Xpress C480FW
The Xpress C480FW is the top Xpress color configuration — fax, wireless, fast engine — and it drinks from the same CLT-404S well as every C480 variant. When the most-used machine in the family shares cartridges with nine siblings, stocking compatible CLT-404S toner is the simplest fleet decision there is. Our cartridges fit.
Toner Cartridges for Konica Minolta Xpress C480FW
This printer works with the following toner cartridges:
- Konica Minolta CLT-C404S
- Konica Minolta CLT-K404S
- Konica Minolta CLT-M404S
- Konica Minolta CLT-Y404S
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Xpress C480FW need all four cartridges replaced at once?
No. The Xpress C480FW is a color all-in-one with fax and wireless with four independent toner slots — CLT-K404S black, CLT-C404S cyan, CLT-M404S magenta and CLT-Y404S yellow — each monitored separately. Black depletes fastest on documents; the color trio wears evenly on graphics and photos. Swap only the cartridge the printer flags as empty, and consider a full four-pack only when two or more colors are low simultaneously.
My Xpress C480FW prints look dull and faded. Where do I start troubleshooting?
Start in the driver: if toner-save or eco mode is on, the Xpress C480FW will print washed-out pages indefinitely. With normal density restored, remove the faded color cartridge, rock it gently side to side to redistribute toner, and reseat it. Dullness in one color implicates that CLT-404S cartridge; dullness in all four at once points past the cartridges to the transfer belt or imaging components.
Can I store spare CLT-404S cartridges for the Xpress C480FW long term?
Yes, if you store them right: keep spares upright in their sealed bags in a cool, dark place, since heat, humidity and light degrade toner powder and can cause clumping. Do not stockpile more than you will use within about a year. Before installing a stored cartridge in the Xpress C480FW, rock it gently side to side to loosen the toner, then let it reach room temperature for best chip recognition.