Color Laser 2155CN

The Dell 2155CN is the networked member of the 2155 multifunction family: print, scan, copy, and fax shared by a whole team over Ethernet, at up to 23 pages per minute in black and in color. It runs the family's high-yield cartridge set — black 331-0719, cyan 331-0716, magenta 331-0717, and yellow 331-0718 — good for roughly 3,000 pages of black output and about 2,500 pages from each color.

A shared printer belongs to everybody, which means its toner disappears on everybody's schedule. One colleague's report run, another's scanned contracts, the fax line still receiving — the 2155CN handles documents end to end for the workgroup, and its cartridges feel all of it. Planning matters more on a networked MFP than on a personal printer, because the person who finds an empty cartridge is rarely the person who emptied it.

Toner Cartridges for Dell 2155CN

Cartridge	Color	Page Yield
331-0719 High Yield Black	Black	Roughly 3,000 pages
331-0716 High Yield Cyan	Cyan	Roughly 2,500 pages
331-0717 High Yield Magenta	Magenta	Roughly 2,500 pages
331-0718 High Yield Yellow	Yellow	Roughly 2,500 pages
Dell 2155CN High Yield 4 Color Set	Complete set	Roughly 3,000 black / 2,500 per color
Dell 2155CN Premium Quality 4 Color Set	Complete set	Roughly 3,000 black / 2,500 per color
High Yield 4 Color Set (331-0719 / 331-0716 / 331-0717 / 331-0718)	Complete set	Roughly 3,000 black / 2,500 per color

Which cartridge should you buy?

For a workgroup machine, buy for the pattern, not the emergency. Black does the heavy lifting — reports, letters, fax pages — so it is the cartridge to keep as a standing spare; a printer that serves six people should never sit idle waiting on a black delivery. Colors move more slowly and unevenly, so order those as singles when the supplies status shows one dipping. The four-color sets earn their place at a full refresh, when several cartridges are near the end together or when a heavy quarter is coming and you want every slot young at once. Standard and premium sets carry identical part numbers and yields; the premium line is simply the higher-grade build of the same four cartridges.

Chip, toner and everyday use

After a swap on a networked unit, give the printer a moment to recognize the new cartridge and update its supplies status before sending the next job — checking the level too early can show the old reading. Seat each cartridge firmly until it clicks into its color-coded slot; the four are not interchangeable despite their similar shape. Store the spare set flat, sealed, and indoors near the printer rather than in a hot supply room. Near the end of a cartridge, a gentle side-to-side rock spreads the last toner evenly and buys time until the replacement order lands.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I make sure I am ordering the right toner for the 2155CN?

Order by Dell part number rather than by description. The verified numbers for this model are 331-0719 (black), 331-0716 (cyan), 331-0717 (magenta), and 331-0718 (yellow) — keep the list with the printer and reordering takes a minute.

Can the Dell 2155CN print envelopes and labels?

Yes, with the usual laser precautions: feed specialty media through the manual tray, set the media type in printing preferences, and run one test sheet before the batch. Envelopes should be flat with no clasps, and labels must be rated for laser printers so the adhesive survives the heat.

What should I do with used 2155CN cartridges?

Keep them out of household trash — the residual toner powder inside should not go to landfill. Dell's recycling program accepts spent cartridges with free return shipping, which recovers the materials and keeps the office's empties from piling up in a closet.