Color Laser 5120
The Dell 5120 is the entry point to Dell's 5120/5130/5140 color laser platform — the same high-speed engine running up to 47 ppm in color and mono, aimed at workgroups that need the throughput without every flagship feature. A 110,000-page monthly duty cycle and 1200 x 1200 dpi resolution mean it handles departmental document loads with room to spare.
Sharing the family's 330-5846/5850/5843/5852 cartridge set means supplies stay simple even in mixed fleets of 5120, 5130, and 5140 models. Standard and high-yield options in genuine and compatible form are listed below.
Toner Cartridges for Dell 5120
This printer works with the following toner cartridges:
- Dell 330-5846
- Dell 330-5850
- Dell 330-5843
- Dell 330-5852
- Dell 330-5851
- Dell 330-5848
- Dell 330-5845
- Dell 330-5839
Frequently Asked Questions
My Dell 5120 needs new toner — which cartridges should I order?
The 5120 takes Dell toner cartridges 330-5846, 330-5850, 330-5843, 330-5852, 330-5851, 330-5848, 330-5845, 330-5839. Keep this list handy — ordering by Dell part number is the most reliable way to get a match.
My 5120 prints look grainy. What setting fixes that?
On the 5120, quality lives in three driver choices: resolution (higher for graphics), paper type (must match the tray), and color mode. Set those correctly and the printer delivers clean output; persistent graininess points to a low cartridge in 330-5846, 330-5850, 330-5843, 330-5852, 330-5851, 330-5848, 330-5845, 330-5839.
Will the 5120 handle labels and cardstock?
The 5120 can print envelopes, labels, and cardstock through its manual feed or multipurpose tray — feed them one at a time and select the matching media type in the driver so the fuser uses the right temperature. Keep the stack small and the guides snug.