Older 55/50 ppm A3 enterprise color MFP for 20K to 50K pages with color volume under 30% of total.
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Kyocera's TASKalfa 5550ci prints A3 color at 55 ppm B&W and 50 ppm color and is the older enterprise color MFP at this speed tier. Designed for offices and departments running 20,000 to 50,000 pages a month with mixed output. Standard duplex print, dual-scan ADF runs at about 200 ipm, optional DF-790 100-sheet stapler with saddle-stitch. Ecosys long-life drum keeps cost-per-page low. HyPAS supports custom workflow apps. One regret: at 50 ppm color and 55 ppm B&W, the 5550ci has a small but noticeable color/B&W speed gap that adds up on mixed jobs — a 200-page mixed deck takes about 4 minutes versus 3.6 on a 55/55 model. For pure parity, look at the 5551ci or current 5054ci instead. The 5550ci fits when your color volume is under 30% of total monthly pages.
| Print technology | Multifunction |
|---|---|
| Print speed (mono) | Up to 55 pages per minute |
| Print speed (color) | Up to 50 pages per minute |
| Duplex printing | Auto Duplex Print & Scan (DADF) |
| Print resolution | Up to 600 × 600 dpi |
| Copy & Scan | |
| Capability | Color Multifunction |
| Copy speed | Up to 55 ppm simplex, 50 ppm color copies per minute |
| Duplex copy / scan | Auto Duplex Print & Scan (DADF) |
| Scan resolution (optical) | Up to 600 × 600 dpi |
| Scan destinations | Email, FTP, SMB, USB |
| Paper & Media | |
| Recommended monthly volume | 2500 pages |
| Max monthly duty cycle | 225,000 pages/month |
| Connectivity | |
| Wired | Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) |
| USB | High-Speed USB Interface (Host / Device) |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n/ac/ax |
| Physical & power | |
| Form factor | Workgroup |
| Usage class | Enterprise |
| Manufacturer | Kyocera |
| Model | Kyocera TASKalfa 5550ci |
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.
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.
Kyocera TASKalfa 5550ci in original Kyocera packaging. Workgroup form factor, roughly 29.4 x 26.3 x 30.2 inches
Includes a high-capacity starter supply, giving you about 3 to 6 months of use before you have to think about your next order.
Kyocera quick-start guide, power cord, connectivity cables, and setup resources.
Book a 20-minute setup call with our team. We'll walk through network configuration and onboarding.
Need replacement toner or parts for your Kyocera Kyocera TASKalfa 5550ci? We supply certified genuine OEM consumables to keep your machine printing at peak performance and ensure your manufacturer warranty remains fully protected.
Whether you require standard-yield cartridges for light printing, high-yield options for a lower cost-per-page, or replacement drum units, we carry the full lineup of compatible supplies for this model.
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.
Standard-Capacity Toner
Standard OEM toner cartridge, best for offices with lower monthly print volumes.
High-Capacity Toner BEST VALUE
High-yield OEM toner cartridge, delivering a lower cost-per-page for active offices.
Drum Unit / Maintenance Kit
OEM-certified replacement components to restore original print quality and reliability.
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