Color Laser 3100CN
The Dell 3100CN is the step-up model in this color family: a 150-sheet multipurpose tray plus a 250-sheet drawer standard, expandable to 900 sheets with optional trays, and an optional duplex unit for two-sided output. The 25-ppm mono engine and 45,000-page duty cycle give it genuine workgroup credentials.
More paper capacity means longer unattended runs, which pairs well with the high-capacity toner approach — black cartridges around 4,000 pages, colors around 2,000. Compatible cartridges keep those long runs economical, so the printer's workgroup ambitions don't come with workgroup-sized supply bills.
Toner Cartridges for Dell 3100CN
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
How can I tell I'm buying the right toner for my Dell 3100CN?
The 3100CN takes Dell toner cartridges 310-5726, 310-5731, 310-5730, 310-5729, 341-3568, 341-3571, 341-3570, 341-3569. Keep this list handy — ordering by Dell part number is the most reliable way to get a match.
Does shaking a low toner cartridge help the Dell 3100CN?
Yes — gently rocking a low 3100CN cartridge side to side redistributes the remaining toner and can buy dozens more pages. It works because toner settles; just keep the cartridge level and don't shake it violently.
Why do my 3100CN prints have a gray background haze?
A gray haze across 3100CN pages usually means excess toner isn't being cleaned off the drum properly — run the printer's cleaning cycle and check that the cartridges (310-5726, 310-5731, 310-5730, 310-5729, 341-3568, 341-3571, 341-3570, 341-3569) are correctly seated.