Color Laser Laser 1700
Home offices loved the Dell 1700 for a simple reason: it printed like an office machine — up to 25 ppm at true 1200 dpi — while fitting on a desk and costing very little to buy. USB and parallel ports meant it worked with whatever computer was nearby, no network setup required.
For personal printing volumes, the standard cartridge is plenty; if the printer starts handling a side business or school projects, the high-capacity cartridge (about 6,000 pages) drops the per-page cost dramatically. Compatible cartridges make either choice easy on the wallet.
Toner Cartridges for Dell 1700
This printer works with the following toner cartridges:
- Dell 310-5402
- Dell 310-5401
- Dell 310-5400
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I tell I'm buying the right toner for my Dell 1700?
The 1700 takes Dell toner cartridges 310-5402, 310-5401, 310-5400. 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 1700?
Yes — gently rocking a low 1700 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 1700 prints have a gray background haze?
A gray haze across 1700 pages usually means excess toner isn't being cleaned off the drum properly — run the printer's cleaning cycle and check that the cartridges (310-5402, 310-5401, 310-5400) are correctly seated.