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Konica Minolta bizhub C250i

Entry-level A3 color laser MFP for workgroups of 5-25 — 25 ppm color & mono, optional 100-sheet ADF, 1,150-sheet standard capacity, 10.1" tilt touchscreen, 130K monthly max duty cycle on a floor-standing chassis.

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Print speed
25 ppm color
Paper capacity
6650 sheets
Duplex
Automatic Duplex
Connectivity
Ethernet · USB · Wi-Fi · Wi-Fi Direct
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Konica Minolta BIZHUB C250i
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Is this the right printer for you?

Who the Konica Minolta bizhub C250i is actually for

Most printer pages just tell you what a printer does. Here's the honest version: when this machine is the right choice, when it's fine, and when you should look at something else. We sell a lot of these for a reason, but the reason is not "every office."

Best fit

Pick this if...

  • You run a small workgroup or branch office of 5-25 people that needs A3 (11x17) color output without paying for top-tier speed.
  • You print 2,000-7,000 color and mono pages a month combined — this is the entry color A3 in the i-Series.
  • You want a 10.1-inch i-Series touchscreen and bizhub SECURE in the cheapest A3 color body Konica Minolta makes.
  • You're standardizing on Konica Minolta and want a color overflow device for a department mostly running mono.
  • You scan multi-page documents and you can spec the dual-scan DF-714 ADF for 200 ipm duplex (the RADF DF-632 is slower).
Works fine

You'll be happy if...

  • You print 1,000-2,000 pages a month — the 25-ppm engine is not pushed at all.
  • You skipped the optional ADF on the build — the flatbed alone works, but stacks of contracts will be slow.
  • You need Wi-Fi — optional UK-221 module.
  • You're upgrading from a Konica Minolta C258 — same usage class, the C250i is the i-Series successor.
Look elsewhere

Skip this if...

  • You print more than 8,000 pages a month — at 25 ppm the duty cycle (130,000 max) and toner runs hot. Step up to the C300i (30 ppm) or C360i (36 ppm).
  • You need fast first-page-out for color — 6.9 seconds is slower than the rest of the i-Series color line. The C300i is 5.2/6.9, C450i is 3.8/5.0.
  • You need an ADF in the box — it's optional on the C250i, standard on the C450i and up.
  • You want the cheapest sticker price overall — for low-volume color, a desktop C3320i or C3350i may be a better fit than this floor-standing A3.
  • You need 11x17 at full speed — A3 throttles to about 12-13 ppm here.
Full specifications

Every spec, no guessing

The Konica Minolta bizhub C250i is the entry color A3 laser MFP in the i-Series, built for small workgroups of 5-25 users. It prints and copies up to 25 ppm in both black and color (15 ppm at 11x17), scans at 100 ipm simplex / 200 ipm duplex via the optional 100-sheet dual-scan DF-714 ADF, and is rated for a 130,000-page monthly max duty cycle (Konica Minolta recommends staying around 16,000 pages/month for sane consumable economics). Standard paper capacity is 1,150 sheets across two 500-sheet trays plus a 150-sheet bypass, expandable to 6,650 sheets. The 10.1-inch tilt touchscreen with smartphone-style UI is the same panel as every other i-Series, so you get bizhub SECURE, MarketPlace apps, and Personalize on the entry color body. Standard connectivity is Gigabit Ethernet and USB 2.0; Wi-Fi (UK-221) and Super G3 fax (FK-514) are optional. The Fiery IC-420 controller is available if you need professional color matching. The thing buyers regret: ordering without the dual-scan DF-714 ADF and discovering the standard build is flatbed only — for office work that's a deal-breaker, so spec the ADF on the build sheet up front.
Print
Print technology Multifunction
Print speed (mono) Up to 25 pages per minute
Print speed (color) Up to 25 pages per minute
Duplex printing Automatic Duplex
First page out < 5.0 sec (Mono), 6.7 sec (Color)
Copy & Scan
Capability Color Multifunction
Copy speed Up to 25 ppm simplex copies per minute
Duplex copy / scan Automatic Duplex
Scanner type Dual Scan DSDF (200 ipm), RADF (100 ipm)
Scan destinations email (Scan-to-Me), SMB (network folder), FTP, user box, USB, WebDAV, DPWS, URL, TWAIN
Paper
Paper capacity 6650 sheets
Paper size A3/Tabloid · A5 · A4/Letter · Legal
Automatic document feeder 100 sheets (RADF), 200 ipm (DSDF) pages
Recommended monthly volume 25000 pages
Max monthly duty cycle 130,000 pages/month
Connectivity
Wired Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000)
USB USB for charging, data transfer, and OTG support
Wireless Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n/ac/ax , Wi-Fi Direct
Display 10.1 inches
Physical & power
Form factor Workgroup
Usage class Production
Manufacturer Konica Minolta
Model BIZHUB C250i
How you can buy this printer

Buy it, lease it, or just reorder supplies

Three ways to get this printer, each priced to match how you actually use it. Most small offices lease because toner and maintenance are bundled. If you know what you need, buy outright. If you already own one, just reorder supplies.

Buy outright
One-time payment · yours to keep
Custom quote
Free delivery · 1-yr warranty
  • Machine is yours the day it arrives
  • 4,500-page starter toner included
  • 1-year Konica Minolta manufacturer warranty
  • Install help by phone or remote session
  • Order your own toner when the starter runs out
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Supplies only
Already own one? Just reorder.
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Genuine Brother TN830 / TN830XL
  • Genuine Brother TN830 toner (standard yield, ~1,200 pages)
  • Genuine Brother TN830XL toner (high yield, ~4,500 pages)
  • Genuine Brother DR810 drum unit when it's time
  • Free shipping on qualifying orders
  • Auto-reorder option so you never run out mid-job
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Final lease rate depends on term length, credit profile, and bundled supplies. Outright purchase and supplies pricing varies with bundled warranty, install packages, and order volume. Request a quote for exact pricing.

Included with every order

What ships with the Konica Minolta bizhub C250i

The printer itself

Konica Minolta bizhub C250i in original Konica Minolta packaging. Workgroup form factor, roughly 24.2 x 27 x 31 inches

Starter toner

Includes a high-capacity starter supply, giving you about 3 to 6 months of use before you have to think about your next order.

Setup documentation

Konica Minolta quick-start card, power cord, USB cable (use Wi-Fi or Ethernet for multi-user), and a link to driver downloads.

Setup call (if you want it)

Book a 20-minute setup call with our team. We'll walk through network config, driver install, and first print. No extra cost, no sales pitch.

Supplies & consumables

Toner, yields, and what to actually reorder

The #1 question we get on this printer is "which toner do I buy?" Short answer: you have two cartridge options and a drum. Standard yield TN830 covers roughly 1,200 pages. High yield TN830XL covers roughly 4,500 pages and is the better value for most offices. Pick XL unless you print very little.

The drum unit (DR810) is separate and usually lasts 15,000 to 30,000 pages before it needs replacing. At a typical small office volume, expect to change it once every 2 to 4 years.

If you lease this printer through us, toner and drum are included. You never pay for supplies separately. That's usually the better deal once you add up real costs over 3 years.

TN830

Standard-yield toner

About 1,200 pages · fits all L2700 / L2750 / L2759 series

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TN830XL

High-yield toner BEST VALUE

About 4,500 pages · recommended for most offices

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DR810

Drum unit

15,000–30,000 pages · replace every 2–4 years · separate from toner

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5.0
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Based on 4 verified customer reviews

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What customers actually say

The 5-star consensus: "it just works"

Small sample size, high signal. The 4 verified reviewers picked this model to replace older inkjets or aging Konica Minolta machines. Common threads in the feedback:

  • "Solid workhorse for our accounting office. The scan-to-email feature saves us time every day, and it's reliable enough that we don't worry about it going down. Only thing is the toner cartridges are pricey, which adds up if you're printing high volume."
  • "As an IT manager, I appreciate how this machine integrates with our print management system and LDAP authentication. It's been reliable for about two years with minimal service calls, and the mobile printing capabilities work as advertised."
  • "We use this for our small print shop and it handles the workload well. Color output is consistent and the finishing options save us time on binding jobs. Network setup was straightforward."
  • "Solid workhorse for document production. Color accuracy is good for our marketing materials and the finishing features are useful, but maintenance can be a bit finicky if you're not careful with supplies."

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Tell us how you want to pay (outright, lease, or supplies only) and what volume you run. You'll get a line-item quote back within one business day, from a specialist who actually works on these machines, not a general sales rep.

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FAQ

Konica Minolta bizhub C250i, common questions

The questions we get asked most often on this model. If yours isn't here, call (616) 800-7682 and get an answer in about 30 seconds.

Yes, the Konica Minolta bizhub C250i ships with a starter toner cartridge. The starter toner has a lower yield than the standard replacement cartridges. The replacement toner model is TN328, which includes TN328K (Black), TN328C (Cyan), TN328M (Magenta), and TN328Y (Yellow), each with a yield of approximately 28,000 pages at 5% coverage. When you lease through us with toner included, you never pay for toner separately.
The Konica Minolta bizhub C250i is a color A3 laser MFP designed for small workgroups of 5-25 users, with a print speed of 25 ppm in both black and color. It has a monthly duty cycle of 130,000 pages and a recommended monthly volume of around 16,000 pages. In contrast, the bizhub 300i is a monochrome A3 laser MFP suited for offices of 10-30 users, with a faster print speed of 30 ppm in black and a higher monthly duty cycle of 150,000 pages (recommended around 25,000 pages/month). The C250i supports color printing and has optional Wi-Fi and fax, while the 300i is monochrome only and has a standard dual-scan feeder for faster scanning. For small offices needing color, the C250i is ideal, whereas the 300i is better for higher-volume monochrome printing.
Yes, the Konica Minolta bizhub C250i is well-suited for small businesses with workgroups of 5-25 users. It offers a print speed of 25 ppm in both color and monochrome, a monthly duty cycle of 130,000 pages, and a recommended monthly volume of around 16,000 pages. Its standard paper capacity of 1,150 sheets (expandable to 6,650) and optional dual-scan ADF make it versatile for small office needs. However, if your business exceeds 8,000 pages per month or requires faster color printing, consider stepping up to a higher-end model like the C300i or C360i.
Yes, the Konica Minolta bizhub C250i supports color printing. It prints and copies at up to 25 ppm in both black and color, making it suitable for small workgroups needing color output. The printer uses high-yield TN328 toner cartridges for consistent color performance.
Request a quote through the form on this page or call us at (616) 800-7682. A printer specialist responds within one business day with a detailed, itemized quote based on your location, monthly volume, whether you want to buy outright or lease, and any bundled supplies or service. Quotes are free and no obligation. We do not pull credit to issue a quote.
Konica Minolta includes a 1-year limited manufacturer warranty on the Konica Minolta bizhub C250i when purchased new from an authorized reseller. Kraft Business Systems is an authorized Konica Minolta reseller. Extended warranty and full-service maintenance plans are available through our managed print services bundle, which covers parts, labor, and on-site service for the life of the agreement.
Yes. Free delivery is included on every Konica Minolta bizhub C250i order shipped within the continental United States. Most orders ship within 1 to 2 business days and arrive within 2 to 5 business days. Install guidance is available by phone or remote session at no extra cost.

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