Frequently Asked Questions

What exactly am I ordering for my C831dn?

One black toner cartridge — the 44844512 — rated at 10,000 pages, for $52.23. Nothing else is in the box: no color cartridges, no drum, just the single black unit your C831dn is asking for. When only the black has run down, this listing replaces exactly that and nothing more.

Why does black run out so much sooner than the colors?

Because most office output is black text. Invoices, letters, reports and forms all draw on the 44844512, while the color cartridges sit mostly idle between the occasional chart or logo. It is normal for the black to need replacing several times before any color does, and this single-cartridge listing exists for exactly that rhythm.

How long should one cartridge last in a C831dn?

At the 10,000-page rating, a small team printing a few hundred pages a week can go many months between swaps. Heavy coverage shortens that — dense pages use more toner per sheet — but for typical mixed office work the rating is a fair planning number. That is about 0.52 cents per page at the $52.23 price.

Is this the Oki original or a compatible?

A compatible. This 44844512 is made to the original's specification and sold under the Clever Supplies name rather than Oki's, which is where the price difference comes from. The wider compatible range for these printers is on our Okidata page.

Does it also suit the other C831 and MC873 models?

Yes — the same 44844512 cartridge is listed for the Oki C831, C831n, MC873dn and MC873dnc as well as the C831dn this listing is named after. One cartridge covers the whole group, so offices running a mix of these models can stock a single black cartridge type.

What if it arrives faulty or prints badly?

Send it back. Every 44844512 we sell carries a 1-year warranty and 1-year free returns, so you are not stuck with a bad unit. Details are on our shipping and returns page. Orders leave from our Illinois, Pennsylvania, Georgia or California warehouses, and support is available Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM CST if you want to talk it through first.

About This C831dn Black Toner Cartridge (44844512)

Named for the printer most buyers search by, this listing is the single 44844512 black cartridge: 10,000-page rating, $52.23, one unit in the box. It drops into the Oki C831dn and equally suits the C831, C831n, MC873dn and MC873dnc. Black is the cartridge these machines consume fastest, and this is the no-extras way to replace it — backed by a 1-year warranty, 1-year free returns, and shipping from our warehouses in Illinois, Pennsylvania, Georgia and California.