Frequently Asked Questions
Does copying on the 1815 use this same cartridge?
Yes. The Dell 1815 is a multifunction machine — it prints, copies, scans and faxes — and every printed or copied page draws on the same 310-7945 toner cartridge. Scanning to a file uses no toner, but the moment paper comes out, whether it started as a computer file or a sheet on the glass, it is this cartridge doing the work. Offices that copy heavily will move through the rated 5,000 pages faster than the page count of their print jobs alone suggests.
How long will one cartridge last in a typical small office?
At 250 printed and copied pages a month, the 5,000-page rating stretches to well over a year and a half. At 500 pages a month — a busy desk with daily copying — expect around ten months. The rating assumes standard text coverage, so dense documents and solid-black copies shorten real life somewhat; the honest way to read 5,000 pages is as a planning figure, not a guarantee.
What is the running cost per page?
This cartridge is $49.92 rated at 5,000 pages, which is almost exactly one cent per page. For a compact mono multifunction printer that is a fair, middle-of-the-road figure — the 1815 was never a high-volume production machine, and its toner pricing reflects the small-office work it was built for.
Is this the original Dell cartridge for the 1815?
No — it is a compatible 310-7945 cartridge from a third-party manufacturer, made to the specification the Dell 1815 works with. Everything quoted on this page, from the $49.92 price to the warranty below, refers to this compatible unit rather than Dell-branded stock.
Can I store a spare for the 1815 without it going off?
Yes. Kept sealed in its bag, flat, dry and out of direct sunlight and heat, a spare cartridge stores well. For a single 1815 doing ordinary office duty, one spare on the shelf is the practical ceiling — the machine's pace does not justify a deeper stock, and cash sitting in toner for years earns nothing.
What happens if this cartridge fails early?
It is covered by a 1-year warranty and 1-year free returns, so an early failure comes back to us instead of becoming your loss. Full terms are on our shipping & returns page, help is available Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM CST, and orders ship from our warehouses in IL, PA, GA or CA.
About This Dell 1815 Cartridge (310-7945)
One compatible high yield black toner cartridge for the Dell 1815 multifunction printer — part number 310-7945 — rated at up to 5,000 pages for $49.92, about a cent per printed or copied page. It ships from IL, PA, GA or CA, with a 1-year warranty and 1-year free returns behind it. Browse the rest of the range on our Dell page.
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