Konica Minolta Toner BH227 – 287

The toner configuration for the Konica Minolta bizhub 227 and 287 series depends on whether you are servicing the monochrome (black and white) or the color (“C”) version of these machines.

Here are the details for both setups:

1. If Your Machine is Monochrome: bizhub 227 / 287

If your copier only prints in black and white, it takes the TN-323 high-yield black toner cartridge.

Compatible Printer Series:

• bizhub 227

• bizhub 287

• bizhub 367

Technical Specifications:

• Part Number: TN-323 / A87M030 / A87M050

• Page Yield: Approximately 23,000 pages (calculated based on standard 5% page coverage)

• Color: Monochrome (Black)

2. If Your Machine is Color: bizhub C227 / C287

If your copier has the “C” prefix and prints in full color, it uses the TN-221 toner cartridge family.

Compatible Printer Series:

• bizhub C227

• bizhub C287

Technical Specifications:

• TN-221K (Black): ~24,000 pages (Part: A8K3130 / A8K3150)

• TN-221C (Cyan): ~21,000 pages (Part: A8K3430 / A8K3450)

• TN-221M (Magenta): ~21,000 pages (Part: A8K3330 / A8K3350)

• TN-221Y (Yellow): ~21,000 pages (Part: A8K3230 / A8K3250)

• (Yields based on industry standard 5% coverage)

Key System Information:

• Simitri HD Polymerized Formula: Both the TN-323 and TN-221 lines utilize Konica Minolta’s advanced, biomass-infused polymerized chemical powder. Its lower melting temperature saves office energy consumption while the spherical particles ensure fine line precision and text definition.

• Front Access Loading Architecture: These cartridges are designed as horizontal slide-in bottles sitting directly behind the primary drop-down door. They come equipped with contact smart chips on the rear face to monitor local territory regional lockouts and live usage tracking.

• Independent Long-Life Drums: The DR-312 Drum Unit (~120,000 pages for monochrome; ~80,000 pages for color models) runs entirely independently of the toner containers. When dealing with background smudging or faded text drops while a new toner is full, look toward checking the separate drum kit or the WX-104 Waste Toner Box (~40,000 pages).