SKU:

310-5737

Printer Brand:

Dell

OEM Number:

310-5729

Ink Color:

High Yield Yellow

Page Yield:

4,000 Pages

Printer Type:

Laser Cartridge

Condition:

New Compatible

Frequently Asked Questions

What does one printed page actually cost with the 310-5729?

The math is simple: this cartridge costs $43.14 and is rated for 4,000 pages, which works out to about 1.08 cents per page for the yellow channel. That figure assumes standard page coverage; photo-heavy pages with large yellow areas will use the cartridge faster, while mostly-text documents with a small color logo will stretch it further.

Is 1.08 cents a page a bargain?

Honestly, no — this is not the cheapest per-page yellow cartridge you will find, and we won't pretend otherwise. What the $43.14 buys is capacity: 4,000 pages, the equivalent of eight reams of paper, from a single cartridge. On a Dell Color Laser 3000cn or 3100cn that means fewer cartridge swaps, fewer interruptions mid-job, and fewer orders to place across the year. If your printer runs color work every week, that convenience is what you are paying for.

Why does the yellow run down when we mostly print black text?

Color laser printers sip color toner even on largely black-and-white work. The machine uses small amounts of color during calibration cycles, and many drivers render "rich black" text and graphics with a color underlay. So a 310-5729 can age out in an office that swears it barely prints color. It is normal behavior for the 3000cn and 3100cn, not a defect in the cartridge.

How will I know the yellow is getting low?

Watch the warm side of your prints. Faded yellows, greens that drift toward teal, and oranges that look washed out are the classic early signs. The printer's status display will also flag the yellow supply before it stops you, which is the right moment to order — a replacement ordered at the first warning usually arrives before the old cartridge gives up.

What protection do I get if something goes wrong with it?

This is a compatible cartridge, and it is covered like everything we sell in this line: a 1-year warranty plus 1-year free returns. If the cartridge fails or the print quality is not right within that year, you are not stuck with it. The full terms are on our shipping and returns page.

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

Orders ship from whichever of our four warehouses — Illinois, Pennsylvania, Georgia or California — puts the cartridge in your hands fastest. If you need help picking the right supply or checking an order, our support team is available Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM CST. You can also browse the rest of the range on our Dell toner page.

About This Dell 310-5729 Yellow Toner Cartridge

The 310-5729 is the high-yield yellow cartridge for Dell's Color Laser 3000cn and 3100cn printers, rated at 4,000 pages and priced at $43.14 — about 1.08 cents per page. This compatible cartridge is built for offices that run steady color work and would rather change yellow a few times a year than a few times a month. It is backed by a 1-year warranty and 1-year free returns, and ships from our Illinois, Pennsylvania, Georgia or California warehouses.