Frequently Asked Questions

What arrives when I order this C711dn black cartridge?

One sealed compatible black cartridge — part number 44318604 — rated at up to 11,000 pages, for $45.25. This listing is for the black cartridge only; the cyan, magenta and yellow cartridges for the C711dn are separate part numbers (44318601, 44318602 and 44318603) and are not in this box.

My black ran out long before the colors. Is that normal?

Completely. Most office printing is black text, so the black cartridge does the great majority of the work while the three colors are drawn on only for graphics and color documents. Replacing black on its own, several times over the life of one set of colors, is the typical pattern for this printer family.

How long should 11,000 pages last in a small office?

It depends on volume: at 500 pages a month it is close to two years of black printing; at 2,000 pages a month, roughly five to six months. Either way it is a long interval between changes, which is the point of a high-yield black cartridge.

Do I have to change anything else when I swap the black cartridge?

No. The color cartridges and the drums stay where they are — you remove the empty black cartridge and drop this one into its slot. Each color in the C711 series lives in its own cartridge, so a black change never forces a color change.

Is this a genuine Oki cartridge?

It is a compatible cartridge made to the 44318604 specification rather than an Oki-branded original. It is listed for the Oki C711dn, and the same cartridge also serves the C711dtn and C711n.

What if something goes wrong with it?

It is covered by a 1-year warranty, and returns are free for a full year — the details live on our shipping and returns page. Support is staffed Monday to Friday, 9 AM–5 PM CST if you want help before or after ordering.

About This C711dn Black Toner Cartridge

This is the straightforward single-cartridge refill for a C711dn that has run its black dry: a compatible 44318604 cartridge, rated up to 11,000 pages, at $45.25 — about 0.41 cents per page. It ships from whichever of our warehouses in IL, PA, GA or CA is nearest to you. The complete range for this printer family is on our Okidata toner page.