Xpress M2826
The Xpress M2826 brings network sharing to the 28-ppm class for offices that outgrew the M2676's speed. More speed plus more users equals more pages, and the MLT-D116L high-yield cartridge is built for exactly that arithmetic. The two-piece consumable design (toner + separate MLT-R116 drum at ~9,000 pages) keeps waste down. Our compatible MLT-D116 cartridges slot straight in.
Toner Cartridges for Konica Minolta Xpress M2826
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 M2826?
Both fit the Xpress M2826 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 mono laser printer with a separate imaging 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.
How should I handle the MLT-R116 imaging unit in the Xpress M2826?
Drums are light-sensitive: when you remove the MLT-R116 from the Xpress M2826, work quickly and never leave it sitting in bright light, which permanently degrades print quality. Do not touch the drum surface — skin oils cause repeating spots on every page afterward. If prints show the same defect at regular intervals down the page, the drum is likely scratched and the unit needs replacing rather than the toner.
How long does the MLT-R116 drum last compared to toner on the Xpress M2826?
The MLT-R116 imaging unit in the Xpress M2826 outlives several MLT-D116S or MLT-D116L toner cartridges — drums are rated for far more pages than any single toner fill. Replace toner when prints fade and the cartridge is genuinely empty; replace the drum only when defects repeat at regular intervals down the page. Buying a new drum every time you buy toner wastes money, since a healthy drum keeps working through multiple toner cycles.