Frequently Asked Questions

How many pages will we actually get from this cartridge in our E525W?

The rating is 2,000 pages at standard coverage, and real life moves around it. Plain text documents track close to the rating; pages heavy with graphics, bold headings and shaded tables use noticeably more toner and land lower. For a home office or small team printing everyday paperwork on the E525W, treat 2,000 as a fair planning number rather than a promise — it is the figure the $25.19 price and the roughly 1.26-cent page cost are built on.

How do I reorder this exact cartridge and not a near-match?

Match the part number: 593-BBJX. Small Dell color printers take several similar-looking cartridges, and the number is what separates them. This listing's full name carries it in brackets — Dell E525W Toner Cartridge Black (593-BBJX) — so if the empty in your hand or the line on your last order says 593-BBJX, you are looking at the right replacement.

Is this a Dell-made cartridge?

It is not. This is a compatible cartridge produced by a third-party manufacturer for the E525W's black slot, which is why it sells at $25.19 rather than at a brand-name price. Everything stated here — yield, cover, returns — describes this compatible unit.

What are the signs the black cartridge is nearly done?

Print turns progressively lighter and less even, often fading first at the edges. Rocking the cartridge gently side to side can stretch a little more usable output while the replacement is on its way, but the sensible trigger is the fade itself: order when pages start washing out, not when they come out blank and the document is due today.

Does it make sense to keep one spare on hand?

For most E525W owners, yes — one spare, sealed in its bag, flat, dry and out of sunlight, keeps fine and turns a dead printer into a two-minute swap. Beyond one spare there is little point for a single small machine: deeper stock ties up money in toner that may sit for years.

What happens if the cartridge disappoints?

It is covered by a 1-year warranty with 1-year free returns, so an early failure goes back rather than staying your problem. Details live on our shipping & returns page; help is available Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM CST, and stock ships from IL, PA, GA or CA.

About This Dell E525W Black Cartridge (593-BBJX)

A single compatible black toner cartridge for the Dell E525W — part number 593-BBJX — rated at up to 2,000 pages and priced at $25.19, about 1.26 cents a page at the rating. It fits the rhythm of a small color laser whose black supply runs on its own schedule, ships from our IL, PA, GA or CA warehouses, and is backed by a 1-year warranty and 1-year free returns. More of the range is listed on our Dell page.