SKU:

310-5739

Printer Brand:

Dell

OEM Number:

310-5731

Ink Color:

High Yield Cyan

Page Yield:

4,000 Pages

Printer Type:

Laser Cartridge

Condition:

New Compatible

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is this cyan cartridge listed under the number 310-5731 instead of a printer name?

Because Dell identifies this cartridge by its part number. The 310-5731 is the high-yield cyan cartridge for Dell's Color Laser 3000cn and 3100cn printers, and 310-5731 is the number printed on the cartridge label, on Dell supply lists and on the reorder paperwork most offices keep. If the cartridge you pulled out — or the note on your supply shelf — says 310-5731, this listing is that cartridge. The number is the identity; the cyan color and the printer family follow from it.

What does one printed page actually cost with the 310-5731?

The cartridge costs $43.14 and is rated at 4,000 pages, which comes to about 1.08 cents per page — roughly $10.79 for every 1,000 pages. Stated plainly, that is not the cheapest cyan page on the market: this is the larger-fill cartridge for an older compact color laser, and its per-page cost sits in the pricier band. What the price buys is capacity — 4,000 pages from a single cartridge in a machine whose standard-fill cyan runs dry far sooner.

What does "high yield" mean on this particular cartridge?

It means the 310-5731 carries the larger toner fill for the 3000cn/3100cn family and is rated at 4,000 pages at the industry-standard 5% page coverage. In practical terms, high yield is about how often you open the printer: one cartridge covers a longer stretch of color work, with fewer swaps interrupting it. The 4,000-page figure is a comparison rating, not a promise — pages heavy with charts, photos and full-color backgrounds draw more cyan per page than a memo with a small blue logo.

Is this one cartridge, or a set of colors?

One cartridge — the cyan position only. The Dell Color Laser 3000cn and 3100cn hold a separate cartridge for each color, and black, magenta and yellow each carry their own part number and run out on their own schedule. If your blues and sky tones have gone weak while everything else still prints cleanly, the 310-5731 is the only cartridge you need to change; the other three positions stay untouched.

How should a spare 310-5731 be stored so it is ready when needed?

Keep it sealed in its bag, stored flat in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and heat. Toner keeps well, but heat and humidity work against it, and an opened cartridge can absorb moisture from the air. A spare stored this way will print normally months later when the installed cartridge finally empties — which is exactly why offices running a 3000cn or 3100cn keep one 4,000-page cyan ahead of the machine.

What warranty and returns cover comes with this cartridge?

The 310-5731 is a Clever Supplies compatible cartridge, backed by a 1-year warranty and 1-year free returns. If it fails in service, or it turns out to be the wrong part number for your machine, our shipping and returns policy explains how the return works. Orders ship from whichever of our warehouses in IL, PA, GA or CA is nearest to you, and our support team answers Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM CST.

About This Dell 310-5731 Cyan Cartridge

The 310-5731 is the high-yield cyan supply for the Dell Color Laser 3000cn and 3100cn: a single compatible cartridge rated at 4,000 pages and priced at $43.14, about 1.08 cents per page. It replaces only the cyan position — black, magenta and yellow are separate cartridges with their own numbers and their own replacement cycles. The full range for these printers is listed on our Dell brand page, and this cartridge carries the same cover as everything we sell: a 1-year warranty and 1-year free returns.