Color Laser 3000CN
The Dell 3000CN is a networked color-capable laser printer from Dell's early color workgroup line: up to 25 pages per minute in monochrome, 600-dpi output with up to 2400 image quality, and a 45,000-page monthly duty cycle. A 150-sheet multipurpose drawer handles everyday paper, with optional drawers expanding capacity.
Toner economics are refreshingly simple here: black cartridges rated around 4,000 pages and color cartridges around 2,000 pages. Compatible sets bring those genuine-quality yields down to very comfortable prices — ideal for offices still getting daily value from this dependable color printer.
Toner Cartridges for Dell 3000CN
This printer works with the following toner cartridges:
- Dell 310-5726
- Dell 310-5731
- Dell 310-5730
- Dell 310-5729
- Dell 341-3568
- Dell 341-3571
- Dell 341-3570
- Dell 341-3569
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the correct Dell cartridge part numbers for the 3000CN?
Dell lists 310-5726, 310-5731, 310-5730, 310-5729, 341-3568, 341-3571, 341-3570, 341-3569 as the verified toner numbers for the 3000CN. When in doubt, pull out the spent cartridge and compare its part number before ordering.
How can I make color toner last longer in the 3000CN?
Switch the 3000CN's driver to grayscale or draft quality for everyday documents — it routes everything through the black cartridge and sips the color cartridges (310-5726, 310-5731, 310-5730, 310-5729, 341-3568, 341-3571, 341-3570, 341-3569) only when you choose color. For internal prints the quality difference is barely noticeable.
What causes horizontal bands on my 3000CN's prints?
Repeating marks at regular intervals on 3000CN output usually trace to a damaged drum or roller inside one of the toner cartridges (310-5726, 310-5731, 310-5730, 310-5729, 341-3568, 341-3571, 341-3570, 341-3569). The spacing of the marks hints at which roller — replace the cartridge for the affected color.