Toshiba e-STUDIO 409CS
40ppm A4 Colour Multifunction Printer
The Toshiba e-STUDIO 409CS combines A4 colour printing at up to 40ppm with copying and scanning. Its 7-inch touchscreen and standard 100-sheet single-pass feeder help teams handle everyday documents and double-sided originals. Available to buy, lease or rent from Camelott®, with UK-wide service and repair support.
Toshiba e-STUDIO 409CS shown. Pictured paper equipment may vary; your proposal confirms the supplied drawers and accessories.
The Toshiba e-STUDIO 409CS combines 40ppm A4 colour and mono printing, copying, scanning and fax with a 7-inch colour touchscreen. A standard 100-sheet dual-scan feeder captures both sides in one pass, while the standard 128GB Intelligent Storage Device and TPM platform support an assessed document-security setup. Available to buy, lease or rent from Camelott®, with UK-wide service and repair. *Duplex scan ratings at 300 × 600dpi are up to 80ipm colour and 98ipm mono. Copy speed is rated separately at up to 39.5ppm.
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Short Print Jobs, Longer Scan Batches and Controls Staff Can See
The 409CS is useful when a team wants a substantial scan setup and a larger screen without moving to an A3 machine. Its 100-sheet single-pass feeder can handle double-sided accounts records, signed forms and case files, while the 7-inch panel gives more room for destinations and settings.
For everyday letters and reports, the 40ppm engine and approximately 6.3-second first-print figure offer a useful mix of sustained output and ready-state response. The standard 128GB ISD and TPM are relevant where documents need controlled handling, provided the installation establishes users, permissions and data-erasure procedures.
The ordinary drawer still holds only 250 sheets, and automatic duplex stops at approved 105gsm stock. A larger screen and substantial scanning do not turn it into an inline booklet-making or automatic set-stapling platform. Match the accessories and support to the actual work.
Pay for functions people use
Where the 409CS Helps the Working Day
Capture both sides without reversing the original
The standard single-pass feeder is useful for invoice batches, signed records and case files. Confirm original condition and destination setup, then include file processing and upload in the demonstration.
Make destinations and settings easier to find
A 7-inch screen gives more display area than smaller desktop panels. Its benefit depends on a sensible setup: named destinations and clear user permissions can matter more than screen size alone.
Identify what is included
The 409CS specification includes a 128GB Intelligent Storage Device, alongside 2GB RAM. Storage is not extra RAM, and included storage does not mean every OCR or cloud workflow is licensed.
Keep key protection in dedicated hardware
TPM supports cryptographic key protection and system-security functions. Assess it together with authentication, firmware, network permissions, installed storage encryption and secure end-of-use erasure.
Reduce dependence on worn mechanisms
New feeding and transport components can help compared with an ageing, heavily used machine. Paper, loading, maintenance and sizing still affect jams and interruptions; no fixed reduction is guaranteed.
Check systems and the support arrangement
A current platform may offer a longer remaining driver and firmware support horizon than older equipment, but no fixed period is promised. Confirm your OS, scan destinations, email authentication, applications and service coverage.
Click the part you want to understand
Explore the e-STUDIO 409CS 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. Single-pass document scanning
A 100-Sheet Feeder for Double-Sided Office Records
The standard DSDF captures both sides of each original in one pass. The colour and mono ratings are different.
Why this is useful
Accounts teams and administrators can capture double-sided documents without reversing each original. The feeder capacity can reduce splitting longer batches, useful even where printing is mainly short jobs.
What to weigh up
98ipm is the mono rating, not colour. IPM counts sides, and file processing, optional OCR and upload add time. Faster single-pass scanners exist in this class, so demonstrate your actual workflow rather than choosing on initials alone.
2. Controls, storage and security
A 7-Inch Panel with Standard 128GB ISD
The tilting colour touchscreen provides room for configured destinations and settings. The standard ISD and TPM platform support the wider document setup.
Why this is useful
A clearly arranged panel can help occasional users repeat the right task. Included document storage is useful to specify upfront, while TPM adds dedicated key-protection hardware alongside configured access controls.
What to weigh up
Do not call the ISD a standard 256GB secure SSD or count it as additional RAM. Searchable PDF/RTF and connected workflows are optional. Scan preview is documented with an HDD requirement. Confirm licences, installed hardware, encryption, firmware and disposal arrangements.
3. Print and copy engine
40ppm Printing with a Useful First-Page Response
The 409CS prints A4 colour and mono at up to 40ppm; copying has its own 39.5ppm rating.
Why this is useful
For letters, forms and short reports, the time to the first print can matter as much as sustained output. A theoretical 100-page A4 engine run is about 2 minutes 30 seconds, before first-page and processing effects.
What to weigh up
Do not apply the first-print figure to copying or a sleeping machine. Media, duplex, network and application processing affect actual time. For repeated large runs, examine paper capacity and collection as well as PPM.
4. Manual feed and media
Keep Occasional Special Sheets Separate
The base manual slot takes one sheet. UK April 2024 specifications list approved main-feed and manual-feed stock up to 218gsm.
Why this is useful
An occasional approved envelope or special sheet can use the separate feed path while ordinary paper remains loaded. That can make mixed short jobs easier to manage.
What to weigh up
Some regional specifications list 216gsm instead. Confirm the supplied machine’s approved stock and test the exact paper. Neither upper feed figure is the automatic-duplex limit. The optional Duo-drawer’s 100-sheet bypass is not standard.
5. Paper supply
Expand the 250-Sheet Drawer Around Actual Work
The base main drawer holds 250 sheets and the manual slot one. Optional feeding can increase capacity or keep another approved stock ready.
Why this is useful
Separate supplies for ordinary paper and letterhead can remove recurring stock changes. Expansion is most useful when it solves loading interruptions or keeps regularly used stock available.
What to weigh up
A full ream will not fit in the base drawer. Some other 40ppm configurations include larger main drawers as standard. The maximum needs a particular accessory combination and more space; check optional-tray stock limits and the exact proposal.
6. Output and finishing
200-Sheet Output and Optional Convenience Stapling
The output tray collects loose pages. An optional convenience stapler needs staff to handle the printed sheets.
Why this is useful
A 200-sheet output tray gives room for ordinary reports, while a convenience stapler can be proportionate for occasional packs without choosing a larger finishing platform.
What to weigh up
This is not automatic inline set stapling, folding or punching. A booklet layout does not assemble physical pages. If staff repeatedly make booklets, staple each set or punch binder packs, choose a platform accepting the required attachments.
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
- The engine’s rated output under stated conditions. The 409CS prints A4 at up to 40ppm; copying is rated separately at 39.5ppm. Processing, media, duplex and first-page response affect the complete job.
- IPM — Images Per Minute
- Counts scanned sides: one double-sided original is two images. At 300 × 600dpi the 409CS rates up to 80ipm colour and 98ipm mono duplex. File processing and upload add time.
- GSM — Grams Per Square Metre
- Paper weight per square metre. The UK main-feed specification reaches 218gsm, but automatic duplex is limited to 60–105gsm. Regional pages quote 216gsm; confirm your approved stock.
- MFP — Multifunction Printer
- Combines office functions. The 409CS includes print, copy, scan and fax. Consider which functions different staff may need simultaneously and how documents reach their destinations.
- ADF — Automatic Document Feeder
- Feeds a stack of originals into the scanner. The 409CS holds 100 sheets. Capacity is separate from scan speed, original condition and supported weight.
- DSDF — Dual Scan Document Feeder
- Captures both sides in one pass without reversing the original. This is standard on the 409CS and useful for double-sided invoices, signed forms and case files.
- RADF — Reversing Automatic Document Feeder
- Scans one side, reverses the sheet and captures the other. The 409CS uses a single-pass dual-scan feeder instead. Compare actual workflow time at matching settings.
- DADF — Duplexing Automatic Document Feeder
- An automatic feeder handling both sides of originals. Check whether it reverses sheets or captures both sides together. The 409CS uses the single-pass design.
- Duplex — Automatic Double-sided Printing
- Prints both sides without manual reloading. The 409CS supports approved 60–105gsm A4/custom stock for automatic duplex. Double-sided scanning is a different function.
- DPI — Dots Per Inch
- A resolution measure for printing or scanning. The 409CS lists up to 1200 × 1200dpi print and 600 × 600dpi scan resolution. Higher settings can increase file size and processing.
- CPC — Cost Per Copy
- A service-agreement charge per printed or copied page. Ask about mono and colour rates, duplex counting, minimum billing, included consumables and maintenance, and exclusions.
- FCOT — First Copy Out Time
- The first copy under manufacturer test conditions. The 409CS lists approximately 8.6 seconds mono and 8.7 colour. Its approximately 6.3-second first-print figure is a separate measurement.
- A4 / A3 — Paper Sizes
- A4 is 210 × 297mm; A3 is 297 × 420mm. The 409CS is an A4 platform. Larger originals, plans or folded A4 booklets need suitable equipment accepting larger sheets.
- Booklet Maker — Folded, Stapled Booklets
- A compatible finisher folds sheets and staples along the fold. The 409CS has no listed inline booklet maker. A print-driver booklet layout does not physically fold or staple the output.
- Hole Punch — Pages Ready for Binders
- A compatible attachment punches printed sheets for folders. No automatic inline punch is listed for the 409CS. Regular binder packs may justify a machine accepting the required finishing attachment.
- Corner Staple — Keep Each Set Together
- A staple near the corner holds a report together. The 409CS’s optional convenience stapler requires staff to handle the pages; it does not automatically staple each printed set or make booklets.
Specifications in real life
What the 409CS Figures Mean in Your Office
Useful when: Shared letters, colour reports and forms.
What to check: 100 theoretical engine pages take about 2 minutes 30 seconds; actual elapsed time includes processing and first-page effects.
Useful when: Longer double-sided originals need capture.
What to check: Check supported paper, condition, loading and destination speed.
Useful when: You want useful scanning without an A3 machine.
What to check: At 300 × 600dpi; IPM counts sides and 98ipm is mono.
Useful when: Staff need clear local access to configured tasks.
What to check: A larger panel helps most when destinations and permissions are sensibly arranged.
Useful when: You want the supplied storage clearly identified.
What to check: This is separate from 2GB RAM and does not include every OCR or connected-app licence.
Useful when: Lighter paper loading makes the base setup sufficient.
What to check: A full ream will not fit; repeated reloads may justify extra supplies or a different platform.
Think about the working day
Where the 409CS Can Be the More Useful Choice
A large original stack does not require A3 printing
A 100-sheet single-pass feeder can be valuable for accounts records and signed forms even when all printed output is A4. Include finished-file delivery in the demonstration.
Look at ready-state response as well as speed
Approximately 6.3 seconds to the first print is a useful figure to assess for small jobs. Sleep state, files and network still affect the actual wait.
Use the screen to reduce uncertainty
The 7-inch panel offers room for clear settings and destinations. Configure it around repeat tasks and user permissions rather than leaving staff to interpret every setting.
Know what the base proposal includes
The 128GB ISD is included on the 409CS. Searchable-file and connected workflows may still require licences, configuration or additional equipment.
Assess several controls together
TPM, private print, authentication and storage encryption have different roles. Review them with firmware, network rules and end-of-use data disposal; one component alone is not the whole security setup.
Check the base configuration against same-speed choices
Some comparable 40ppm A4 systems have a main drawer holding a full ream or more. The 409CS starts at 250 sheets. Add supplies where useful and compare the complete installed cost.
Single-pass does not mean fastest in the class
Other comparable A4 systems advertise 100ipm duplex in both colour and mono. The 409CS has separate 80/98ipm ratings. Compare settings and finished files; no universal scanning advantage is claimed.
Plan the assembly work before choosing the platform
Manual convenience stapling may suit occasional reports. If future work includes repeated stapled sets, folded booklets or punched packs, discuss equipment accepting suitable inline attachments.
Match the functions to the work
The 409CS Is a Good Fit When...
It makes sense if you...
- Mainly use A4 and smaller supported documents
- Need up to 40ppm colour and mono printing
- Regularly scan double-sided original stacks
- Value the standard 100-sheet feeder and 7-inch panel
- Want included 128GB storage and an assessed TPM security setup
- Can specify extra drawers when base loading is insufficient
- Can handle occasional stapling manually
We would compare alternatives if you...
- Need A3 originals or printed sheets
- Need inline booklet making, hole punching or automatic set stapling
- Need a full-ream base main drawer
- Need heavier stock automatically duplexed above 105gsm
- Have repeated long queues or unattended runs requiring another capacity class
- Need a specific scan speed or workflow not demonstrated by this configuration
- Need software or security capabilities the supplied installation cannot provide
Equipment and support around your business
Buy, Lease or Rent the 409CS with UK-wide Service & Repair
Purchase the configuration your team needs
Ask for the supplied condition, drawers, software, delivery, warranty and support options. Confirm the full equipment list and functions included.
Spread the equipment cost over agreed terms
We explain payments, term and end-of-agreement arrangements, with service costs identified separately. Finance depends on provider approval and agreed terms.
Discuss the period and workload
Tell us your location, intended period, print demand and scan batches. We confirm suitable available equipment, condition, delivery, collection, inclusions and rental terms.
Support beyond supplying the machine
Camelott® handles UK-wide servicing and repair enquiries. Supply your postcode, machine details and fault information so we can confirm coverage, charges and support available.
Make the proposal specific
Before Choosing a Toshiba 409CS
Which originals and output matter?
Confirm A4, colour, fax, normal print jobs, scan stacks and any future finishing or A3 requirement.
Does the complete scan workflow work?
Test actual documents, settings, file creation, any OCR, permissions and destination transfer.
Is standard storage correctly identified?
Specify the 128GB ISD separately from 2GB RAM. Agree any required OCR licence, apps or HDD-dependent functions.
Are users and data protected?
Agree authentication, private print, firmware, network permissions, storage encryption and erasure procedures.
How often would paper need loading?
A 250-sheet main drawer is not a full-ream supply. Add options for real loading or stock-change needs.
Does the paper suit automatic duplex?
Check the 60–105gsm duplex limit separately from main-feed and optional-tray specifications.
Which finishing tasks are repeated?
Separate manual convenience stapling from automatic set stapling, folded booklets and hole punching.
What does the full proposal cost?
Compare equipment, delivery, rental or finance terms, CPC where applicable, minimum billing, service inclusions, exclusions and total payable.
Technical specification
Toshiba e-STUDIO 409CS Specifications
| Specification | 409CS | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| Functions | Print, copy, scan and fax | A4 colour multifunction platform; no A3. |
| A4 print / copy | 40 / 39.5ppm colour and mono | Different rated functions. |
| Print resolution | Up to 1200 × 1200dpi | Separate from scan resolution. |
| First print, mono / colour | Approximately 6.3 seconds | Manufacturer ready-state test figure. |
| First copy, mono / colour | Approx. 8.6 / 8.7 seconds | Separate from first print. |
| Sleep recovery, mono / colour | Approx. 8.2 / 11.0 seconds | Not cold-start warm-up. |
| Original feeder | Standard 100-sheet single-pass DSDF | A6–A4/custom; 52–120gsm. |
| Simplex scan, colour / mono | 40 / 49ipm at 300 × 600dpi | Scanned sides, before file transfer. |
| Duplex scan, colour / mono | 80 / 98ipm at 300 × 600dpi | 98ipm is mono, not colour. |
| Maximum scan resolution | 600 × 600dpi | Settings affect file size and processing. |
| Base input | 250-sheet drawer + one-sheet manual slot | 251 total including slot. |
| Main / manual feed stock | 60–218gsm in UK April 2024 brochure | Some regional specifications quote 216gsm; confirm approved stock. |
| Manual sizes | 76 × 127mm to 215 × 355mm | Check exact format and paper settings. |
| Automatic duplex | A4/custom; 60–105gsm | Separate from the main-feed weight limit. |
| Maximum input | 2,001 sheets with compatible options | Specific additional feeding combination required. |
| Output tray | 200 sheets | Stock and conditions apply. |
| Control panel | 7-inch / 17.8cm tilting colour touchscreen | Not the smaller panel of the 339CS or 409CP. |
| RAM / storage | 2GB / 2GB RAM; standard 128GB ISD | Additional storage is not additional RAM. |
| Interfaces | Gigabit Ethernet, USB 2.0 and WLAN | Confirm network, current drivers and installation. |
| Security | TPM, private print and configurable access controls | Encryption, firmware, permissions and secure disposal still need checking. |
| Base size / weight | Approx. 476 × 479 × 492mm; 27.1kg | Width × depth × height; options and working clearance add space. |
| Finishing / searchable files | Optional convenience stapler; searchable PDF/RTF optional | No listed inline booklet maker or automatic punch; scan preview requires HDD in the brochure. |
Checked against Toshiba’s April 2024 UK brochure and exact-model manufacturer specifications. UK base-feed data lists 218gsm; some regional specifications list 216gsm. Optional drawers have separate limits. Confirm the supplied machine, approved media, current software and any licensed functions.
Questions worth asking
Toshiba 409CS FAQ
Can I buy, lease or rent a Toshiba 409CS?
Yes. Camelott® handles purchase, lease and rental enquiries. Tell us your location, expected work and preferred arrangement so we can confirm suitable equipment, condition, availability and terms.
Do you provide UK-wide service and repair?
Camelott® handles UK-wide enquiries. Provide your postcode, machine details and any fault information so we can confirm coverage, charges and the support available.
Is the 409CS an A3 photocopier?
No. It is an A4 colour multifunction system with printing, copying, scanning and fax. Choose appropriate larger equipment where A3 is required.
Is the document feeder standard?
Yes. The 100-sheet single-pass DSDF captures both sides without reversing each original. Supported sizes, condition and weight still matter.
Does it scan colour at 98ipm?
No. Duplex ratings at 300 × 600dpi are up to 80ipm colour and 98ipm mono. IPM counts scanned sides, and processing or transfer adds time.
What size is the touchscreen?
The 409CS has a 7-inch / 17.8cm tilting colour touchscreen. Do not confuse it with the 4.3-inch panels of other models in the family.
Is the 128GB ISD included?
Yes. The published 409CS configuration includes a 128GB Intelligent Storage Device. Its 2GB RAM is separate. Confirm the actual supplied equipment and any additional licensed workflows.
Does it include a standard 256GB secure SSD?
That is not the 409CS specification used here. It lists a 128GB ISD and TPM platform. Confirm storage encryption, access controls and secure disposal rather than assuming another Toshiba family’s specification.
What does TPM add?
Dedicated hardware supports cryptographic key protection and system-security functions. Authentication, firmware, network permissions and storage-erasure procedures still matter.
Is searchable PDF standard?
Toshiba lists searchable PDF and RTF as optional. Confirm the licence, file formats and any required configuration. Included ISD storage does not mean every OCR or cloud function is included.
Can it automatically duplex heavier paper?
Automatic duplex supports approved 60–105gsm A4/custom stock. Higher main-feed weights do not apply to the whole automatic-duplex path.
How much paper is standard?
A 250-sheet drawer and one-sheet manual slot. Maximum input of 2,001 sheets requires compatible options; the 100-sheet bypass belongs to an optional Duo-drawer.
Can it staple reports automatically?
The optional convenience stapler requires staff to handle the pages. It does not automatically staple each printed set. No inline booklet maker or automatic punch is listed.
Will it suit long print runs?
The 40ppm engine is useful, but base input and output still need attention. Compare actual queues, paper changes, collection, approved stock and a suitable service arrangement.
Will new equipment mean fewer faults and longer support?
Unworn components can help compared with an ageing, heavily used unit, and a current platform may have a longer remaining support horizon. Neither a fixed fault reduction nor a driver-support duration is guaranteed.
What helps with a repair enquiry?
Provide postcode, meter reading, fault code, function, tray, paper or original details, and whether the issue occurs on duplex printing, scanning or every job.
Interested in the 409CS?
Talk to Camelott® About the Toshiba 409CS
Buy, lease or rent the Toshiba e-STUDIO 409CS from Camelott®, with UK-wide service and repair support. Tell us your postcode, print workload, scan batches and preferred arrangement. We will check the configuration and explain equipment, delivery and service costs clearly.