kyocera TASKalfa 3252ci Printer Review: Features

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Overview

The Kyocera TASKalfa 3252ci is a colour A3 (i.e., up to 320 × 450 mm / SRA3) multifunction printer/copier/scanner intended for mid-to-large office or departmental use. It’s part of Kyocera’s TASKalfa “ci” series (“colour intelligence?”) which emphasises both high colour/mono performance and flexible workflows. Key positioning: 32 ppm for both colour and mono at A4, strong finishing and paper handling, and enterprise-grade security/management features. 

In short, this is not a simple desktop printer — it’s a serious work-horse for document-heavy offices with colour output needs, finishing, scanning workflows and high usage.

Key Specifications & Features

Here are the most relevant specs for business decision-making:

Speed & print quality

  • Print speed (A4) for colour and mono: up to 32 pages per minute (ppm).

  • Print resolution: up to 1,200 × 1,200 dpi (native) and 4,800 × 1,200 equivalent level.

  • First copy/first print times: e.g., copy first page colour ~7.0 seconds or less.

Paper handling & capacity

  • Standard paper sources: Two 500-sheet cassettes + 150-sheet multi-purpose tray (MPT) in many configs.

  • Maximum paper input capacity (with options): up to ~7,150 sheets (A4) in high-capacity configurations.

  • Media sizes supported: from A6R up to SRA3 (320 × 450 mm) including banner print up to 1,200 mm in some trays. 

  • Duplex printing is standard. Paper weight range: cassette/MPT 52-300 g/m²; duplex path 64-256 g/m². 

Scan/Copy/Fax & Workflow

  • Scanning standard: colour & mono scanning with high speeds (simplex/duplex) — e.g., with optional document processor you can achieve up to 160 ipm (images per minute) duplex A4 300 dpi. 

  • Copy functions include 2-in-1, 4-in-1, booklets, ID-copy, etc.

  • Optional fax module available.

Connectivity, software & security

  • Standard network printing: Gigabit Ethernet, USB host, mobile/cloud printing support (AirPrint, Mopria, Google Cloud Print, Kyocera Mobile Print).

  • Security features: Data security kit optional (encrypt/overwrite HDD), secure print, SSL/TLS, IPsec, etc. 

  • Software platform: HyPAS™ (Kyocera’s embedded app platform) for workflow customization. 

Dimensions & power

  • Dimensions: ~602 mm (W) × 665 mm (D) × 790 mm (H). Weight approx. 89-90 kg. 

  • Warm-up time ~17-18 seconds. Power consumption: around 600W (standard config) in copy/print mode for the 3252ci family.

Performance in Real-World Use

Productivity & throughput

With 32 ppm colour AND mono at A4, the TASKalfa 3252ci is capable of servicing moderately high-volume offices. Benchmarks from “Printer-Benchmark” show 32 ppm colour/mono at A4, warm-up time ~18 seconds. It handles the needs of departmental print/copy/scan tasks well.

Colour output & quality

The 1,200×1,200 dpi resolution (and 4,800×1,200 equivalent) ensures crisp text and high detail. For colour output, this means charts, presentations, full-colour documents look sharp. For internal marketing material, client-facing docs or high-quality reports, the 3252ci stands up well.

Scanning workflows & multi-tasking

With high scan speeds (e.g., up to ~160 ipm duplex A4 at 300 dpi) the device is strong for digital capture workflows (scan-to-email, scan-to-folder, etc). That’s useful in offices that do frequent scanning of contracts, multi-page documents, invoices. The large memory and storage (standard 8 GB SSD or higher, optional HDD) support complex jobs.

Paper handling & finishing

Since the unit supports A3/SRA3 formats, heavy input capacity (expandable to 7,150 sheets), and finishing modules (booklet maker, stapler, punch) it fits offices that do not just print standard A4 but also marketing collateral, tabloid size docs, training manuals, client binders. The flexible media weight and banner capability further enhance fit for versatile print jobs.

Reliability & cost-efficiency

Kyocera machines are known for durability, long-life drums and low waste. Because the 3252ci is built for office/dept usage, consumables are engineered for high yield which lowers cost per page. One reseller site notes “long-life components provide exceptional efficiency, reliability and less waste” for this model.

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Business Use & Deployment Fit

Ideal use cases

  • Mid-sized offices / departments with moderate to high print/scan loads, particularly in colour.

  • Shared services / central print rooms where one device handles multiple users and a mixture of A4 and A3 jobs.

  • Marketing or training departments where colour output, finishing (booklets, brochures) and media flexibility are required.

  • Workflows requiring scanning and capture — finance, HR, legal departments that need digital archiving, scanning multi-page documents.

  • Managed print service (MPS) environments — the device supports usage tracking, user authentication, expandability and monitoring required for fleet management.

Context where it may be over-spec

  • Small offices (e.g., <5 users) with low print volumes that don’t need A3 or high finishing — a simpler A4 device may be more cost effective.

  • Primarily mono output, colour rarely used — if colour is seldom required, cost per page and maintenance may be higher than a mono laser solution.

  • Space-constrained desks or small rooms — the unit is large (~0.6m wide × 0.8m tall, ~90 kg), so requires dedicated space.

Pros & Cons

Pros:

  • True colour and mono parity in speed (32 ppm) — gives flexibility.

  • High resolution, flexible paper sizes, large paper capacity and finishing options.

  • Strong scanning/capture functionality and workflow integration.

  • Enterprise-grade connectivity, security, mobile/-cloud print support.

  • Expandability and long-term optical/print quality durability.

Cons:

  • Higher upfront cost and running cost compared to small A4 machines.

  • Large physical footprint and weight — demanding for small office spaces.

  • If colour usage is minimal, cost per colour page may be higher than simpler alternatives.

  • For ultra-high volume (>50k+ pages/month), there may be higher tier devices better optimised for throughput.

  • Being a “previous generation” model might mean parts/consumables longer term require verification in some regions.

Deployment Tips & Best Practices

  1. Right-size configuration at purchase: Determine how many trays, what finishing modules you need (stapler, booklet, punch) to match your workflows.

  2. Standardise colours and media handling: Use consistent media trays for standard items; enable duplex defaults and monitor colour/mono usage to optimise cost.

  3. Enable secure print and user accounts: For multi-user offices, restrict access, enforce authentication and track usage to control costs.

  4. Leverage mobile & cloud printing: Enable AirPrint, Mopria and Kyocera Mobile Print if users print from tablets/smartphones.

  5. Plan for maintenance and consumables: With high volume devices, keep spare toner/drum kits and schedule maintenance to avoid downtime.

  6. Space and power planning: Ensure you have the physical footprint, appropriate floor loading, power supply (220-240V) and clearance for service access.

  7. Lifecycle planning: For fleet deployment, anticipate driver/firmware updates, parts availability and decide refresh cycle (e.g., 4-5 years or 200k page interval for this device).

Final Verdict

The Kyocera TASKalfa 3252ci is an excellent choice for organisations that need a versatile, colour-capable, large format multifunction device with strong paper handling, finishing and workflow integration. If your business has a significant mix of colour and mono print/scan tasks, has moderate to heavy usage, and values reliability and functionality, this device will deliver strong value.

However, if your environment is small, print volume is low or colour is rarely required, the device may be over-spec and a simpler solution might reduce cost of ownership.

Recommendation: Choose the 3252ci if you require colour output, medium-high print volumes, A3/SRA3 support, decent finishing and scanning workflows. If you primarily do A4 monochrome output and have minimal finishing needs, evaluate more compact/affordable alternatives.


kyocera TASKalfa 3252ci DriveR

Download Kyocera TASKalfa 3252ci Laser Printer Driver and Software for Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7 (32 & 64-bit) and Mac for free.

Select from the list of drivers required to download. You can also choose your system to show only drivers compatible with your system:
OPERATING SYSTEM
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Windows 7/8/8.1/10 (32/64bit) - KX Universal Printer Driver (v.8.2.0623)312 MB[Recommended] Printer drivers with advanced features
Windows XP/Vista/7/8/8.1/10 (32/64bit) - KX v4 Printer Driver (v.6.0.1527)111 MB,Microsoft architecture v4 driver
Windows XP/Vista/7/8/8.1/10 (32/64bit) - Fiery Printing System 15 (v.1.02042967)120 MB
Windows XP/Vista/7/8/8.1/10 (32/64bit) - Kyocera Classic Universal Printer Driver (3.3)15 MB
Windows XP/Vista/7/8/8.1/10 (32/64bit)-FAX Driver (v.7.0.1002 )49 MB,Driver for sending FAX from PC
Windows XP/Vista/7/8/8.1/10 (32/64bit) - TWAIN scanner driver (TWAINScannerDriver_v2.0.8106.zip)19 MB

OPERATING SYSTEM
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Windows XP/Vista/7/8/8.1/10 (32/64bit) -Fax driver (4.0.3929)34 MB
Windows XP/Vista/7/8/8.1/10 (32/64bit) -Scanner driver (TWAIN/ WIA) (2.0.6512/ 2.2.0422)20 MB
Windows XP/Vista/7/8/8.1/10 (32/64bit) -KX driver (certified and signed by Microsoft) (6.3.1625)44 MBDownload
Windows XP/Vista/7/8/8.1/10 (32/64bit) -KX XPS driver (certified and signed by Microsoft) (1.6.1625)25 MB
Windows XP/Vista/7/8/8.1/10 (32/64bit) -Classic KPDL/ PCL5 driver (certified and signed by Microsoft) (1.3/8.1112)2 MBDownload

OPERATING SYSTEM
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Fiery Mac Driver for Printing System 15 (FIT102378283)41 MB,Mac 11.0 driver support for Printing System 15 v1.0.
Mac Universal Driver (5.3_2021.10.06)59 MB,Printer driver for Mac OS
Mac OS X 10.5 and newer (8.5307)16 MB

Installation Instructions

To install the TASKalfa 3252ci Printer driver, download the driver version that suits your operating system by clicking the corresponding link above. A window should then appear asking you where you want to save the file. Save the driver file somewhere on your computer where you'll easily find it, like your desktop. Then follow the instructions below according to the type of file you downloaded
zip (executable file)
Go to the location where you saved the file and double click on the file. Then just follow the on-screen instructions to install the driver.

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