Frequently Asked Questions

Why would an office buy eight cartridges at once?

Volume. An eight-cartridge set at $259.93 brings the average cost down to about $32.49 per cartridge — the lowest per-cartridge figure in this family — and keeps a hard-working C831dn or MC873-series machine supplied through multiple change cycles without repeat ordering. For a print room that goes through the 44844509, 44844510, 44844511 and 44844512 family steadily, buying in this quantity removes toner from the weekly worry list.

How are the eight cartridges distributed across the colors?

The set is built on the four cartridge numbers 44844509, 44844510, 44844511 and 44844512, but the product data does not specify how the eight cartridges divide among the four positions. If you need a particular split — for example, extra black for text-heavy work — ask our support team to confirm the exact contents before you order.

How much printing does a set like this represent?

Each position in this family is rated at 10,000 pages, with the black rated at 10,000 pages and the colors rated at 10,000 pages. Eight cartridges at that rating represent up to 80,000 pages of rated capacity in total across the set, which is why this bundle is aimed at sustained, high-volume use rather than occasional printing.

Which printers is this bulk set made for?

It is made for the Oki C831, C831dn and C831n printers and the MC873dn and MC873dnc multifunction models — the machines that run the 44844509, 44844510, 44844511 and 44844512 cartridge family.

Are these original Okidata cartridges?

No — they are compatible cartridges for the printers using 44844509, 44844510, 44844511 and 44844512. The full compatible range for the brand is on the Okidata brand page.

What cover comes with an order of this size?

Each cartridge is backed by a one-year warranty and one-year free returns, as set out on our shipping and returns page. Stock ships from our IL, PA, GA and CA warehouses, and support is available Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM CST if you want to check the set contents before ordering.

About This 8 Color Set for the C831dn

This eight-cartridge bulk set serves the Oki C831, C831dn, C831n, MC873dn and MC873dnc using the 44844509, 44844510, 44844511 and 44844512 family, with black rated at 10,000 pages and colors rated at 10,000 pages per cartridge. At $259.93 — about $32.49 per cartridge on average — it is the value end of this family, intended for offices whose print volume makes smaller packs a false economy; the per-position split is not stated in the product data, so support can confirm it on request.