals.
Professional Precision & Control
With a registration accuracy of 0.5 mm or less, this system ensures that two-sided (duplex) prints are perfectly aligned. This precision is vital for professional booklets and variable data printing, where alignment between pages is critical for a high-end look and feel.
Perfect For
Commercial print shops on River Road, government publishing houses, university registries, and high-volume corporate document centers in Kenya that require dependable, 24/7 monochrome production.
Tailored to Your Needs
The bizhub PRO 1050 is highly customizable. Its maximum paper capacity of 9,000 sheets and dual stacker options (allowing up to 10,000-sheet output) enable long, unattended print runs. The PageScope software suite provides IT managers and print operators with full control over device management and job queuing, ensuring peak productivity at all times.
Designed For
The bizhub PRO 1050 is the monochrome workhorse of Kenya’s print industry. It is designed for the bustling educational centers in Nairobi that need to print thousands of exam papers overnight, and for the legal firms in Upper Hill that require massive volumes of discovery documents processed with absolute accuracy. This machine thrives in the "heavy-lifting" category where durability and volume are the primary requirements. For Kenyan print entrepreneurs, the PRO 1050 represents a reliable investment that turns high-volume monochrome challenges into a streamlined, profitable workflow.
