Xpress M2825DW
Duplex plus wireless makes the Xpress M2825DW the most flexibly-placed fast mono MFP in the Xpress line — no Ethernet run, no manual double-siding. It runs the MLT-D116 toner family with the separate R116 drum, and the D116L high-yield cartridge is the natural match for a machine specified for convenience and volume. Our compatible MLT-D116S/D116L cartridges fit all M2825 variants.
Toner Cartridges for Konica Minolta Xpress M2825DW
This printer works with the following toner cartridges:
- Konica Minolta MLT-D116L
- Konica Minolta MLT-D116S
- Konica Minolta MLT-R116
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I get the MLT-D116S or the MLT-D116L for the Xpress M2825DW?
Both fit the Xpress M2825DW the same way; the MLT-D116L high-yield cartridge holds more toner and delivers a lower cost per page, while the MLT-D116S standard cartridge is cheaper upfront. A networked duplex wireless mono printer with a separate drum with regular volume benefits from the L — fewer interruptions and cheaper pages. Occasional printers should stick with the S, since toner slowly degrades and there is no advantage in buying capacity that sits unused for a year.
The Xpress M2825DW says to replace the imaging unit. Is that the same as the toner?
No — the Xpress M2825DW keeps toner and imaging separate. The MLT-D116S or MLT-D116L is the toner cartridge you swap regularly; the MLT-R116 imaging unit (drum) lasts through multiple toner cartridges and is replaced far less often. A replace-imaging-unit message means drum print quality has degraded, not that toner is out. Swapping toner will not clear a drum warning, and vice versa.
Does automatic duplexing reduce toner use on the Xpress M2825DW?
Duplexing halves paper use on the Xpress M2825DW but toner per printed side stays exactly the same — each side draws its full share of MLT-D116S or MLT-D116L powder. Pair duplex with toner-save mode and multi-page-per-sheet for drafts to attack both costs at once. The drum also benefits indirectly: fewer total impressions per document set means the MLT-R116 imaging unit lasts longer in calendar time.