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Bizhub 363 – Multi Function Copier - $500 (santa clara)
scott blvd near central expersway
condition:
excellent
make / manufacturer:
Konica-Minolta
model name / number:
Bizhub 363
size / dimensions:
48" L x 32"W x 48"H
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What Is Offered - A working Bizhub taken off lease
Options for purchase:
a) $500 Purchase As-Is
b) other
c) Best Offer
Peter’s Company – OTP Group (Owner0
1025 Comstock Street, Santa Clara, Ca 95054
Peter’s mobile – show contact info
Background
This old workhorse, the Bizhub 363 (36 ppm monochrome) typically costs between $2,500 for As-Is Certified and $4,000 for refurbished. Bizhub units, which are supported by a comprehensive third-party service network.
The Konica Minolta Bizhub 363 is a highly productive 36 ppm A3 monochrome MFP widely used in departmental settings. Key features include a 250 GB HDD, 1800 dpi (interpolated) resolution, and versatile networking. It supports advanced security (ISO 15408 EAL3) and is designed for high-volume, cost-effective document management.
Konica Minolta holds a significant market share (approximately 15% of the overall MFP market in 2010-14 and more than 12.5% in 2026 with follow-on products,
The unit offered here for sale was manufactured in July 2013. Volume production occurred from 2010-2014.
Product Series: The bizhub 363belongs to the bizhub 423/363/283/223 series, which Konica Minolta markets as a "right-size solution" for various office volumes. Today this series can perform as backup to the Bizhub 451i too.
Target Market: It was designed for mid-to-high volume monochrome printing, offering speeds of 36 ppm and a maximum monthly duty cycle of 150,000 impressions.
Current Availability: It is now primarily available as a refurbished or used unit through third-party resellers like Alibaba, eBay, and specialty copier refurbishers, like Computers Extras Express of San Jose, Calif.
Maintenance & Support: Despite being an older model, a robust ecosystem exists for genuine and compatible
parts (such as toner and fuser units) to support the installed base and third-party service companies.
While Konica Minolta does not release specific unit sales for the
bizhub 363, it was a central model in their "office workhorse" 2010-2024 strategy.
The following segments were the primary contributors to the installed base:
1.Digital Copier Supercenters, with 363s backing up current 360Is.
2. Law Offices: Legal firms heavily utilize the bizhub 363 due to its high-volume black and white output (36 ppm) and robust security features. Key Features: Integrated bizhub SECURE for protecting sensitive client data and high-speed scanning for digital archiving. Workflow: Many firms use these units for "redlining" and mass document reproduction, often averaging 35,000 to 40,000 copies annually.
3. Print Shops (Quick-Print & CRDs)
Small-to-medium print shops and Corporate Reprographic Departments (CRDs) adopted the 363 as a reliable, cost-effective secondary machine. Capabilities: Its ability to handle 11" x 17" (A3) media and various paper weights allowed for the production of booklets, newsletters, and flyers.
Duty Cycle: A maximum monthly duty cycle of 150,000 impressions supported the "lights-out" production needs of smaller commercial environments.
4. Engineering & Architecture Design Houses
The bizhub 363 served as a primary hub for technical document management in design-heavy fields.
Large Format Scanning: While not a wide-format plotter, its A3 scanning and printing capabilities were essential for reproducing technical schematics and CAD-derived documents.
Software Integration: Support for PCL6 and PostScript 3 emulation ensured compatibility with standard engineering software for accurate line-work reproduction.
5. Education Healthcare
Schools: Used for high-volume exam and handout printing with built-in user tracking to allocate costs by department.
6. Healthcare: Facilities utilized the 363 for its secure scan-to-EHR workflows and reliable 24/7 operation.