Toshiba e-STUDIO 4528A
45ppm A4 · A3 Mono Photocopier
The Toshiba e-STUDIO 4528A prints and copies in black and white at up to 45ppm on A4 and 25ppm on A3, with colour scanning. Its extra A4 speed is useful for repeated reports and document sets, while optional stapling, booklet-making and hole punching help prepare finished packs. Available to buy, lease or rent from Camelott®, with UK-wide service and repair support.
The Toshiba e-STUDIO 4528A is a 45ppm A4 mono multifunction photocopier, printer and colour scanner with A3 capability. This Toshiba 4528A photocopier combines 25ppm A3 output, optional 300-sheet single-pass scanning and compatible stapling, booklet making and hole punching. Available to buy, lease or rent from Camelott®, with UK-wide service and repair. The supplied photograph illustrates a Toshiba e-STUDIO 6528A mono-range configuration with optional external finishing and paper feeding equipment. Your proposal identifies the exact 4528A configuration and compatible accessories supplied.
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Toshiba 4528A: More Useful Time Between Repeated A4 Runs
The strongest reason to choose this model is a shared machine regularly occupied by longer A4 jobs. The 4528A raises sustained A4 output to 45ppm while retaining A3 capability, colour scanning and a choice of finishing. It can suit recurring reports, course materials and multi-set meeting packs when a slower engine leaves colleagues waiting.
A theoretical 500-page A4 engine run takes about 11 minutes 7 seconds, compared with 14 minutes 17 seconds at 35ppm: around 3 minutes 10 seconds less. A 200-page run saves about 1 minute 16 seconds. Processing, the first page, duplexing, stock and finishing affect the complete job.
The upgrade does not improve every task. A3 remains 25ppm, the first mono copy remains approximately 3.6 seconds and low-power recovery remains around 16 seconds, as on the 35ppm family model. Scanner options are also shared. Choose 45ppm for a genuine A4 print queue, then match paper supply, finishing and service to the actual workload.
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Explore the e-STUDIO 4528A 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
Strong Batch Capture Without Confusing It with Print Speed
The scanner captures colour, greyscale or mono originals. Printing at 45ppm does not raise the optional scan rating.
Why this is useful
The DSDF captures both sides without reversing each original and can hold substantial administration, finance or teaching files. A double-feed detection variant is available. Choose the feeder around the size and condition of the originals staff actually handle.
What to weigh up
The feeder is optional, and slower family models offer the same choices. Other office configurations can include a large single-pass feeder or advertise a higher scan rating. Compare the supplied feeder, matching resolution, OCR and complete file time before paying for extra print speed.
2. Controls & workflow
Make Repeat Document Runs Easy to Set Up
The 10.1-inch colour touchscreen and e-BRIDGE Next platform support familiar controls and compatible workflow applications.
Why this is useful
Agree a preset for the recurring duplex report, stapled pack or scan destination. When jobs repeat, a clear setup and staff training can remove more handling than a larger specification number alone.
What to weigh up
A large touchscreen is common on office A3 systems. Confirm current Microsoft or Google destinations, app licences, permissions and any authentication equipment. A colour panel and colour scanner do not mean colour printed output.
3. Print engine
45ppm A4: Spend Less Time Occupying the Shared Machine
The gain over the 35ppm family model is sustained A4 throughput. The listed A3 and first-copy figures are unchanged.
Why this is useful
A 500-page A4 engine run takes about 11 minutes 7 seconds, around 3 minutes 10 seconds less than 35ppm. Repeated sets make that gain more useful because the next user can gain access sooner.
What to weigh up
Ten A4 pages save only about four seconds of theoretical engine time over 35ppm. A3 remains 25ppm, and the first-copy figure is not PC-to-first-print time. Complex files, duplexing, stock, sleep state and finishing can affect the actual wait.
4. Bypass & specialist media
Keep Occasional Stock Out of the Main Print Queue
The 100-sheet bypass provides a separate route for approved forms and covers. Marker 4 indicates the media-feed side; the large optional feeder pictured is separate.
Why this is useful
Run an occasional special form or suitable cover without unloading the A4 and A3 stocks used for routine work. That helps a shared device handle varied jobs between scheduled runs.
What to weigh up
45ppm does not describe every stock or size. The 4528A supports up to 256gsm through its stated paths, while some alternatives accept heavier media. Check approved stock, feed method, duplex and finishing limits separately.
5. Main paper drawers
Avoid Giving the Speed Gain Back in Loading Time
Two 550-sheet cassettes and a 100-sheet bypass provide 1,200-sheet standard input. Additional capacity is optional.
Why this is useful
Keep recurring sizes or stocks ready in separate main drawers. Published same-speed configurations can start with 650-sheet input; this two-drawer arrangement may suit offices that need A4 and A3 loaded together. Compare the actual supplied setup.
What to weigh up
More capacity helps when loading interrupts real batches. It does not increase speed or remove the need to collect output. The 1,200-sheet standard total includes the bypass; the main drawers hold 1,100 sheets together. Some alternatives have a higher optional maximum.
6. Output & finishing
Let the Machine Assemble the Sets Staff Repeat
The supplied range image shows optional external finishing on the left. It illustrates a 6528A configuration; confirm the compatible accessories supplied with your 4528A.
Why this is useful
For repeated reports, automatic corner stapling can remove a recurring manual step. Booklet finishing folds and centre-staples guides, while a matching punch prepares binder packs. Choose those tasks alongside print speed so output is closer to ready to use.
What to weigh up
Occasional short packs may need only a desktop stapler. A corner staple does not make a booklet. Check sheets, covers, paper limits, punch pattern, bridge equipment and installed space; an inner stapler may be enough without a large external unit.
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 4528A, 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
What the 4528A Figures Change in a Working Day
Useful when: Repeated long reports or multiple sets keep the shared device occupied.
Keep it in perspective: 500 A4 pages take about 11 minutes 7 seconds of theoretical engine time. Complete job time includes processing, first page, media and finishing.
Useful when: Plans, schedules and larger spreadsheets still need a readable larger format.
Keep it in perspective: This figure is unchanged from the 35ppm family model. The A4 upgrade does not make A3 output faster.
Useful when: Staff make short walk-up copies between scheduled print runs.
Keep it in perspective: The first-copy figure is unchanged from 35ppm. PC printing and low-power recovery are separate timings.
Useful when: Substantial original files would otherwise require repeated feeder loading.
Keep it in perspective: The scan options are shared with slower models. A smaller feeder can be enough for short scans.
Useful when: Recurring sizes or stocks need to remain loaded.
Keep it in perspective: Includes the bypass. Maximum 5,200-sheet input needs compatible optional equipment.
Useful when: Approved heavier forms or covers are part of the work.
Keep it in perspective: Some alternatives accept heavier stock through particular paths. Banner and finishing limits are separate.
Choose around the work
Where the 4528A Could Make the Extra Speed Worthwhile
Recover time across the jobs that repeat
A 500-page A4 engine run is about 3 minutes 10 seconds shorter at 45ppm than 35ppm. Across 1,000 A4 pages, the theoretical difference is around 6 minutes 21 seconds. Processing, first page, stock, duplexing and finishing affect the complete result.
Check which part of the queue needs speeding up
A3 remains rated at 25ppm, the same as the 35ppm family model. If the queue is mainly A3, this upgrade does not shorten the listed engine time. Use the real split of A4 and A3 jobs to decide whether the extra A4 speed earns its cost.
First-copy response is already shared with 35ppm
The listed 3.6-second first mono copy and approximately 16-second low-power recovery are unchanged. Ten A4 pages save about four seconds of theoretical running time over 35ppm. Light short-job use may not justify the faster engine.
Two main drawers can matter more than a maximum total
Two 550-sheet cassettes can keep A4 and A3 or a recurring form stock ready. Some published same-speed configurations start with 650-sheet total input. Compare the actual drawers and supplied accessories, not just an upgradeable maximum.
Remove the assembly stage after the run
If staff repeatedly staple sets, a compatible inner or external finisher can remove handwork that a faster engine alone would leave behind. Check the largest pack, staple positions and approved stock. For occasional short documents, a separate stapler may suffice.
Plan the function you may need during the agreement
A booklet needs folding and centre stapling; a binder pack may need punching; a report may need only a corner staple. Specify the matching accessory combination and likely future work before choosing a device without the attachment path.
Do not buy unused print speed to solve a scan delay
The optional 300-sheet DSDF and 240ipm duplex rating at 300dpi are unchanged from slower family models. Other configurations offer faster headline scanning or include the feeder. Compare full capture cost and time to a usable file if scanning dominates.
The A4 headline does not tell the whole story
Published same-speed mono equipment includes a 21ppm A3 configuration, compared with 25ppm here. That difference can help regular larger-format work. It is a comparison of specified configurations, rather than a claim that every alternative is slower.
Plan where a long run will go
The base output tray holds up to 550 sheets under stated conditions. A 1,000-page single-sided run needs a collection plan or suitable output configuration. Extra input alone does not remove every interruption.
Choose the complete working setup
This model supports up to 256gsm through its stated paper paths. Alternatives may offer heavier stock, larger paper input, faster scans or different folds. Match normal monthly use, peak runs, access space and service terms before paying for maximum specifications.
Who should choose it?
The 4528A Is a Good Fit When...
It makes sense if you...
- Print recurring longer A4 reports and multiple document sets
- Have several users waiting for the same device
- Need A3 capability alongside predominantly A4 output
- Need colour scanning while keeping printed output mono
- Can justify the optional feeder for substantial original files
- Want compatible stapling, booklets or punching now or later
- Can match loading, output collection and support to actual demand
We would compare another option if you...
- Need colour printed documents rather than only colour scanning
- Have light A4-only work with little finishing
- Expect faster A3 output than the 35ppm family model
- Expect a quicker first copy or scanner simply from choosing 45ppm
- Need 300gsm through a specific paper path
- Have sustained runs that still create queues at 45ppm
- Cannot accommodate the supplied finishing and working access
Equipment and support around your business
Buy, Lease or Rent the 4528A 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 4528A 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 4528A 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 4528A. 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 4528A
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 4528A Specifications
| Feature | Specification | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| A4 print / copy | Up to 45ppm mono | Colour scanning is supported; colour printing is not. |
| A3 print / copy | Up to 25ppm mono | Different from the A4 headline rate. |
| First mono copy | Approximately 3.6 seconds | Manufacturer test; not PC-to-first-print time. |
| Low-power recovery | Approximately 16 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 | 1200 × 1200 dpi mode requires a compatible PostScript driver and setting; enhanced equivalent 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 57kg | 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. |
Sources: Toshiba UK series brochure, Toshiba European model specifications and Toshiba accessory specification. UK/European paper specifications are used; overseas accessory documents may use Letter ratings. Confirm the UK configuration. Capacities depend on paper and conditions.
Comparison context: published same-speed paper and A3 configurations, published same-speed single-pass scan configurations and nearby-speed mono equipment. These references compare specifications and accessory choices, not overall superiority or current stock availability. Match test conditions and the complete supplied setup.
Questions worth asking
Toshiba 4528A Photocopier FAQ
Can I buy, lease or rent the Toshiba 4528A?
Yes. Camelott® offers purchase, lease and rental options. Tell us your postcode, intended period, workload and configuration so equipment 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, machine details and any fault information so we can confirm coverage, charges, inclusions and attendance arrangements.
Does the 4528A print in colour?
No. It prints and copies in black and white. Its scanner can capture colour originals to digital files.
How fast is the Toshiba 4528A?
Up to 45ppm A4 and 25ppm A3 in mono. First mono copy is approximately 3.6 seconds under the manufacturer’s conditions. Complete job time also involves processing, sleep state, paper settings and any finishing.
What improves over the 35ppm family model?
Sustained A4 output increases to 45ppm. A3 output remains 25ppm, first mono copy remains approximately 3.6 seconds, low-power recovery remains around 16 seconds and the optional feeder choices are shared.
When does 45ppm make a useful difference?
Repeated long A4 batches make the gain more useful. A theoretical 500-page A4 engine run is around 3 minutes 10 seconds shorter than at 35ppm. Short jobs save much less, and handling can still dominate the complete job.
Is the 300-sheet document feeder included?
It is optional. A 100-sheet RADF, 300-sheet DSDF and DSDF with double-feed detection are offered. Check which feeder is included in the actual proposal.
Can it scan both sides in one pass?
Yes, with the optional DSDF. It is rated up to 240ipm duplex at 300dpi. IPM counts sides; higher resolution, OCR, file creation and transfer can affect complete file time.
Can the 4528A use 300gsm paper?
The published UK/European cassette and duplex limit is 256gsm, with separate bypass feed conditions and banner limits. Do not apply a higher-speed family member’s 300gsm specification to this model.
Can it corner-staple, make booklets and hole-punch?
Compatible finishing options provide these functions. Corner stapling does not fold and centre-staple booklets. Specify the required finisher, punch pattern, bridge equipment, paper limits and finished pack size.
Is the pictured external finisher standard?
No. The supplied photograph illustrates a 6528A mono-range configuration with optional equipment. Your proposal identifies the exact 4528A machine, compatible feeder, paper options and finishing included.
Would a smaller or slower machine be better value?
Possibly, for light A4-only output, mostly short jobs or a scanning-led workload. Compare the complete supplied scanner, paper handling, finishing compatibility and support rather than choosing on print speed alone.
How much paper does it hold?
Standard input is 1,200 sheets: two 550-sheet main drawers plus a 100-sheet bypass. Reaching 5,200 sheets requires compatible optional feeding equipment. Output collection is a separate consideration.
Can it work with Microsoft, Google and OCR workflows?
Compatible software can support document workflows. Confirm required OCR functions, current app availability, supported destinations, licences, permissions and installation scope using a representative file.
What affects purchase, lease or rental cost?
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, minimum charges where applicable and the agreed cover.
Interested in the 4528A?
Talk to Camelott® About the Toshiba 4528A
Buy, lease or rent the Toshiba e-STUDIO 4528A 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.