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Konica Minolta · bizhub i-Series A3 colour MFP

Konica Minolta bizhub C250i: Setup, Drivers, Ink and Common Problems

Colour laser Released 2019 Current

The bizhub C250i is the entry model of Konica Minolta's i-Series A3 colour copiers, launched in 2019 and still sold under service contracts worldwide. It brings a 10.1-inch tablet-style panel, a fast quad-core controller and 25 ppm output to small offices. Most owners lease it, so toner and drums usually come from the dealer; what people need help with is print driver setup, scan-to-folder after Windows updates and understanding C-codes on the panel.

Sold in United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Europe, Australia, India, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, United Arab Emirates, Singapore

Setup & Wi-Fi Drivers & apps Common problems
Print speed
25 ppm mono and colour (A4)
Two-sided
Automatic
Document feeder
Optional 100-sheet dual-scan ADF (DF-714) or 130-sheet reversing ADF
Paper capacity
1,150 sheets standard (two 500-sheet trays + 150-sheet bypass), expandable to 6,650
Resolution
1200 x 1200 dpi
Display
10.1-inch tilting colour touchscreen

Is the Konica Minolta bizhub C250i right for you?

The bizhub C250i is the entry model of Konica Minolta's i-Series A3 colour copiers, launched in 2019 and still sold under service contracts worldwide. It brings a 10.1-inch tablet-style panel, a fast quad-core controller and 25 ppm output to small offices. Most owners lease it, so toner and drums usually come from the dealer; what people need help with is print driver setup, scan-to-folder after Windows updates and understanding C-codes on the panel.

Best for: Small offices with an A3 colour copier on a service contract

Setting up the Konica Minolta bizhub C250i

Download the bizhub C250i PCL or PostScript driver from Konica Minolta's regional support site, or use the Universal Print Driver for mixed fleets. The machine is configured through its Web Connection page at its IP address, where the dealer usually sets SMTP and SMB scan destinations. For Windows 11 scan-to-SMB, enable SMBv2/v3 on the copier and use a dedicated service account on the share.

  1. Unbox and prepare. Remove every piece of shipping tape and packing material, install the toner cartridge and drum unit, and load paper in the tray.
  2. Join your Wi-Fi. Keep the printer close to the router for setup. Most printers only connect to the 2.4GHz band, so if your router broadcasts one merged network name you may need to split the bands temporarily. See our Wi-Fi guide if it will not join.
  3. Install the setup app. Use Konica Minolta's official app rather than a driver you found on a search result — third-party driver sites are the most common source of printer malware.
  4. Add the printer. On Windows 11: Settings › Bluetooth & devices › Printers & scanners › Add device. On macOS: System Settings › Printers & Scanners › Add Printer.
  5. Print a test page and run a scan if this is an all-in-one, so you find any problem now rather than when you are in a hurry.

Ink, toner and supplies

The Konica Minolta bizhub C250i uses the following consumables. Match the number exactly when you buy: the same printer family often uses several different cartridge numbers by region.

  • TN328K black toner (28,000 pages)
  • TN328C / TN328M / TN328Y colour toners (28,000 pages each)
  • DR316 drum units
  • WX-107 waste toner box
  • Staples for optional finishers

High-yield (XL) versions almost always cost less per page if you print regularly. On third-party ink and toner, read our honest assessment first, and note that some manufacturers push firmware that rejects non-original chips.

Full specifications

Print Speed25 ppm mono and colour (A4)
Resolution1200 x 1200 dpi
DuplexAutomatic
AdfOptional 100-sheet dual-scan ADF (DF-714) or 130-sheet reversing ADF
Paper Capacity1,150 sheets standard (two 500-sheet trays + 150-sheet bypass), expandable to 6,650
Display10.1-inch tilting colour touchscreen
ConnectivityGigabit Ethernet, USB, Optional Wi-Fi, Optional fax
MobileKonica Minolta Mobile Print, AirPrint, Mopria, Wi-Fi Direct (optional)
OsWindows 11/10, macOS, iOS, Android, Linux
DimensionsFloor-standing, approx 24 x 27 x 37 in
WeightApprox 190 lb
Monthly DutyRecommended up to 20,000 pages
ExtraQuad-core CPU with SSD; Intelligent Quality Care option; part of the C250i/C300i/C360i family; uses TN328 toner
FunctionsPrint, Scan, Copy, Fax

Official drivers and apps

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Konica Minolta's official driver page

Problems owners report with this printer

Code or messageWhat it means
C-2557 / C-2558Imaging unit (drum) or toner density fault for a colour; reseat or replace the imaging unit
C-3451Fusing unit warm-up failure; power-cycle, then service
C-E002Board-to-board communication error; cold restart
J-xxxxPaper jam codes with location shown on the touchscreen

Konica Minolta error codes

C-3451Konica Minolta C-3451 fusing unit trouble

All Konica Minolta error codes

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