Konica Minolta Yellow toner C226 – 256

The Konica Minolta TN-223Y and TN-221Y are the Yellow toner cartridges designed for this specific group of entry-to-mid volume A3 color multifunction copiers.

When mapping out compatibility for the bizhub C226 and C256, the part numbers split cleanly into two pathways depending on the exact engine generation and regional hardware configuration.

1. The TN-223Y Pathway (Standard for C226 / C256)

For the native bizhub C226 and bizhub C256 models, Konica Minolta deployed the TN-223 supply series.

Compatible Printer Series:

• bizhub C226

• bizhub C256

• bizhub C266

Technical Specifications:

• Part Number: TN-223Y / A8GG230

• Page Yield: Approximately 21,000 pages (calculated based on continuous standard 5% page coverage).

• Color: Yellow.

2. The TN-221Y Pathway (The Sibling Generation)

Depending on your exact regional distributor track, hardware revisions of these same core engines are badged as the bizhub C227 and C287, which switch to the TN-221 series.

Compatible Sibling Series:

• bizhub C227

• bizhub C287

• bizhub C367

Technical Specifications:

• Part Number: TN-221Y / A8K3230 / A8K3250

• Page Yield: Approximately 21,000 pages (calculated based on standard 5% page coverage).

• Color: Yellow.

⚠️ Keying Guardrail: While the TN-223Y and TN-221Y bottles use an identical high-yield internal chemical gram weight fill, they feature slightly different structural guide tabs molded into the plastic headers. Double-check your machine’s exact front panel sticker to ensure you are matching the correct guide rail profile.

System Technology & Wear Information:

• Simitri HD Polymerized Chemistry: This cartridge relies on biomass plant-based polymerized yellow micro-spheres. Because the particles are small and completely uniform, they fuse cleanly at lower temperatures—preventing offset smudging and ensuring rich, vibrant green or orange secondary mixes on heavy color marketing sheets.

• Rear Smart Chip Profile: Both the TN-223 and TN-221 series tubes use a micro-chip attached to the rear guide face. This chip controls regional machine pairing and sends real-time remaining powder levels to the dashboard.

• Independent Imaging Architecture: Faint yellow text, light vertical void lines, or weak color saturation are usually caused by underlying hardware wear rather than a fresh toner bottle. Keep an eye on these independent long-life items if troubleshooting print quality defects:

  • IU-214Y Yellow Imaging Unit (for C226 series systems).

  • IU-211Y Yellow Imaging Unit (for related legacy infrastructure updates).