Katun Arivia M4155
55ppm A4 · A3 Mono Photocopier
The Katun Arivia M4155 prints A4 black-and-white documents at up to 55ppm and handles A3 reports too. Its tandem paper supply and included single-pass colour scanner suit teams working through long reports and batches of paper records. Buy, lease or rent from Camelott®, with UK-wide service and repair support.
The Katun Arivia M4155 is a 55ppm A3 mono multifunction photocopier, printer and colour scanner for departments producing repeated finance packs, reports, forms and operational documents. It delivers up to 27ppm A3, with tandem paper input, an included 130-sheet single-pass feeder and rated duplex scanning up to 160ipm. Compatible options add corner stapling, booklet making, hole punching and folding. Available to buy, lease or rent from Camelott®, with UK-wide service and repair. The photograph illustrates the M3145/M4155 mono range using an M3145 with optional high-capacity feeder and external finisher. *Media limits depend on size, stock, settings and finishing.
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Katun Arivia M4155: Choose the Extra Pace for Repeated Long Runs
The M4155 earns its place when long mono jobs repeatedly occupy a shared departmental machine. Its 55ppm A4 engine completes 500 pages in about 9 minutes 5 seconds of theoretical engine time, compared with 11 minutes 7 seconds at 45ppm. That is roughly two minutes less each time, before processing, the first page, stock and finishing are considered.
The 27ppm A3 rating gives larger schedules, working spreadsheets and suitable booklet layouts their own throughput improvement. Substantial tandem input can reduce common-stock refills while the supported 300gsm duplex path offers scope for approved heavier two-sided work.
The scanner is still rated at 80ipm simplex and 160ipm duplex through a 130-sheet single-pass feeder. Its published 3.6-second first A4 copy is also shared with the 45ppm member of this mono family. Buy the extra engine speed to address print demand; if scanning dominates or most jobs are short, compare a lower-cost configuration around the actual workflow.
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Explore the Arivia M4155 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 Colour Capture Beside the Faster Mono Engine
The standard 130-sheet single-pass feeder scans both sides without reversing each original.
Why this is useful
Contracts, accounts records and marked-up forms can be captured in colour while printed reports remain black and white. Included single-pass scanning gives the department a useful shared document-capture route alongside its faster printing.
What to weigh up
The scan rating and feeder capacity are shared with the 45ppm mono family model. The 55ppm engine does not make scanning faster. IPM counts sides; compare complete file time with the intended resolution, OCR and destination. Some equivalent systems offer larger feeders, so assess real batch sizes.
2. Controls & workflow
Keep a Busy Central Machine Consistent for Every Team
The 10-inch colour touchscreen supports saved job settings and a customised home screen.
Why this is useful
Agree report presets, scan destinations and appropriate user access for the teams sharing the device. Consistent settings can reduce repeated decisions as several users submit work through the day.
What to weigh up
A larger panel is common in this class and does not guarantee fewer job steps. Try representative tasks and confirm drivers, authentication, email, folders and any software. Wireless LAN and Wi-Fi Direct need relevant options; colour controls do not mean colour printing.
3. Mono print engine
55ppm for Long Jobs and 27ppm for A3 Work
The headline speed applies to A4 long-edge-feed mono output; larger paper has a separate rating.
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 finance packs, reports and document sets can make that saving worthwhile when other users are waiting.
What to weigh up
Short jobs gain less, and the published first-copy figure is unchanged from the 45ppm mono family model. Processing, wake-up, paper, duplexing, quality adjustments and finishing affect actual timing. Do not assume every finished pack runs at 55ppm. Printed and copied output is mono.
4. Bypass & specialist media
Retain Paper Flexibility Alongside the Higher Print Rate
Supported main print paths, the 90-sheet bypass and automatic duplex cover specified stock from 52 to 300gsm.
Why this is useful
Approved heavier covers and suitable two-sided documents can stay on the same device as ordinary mono output. A separate bypass route serves occasional stock without replacing the common paper used for repeated runs.
What to weigh up
A headline paper weight does not approve every coated or textured material, or every finishing route. Long-paper printing up to 320 × 1200mm has separate 106–220gsm and output requirements. Test the intended stock, size and finished job rather than assuming the highest speed applies.
5. Paper supply
Keep Common Stock Available Through Repeated Runs
The detailed tandem configuration has 3,110 main sheets plus a 90-sheet bypass: 3,200 total.
Why this is useful
Larger-capacity sections help when a common stock is consumed repeatedly. Flexible drawers can hold other supported sizes or materials, so configure the supply around everyday work and busy periods rather than maximum capacity alone.
What to weigh up
Extra capacity reduces loading interruptions; it does not increase engine speed or make all sections suitable for A3. The external feeder shown is optional. B1/B2 have their own size and media restrictions. Confirm the supplied configuration, loading access and installed footprint.
6. Output & finishing
Make the Finished Document Part of the Speed Decision
Number 6 marks the optional external finisher in the mono-range photograph. A2, B4 and C4 provide different routes.
Why this is useful
Report staples, binder holes and folded, centre-stapled booklets remove different manual tasks. Match the equipment to the sets staff repeatedly assemble so the time saved printing is not lost after the pages arrive.
What to weigh up
*Fifteen sheets typically give 60 booklet pages and twenty give 80; size, paper and covers affect limits. C4 requires the H4 transport unit and the punch version must be chosen initially because punching cannot be added later. Check finished-job throughput, compatibility and UK availability.
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 engine is running under stated conditions. On the M4155, 55ppm describes A4 long-edge-feed mono output; A3 is rated 27ppm. Repeated long reports benefit more from extra engine speed than a few pages, where processing and the first page make up 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 M4155 supports specified stock from 52–300gsm through its main print paths, bypass and automatic duplex. Supported size, material and finishing still matter. A paper-weight headline does not approve every stock.
- 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 M4155 uses the name DADF for its standard 130-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 it adds a handling step; compare the actual scan-speed ratings with a dual-scan feeder. It can be quite sufficient for occasional smaller batches. The M4155’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 M4155, the included 130-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 dots per inch for printing or samples per inch for scanning. The M4155 advertises a 1200 × 2400 dpi print mode; scanning reaches 600 × 600 dpi. Driver and quality modes vary. A higher advertised print figure does not by itself establish better text, fine lines or scan quality; compare real samples.
- CPC — Cost Per Copy
- Cost Per Copy is a service charge per counted page. This is a mono-output machine, so compare the proposed black-and-white rate, A3 and duplex counting, minimum billing, consumables, parts, labour and exclusions. Ask how scanning is treated; colour scanning does not turn a printed page into colour output.
- FCOT — First Copy Out Time
- First Copy Out Time measures the first copy under stated conditions. The M4155 is listed at approximately 3.6 seconds for A4 long-edge-feed copying. That helps assess short walk-up jobs, but wake-up, PC file processing and continuous print speed are separate timings.
- 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 M4155 Figures Mean for Your Office
Useful when: Recurring long reports occupy a shared departmental machine.
Keep it in perspective: 500 pages take about 9 minutes 5 seconds of theoretical engine time; actual jobs include other stages.
Useful when: Larger schedules, spreadsheets or suitable booklet layouts repeat.
Keep it in perspective: A3 has a separate lower rate. Compare its real workload rather than applying 55ppm to every size.
Useful when: A common stock is consumed repeatedly and refills interrupt work.
Keep it in perspective: 3,110 main plus 90 bypass. Confirm section roles and supported formats; maximum input is not all A3.
Useful when: Two-sided records need routine colour or mono capture.
Keep it in perspective: Shared with the 45ppm mono family model. Counts sides at A4 LEF, 200dpi to folder; OCR and transfer add time.
Useful when: Normal scan batches should fit without splitting into many loads.
Keep it in perspective: Capacity depends on original condition, weight and loading. Larger feeders exist on equivalent equipment.
Useful when: Approved heavier covers or two-sided documents are regular work.
Keep it in perspective: Stock, size and finishing limits remain. Test the complete document instead of relying on weight alone.
Choose around the work
Where the M4155 Could Work Well in Your Business
Make 55ppm answer a measurable print queue
A theoretical 500-page A4 engine run is about two minutes shorter at 55ppm than at 45ppm. Several repeated reports or sets can make that useful. Compare the saving with complete supplied cost rather than buying speed for occasional short jobs.
Work back from the document deadline
Finance packs, school administration sets and operational documents often converge at particular times. Identify who waits, typical job lengths and required completion times. Monthly volume alone does not describe those peaks.
Keep A3 demand in the calculation
The M4155 is rated up to 27ppm A3, compared with 22ppm on the 45ppm mono family model. This helps assess larger schedules, spreadsheets and suitable booklet layouts without applying the A4 headline to every job.
Use tandem input where replenishment interrupts runs
The substantial main supply can reduce loading on repeated common-stock jobs. Keep other supported sizes in the appropriate flexible drawers. An additional feeder is worthwhile only when the work and space justify it.
Do not buy more print speed to obtain the same scanner
The included 130-sheet feeder remains rated 80ipm simplex and 160ipm duplex. If scanning dominates, compare a lower-speed configuration or a different capture workflow using complete file time, batch sizes and supplied cost.
Keep the unchanged first-copy figure in perspective
The published 3.6-second A4 first copy is shared with the 45ppm mono family model. A five-page copy job gains less from the faster engine than a long report. Wake-up and PC file processing are separate stages.
Test a useful paper-path capability on your stock
Supported automatic duplex up to 300gsm offers scope for approved covers and heavier documents. Some equivalent equipment specifies a lighter duplex maximum. Check the material, size and finishing together before treating that limit as a benefit.
Remove the assembly task that follows the print run
Corner stapling, hole punching and folded booklets need different finishing choices. Provide finished samples, page counts, covers and hole pattern. Choose C4 punching initially and include its required transport equipment.
Keep the digital and paper requirements separate
The scanner captures colour notes and diagrams while the engine prints black and white. If colour must appear in customer documents or teaching material, compare a colour device or include the separate colour workflow in total cost.
Plan the space and agreement around real use
External finishing and additional feeding extend the footprint. Allow access to load paper, collect work and service the device. Buy, lease or rent with clear UK-wide repair and maintenance terms, mono billing and exclusions confirmed for the postcode.
Who should choose it?
The M4155 Is a Good Fit When...
It makes sense if you...
- Repeatedly produce longer mono reports and document sets
- Can identify shared print queues that more speed would help
- Need regular A3 output alongside everyday A4 work
- Would use substantial common-stock paper capacity
- Want included single-pass colour scanning for normal batches
- Need compatible staples, booklets, punching or folding
- Want purchase, lease or rental with agreed UK-wide service and repair
We would compare another option if you...
- Mostly print occasional short A4 documents
- Need documents printed or copied in colour
- Need faster scanning rather than faster printing
- Require a larger original feeder for regular archive batches
- Would leave most tandem paper capacity unused
- Assume every stock or finishing operation runs at 55ppm
- Have not allowed installed space for optional feeding and finishing
Equipment and support around your business
Buy, Lease or Rent the M4155 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 M4155 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 M4155 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 M4155. 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 M4155
Which repeated runs justify 55ppm?
Use actual job lengths, frequency, peak deadlines and waiting time. Compare the saving over 45ppm with complete supplied cost.
Is the bottleneck printing or scanning?
The scanner and first-copy figure are shared with the 45ppm mono family model. Test capture with the intended resolution, OCR and destination.
How will the tandem sections be loaded?
Confirm 3,110 main plus 90 bypass, section roles and supported formats. Establish whether an optional B1/B2 feeder would actually reduce interruptions.
Which heavier jobs use automatic duplex?
Test paper, size, covers and finishing as one document. The 300gsm print-path maximum does not establish every accessory’s limit.
What must the finished set look like?
Specify corner staples, binder holes, booklet pages and folding separately. Check completed-job throughput as well as engine speed.
Could punching be needed in future?
For C4, select the punch version initially because punching cannot be added later. Include its required H4 transport unit.
What do equipment and service terms include?
Separate purchase, lease or rental terms from mono billing, A3/duplex counting, minimum charges, scanning treatment, consumables and exclusions.
Will the whole system fit and connect?
Allow loading, collection and service access. Confirm suitable power, network, drivers, authentication, email, folders, OCR, Wi-Fi options, training and postcode-based support.
The details worth checking
Katun Arivia M4155 Specifications
| Feature | Specification | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Device type | A3 monochrome multifunction system | Mono print/copy; colour scanning; fax optional. |
| A4 output | Up to 55ppm mono | A4 long-edge feed; other A4 orientation is rated 40ppm. |
| A3 output | Up to 27ppm mono | Separate from the A4 headline rate. |
| First copy | Approximately 3.6 seconds A4 LEF | Letter LEF is listed at 3.7s; not PC-to-first-print timing. |
| Recovery / warm-up | Up to 11s sleep recovery / up to 30s warm-up | Manufacturer conditions at 23°C; usage conditions affect timing. |
| Standard feeder | 130-sheet single-pass DADF | Captures both sides without reversing the original. |
| Rated scanning | Up to 80ipm simplex / 160ipm duplex, colour and mono | A4 LEF, 200dpi, scan to folder; counts sides. |
| Scan resolution | Up to 600 × 600 dpi | Separate from the advertised print-resolution figure. |
| Tandem input | 3,200 sheets including bypass | 3,110 main: 2 × 520 + 840 + 1,230; bypass 90. |
| Expanded input | 5,200 with B1; 6,140 with B2 | Alternative feeders, not both together; totals include bypass. |
| Main print media | 52–300gsm under supported conditions | Confirm section, size, stock and settings. |
| Bypass | 90 sheets; 52–300gsm | Supported materials and sizes required. |
| Automatic duplex | 52–300gsm | Supported sizes and stock; finishing limits remain separate. |
| Print formats | SRA3, A3 and supported smaller/custom sizes | Long-paper printing up to 320 × 1200mm has separate route and stock restrictions. |
| Advertised print resolution | Up to 1200 × 2400 dpi | Driver/mode dependent; 1200 × 1200 and 600 × 600 modes are also listed. |
| Control panel | 10-inch colour touchscreen | Saved settings and customised home screen. |
| Memory / storage | 4GB RAM / 128GB storage | Not all nominal storage is available for customer use. |
| 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 | 620 × 720 × 1,119mm; approximately 125kg | Weight excludes toner. Feeding, finishing and working access add installed space. |
| Output trays | Upper centre 250 / lower centre 250 sheets | A4 LEF under specified conditions; finisher capacities separate. |
| Finishing routes | Compatible A2, B4 and C4 configurations | Specify stapling, booklet, punch and folding requirements separately. |
| Booklet options | B4 up to 15 sheets; C4 up to 20 sheets | Stated conditions apply; typically up to 60 or 80 booklet pages at four pages per sheet. |
| C4 requirements | H4 transport unit; choose required punch version initially | Punching cannot be added later; confirm current UK configuration and availability. |
Checked against Katun’s M3145/M4155 detailed specification, model information and brochure. The detailed sheet is used for tandem tray quantities; total input includes the bypass. Speeds, capacities and media support depend on stated test conditions and configuration. Confirm the current UK equipment list and options with Camelott before ordering.
Questions worth asking
Katun Arivia M4155 FAQ
Can I buy, lease or rent the Katun Arivia M4155?
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.
When does 55ppm make sense over 45ppm?
When repeated long jobs and shared queues make the extra engine speed useful. A theoretical 500-page A4 run takes about 9 minutes 5 seconds at 55ppm versus 11 minutes 7 seconds at 45ppm, before other stages. Short jobs gain less.
What are the A4 and A3 output speeds?
Up to 55ppm A4 long-edge feed and 27ppm A3 in mono. Other A4 orientation is rated 40ppm. Paper, document, quality adjustments, duplexing and finishing can affect actual throughput.
Does it scan faster than the 45ppm mono family model?
No. Both are rated up to 80ipm simplex and 160ipm duplex through an included 130-sheet single-pass feeder. The published first A4 copy is also shared at approximately 3.6 seconds. Choose the faster engine for print demand.
Is the single-pass feeder included?
Yes. It captures both sides without reversing each original. Its 130-sheet capacity depends on original condition, weight and loading. Some equivalent systems have larger feeders, so compare normal and peak batch sizes.
What do the scanning IPM figures mean?
They count scanned sides at A4 LEF, 200dpi to folder in colour or mono. A double-sided sheet contains two images. OCR, higher resolution, file processing and network transfer add to complete file time.
Can a mono machine scan in colour?
Yes. The M4155 captures colour and mono originals digitally. Printing and copying remain black and white; if the final paper document needs colour, include a colour device or separate colour workflow in the comparison.
How much paper is in the tandem supply?
The detailed sheet specifies 3,110 main sheets plus a 90-sheet bypass, giving 3,200 total. Tray sections have different supported sizes and loading roles. Confirm the supplied layout in the proposal.
How can input capacity expand?
B1 adds 2,000 sheets for a 5,200-sheet total; B2 adds 2,940 for 6,140, including bypass. These alternative feeders have their own size and weight restrictions and are optional. Capacity is not all A3.
Can it print 300gsm automatically on both sides?
Automatic duplex is specified for 52–300gsm under supported stock and size conditions. This does not approve every material or finishing combination. Test the actual paper and completed job.
Is 1200 × 2400 dpi also the scan resolution?
No. That is an advertised print setting. Scanning reaches 600 × 600 dpi. Print modes depend on driver and quality settings; compare actual output rather than assuming the largest DPI number guarantees better results.
Can it corner-staple, make booklets and hole-punch?
Compatible A2, B4 and C4 routes provide different finishing choices. Corner stapling does not fold and centre-staple a booklet. Provide finished size, pages, covers and hole pattern so the correct equipment is specified.
What are the booklet capacities?
B4 booklet making supports up to 15 saddle-stapled sheets, while the appropriate C4 configuration supports up to 20 under stated conditions. These normally represent up to 60 or 80 pages at four pages per sheet. Paper, size and covers affect limits.
Can C4 punching be added later?
No. Select the required punch version initially because Katun states that punching cannot be added later. C4 also needs the H4 transport unit. Confirm the current UK configuration and availability.
Would a smaller or slower machine be enough?
Possibly, if jobs are short, A3 is rarely needed or much of the tandem supply would sit unused. Check workload, scanning and future booklet or punching requirements separately before choosing less equipment.
Is the photograph the exact supplied M4155?
It is a Camelott-hosted M3145/M4155 mono-range illustration showing an M3145 with optional high-capacity feeding and external finishing. Your supplied M4155 configuration is listed in the proposal.
What affects the complete price and installation?
Condition, feeding, finishing, software, delivery, lease term or rental period and service affect the proposal. Confirm mono rates, minimum billing, A3/duplex counting, scanning treatment, exclusions, optional wireless and required workflows with postcode-based support.
Interested in the M4155?
Talk to Camelott® About the Katun Arivia M4155
Buy, lease or rent the Katun Arivia M4155 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.