Frequently Asked Questions

Why does the C831dn's magenta matter beyond simple printing?

Because the same toner family feeds the MC873 multifunction machines, where magenta is at work in color copies as well as prints. A weak magenta skews both — copies come off the glass with their reds already wrong. This listing, titled for the C831dn, is the shared magenta supply: cartridge 44844510, rated at 10,000 pages.

Can I replace only the magenta in a C831dn?

Yes — each position is a separate cartridge. The 44844510 swaps on its own; the yellow 44844509 and cyan 44844511 keep printing until their levels call for attention. There is no need to disturb a healthy color because its neighbour ran out.

Is this the same cartridge as the 44844510 part-number listing?

Exactly the same: same cartridge, same $47.48, same 10,000-page rating. This page exists for buyers who search by printer name; the other serves buyers ordering from a numbered supply list. Nothing about the product changes between them.

How long does a magenta last in this class of machine?

The rating is 10,000 pages at standard coverage. Workgroup machines like the C831dn spread that across months of mixed office output; heavy color users — and MC873 owners copying in color — will turn the cartridge over sooner, since magenta participates in most color pages.

Is this genuine Oki magenta?

No. It is a compatible cartridge manufactured to the same fit and yield standard, sold under the Clever Supplies name in our Okidata range. At roughly 0.47 cents per page it keeps the C831dn's color running cost far below the original-brand figure.

What if the cartridge underperforms after fitting?

It is backed by a 1-year warranty and 1-year free returns under our shipping and returns policy. Stock ships from IL, PA, GA or CA, and the support team is available Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM CST.

About This C831dn Magenta Cartridge (44844510)

This printer-titled listing is the magenta cartridge 44844510 for the Oki C831dn, part of the 448445xx family that also supplies the C831, C831n, MC873dn and MC873dnc. The compatible cartridge is rated at 10,000 pages and priced at $47.48 — about 0.47 cents per page — matching its siblings, the 44844509 yellow and 44844511 cyan, in both price and yield. A 1-year warranty and 1-year free returns apply, orders ship from IL, PA, GA or CA, and support runs Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM CST.