Katun Arivia C4155
55ppm A4 · A3 Colour Photocopier
The Katun Arivia C4155 prints A4 colour and black-and-white documents at up to 55ppm and handles A3 reports too. Its high-capacity paper supply suits teams producing regular reports and document packs. Buy, lease or rent from Camelott®, with UK-wide service and repair support.
The Katun Arivia C4155 is a 55ppm A3 colour multifunction photocopier, printer and scanner for shared teams producing recurring reports, teaching packs and larger document sets. It combines up to 27ppm A3 output, a standard 250-sheet single-pass feeder and rated duplex scanning up to 270ipm. Its tandem paper configuration provides 3,200 sheets including bypass, with compatible stapling, booklet making, punching and folding options. Available to buy, lease or rent from Camelott®, with UK-wide service and repair. The Camelott photograph shows optional external finishing and folding equipment. *Media limits depend on size, path, stock and finishing.
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Katun Arivia C4155: More Throughput, with Paper Ready for Repeated Runs
The C4155 makes most sense when regular print batches are large enough for speed and replenishment to matter together. Its 55ppm A4 engine shortens longer runs, while the tandem configuration holds 3,110 sheets in the main supply plus a 90-sheet bypass. That can suit a team repeatedly producing A4 reports, teaching materials or sets for several departments.
A theoretical 500-page A4 run takes about 9 minutes 5 seconds of engine time, compared with 11 minutes 7 seconds at 45ppm. That is roughly two minutes less before processing, the first page, paper and finishing are considered. For a handful of short jobs, the saving is much smaller.
The included 250-sheet single-pass feeder remains rated at up to 270ipm duplex, so the faster print engine should not be bought as a scan-speed upgrade over a configuration already using that scanner. Compare the whole working package: paper availability, a suitable finisher and clear service terms can matter as much as the extra pages per minute.
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Explore the Arivia C4155 Part by Part
Select an area to see the specification, what it means in practice, and when it will—or will not—make a meaningful difference.
1. Document feeder & scanning
Keep Strong Document Capture Alongside Faster Printing
The standard 250-sheet single-pass feeder captures both sides without reversing each original.
Why this is useful
Substantial accounts files, contracts or administration records can be loaded as batches. Single-pass capture removes the reversing step for double-sided originals, useful when scanning is a routine shared task.
What to weigh up
This scan rating is shared with other configurations in the range: the 55ppm print engine does not make it faster. IPM counts sides, not double-sided sheets. Compare OCR, transfer and complete file time, especially when scanning is more important than printing.
2. Controls & workflow
Set Up the Jobs That People Repeat Most Often
The 10-inch colour touchscreen gives a shared team clear access to paper, copy and scan settings.
Why this is useful
Agree presets for common reports, duplex copying and approved scan destinations. Clear paper names and sensible colour defaults can help staff use a central device without repeatedly asking which settings to choose.
What to weigh up
A large screen is common on comparable A3 systems. The practical value comes from configuration and training. Confirm authentication, OCR, required software and any cloud integration. Wireless LAN and Wi-Fi Direct need the relevant option.
3. Print engine
55ppm for the Print Batches That Keep Coming Back
Colour and mono share the A4 headline rate. A3 output is separately rated up to 27ppm.
Why this is useful
A theoretical 500-page A4 engine run takes about 9 minutes 5 seconds, compared with 11 minutes 7 seconds at 45ppm. Repeated teaching packs, reports or customer sets can make that cumulative saving useful.
What to weigh up
Processing, the first page, stock and finishing change real job time. At 65ppm, the same theoretical run takes about 7 minutes 42 seconds. Compare that further gain if long jobs dominate. First-copy figures do not measure a PC print job or include every sleep-state delay.
4. Bypass & specialist media
Choose the Right Path for Covers and Larger Work
The main paper paths, 90-sheet bypass and automatic duplex support specified print media from 52 to 300gsm.
Why this is useful
Approved heavier covers and two-sided presentation work can remain in-house. Larger layouts can use suitable supported sizes, while the bypass handles occasional stock separately from normal office paper.
What to weigh up
Tray sizes and purposes differ within the tandem arrangement. A 300gsm maximum is not approval for every paper or finisher combination. Long-paper printing has separate media and output rules. Test coated covers or unusual material using the intended complete route.
5. Paper supply
A Tandem Supply for More Repeated Output Between Refills
The tandem configuration holds 3,110 sheets in the main supply plus a 90-sheet bypass: 3,200 sheets total.
Why this is useful
The larger-capacity sections are useful when one common stock is consumed repeatedly. Keep the flexible drawers configured for other supported formats or stocks, rather than treating every section as an identical mixed-paper drawer.
What to weigh up
Confirm the exact supplied tray layout and supported sizes. Higher capacity does not increase engine speed, and optional feeders add installed space. If paper changes are rare and print demand is low, substantial capacity may bring little practical benefit.
6. Output & finishing
Match Finishing to the Packs Staff Assemble by Hand
Number 6 marks the optional external finishing equipment in the photograph.
Why this is useful
Corner staples keep each report set together; punching prepares binder packs; booklet finishing folds and centre-staples guides. Compatible folding equipment can address other repeated document preparation. Start with a finished sample and the work staff currently do by hand.
What to weigh up
*Limits vary with size, paper and covers. Fifteen sheets typically give 60 booklet pages; twenty give 80. C4 finishing needs the transport unit, and its punch version must be chosen initially because punching cannot be added later. Confirm UK availability, installation and floor space.
Photocopier terminology, explained by Bean
Confused by Photocopier Jargon?
Bean explains the terms without the technical waffle. Here is what the specifications mean for your working day.
- PPM — Pages Per Minute
- Printer PPM measures pages produced per minute once the print engine is running, under specified test conditions. The difference between 55ppm and 65ppm matters much more on a 100-page job than a five-page job, where processing and the first page account for more of the wait.
- IPM — Images Per Minute
- Scanner IPM normally measures scanned sides, not sheets. One double-sided sheet counts as two images. A high figure helps with large scan batches, but resolution, OCR, file processing and upload speed can still slow the complete job.
- GSM — Grams Per Square Metre
- GSM describes paper weight per square metre; ordinary office paper is often 80gsm. The C4155 main trays, bypass and automatic duplex are specified for 52–300gsm under their supported conditions. Check paper size, actual stock and finishing separately: the finisher or booklet maker may have a lower limit.
- MFP — Multifunction Printer
- One device combines printing, copying and scanning; fax may be optional. Sharing an MFP saves space, but a busy scan or copy session can create a queue, so consider how many people need it at once.
- ADF — Automatic Document Feeder
- An ADF feeds a stack of originals into the scanner, saving you from placing every page on the glass. Capacity matters for long batches. ADF alone does not tell you whether both sides are scanned automatically; check the feeder type.
- DSDF — Dual Scan Document Feeder
- A DSDF scans both sides of an original in one pass, without turning the sheet over. It is especially useful for large double-sided document packs. The C4155 uses the name DADF for its standard 250-sheet single-pass feeder. Compare the mechanism and capacity, not the initials alone.
- RADF — Reversing Automatic Document Feeder
- A RADF scans one side and reverses the sheet to scan the other. It still handles double-sided originals automatically, but the reversing step makes it slower than a dual-scan feeder. It can be quite sufficient for occasional smaller batches. The C4155’s included feeder uses single-pass capture instead.
- DADF — Duplexing Automatic Document Feeder
- DADF describes an automatic feeder that handles double-sided originals. Check whether the actual configuration scans both sides in one pass or reverses each sheet: the mechanism, scan speed and capacity matter more than the initials. On the C4155, the included 250-sheet DADF scans both sides in one pass; its rated scan speed is separate from the 55ppm print speed.
- Duplex — Automatic Double-sided Printing
- Automatic duplex prints on both sides without manually reloading the paper. It saves paper and reduces bulky packs. It does not mean double-sided scanning, and supported paper weights can be lower than for single-sided printing.
- DPI — Dots Per Inch
- DPI describes resolution: how many dots are printed, or how finely a scan samples detail, per inch. Higher settings can help fine text and images, but scanning at higher resolution creates larger files and can slow the workflow. Match the setting to the task.
- CPC — Cost Per Copy
- CPC is the charge per copy or printed page under a service arrangement. Colour and black-and-white print charges may differ. Scanning and printed pages are different functions. Ask what is included, how A3 and double-sided pages are counted, and whether minimum billing applies. Compare the rates against your actual usage.
- FCOT — First Copy Out Time
- FCOT is the time to produce the first copy under the manufacturer’s test conditions. It is not PC-to-first-printed-page time: a PC print job can also involve the computer, application, driver, network, server or cloud, copier processing and print engine. Sleep state can add a further wait.
- A4 / A3 — Paper Sizes
- A4 is 210 × 297mm, the usual office page. A3 is 297 × 420mm, twice the area of A4, useful for plans, larger spreadsheets and folded A4 booklets with suitable finishing. If you never use A3, a smaller A4 device may suit a lighter workload, but check paper capacity, sustained use and any finishing attachments you may need later.
- Booklet Maker — Folded, Stapled Booklets
- A booklet maker folds sheets down the middle and staples along the fold to produce a finished booklet. With suitable paper and finishing, A3 sheets become an A4 booklet and A4 sheets become an A5 booklet. Useful for handbooks, programmes and training guides. It is a separate finishing requirement from corner stapling: check that the compatible booklet finisher is included and that its sheet and paper-weight limits suit your documents.
- Hole Punch — Pages Ready for Binders
- A compatible hole-punch option makes holes in printed sheets so packs are ready for folders or ring binders, saving staff from punching each batch by hand. Check the hole pattern, supported paper sizes and weights, and the required finisher combination. If you regularly prepare binder packs—or expect to later—choose a machine that accepts the necessary attachment.
- Corner Staple — Keep Each Set Together
- Corner stapling puts a staple near the corner of each printed set, keeping meeting papers, reports and teaching packs together. It can save time when you repeatedly produce multiple sets; for an occasional short document, a separate stapler may be sufficient. Check the compatible finisher’s sheet limit and staple positions. Corner stapling does not fold pages or make a booklet.
Specifications in real life
What the C4155 Figures Mean for Your Office
Useful when: Regular longer jobs keep a shared machine occupied.
Keep it in perspective: 500 pages take about 9 minutes 5 seconds of theoretical engine time. Real jobs include processing, first page, stock and finishing.
Useful when: A common paper stock is used repeatedly and refills interrupt work.
Keep it in perspective: 3,110 sheets are in the main supply; 90 are in the bypass. Confirm the exact tray arrangement and supported sizes.
Useful when: Normal larger scan batches should fit into fewer feeder loads.
Keep it in perspective: Original condition, weight and loading affect capacity. Print input and original capacity are different measures.
Useful when: Double-sided records need regular batch capture.
Keep it in perspective: This counts sides under A4 LEF, 200dpi, scan-to-folder conditions. The rating is not increased by moving to 55ppm printing.
Useful when: Large schedules, plans or suitable booklet layouts need in-house output.
Keep it in perspective: A3 is slower than A4. Compare larger-paper jobs separately from the 55ppm headline.
Useful when: Approved covers or heavier two-sided work form part of the job mix.
Keep it in perspective: Size, stock, settings and finishing restrictions remain. Test actual material before choosing on a maximum alone.
Choose around the work
Where the C4155 Could Work Well in Your Business
Make the cumulative time saving count
A 500-page A4 engine run is about two minutes shorter at 55ppm than at 45ppm. Repeating that job through the week makes speed more valuable than it would be for occasional short reports. Compare actual peak runs and queues.
Keep a substantial common stock ready
The tandem main supply supports repeated output between refills. It is useful when A4 is consumed regularly while other supported sizes or stocks use the flexible drawers. Confirm the tray layout around your paper mix.
Plan the queue as well as the monthly total
Several teams can create short intense peaks even with moderate monthly totals. A faster engine may help clear those peaks, but a long finished job can still occupy the device. Discuss when departments need their output.
Keep scanner value separate from engine speed
The standard feeder is useful, but its 270ipm duplex rating is shared with a lower-speed print configuration. Some comparable equipment advertises 280ipm with a 300-sheet feeder. Test completed files and compare the full supplied price.
Save the assembly work after printing
A compatible finisher can staple sets or make folded, centre-stapled booklets. Use the finished page count, cover stock and size to choose the route. The right accessory may save more staff effort than another small speed increase.
Agree punching before choosing a finisher
A matching punch configuration can prepare pages for binders. The C4 punch version must be selected initially. If binder packs may become regular work later, include that requirement before the equipment is specified.
Compare actual output on your own stock
The advertised 1200 × 2400 dpi print mode is worth testing for fine text, charts and graphics. Resolution alone does not establish better results than another machine. Use representative files and normal driver settings.
Check the whole route for covers
Supported 300gsm media and SRA3 provide scope beyond ordinary office paper. Duplex, finishing, cover and long-paper conditions still matter. Test coated or textured stock before committing to a configuration.
Avoid paying for capacity that will sit unused
A slower A3 device or a compact A4 configuration may reduce equipment cost when jobs are short and finishing is minimal. Check scanner requirements and future booklet or punching needs separately before choosing less equipment.
Compare the working system, including its space
External finishing and additional feeders extend the footprint. Allow loading and service access, then compare purchase, lease or rental terms alongside UK-wide maintenance and repair arrangements for the postcode.
Who should choose it?
The C4155 Is a Good Fit When...
It makes sense if you...
- Regularly produce longer A4 colour or mono document sets
- Would benefit from substantial common-stock paper capacity
- Need A3 output alongside everyday A4 work
- Capture substantial two-sided files through the day
- Want the standard 250-sheet single-pass feeder included
- Prepare stapled packs, punched records or booklets with suitable options
- Want purchase, lease or rental with agreed UK-wide service and repair
We would compare another option if you...
- Print only occasional short A4 jobs with little finishing
- Need the fastest available scan rate rather than more print throughput
- Rarely refill paper and would leave most capacity unused
- Need every paper section to handle the same mixed-size stock
- Assume 300gsm applies to every booklet or finisher job
- Have not allowed installed space for selected accessories
- Assume the pictured external finishing equipment is standard
Equipment and support around your business
Buy, Lease or Rent the C4155 with UK-wide Service & Repair
Choose how you obtain the machine, then agree the support that keeps it useful in your workplace. We explain equipment costs and service terms separately.
Purchase the configuration you need
Buy a Katun Arivia C4155 outright, with the feeder, paper capacity and finishing selected for your work. Ask about available new and professionally prepared used equipment, the supplied condition, warranty and service options.
Spread the equipment cost
A lease can spread the equipment cost over an agreed term. We explain the payments, term and end-of-agreement arrangements, with service charges shown separately. Finance is subject to the provider’s approval and agreed terms.
Discuss a rental for your circumstances
Rent the C4155 where the available equipment and rental arrangement suit your requirements. Tell us the intended period, location, expected use and finishing needs so we can confirm availability, delivery, collection and the applicable terms.
Support beyond supplying the machine
Camelott® offers photocopier servicing and repair across the UK, including support for the Katun Arivia C4155. Tell us your postcode and whether you need ongoing maintenance or help with a fault. We will confirm the service available, charges, inclusions and attendance arrangements for your location.
Choosing your configuration
What to Check Before Choosing a Katun Arivia C4155
Which print jobs justify 55ppm?
Use normal and peak runs, frequency and waiting time. Compare faster printing against the complete equipment cost.
How should the tandem supply be used?
Identify the common high-use paper and other supported sizes or stocks. Confirm which sections hold each paper rather than assuming identical trays.
What is the actual supplied input total?
The tandem total is 3,200 sheets including bypass. Confirm any B1 or B2 feeder and its installed space in the proposal.
Will normal scan batches fit?
The standard feeder holds up to 250 originals under stated conditions. Test complete files with the intended resolution, OCR and destination.
Which finishing function repeats?
Corner staples, binder holes, booklets and folding are separate requirements. Provide finished samples, covers, sizes and page counts.
Could hole punching be needed later?
The C4 punch version must be selected initially because punching cannot be added later. Confirm the accessory route and transport requirements.
What does the agreement cost in use?
Compare condition, term, equipment and end arrangements separately from colour/mono rates, minimum billing, consumables, labour and exclusions.
Will the system fit and connect?
Allow loading, output collection and service access. Agree network, folders, email, authentication, software, training and postcode-based support terms.
The details worth checking
Katun Arivia C4155 Specifications
| Feature | Specification | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Device type | A3 colour multifunction system | Print, copy and scan; fax optional. |
| A4 output | Up to 55ppm colour / mono | A4 long-edge feed; other orientation is slower. |
| A3 output | Up to 27ppm colour / mono | Separate from the A4 headline rate. |
| First copy | Approx. 5.2s colour / 3.7s mono | Manufacturer priority-mode tests; not PC-to-first-print timing. |
| Recovery / warm-up | Up to 11s sleep recovery / up to 30s warm-up | Manufacturer conditions at 23°C; separate measures. |
| Standard feeder | 250-sheet single-pass DADF | Both sides captured without reversing each original. |
| Simplex scanning | Up to 135ipm colour / mono | A4 LEF, 200dpi, scan to folder. |
| Duplex scanning | Up to 270ipm colour / mono | Counts scanned sides, not double-sided sheets. |
| Scan resolution | Up to 600 × 600 dpi | Higher settings affect file size and complete job time. |
| Main tandem input | 3,110 sheets | 2 × 520 + 840 + 1,230 sheets in the detailed configuration. |
| Standard total input | 3,200 sheets including bypass | 3,110 main supply + 90-sheet bypass. |
| Expanded tandem input | Up to 6,140 sheets with B2 feeder | B2 adds 2,940 sheets; B1 instead adds 2,000. |
| Main paths / bypass | 52–300gsm | Supported tray sizes, stock and settings apply. |
| Automatic duplex | 52–300gsm | Supported size and stock apply; finishing has separate limits. |
| Print sizes | A5–SRA3; supported custom sizes | Different tray sections support different jobs; check the route. |
| Long-paper printing | Up to 320 × 1,200mm via supported bypass route | Separate 106–220gsm long-paper conditions and output rules apply. |
| Advertised print resolution | 1200 × 2400 dpi | Driver and quality modes vary; 1200 × 1200 and 600 × 600 modes also listed. |
| Control panel | 10-inch colour touchscreen | Configure normal jobs and scan destinations. |
| Memory / storage | 4GB RAM / 128GB storage | Available storage is lower than nominal capacity. |
| Connectivity | Gigabit Ethernet / USB 3.0 | Wireless LAN and Wi-Fi Direct require relevant options. |
| Mobile support | AirPrint, Mopria Print Service and Mopria Scan | Compatible devices and network setup required. |
| Base dimensions / weight | 658 × 790 × 1,169mm; approximately 156kg | Weight excludes toner; options and working access add installed space. |
| Centre output trays | Upper 250 / lower 250 sheets | A4 LEF under stated conditions; finishing capacities separate. |
| Finishing options | Compatible A2, B4 and C4 configurations | Confirm staple, punch, booklet and folding requirements; C4 transport unit required. |
Specifications checked against the manufacturer’s detailed model and accessory sheet. The main tandem capacity is distinguished from the total including bypass. Confirm the supplied UK tray configuration, media paths and compatible options with Camelott before ordering.
Questions worth asking
Katun Arivia C4155 FAQ
Can I buy, lease or rent the Katun Arivia C4155?
Yes. Camelott® offers purchase, lease and rental options. Tell us your postcode, intended period, workload and configuration so availability, condition and terms can be confirmed.
Do you offer UK-wide service and repair?
Yes. Camelott® offers photocopier servicing and repair across the UK. Give us your postcode and machine details so coverage, charges, inclusions and attendance arrangements can be confirmed.
What are the main reasons to choose the C4155?
Its 55ppm A4 output and substantial tandem paper supply suit recurring longer print jobs. It also includes a 250-sheet single-pass scanner and compatible finishing routes. Choose around the whole workflow rather than print speed alone.
How fast does it print A4 and A3?
Up to 55ppm A4 long-edge feed and 27ppm A3 in colour and mono. A theoretical 500-page A4 engine run takes about 9 minutes 5 seconds. Processing, first page, paper and finishing affect actual time.
Does the faster engine also increase scanning speed?
No. The C4155 is rated up to 135ipm simplex and 270ipm duplex, shared with another print-speed configuration in the range. Choose the faster engine for printing needs, and assess scanning separately.
Is the 250-sheet single-pass feeder standard?
Yes. It captures both sides without reversing each original. Capacity depends on original weight, condition and correct loading. IPM counts scanned sides, not double-sided sheets.
Is standard paper capacity 3,110 or 3,200 sheets?
3,110 sheets describes the main tandem supply. Adding the 90-sheet bypass gives 3,200 sheets total in that configuration. Confirm the exact supplied arrangement in the proposal.
How does paper capacity expand?
The B1 feeder adds 2,000 sheets for a 5,200-sheet total including bypass. The B2 adds 2,940 for a 6,140-sheet total. Confirm the selected option, supported stock and installed access space.
Can it print 300gsm on both sides automatically?
Automatic duplex is specified for 52–300gsm under supported size and stock conditions. That does not establish compatibility with every 300gsm material or finishing route. Test the actual stock and complete job.
Is 1200 × 2400 dpi also the scanning resolution?
No. It is an advertised print-resolution setting; scanning is up to 600 × 600 dpi. Driver and print-quality modes vary. Compare actual output samples rather than resolution figures alone.
Can it corner-staple, make booklets and hole-punch?
Compatible configurations provide these functions. Corner stapling does not fold or centre-staple a booklet. Tell us the finished size, pages, covers and hole pattern so the correct options are specified.
What are the booklet limits?
The B4 booklet option is rated up to 15 saddle-stapled sheets and the C4 booklet configuration up to 20 under stated conditions. Those typically give up to 60 or 80 pages at four pages per sheet. Size, paper and covers affect limits.
Can hole punching be added later?
It depends on the finisher. The C4 must be supplied in the required punch version because punching cannot be added later. Confirm the accessory route before choosing the equipment.
Would a slower or smaller machine be enough?
Possibly, if jobs are short, paper refills are rare or output is light A4-only work. Check scan capacity and finishing needs separately. Frequent long runs may instead justify an even faster print engine.
Can it connect wirelessly and scan to our systems?
Wireless LAN and Wi-Fi Direct require the relevant option. Confirm drivers, authentication, email, folders, OCR and any cloud integration using a representative file. Mobile support depends on compatible devices and network setup.
What affects the complete price?
Equipment condition, tray and finishing options, installation, software, finance term or rental period and service affect the proposal. Apply colour and mono rates to real usage and confirm minimum billing, exclusions and cover.
Interested in the C4155?
Talk to Camelott® About the Katun Arivia C4155
Buy, lease or rent the Katun Arivia C4155 from Camelott®, with UK-wide service and repair support. Tell us your postcode, preferred arrangement and how your team prints and scans. We will recommend a suitable configuration and explain equipment, delivery and service costs clearly.