What toner does the Konica Minolta bizhub C257i need, plus 2 compatible models

Looking for toner for your Konica Minolta bizhub C257i, C287i or C357i? The consumable you need is the Konica Minolta TN227. Our compatible version yields 24,000 pages with the same print quality as the original and costs a fraction of the price. See the compatible TN227 toner.

Is it compatible with your printer?

The TN227 is the toner series fitted by the colour i-Series multifunction machines of this range. If you have any of these three models, it's your cartridge:

• Konica Minolta bizhub C257i
• Konica Minolta bizhub C287i
• Konica Minolta bizhub C357i

All three are colour laser multifunction machines of the i-Series (with InfoPalette touch panel) and use exactly the same consumable. The difference between them is in the print speed and the work volume they're designed for: the higher the model number, the faster the machine (C257i, then C287i and then C357i). The toner, on the other hand, is common to all three, so you don't have to worry about the variant. If you don't know for sure which copier you have, use our printer model finder.

The consumable you need and what it yields

The compatible TN227 toner is designed for these colour multifunction machines and yields 24,000 pages, a figure measured according to the ISO/IEC 19798 standard (the international yield standard for colour laser toner). That data lets you compare on equal terms with the original: same consumable, same yield, much less cost.

Bear in mind that these machines are colour and work with the combination of four toners (cyan, magenta, yellow and black). In addition, the drum is a separate, long-life part: it's the toner that runs out with use and that you replace frequently, so having it always to hand is what prevents the copier from stopping. If you want the complete detail of this reference, you have all the information in our guide to the compatible TN227.

How much printing costs you

The key to a compatible consumable isn't just what you pay for the cartridge, but what each printed page costs you. With the same 24,000 pages of yield as the original but at a much lower price, the cost per page of the compatible TN227 drops notably, something that shows a lot on office machines that print daily. The print quality is maintained and the saving is real from the first cartridge.

To see it with your own numbers, calculate what you spend now against what you'd spend with the compatible in our savings calculator. Check the current price of the product directly on its page: when buying the compatible you pay a fraction of what the branded consumable would cost.

Frequently asked questions

Does the compatible TN227 toner suit my Konica Minolta bizhub C257i, C287i or C357i?

Yes. The TN227 is the reference used by these three colour i-Series multifunction machines, so the compatible TN227 is valid for the C257i, the C287i and the C357i with no special adjustment. It installs just like the original.

How many pages does the compatible TN227 print?

It yields 24,000 pages measured according to the ISO/IEC 19798 standard, the same standard with which the yield of the original toner is declared. It's the figure you should use to compare the cost per page fairly.

Does using a compatible toner void my printer's warranty?

No. Using compatible consumables does not void the legal warranty of your machine. Article 120 of RDL 1/2007 (the General Law for the Defence of Consumers and Users) protects your right to use replacements from other manufacturers; the seller could only reject a claim if it proves that the consumable was the direct cause of a fault, something that does not happen with a quality compatible.

How long does shipping take?

We deliver within 24-48h across mainland Spain. In addition, shipping is free from €50 of purchase, so if you replace several toners at once it comes with no transport costs.

Need more replacements for your copier? Take a look at the whole Startoner copier toner collection. And if you want to dig deeper, these guides will help: how to know which toner your printer needs and whether compatible cartridges are reliable. All our consumables are manufactured under ISO 9001 certification and come with a 3-year warranty; check the conditions on our warranty page.