Konica Minolta c224e with katun toner

[copier tech]

A very knowledgeable tech I used to work with said Katun color toner was actually more "abrasive" than OEM, and had a slightly different melting point. He had issues on Canon copiers running Katun, where there were toner "strings" built up in the fuser rollers from it not melting properly, and the drums would wear down to the substrate at about 1/2 of rated life.

I trust his assessment.

100% agree with this “abrasive” thoery seen so many transfer & image units physically worn out by compatible toner.

[guitar9199]

100% agree with this “abrasive” thoery seen so many transfer & image units physically worn out by compatible toner.

If you have access to Canon eSupport, that tech is the top contributor on the entire Grid.

"Grid Elite" is his designation!! I've seen Canon corporate engineers defer to his suggestions.... The comments are basically, "Yeah...go ahead and do what Les said!" LOL!

[copyman]

Good choice switching from Ricoh to Kon min. Keep in mind the C224 will be noticeably slower.

Agree with the others. Genuine toners ONLY on the color models.

With what you will save by not having to replace expensive drum and developer units that often, using genuine will be way less expensive then Katun toners will save you in the long run!

[acid]

Got a call yesterday from a client. He owns an almost new C227, 53 k. Transfer belt shot. Scratched. Guess what toner is he using? Katun. So i subscribe to the above posts, do not recommend using it. The damage you do is greater than expected.
Cheers.

[m_donakov]

Got a call yesterday from a client. He owns an almost new C227, 53 k. Transfer belt shot. Scratched. Guess what toner is he using? Katun. So i subscribe to the above posts, do not recommend using it. The damage you do is greater than expected.
Cheers.

Wow this is scary. Damadged transfer after only 53k. I never think that toner can make damage like that. Thanks all for your opinion.