Frequently Asked Questions

What does "high yield" mean for this 3110 magenta cartridge?

It means capacity. The 310-8096 cartridge in this listing is the high yield magenta for the Dell 3110, rated at 8,000 pages — a long-run cartridge meant for offices that print color every day and do not want to swap supplies every few weeks. The rating assumes standard test coverage, so dense graphics work will land somewhat under 8,000 pages and light color work can land over it.

How can I confirm this is the right magenta for our 3110?

Check the number, not just the color. The magenta cartridge for the Color Laser 3110cn is supply number 310-8096, and that is exactly what this listing sells. The number is printed on the label of the cartridge currently in your printer, so a ten-second look at the old cartridge settles the question before you order.

What is the real cost picture on this cartridge?

At $93.89 for 8,000 rated pages, the magenta position costs about 1.17 cents per page. We will be straight about it: that is a premium-class per-page cost, not a rock-bottom one. The value of the 310-8096 is the combination of a genuine 8,000-page capacity in a single cartridge and the backing described below — fewer interruptions on a busy shared printer, not the lowest possible cost per page.

How should an unopened spare be stored?

Keep it sealed in its bag, flat, in a cool dry cabinet away from direct sunlight and heat sources. Stored that way, a spare 310-8096 keeps well until the installed cartridge fades. Avoid garages and anywhere temperatures swing hard, and when you install a spare, put the newest cartridge at the back of the shelf so stock rotates oldest-first.

When should we reorder so the 3110 never sits idle?

Reorder when the printer first reports low magenta, not when pages start fading. A shared office 3110cn can burn through the remaining toner in days once the low warning appears. Keeping one sealed 310-8096 on the shelf removes the scramble entirely — the swap takes a couple of minutes and printing continues.

What if the cartridge performs badly?

This compatible magenta cartridge carries a 1-year warranty and 1-year free returns, with the full terms on our shipping & returns page. Orders ship from warehouses in IL, PA, GA and CA, and if you need a person, our support team answers Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM CST.

About This Dell 3110 Magenta Cartridge (310-8096)

Listed under the printer it serves, this is the compatible high yield magenta cartridge 310-8096 for the Color Laser 3110cn. It is a single cartridge at $93.89, rated at 8,000 pages — roughly 1.17 cents per page for the magenta position. Sold through our Dell supply range as a compatible (not Dell original) cartridge, it comes with a 1-year warranty and 1-year free returns, making it a long-interval supply choice for 3110cn printers in daily color service.