SKU:

Dell-B3460

Printer Brand:

Dell

OEM Number:

331-9805

Ink Color:

Black

Page Yield:

8,500 Pages

Printer Type:

Laser Cartridge

Condition:

New Compatible

Frequently Asked Questions

How does an 8,500-page rating translate into months on a B3460?

Divide your monthly output into 8,500. A B3460 printing 1,000 pages a month runs about eight months on one 331-9805 cartridge; at 2,500 pages a month, plan on a change every three to four months. That long interval is the point of the rating: on a mid-volume departmental machine, toner becomes a diary entry a few times a year rather than a recurring interruption.

What is the per-page cost at our volumes?

The same at any volume: roughly 1.07 cents per page. The cartridge costs $91.20 and is rated at up to 8,500 pages, and that ratio does not change whether your B3460 prints reports all day or ticks over quietly. It is the cleanest figure to hand to whoever tracks the department's running costs.

Does the B3460 use the same cartridge as the smaller B2360 models?

Yes — the Dell 331-9805 is the single black cartridge for the B2360, B3460 and B3465 mono families alike. Nothing about the cartridge changes between the models; the machines differ, the supply does not. That commonality is worth checking on the label of the cartridge you remove: it should read 331-9805.

When should we reorder — at the low-toner warning or before?

At the warning is cutting it fine on a machine others depend on. A better rhythm with an 8,500-page cartridge is to order when the fitted cartridge passes its expected life based on your page counts, or simply keep one spare in the cupboard and reorder the day the spare goes in. Either way the B3460 never sits idle waiting on a courier.

Is this a genuine Dell cartridge or a compatible one?

A compatible one, manufactured to the 331-9805 specification rather than by Dell. The fit and the 8,500-page rating match the original's specification; the price, at $91.20, is where the difference shows. It carries the same warranty and returns cover set out below.

Where does it ship from, and how are returns handled?

Orders are dispatched from the best-placed of our four warehouses in IL, PA, GA or CA. If the cartridge disappoints, the 1-year warranty and 1-year free returns apply — full details are on our shipping & returns page — and our support team is on hand Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM CST.

Where should a spare 331-9805 wait between orders?

In its sealed box on a dry shelf, out of direct sunlight and away from radiators or other heat. The cartridge asks for nothing more specialized than that — ordinary office storage, kept flat, packaging unopened until fitting day. A spare held this way is ready the moment the B3460's fitted cartridge reaches the end of its 8,500-page rating, and because one cartridge covers the B2360, B3460 and B3465 families alike, a single spare can stand behind whichever machine needs it first.

Our reports carry charts and shaded tables — what does that do to the 8,500 pages?

It pulls the real total below the rating. The 8,500 pages for the 331-9805 are counted at standard coverage — mostly text. A page carrying a full-width chart, shaded table rows or a dark header band spends noticeably more toner, so a department whose reporting is heavy on graphics will change cartridges sooner than the calendar math suggests. The roughly 1.07 cents per page at $91.20 is the standard-coverage figure; graphics-heavy work runs a little above it.

What should we check on the first pages after fitting a new cartridge?

Print a document you know inside out — the standard report or form the B3460 produces every week — and look for even, solid density from top to bottom of the page. A fresh 331-9805 should deliver that immediately. Faint patches that survive the first few pages are worth one reseat of the cartridge; anything that persists after that is a support conversation, and the cartridge carries a 1-year warranty with 1-year free returns behind it.

How should the spent cartridge be disposed of when it comes out?

Back into the packaging the replacement arrived in, so residual toner stays contained, and then out through your toner recycling route rather than general waste. If the unit is going back to us instead — one that failed well inside its 8,500-page rating, for instance — keep it in that same packaging until the return is arranged; the full process is set out on our shipping & returns page, and support runs Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM CST.

About This Dell B3460 Black Toner Cartridge (331-9805)

One compatible black toner cartridge for the Dell B3460 mono laser, Dell part number 331-9805, rated at up to 8,500 pages — about 1.07 cents per page at $91.20. It is the common cartridge across the B2360, B3460 and B3465 mono families. Shipped from one of our warehouses in IL, PA, GA or CA and covered by a 1-year warranty with 1-year free returns. The full range is on our Dell page.

Whichever badge your machine wears, the cartridge is the same — it fits the Laser B3465dn, Laser B2360d, Laser B2360dn and Laser B3460dn. Matching family members: the black cartridge and the black five-pack.