Frequently Asked Questions

What does 6,000 pages look like as a planning horizon for a small office?

Three cartridges at up to 2,000 pages each is, for most small offices running a Dell 1100, roughly a year of printing bought in a single order. At 500 pages a month the pack lands almost exactly on twelve months; at 300 a month it stretches towards twenty. Framing toner as an annual line item instead of a recurring scramble is what this pack size is really for.

How does the per-cartridge price step down in a 3-pack?

Each cartridge works out to $26.66, against $38.99 singly — $12.33 less per unit, and about $37 saved across the three. It sits between the 2-pack's $29.74 per cartridge and the deeper packs beyond it, which is the honest shape of bulk pricing in this range: every step up trims the unit price, and none of the steps changes the cartridge itself.

In what order should the three cartridges be used?

Strictly in rotation: first in, first out. Date the boxes when they arrive, fit the oldest first, and let the shelf empty in sequence rather than opening whichever box is nearest the front. Toner keeps well sealed, but rotation guarantees no cartridge sits for years while its neighbours are used, and it makes your remaining stock readable at a glance.

What cost per page does the 3-pack deliver?

About 1.33 cents per page at the rated yields — down from 1.95 cents buying singles, though still the economics of a small personal laser, not a departmental machine. If your office's volume is growing and that figure is starting to matter monthly, the pack buys you time; it does not change what the 1100 is.

Is there a risk in holding three cartridges for an ageing printer?

A fair one, and worth stating: the 1100 is an older machine, and toner stock outlives its welcome if the printer itself is retired mid-pack. Three cartridges is a moderate commitment — roughly a year at typical small-office volumes — which is why this size suits a machine in regular service. If the printer is already a backup device, singles or a 2-pack are the more honest buy.

What cover supports a three-cartridge purchase?

Every cartridge carries its own 1-year warranty and 1-year free returns, so cover does not shrink as the pack grows; the terms are set out on our shipping & returns page. Support is available Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM CST, and orders ship from our warehouses in IL, PA, GA or CA.

About This Dell 1100 3 Pack (310-6640)

Three compatible black toner cartridges for the Dell 1100 — part number 310-6640 — each rated at up to 2,000 pages, 6,000 pages in total, priced at $79.97 ($26.66 per cartridge against $38.99 singly). A year-scale supply for a working small-office machine, each cartridge covered by a 1-year warranty with 1-year free returns, shipping from IL, PA, GA or CA. The full range is on our Dell page.