Color Laser Laser 2230
Speed is the Dell 2230's calling card: up to 35 pages per minute from a compact personal laser, verified in independent testing at nearly 34 ppm on plain text. The 35,000-page monthly duty cycle and instant-warmup engine mean it handles small-office workloads that would strain ordinary desktop printers.
Its 330-4130-series toner cartridges (~3,500 pages) and separate long-life drum keep running costs predictable. Compatible toner below is the budget-friendly way to feed this fast machine.
Toner Cartridges for Dell 2230
This printer works with the following toner cartridges:
- Dell 330-4130
- Dell 330-4131
- Dell 593-10500
- Dell 593-10501
- Dell M795K
- Dell M797K
- Dell P578K
- Dell P579K
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the correct Dell cartridge part numbers for the 2230?
Dell lists 330-4130, 330-4131, 593-10500, 593-10501, M795K, M797K, P578K, P579K as the verified toner numbers for the 2230. When in doubt, pull out the spent cartridge and compare its part number before ordering.
How do I know when the Dell 2230 needs new toner?
Treat the 2230's low-toner message as an early warning, not a hard stop: it estimates remaining toner, and most users get dozens to hundreds more pages. Keep a spare from its cartridge set (330-4130, 330-4131, 593-10500, 593-10501, M795K, M797K, P578K, P579K) on hand so you are not caught mid-job.
What's the best place to keep backup toner for the 2230?
The ideal backup-toner spot for the 2230 is a cool closet shelf: sealed boxes of 330-4130, 330-4131, 593-10500, 593-10501, M795K, M797K, P578K, P579K, upright, out of sunlight. Avoid stacking heavy items on top, which can crack the cartridge housing.