SKU:

Dell-3000cn-Black

Printer Brand:

Dell

OEM Number:

310-5726

Ink Color:

High Yield Black

Page Yield:

4,000 Pages

Printer Type:

Laser Cartridge

Condition:

New Compatible

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the 4,000-page yield on the Dell 310-5726 actually mean in practice?

The 310-5726 is rated at 4,000 pages using the industry-standard 5% page coverage measurement — roughly a page of text with modest spacing. On a Dell Color Laser 3000cn used mostly for documents, invoices and reports, most owners land reasonably close to that figure. Pages with large black graphics, dense tables or heavy solid fills use more toner per sheet, so a graphics-heavy workload will finish the cartridge sooner than a text-heavy one.

What does this cartridge work out to per printed page?

At $43.14 for 4,000 rated pages, the math comes to about 1.08 cents per page for black output. That is the honest way to compare this cartridge against any other option for the 3000cn: divide the price by the rated yield, not just look at the sticker. For a printer that mostly produces black documents with occasional color, this black cartridge carries nearly all of the page volume, so its per-page cost drives most of your running cost.

How many months will one 310-5726 last in a small office?

It depends entirely on volume. At roughly 250 black pages a month, one cartridge covers well over a year of printing. At 500 pages a month, expect around eight months. At 1,000 pages a month — a busy shared 3000cn — plan on about four months per cartridge. The printer's toner gauge gives you fair warning before it runs dry, so a single cartridge is a reasonable buy if your volume is modest and you prefer ordering as needed.

Is the 310-5726 an original Dell cartridge?

No — this is a compatible cartridge built to Dell's 310-5726 specification for the Color Laser 3000cn, sold under the Clever Supplies name rather than Dell's. The cartridge body, toner fill and page yield are matched to the original part's published figures, which is what the 4,000-page rating and the part number refer to. What differs is the branding and the price.

What protection do I get if the cartridge underperforms?

Every 310-5726 we sell is covered by a one-year warranty, and returns are free for a full year as well — if the cartridge leaks, fades early or simply fails to deliver acceptable print, you can send it back without paying return shipping. The full terms are on our shipping and returns page. That coverage is deliberately longer than the 30- to 90-day windows common with compatible cartridges.

Where does my order ship from, and how do I reach support?

Orders are dispatched from whichever of our four warehouses — Illinois, Pennsylvania, Georgia or California — gets the cartridge to you fastest. If you have a question about the 310-5726 before or after ordering, our support team answers Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM Central. You can also browse the full range for this printer family in our Dell toner section.

About This Dell 310-5726 Black Toner Cartridge

The Dell 310-5726 is the high-yield black cartridge for the Color Laser 3000cn, rated at 4,000 pages and priced here at $43.14 — about 1.08 cents per page. This compatible version matches the original part's specification and is backed by a one-year warranty with free one-year returns, shipped from our Illinois, Pennsylvania, Georgia or California warehouses. For a 3000cn doing steady document work, it is the straightforward single-cartridge way to keep black printing costs predictable.