New machine delivery time?

**copyman** · 05-20-2022

Just wanted to see how long it's taking Kon/Min dealers to fulfill customer orders for new machines & accessories? Specifically the C450i / C550i model that one of my customers is looking to buy.

Thanks

**suomi** · 05-20-2022

In March, received the latest products. At its longest had to wait half a year. Most of this year’s orders didn’t come.

**femaster** · 05-20-2022

Depending on what you are after I guess the wait time could vary. Six weeks ago we put in and order for 24 machines and various accessories (PC, DK, FS, RU, etc.) All of them were various i-models with the exception of three 287s. To date we have gotten in all the accessories that were ordered with them, and three C650i and four C300i machines, which was the full order of those models. I'd say if someone was interested in getting something that probably wouldn't have a seriously long wait, those would be 2 models to look into at this point.

**kingarthur** · 05-20-2022

Originally Posted by copyman

Just wanted to see how long it's taking Kon/Min dealers to fulfill customer orders for new machines & accessories? Specifically the C458 / C558 model that one of my customers is looking to buy.

Thanks

I would assume you'd have a very long wait for those models, as they've been replaced by the C450i//c550i

**copyman** · 05-20-2022

Originally Posted by kingarthur

I would assume you'd have a very long wait for those models, as they've been replaced by the C450i//c550i

Haha... yes I meant the C450i / C550i and corrected original post.

**mloudy** · 05-20-2022

Two other OEMs have said don't expect any engines until Sept. or Oct. with the exception of a few models still left in stock. The continued complete lockdowns in areas of China where semiconductors are made is the reason given. I am told it will cause all OEMs to halt production if they haven't already.

**Tech Helpdesk** · 08-25-2022

Can anyone beat this ? Order raised beginning January 2022 and we are still waiting for the Konica Minolta machines !!! We get excuse after excuse and no real answers.
Is this a UK thing or is everyone waiting at least 7 months for the KM boxes ???

**mloudy** · 08-25-2022

I am still hearing that all OEM's except for Sharp are still dealing with issues getting equipment orders fulfilled. As for Sharp we only starting seeing a slow down in A3 products in April of this year and it has slowly been getting back to normal. Right now the delays seems to be limited to paper desks. Sharp and Lexmark A4 has been a problem since late 2021.

We got a school bid on March 22 with a contract award on April 11. It required a complete install date by July 29 among other rediculous things. Hard pass.

**techsxge** · 08-25-2022

I ordered a new Machine like 2 weeks ago and it arrived on last Monday.
I am still waiting on a d-Color MF 554 for about 5 Months now with no ETA. Realy depends on the Machine right now

**techsxge** · 08-25-2022

Originally Posted by Tech Helpdesk

Can anyone beat this ? Order raised beginning January 2022 and we are still waiting for the Konica Minolta machines !!! We get excuse after excuse and no real answers.
Is this a UK thing or is everyone waiting at least 7 months for the KM boxes ???

Yes. Have been waiting on a C368 for 13 months. Arrived in June this Year. Lost the Customer due to it