bizhub 558/458

Connect with mobile devices

Enjoy a flexible mobile work style by using bizhub 558 series together with iOS, Android and Windows 10 mobile devices. Users can take advantage of printing and other bizhub features through their favorite industry standard mobile technologies.

Convenient Mobile Touch Area

The bizhub 558 series has a Mobile Touch Area on the operation panel with embedded NFC(Near Field Communication) technology. NFC ensures smooth, quick connections through which you can pair Android mobile devices^*1 with bizhub 558 series by simply holding them close to the Mobile Touch Area .This can also be used to log in, print files, scan documents and import scanned data^*2. iOS devices can be paired using Bluetooth LE (BLE)^*3.

^*1 Android OS 4.4 or higher and PageScope Mobile must be installed.

^*2 Initial setup required for logging in. Wireless LAN environment required for printing and scanning.

^*3 Optional Device connection I/F kit EK-609 is required.

Wireless LAN^*4

Wi-Fi Direct allows computers and mobile devices in your office to wirelessly connect with bizhub 558 series. This creates a fully independent network that supports BYOD (bring your own device) without additional investment. If your office already uses a wireless corporate LAN, bizhub 558 series can easily connect with it to offer advantages to everyone in the office.

^*4 Optional Upgrade kit UK-212 or UK-215 is required.

bizhub Remote Access

The bizhub Remote Access app allows operation of bizhub 558 series from Android devices and iPhone/iPad/iPod touch. Users can wirelessly operate bizhub hardware and software keys, enter data, import scanned data, send data from bizhub 558 series using the mobile device’s address book and more.

Easy authentication

Smooth and efficient authentication*1 by means of password, IC card and biometric (finger vein) options are supported. In addition to regular authentication via server, server-free authentication can also be performed directly on the main unit with detailed control of access to each function, including copying, printing, scanning and faxing. These features complement your company’s existing security measures to protect important data and hardcopy resources, prevent unauthorised bizhub access and strengthen risk management.

IC card authentication

Authentication is possible with various types of IC card. First command bizhub 558 series to print from a PC or mobile device. Then wave the ID card over a card reader on bizhub 558 series to print. Authentication can also be performed with any Android device*1 equipped with an NFC antenna.

^*1 Requires Android 4.4 or later that supports HCE (Host Card Emulation) or PageScope Mobile for Android v4.1 or later

Notes: Optional Authentication Unit AU-201S is required. Compliant non-contact IC cards include FeliCa (IDm), SSFC, FCF, FCF (campus), FeliCa Private and MIFARE (UID).

Biometric finger-vein authentication

Scans the veins on the finger as the biometric data which offers very high-level security and is easy to implement^*4

^*4 Optional Biometric Authentication Unit AU-102 and Working Table WT-506 are required.

TPM (Trusted Platform Module)^*2

Confidential information such as certificates and passwords can be securely managed in bizhub 558 series. Just activate the TPM function to encrypt the information and save it in a dedicated storage area in the TPM security chip. This prevents unauthorized reading from external devices.

^*2 Optional i-Option LK-115 v2 is required.

HDD mirroring^*3

This feature ensures that all data saved on the main HDD is always saved on a backup HDD as well. If the main HDD fails, bizhub 558 series automatically switches to the backup HDD to prevent operational downtime and data loss.

^*3 Optional HDD Mirroring kit HD-524 is required.

PDF password protection

When saving scanned data as a PDF file, the data can be encrypted to prevent opening of the file unless the user inputs the correct password. The user can also encrypt the PDF with his or her digital certificate, create a PDF/A-based PDF file^*4 and add file properties.

^*4 Optional i-Option LK-102 v3 or LK-110 v2 is required for bizhub 558/458.

Compliance with industry standards^*5

This model meets IEEE 2600.1 international protection profile standards, ensuring a high level of document security. All security features have been independently evaluated and certified ISO 15408 EAL3 compliant.

^*5 Application is still pending as of October 2016.

Emperon printing system

Emperon print controller provides network printing functions through standardised printer drivers for PCL and Adobe® PostScript® 3 emulation. Diverse settings allow fine image adjustment such as for glossy mode and edge enhancement. Emperon controller is fully compatible with Windows, Mac, Linux, Unix, Citrix, SAP and other operating systems and printing environments.

N-in-One copying

It’s easy to copy multiple pages on a single sheet of paper to reduce paper costs and facilitate viewing of related pages. Users can copy up to 8 pages on a single side of paper when scanning a paper and up to 16 pages when printing from a file.

Banner print^*1

Create appealing promotional materials in-house on bizhub 558 series through the Banner Print feature that enables you to print on long paper (up to 1,200mm) from the by pass tray.

^*1 Requires Optional Banner paper setting guide MK-713.

ID copy

This feature makes it easy to print the front and back of an ID card on the top and bottom of a single page in one pass. For easy access, place an ID Copy shortcut button on the top screen.

Scan preview

Scanned documents can be previewed on the touch screen before saving or sending. Just flick to scroll through pages, rotate them when desired and delete unnecessary pages as required and then save or send.

Automatic paper size measurement

Automatic paper size measurement feature can automatically measure the size of non-standard sized paper placed on the glass platen. If desired, It can also register the size in memory. These features make it easy for anyone to handle non-standard paper sizes without making measuring mistakes or input errors.

Server-less pull printing

bizhub 558 series supports server-less pull printing. Users can send data to a main MFP and authenticate themselves at any MFP on the network print group (up to 10 MFPs x 10 groups) to pull the print job.

Note: Optional i-Option LK-114 must be installed on bizhub 558/458.

Low power consumption

bizhub 558 series minimises energy use during normal operation. It easily clears the latest Energy Star Program TEC standards and reduces both CO2 emissions and TCO.

Sleep mode

bizhub 558 series automatically switches to sleep mode after a user-defined period of inactivity. This mode reduces power consumption to a mere 0.5W by cutting off power to the CPU. When users want to use bizhub 558 series again, it switches back to full power in seconds.

Eco-friendly materials

Approximately 64％ of the outer surfaces and 30％ of the weight of resin parts on bizhub 558/458 consist of recycled materials. This includes PC/PET developed by Konica Minolta using advanced chemical processing technology. 70% of PC/PET on outer surfaces is PCR (post-consumer recycled).