Multifunction 1600N

The Dell Multifunction 1600N folds printing, copying and scanning into one monochrome laser unit, and everything it prints runs through a single black cartridge: the 310-5417. Because there is only one consumable to track, reordering for this machine is about as simple as office supplies get — match that one code and you have the right toner, whether you buy a single cartridge or one of the multipacks listed below.

A multifunction unit tends to become the shared workhorse of a small office or home workspace: one person prints invoices, another copies signed forms, a third scans documents to email. That shared duty is exactly why the 1600N rewards keeping toner on hand. A single-user desk printer can wait a day for a delivery; a machine the whole office leans on cannot. The multipack options on this page exist for that reality, letting you stock the shelf once and forget about toner for a long stretch.

Toner Cartridges for Dell Multifunction 1600N

Every listing above is the same 310-5417 cartridge — the pack sizes differ, the toner inside does not.

Which cartridge should you buy?

Start with how the 1600N is actually used. If it sits in a home office and handles a modest flow of letters and forms, a single 310-5417 keeps things lean and avoids money sitting on a shelf. Shared offices should think in packs: the 2 pack covers the machine plus one spare, which is the minimum sensible buffer for a device several people depend on. The 3 pack and 5 pack suit steady copy-and-print volume, while the 10 pack is for offices that would rather place one order and not think about toner again for many months. Per-cartridge cost generally improves as pack size grows, so frequent users save twice — fewer orders and a lower price per cartridge.

Chip, toner and everyday use

Each compatible 310-5417 carries a chip the 1600N reads to report toner levels, so the machine recognizes a fresh cartridge on install and the low-toner warning clears. Seat the cartridge firmly until it clicks, and rock it gently side to side first if the previous cartridge was fading — that redistributes the remaining toner and often buys a few dozen extra pages. Spares keep best sealed in their bags, stored flat in a cool drawer away from sunlight. When print turns patchy, removing the cartridge and redistributing its toner is the first fix to try before assuming the new supply is at fault.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which toner cartridge does the Dell 1600N use?

It takes one cartridge only: the black 310-5417. There are no color cartridges on this monochrome machine, and no separate drum listing on this page — if a listing shows that code, it fits.

Is there a high-yield version of the 310-5417?

The listings here are the standard 310-5417 in different pack sizes rather than a separate high-yield code. If you go through toner quickly, the larger packs are the practical way to cut cost per cartridge.

How many cartridges should a small office keep for a shared 1600N?

At least one spare beyond the cartridge installed. A shared multifunction machine rarely warns anyone before it runs dry, and a shelf spare turns a toner emergency into a two-minute swap.

Are these cartridges covered by a warranty?

Yes. These compatible cartridges carry a 1-year warranty and 1-year returns, so a cartridge that misbehaves can be exchanged without a fight.

More printers that use the same cartridges

The same 310-5417 cartridge also serves the following Dell models, so a spare bought for one machine covers the others: Dell 310-5417, Laser 1600, Laser 1600N.