Toshiba e-STUDIO 2528A
25ppm A3 Mono Photocopier
The Toshiba e-STUDIO 2528A prints and copies in black and white at up to 25ppm on A4 and 16ppm on A3. Colour scanning and optional stapling, booklet making and hole punching help with everyday records and document packs. Available to buy, lease or rent from Camelott®, with UK-wide service and repair support.
The Toshiba e-STUDIO 2528A is an A3 mono multifunction photocopier, printer and colour scanner. This Toshiba 2528A photocopier combines 25ppm A4 output with a choice of document feeders, expandable paper input and compatible stapling, booklet making and hole punching. Available to buy, lease or rent from Camelott®, with UK-wide service and repair. The photograph shows optional feeding equipment and extra drawers; your proposal identifies the configuration supplied.
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Toshiba 2528A: Mono Printing Without Giving Up Colour Scanning
A useful choice when most printed documents are black and white, but the files you capture still need colour. The 2528A separates those requirements. Forms, accounts packs and internal reports can use a mono print engine, while coloured annotations and original documents remain in colour in the digital file.
The optional 300-sheet single-pass feeder is a particular strength for substantial files. A comparable 25ppm mono platform offers a 220-sheet single-pass feeder: the extra loading capacity here can reduce batch splitting when your files actually exceed that size. This does not establish a lower jam rate or a faster complete scan job.
Choose the engine speed around recurring jobs. A theoretical 100-page A4 run takes four minutes at 25ppm, compared with about 2 minutes 51 seconds at 35ppm. Short jobs gain less from a faster engine. If you need only light A4 output and no inline finishing, compare a compact device; if colour printing is essential, a mono machine cannot replace it.
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Explore the e-STUDIO 2528A 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 in Digital Files, Even with Mono Output
The print engine is black and white. The scanner can capture colour, greyscale or monochrome originals.
Why this is useful
Single-pass capture handles both sides without reversing each sheet. Large accounts files, signed contracts and marked-up records can be digitised without repeatedly splitting them into smaller feeder loads.
What to weigh up
For short scans, maximum capacity may add little. The feeder is optional; select it separately from print speed. A double-feed detection version is available. OCR, resolution, file processing and network transfer affect the time to receive a usable file.
2. Controls & workflow
Give Recurring Office Tasks a Consistent Starting Point
The 10.1-inch colour touchscreen runs Toshiba’s e-BRIDGE Next platform. A colour panel does not mean colour printing.
Why this is useful
Agree presets for routine copying, duplex reports and frequently used scan destinations. Staff can repeat a familiar process instead of choosing every setting for each document.
What to weigh up
A large touchscreen is common on office A3 equipment. Its value depends on usable setup and training. Confirm Microsoft or Google destinations, current app availability, account permissions and any required licences in the proposal.
3. Print engine
25ppm A4 / 16ppm A3 in Black and White
The 2528A suits an office whose printed work is predominantly text, forms and internal documents.
Why this is useful
A short walk-up copy benefits from the first-copy response rather than only the headline speed. A3 output keeps larger schedules or plans at a readable size without outsourcing every larger page.
What to weigh up
First-copy time is not PC-to-first-print time. For repeated long jobs, 35–55ppm may clear queues sooner. Mono printing cannot preserve colour-coded charts on paper; check that black-and-white samples still communicate the information clearly.
4. Bypass & specialist media
Keep Occasional Stock Separate from Everyday Paper
The 100-sheet bypass provides another loading route for suitable alternative sizes and stocks.
Why this is useful
Load an occasional approved cover or special form while ordinary A4 and A3 remain in the main drawers. This is useful when several departments share the machine.
What to weigh up
The 2528A supports up to 256gsm through its specified paper paths. Banner media has separate limits and is not the same as an oversized sheet. Check the exact stock, feed method and supported size before committing to an unusual job.
5. Main paper drawers
Keep A4 and A3 Ready Without Constant Stock Changes
Two 550-sheet cassettes and a 100-sheet bypass give 1,200-sheet standard input.
Why this is useful
A full ream can fit in each main drawer. Use one for A4 and one for A3, or separate ordinary paper from a recurring approved stock. The useful benefit is having the right paper ready.
What to weigh up
More input capacity is worthwhile when it removes a genuine loading interruption. It does not increase 25ppm output or guarantee unattended completion. The standard 1,200-sheet figure includes the bypass, rather than 1,200 sheets in the main drawers.
6. Output & finishing
Choose the Finished Pack Before Choosing the Attachment
The pictured machine has no external finisher. Compatible inner and external options are available.
Why this is useful
Corner stapling keeps each meeting pack together; booklet finishing folds and centre-staples guides; punching prepares binder sets. These are separate tasks. Specify the function that removes repeated work from your team.
What to weigh up
For an occasional short pack, a desktop stapler may suffice. Booklets require the saddle-stitch configuration. Punch pattern, paper limits, bridge equipment, room and accessory compatibility must be checked; a print-media limit is not a finishing limit.
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 25ppm and 45ppm 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. This model supports up to 256gsm through the stated paper paths. That can help with approved covers, but adds little if you use only ordinary paper. Check size, feed method and finishing limits separately.
- 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. On the 2528A, the 300-sheet DSDF is an option, so check that it is included.
- 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.
- 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. A standard single-pass feeder can offer good value when it handles your normal batches without an upgrade.
- 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. This machine prints mono; colour scan capture is a different function. 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
The 2528A Figures in Everyday Use
Useful when: Routine forms and reports do not create repeated long queues.
Keep it in perspective: 100 A4 pages take four minutes of theoretical engine time. Processing, first page, paper and finishing add to the complete job.
Useful when: Larger schedules and spreadsheets need to stay legible.
Keep it in perspective: The A4 rating does not apply to A3. Colour-coded documents need a usable black-and-white version.
Useful when: Staff make short copies while customers or colleagues wait.
Keep it in perspective: This is a manufacturer copy test, not the complete time to print a file from a PC.
Useful when: Original files are long enough that smaller feeders need several loads.
Keep it in perspective: The feeder is an option. A smaller feeder may be sufficient for your usual five-page scan.
Useful when: Approved covers or heavier forms are used alongside ordinary paper.
Keep it in perspective: Do not assume 300gsm support from a different model. Banner and finishing limits are separate.
Useful when: A larger set of loose pages needs room to collect.
Keep it in perspective: Paper thickness and installed finishing affect output handling. Plan collection for long runs.
Choose around the work
Where the 2528A Could Help Your Workplace
Separate the jobs your business actually needs
An accounts team may print invoices in black and white while scanning colour receipts or highlighted contracts. The mono engine can suit that division of work. Check complete equipment and service prices rather than assuming a particular saving.
Capacity can matter more than print speed
The optional 300-sheet DSDF can accommodate files that exceed a comparable 220-sheet single-pass feeder. This helps only when the originals justify the capacity. Condition, staples, folds and correct loading still matter.
Keep recurring sizes available
Two main drawers let you retain A4 and A3, or separate a recurring form stock. That can be more useful than the maximum optional sheet total when small varied jobs arrive throughout the day.
Choose faster output when the time adds up
A 100-page A4 engine run is about 69 seconds shorter at 35ppm than 25ppm. Across repeated batches that can release a shared machine sooner. For five pages, the theoretical saving is only around three seconds.
First-copy response matters on short jobs
The published first mono copy is approximately 4.3 seconds. A comparable 25ppm mono platform lists 4.1 seconds, so this is not a claim of the fastest first copy. Test the normal sleep state and complete job.
An inner finisher can handle recurring packs
A compatible inner finisher can add automatic stapling without the floor space of a large external unit. Check the largest pack, paper weight and staple positions. A few short packs each month may not justify it.
Fold and staple in the right place
Staff guides, programmes and training booklets need saddle-stitch finishing. A corner stapler does not perform that task. Select the compatible configuration, then check covers, sheet limits and installed space.
Prepare punched packs with fewer manual steps
A compatible punch can help with repeated binder sets. Agree the required hole pattern and the matching finisher before ordering. A device without that accessory path may be restrictive if the requirement grows.
Buy for the stock you really use
This model’s published cassette and duplex limits reach 256gsm. Some office alternatives accept 300gsm through certain paths. If heavy stock is central to your work, compare that exact feed path and an output sample.
Check whether the larger platform earns its place
For light A4 printing with little finishing, a compact MFP may save space and equipment cost. A3 format, ready-loaded stocks and compatible finishing can still justify this platform when those features support recurring work.
Who should choose it?
The 2528A Is a Good Fit When...
It makes sense if you...
- Print mainly black-and-white forms, reports and working documents
- Need colour scanning without colour printing
- Use A3 plans, schedules or spreadsheets
- Handle substantial original files and can justify the optional DSDF
- Want A4 and A3 or recurring stocks ready in separate drawers
- Need compatible stapling, booklets or punching now or later
- Can match 25ppm to real batches and the proposed workload
We would compare another option if you...
- Need colour output for customer documents or colour-coded charts
- Have repeated long runs that make 25ppm a bottleneck
- Need 300gsm output through a particular paper path
- Have light A4-only work and no finishing requirement
- Assume the large feeder or finisher is standard
- Need every highest-resolution scan to run at the headline speed
- Have limited space for the actual accessory configuration
Equipment and support around your business
Buy, Lease or Rent the 2528A 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 Toshiba e-STUDIO 2528A 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 2528A 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 Toshiba e-STUDIO 2528A. 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 Toshiba 2528A
Which feeder fits your files?
Compare the 100-sheet RADF, 300-sheet DSDF and double-feed detection version. Confirm which is priced and installed.
New or professionally prepared used?
Compare age, meter readings, condition, warranty, availability and expected service life alongside the equipment cost.
Which finishing task repeats?
Corner staples, centre-stapled booklets and punched binder sets need different compatible functions. Check likely future needs.
Which paper should stay loaded?
Specify the normal sizes, approved stocks and busy-day batch size. Extra input capacity should solve a real loading problem.
What does mono service cost?
Apply the proposed CPC rate to actual monthly pages. Confirm A3 and duplex counting, toner, parts, labour and exclusions.
Does minimum billing apply?
Check minimum charges and any included-volume arrangement explicitly. Compare the complete proposal against your actual use.
Which finance or rental term fits?
Agree duration, payments and end arrangements alongside equipment condition and intended use. Availability and terms are confirmed in the proposal.
What must scanning connect to?
Agree email, folders or supported cloud destinations, OCR needs, licences, permissions and training. Test a representative file.
The details worth checking
Toshiba e-STUDIO 2528A Specifications
| Feature | Specification | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| A4 print / copy | Up to 25ppm mono | Colour scanning is supported; colour printing is not. |
| A3 print / copy | Up to 16ppm mono | Different from the A4 headline rate. |
| First mono copy | Approximately 4.3 seconds | Manufacturer test; not PC-to-first-print time. |
| Low-power recovery | Approximately 14 seconds | Separate from approximately 20-second power-on warm-up. |
| Optional RADF | 100 sheets; up to 73ipm at 300dpi | Reverses originals for double-sided capture. |
| Optional DSDF | 300 sheets; up to 240ipm duplex at 300dpi | Single-pass; double-feed detection variant available. |
| Standard input | 1,200 sheets | Two 550-sheet drawers plus 100-sheet bypass. |
| Maximum input | 5,200 sheets | Requires compatible optional feeding equipment. |
| Main cassettes | A5R–A3; 60–256gsm | Supported stock and tray settings apply. |
| Bypass | 100 × 148mm–A3; up to 256gsm | 52gsm minimum single feed; 60gsm minimum multi-feed. |
| Banner media | Up to 305 × 1,200mm; 90–163gsm | Separate banner size and weight limits. |
| Automatic duplex | A5R–A3; 60–256gsm | Duplex printing and duplex scanning are different functions. |
| Print resolution | 600 × 600 dpi; 1200 × 1200 dpi mode | Use a compatible driver and setting; enhanced figures are separate. |
| Scan resolution | Up to 600 × 600 dpi | The maximum scan-rate test uses 300dpi. |
| Panel / platform | 10.1-inch colour touchscreen; e-BRIDGE Next | Compatible apps and workflow setup may require licences. |
| RAM / storage | 4GB / 128GB security SSD | Available storage is less than nominal capacity. |
| Connectivity | Gigabit Ethernet and USB 2.0 | WLAN, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi Direct require appropriate options. |
| Base dimensions | 585 × 586 × 787mm (W × D × H) | Feeder, stand, extra drawers and finishing add installed space. |
| Base weight | Approximately 55kg | Excludes optional equipment. |
| Base output | 550 sheets | Finisher output capacities are separate. |
| Finishing | Inner or external stapling; saddle stitch; punch options | Accessory compatibility, bridges, paper limits and availability apply. |
| Print colour | Black and white | Colour, greyscale and mono scan modes are separate. |
Specifications checked against Toshiba UK and European documentation. Feeder and finishing equipment are optional; the supplied configuration determines available functions. Paper capacities depend on stock and test conditions. Ask Camelott for the specification and accessory list included in your proposal.
Questions worth asking
Toshiba 2528A Photocopier FAQ
Can I buy, lease or rent the Toshiba 2528A?
Yes. Camelott® offers purchase, lease and rental options. Tell us your location, intended period, workload and preferred 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 we can confirm coverage, charges, inclusions and attendance arrangements.
Does the 2528A print in colour?
No. It prints and copies in black and white. Its scanner can capture colour originals to digital files.
How fast is it?
Up to 25ppm A4 and 16ppm A3 in mono. First mono copy is approximately 4.3 seconds under the manufacturer’s conditions; this is not the time for a PC print job.
Is the 300-sheet feeder standard?
No. A 300-sheet dual-scan feeder is optional, including a double-feed detection variant. A 100-sheet reversing feeder is also offered. Confirm the actual supplied feeder.
Can it scan both sides in one pass?
Yes, with the optional DSDF. The RADF reverses each original instead. Compare the specified feeder and complete file workflow.
How fast can it scan?
The DSDF is rated up to 240ipm duplex at 300dpi. IPM counts sides. Higher resolution, OCR, file creation and transfer can affect complete job time.
Can it handle 300gsm?
The published UK/European 2528A cassette and duplex limit is 256gsm, with separate bypass and banner conditions. Do not apply another model’s 300gsm specification to this machine.
Can it make stapled booklets?
With compatible saddle-stitch finishing and the required accessory combination. Corner stapling alone does not fold and centre-staple a booklet. Confirm supported sizes, covers and capacity.
Can it automatically hole-punch and corner-staple?
Compatible finishing options provide these functions. Specify the punch pattern and staple positions, then check paper limits and the matching finisher.
Would a compact A4 machine be enough?
Possibly, for light A4-only work without the need for inline booklets or punching. Compare paper capacity, scanner configuration, supported workload and future attachments before choosing.
When should I choose faster output?
Repeated long print batches may justify a faster engine. For short jobs, first-page response and handling can matter more. Faster printing does not automatically improve scanning.
What paper capacity is included?
Standard input is 1,200 sheets including the bypass. The main drawers hold 550 sheets each. Reaching 5,200 sheets requires compatible optional equipment.
Can it use cloud and OCR workflows?
Compatible software can support document workflows, but confirm required OCR functions, licences, current Microsoft or Google destinations, permissions and installation scope.
What affects the complete price?
Equipment condition, feeder, drawers, finishing, software, delivery, finance term or rental period and support affect the proposal. Ask for equipment and service costs separately, including CPC rates and any minimum charges.
Interested in the 2528A?
Talk to Camelott® About the Toshiba 2528A
Buy, lease or rent the Toshiba e-STUDIO 2528A 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.