Frequently Asked Questions

What does 33,000 pages look like as a supply plan for our office?

Three 593-BCBC cartridges at 11,000 rated pages each give an S3840 roughly 33,000 pages of black printing. Work backwards from your volume: at 1,500 pages a month this one order covers about 22 months; at 5,000 pages a month it covers six to seven months. The pack turns toner into a twice-a-year-or-less decision instead of a recurring errand.

How does the per-cartridge price compare with buying singles?

Three singles would cost $122.82. This 3-pack is $85.84, a saving of $36.98, and the per-cartridge price works out to $28.61 instead of $40.94. That pulls the per-page cost down to roughly 0.26 cents. The cartridges themselves are unchanged — the saving comes purely from buying the same supply three at a time.

Should the cartridges be used in any particular order?

They are three identical cartridges, so there is nothing to sequence by specification. Sensible practice is first-in, first-out: put the pack away as it arrives, always install the longest-stored sealed cartridge next, and keep the rest in their packaging in a cool, dry spot. That rotation means no cartridge sits sealed for the whole life of the pack.

Is the S3840 the only machine these fit?

This listing is the black supply for Dell's S3840, part number 593-BCBC, and that is the printer it should be ordered for. If your office also runs other Dell models, check each machine's own cartridge label before assuming one stock covers everything — different Dell printers take different part numbers, and the label on the cartridge you remove is the reliable check.

What happens if we print less than expected and the pack outlasts the printer?

That is the honest trade-off of a 3-pack: the per-page saving assumes the cartridges get used. If the S3840 is near retirement or your print volume is falling, the single or the 2-pack leaves less stock exposed. If the machine is a settled, high-use workhorse, 33,000 pages is a realistic horizon and the bulk price is the better arithmetic.

What cover do the three cartridges carry?

Each one is a compatible cartridge backed by a one-year warranty with one-year free returns; the terms are spelled out on the shipping and returns page. Parcels leave warehouses in IL, PA, GA and CA, support hours are Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM CST, and the rest of the range for this printer family is gathered on the Dell toner page.

About This Dell S3840 Black Toner 3-Pack (593-BCBC)

Three compatible 593-BCBC black cartridges for the Dell S3840, rated at 11,000 pages each — 33,000 pages for $85.84, $28.61 per cartridge and about 0.26 cents per page. Against three singles the pack saves $36.98. It is the set-and-forget size for an S3840 with steady monthly volume: one order, one delivery, and a shelf that covers the machine for two or three cartridge changes before anyone has to think about toner again.