Kyocera ECOSYS MA4500ifx Monochrome Multifunction Printer

45ppm Mono | Print | Copy | Scan | Fax | Auto Duplex | 75-Sheet RADP | Gigabit Ethernet | 7" Touchscreen | HYPAS Capable

The Kyocera ECOSYS MA4500ifx is an A4 monochrome laser multifunction printer designed for workgroups that need fast, high-volume document output alongside full fax capability and a large, intuitive touchscreen interface. Printing and copying at 45 pages per minute, it handles print, copy, scan, and fax from a single networked device. A 7-inch colour touchscreen is standard — making navigation straightforward in shared office environments and setting it apart from the base MA4500fx model. A 75-sheet Reverse Auto Document Processor (RADP) supports duplex scanning and batch document workflows, and automatic duplex printing is standard throughout. Standard paper input of 600 sheets is expandable to 2,600 sheets with optional cassettes, and the monthly duty cycle of 150,000 pages suits workgroups sustaining consistent daily output. With HYPAS application platform support, a comprehensive security suite including Trusted Platform Module, Secure Boot, data encryption, and TLS 1.3, and the ECOSYS long-life drum design that separates drum and toner for lower per-page running costs, the MA4500ifx is built for offices that require productivity, security, and ease of use from a single mono network device.

Key Features at a Glance

• 4-in-1 functionality: print, copy, scan, and fax from a single A4 monochrome network device
• 45ppm mono print speed — consistent high-throughput output for document-intensive workgroups
• Print resolution up to 1,200 × 1,200 dpi for sharp text and fine detail across business documents
• 7-inch colour touchscreen control panel — standard inclusion on the MA4500ifx, enabling intuitive operation in shared team environments
• Automatic duplex printing standard — reduces paper consumption across daily print jobs
• 75-sheet Reverse Auto Document Processor (RADP) included as standard, supporting duplex scanning and batch copy/scan workflows
• 500-sheet standard paper cassette plus 100-sheet multi-purpose tray — expandable to 2,600 sheets total with optional feeders
• Full Super G3 fax with network fax support, encrypted transmission, and polling capability
• Connectivity: Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000BASE-T), USB 2.0 — optional Wireless LAN (IEEE 802.11b/g/n) via IB-37 or IB-38 module, with Wi-Fi Direct
• Mobile printing via AirPrint, Mopria, Kyocera Mobile Print, and Microsoft Universal Print (wireless module required for Wi-Fi)
• HYPAS capable — supports Kyocera's HYbrid Platform for Advanced Solutions for custom workflow applications
• TK-3404 toner cartridge: Black, 12,500 pages at 5% coverage
• Separate drum unit: DK-3204 — long-life component design reduces per-page running costs over the device's working life
• Monthly duty cycle: up to 150,000 pages
• Security: Trusted Platform Module, Secure Boot, Runtime Integrity Check, data overwrite and encryption, TLS 1.3, S/MIME support
• Scan destinations: scan to email, FTP, SMB, and USB host — network TWAIN, WIA, and WSD scan protocols
• Processor: ARM Cortex-A53 Dual Core 1.4GHz; 1.5GB RAM standard (expandable to 3.5GB)

Full Technical Specifications

Compatible Toner Cartridges — TK-3404

The Kyocera ECOSYS MA4500ifx uses the TK-3404 black toner cartridge. Genuine TK-3404 toner is available from CartridgesDirect.

TK-3404 Toner Cartridge

The TK-3404 yields 12,500 pages at 5% coverage. For a workgroup printing 3,000 pages per month, a single cartridge covers approximately four months of output. The separate DK-3204 drum unit — guaranteed by Kyocera for 3 years or 300,000 pages — means toner and drum are replaced independently. This is central to the ECOSYS cost model: businesses replace only what is consumed rather than discarding a combined unit when one component is exhausted, resulting in a lower cost per page over the device's working life.

Compatibility warning: The Kyocera ECOSYS MA4500ifx uses the TK-3404 toner exclusively. Do not confuse with TK-3402, TK-3400, TK-3314, or TK-3104 — these are designed for different Kyocera models and are not interchangeable with the MA4500ifx. Always verify toner model compatibility at time of purchase.

Kyocera MA4500ifx vs MA4500fx: Which Model Is Right for Your Business?

The ECOSYS MA4500ifx and MA4500fx share the same core hardware platform — identical print speed, paper handling, toner, RADP, and fax capability. The key differences sit in the interface and application platform. The MA4500ifx includes a 7-inch colour touchscreen as standard and is HYPAS capable, supporting Kyocera's application platform for custom workflow integration. The MA4500fx does not include the touchscreen or HYPAS support. Both models use Gigabit Ethernet as standard, with wireless LAN available as an optional module on both.

The Verdict

If your office has multiple staff sharing the device and values a large, easy-to-navigate touchscreen, or if you need HYPAS application support for custom workflow integration, the MA4500ifx is the model to choose. The 7-inch colour touchscreen makes a meaningful difference in shared environments where staff with varying technical confidence are using the device daily. If those features are not required and the priority is simply fast mono output with fax at a lower price point, the MA4500fx delivers identical print and scan performance. Both models use the same TK-3404 toner cartridge, available from CartridgesDirect with fast Australia-wide delivery.

Who Is the Kyocera MA4500ifx Best Suited For?

The MA4500ifx is suited to small and medium workgroups producing high volumes of monochrome documents that require fax capability, a user-friendly touchscreen interface, and the option to run custom workflow applications via HYPAS. Its 45 ppm throughput, 150,000-page duty cycle, and ECOSYS low-running-cost design make it well-matched to industries where fast document turnaround, reliable fax, and ease of use in a shared environment are all daily requirements.

Why Choose the Kyocera ECOSYS MA4500ifx?

The MA4500ifx prints at 45 pages per minute with a first-page-out time of 5.3 seconds — output performance suited to workgroups producing steady daily volumes of mono documents. The 75-sheet RADP handles duplex batch scanning at 60 images per minute for simplex mono, making it efficient for teams processing inbound mail, multi-page contracts, or client forms. Scan-to-email, FTP, SMB, and USB host destinations are standard, and the 7-inch colour touchscreen makes navigating these functions straightforward for all staff, not just those familiar with the device. Standard paper input of 600 sheets expandable to 2,600 sheets, combined with a 150,000-page monthly duty cycle, means the MA4500ifx runs without interruption in offices where the printer is a core operational tool.

The TK-3404 toner cartridge yields 12,500 pages at 5% coverage — for a team printing 2,500 pages per month, a single cartridge runs approximately five months. The separate DK-3204 drum unit, guaranteed by Kyocera for 3 years or 300,000 pages, means drum and toner are replaced independently. This separation is central to the ECOSYS cost model: businesses replace only what is consumed, resulting in a measurably lower cost per page compared to all-in-one toner-drum designs over a typical device lifespan. HYPAS application platform support further extends the device's capability for offices that want to integrate custom document workflows directly at the printer.

The MA4500ifx's security features — Trusted Platform Module, Secure Boot, Runtime Integrity Check, data overwrite and encryption, TLS 1.3, and S/MIME — are standard inclusions, not optional add-ons. Super G3 fax with encrypted transmission and network fax capability covers sectors where fax remains a daily operational requirement, and the ARM Cortex-A53 Dual Core processor with up to 3.5GB RAM ensures responsive performance under concurrent network print and scan demand. For genuine Kyocera toner cartridges with fast delivery across Australia, order the TK-3404 at CartridgesDirect.

Product specifications subject to change without notice. Page yields are based on ISO/IEC 19752 at 5% coverage. Images are representative only. All prices and availability are subject to confirmation at time of order. Always verify toner model compatibility at time of purchase. Kyocera part number: MA4500IFX.