Color Laser S2830dn

A 40-page-per-minute engine, standard duplexing and a network connection make the Dell S2830dn a proper workgroup printer — the kind a whole office leans on for black-and-white output. Two black cartridges keep it fed. The high-yield 593-BBYP is the line stocked here in the widest range of pack sizes, and the 593-BBYQ stands alongside it as the second cartridge option for the same machine; Dell rates each of them at roughly 8,500 pages. Choosing between them is mostly a question of how your office prefers to stock its shelves.

Workgroup machines live a particular life: quiet mornings, then a flood of print jobs when a deadline lands. The S2830dn absorbs that pattern because its consumable is sized for it — an 8,500-page cartridge is not something a busy team burns through in a week. Offices that assign one person to supplies appreciate the simplicity here: two cartridge codes, both black, both long-lived, and no color slots to keep track of. Keep one spare on the shelf and the printer simply stops being a topic of conversation.

Toner Cartridges for S2830dn

Cartridge	Color	Page Yield
593-BBYP black toner cartridge, high yield	Black	Approx. 8,500 pages
593-BBYP black toner cartridges, 2 pack	Black	Approx. 8,500 pages each
593-BBYP black toner cartridges, 3 pack	Black	Approx. 8,500 pages each
593-BBYP black toner cartridges, 5 pack	Black	Approx. 8,500 pages each
593-BBYP black toner cartridges, 10 pack	Black	Approx. 8,500 pages each
593-BBYQ black toner cartridge	Black	Approx. 8,500 pages
593-BBYQ black toner cartridges, 2 pack	Black	Approx. 8,500 pages each
593-BBYQ black toner cartridges, 4 pack	Black	Approx. 8,500 pages each

Which cartridge should you buy?

Start with the rating both cartridges share: at roughly 8,500 pages apiece, either one gives a workgroup months of ordinary printing between changes. The practical difference is in the packaging around them. The 593-BBYP line runs from a single cartridge up to a 10 pack, which suits offices that buy toner in bulk once a quarter; the 593-BBYQ is offered as a single, a 2 pack and a 4 pack for teams that reorder more often in smaller lots. If your printer sits in a satellite office with no storage space, the smaller packs keep things tidy; a headquarters supply room will make better use of the big ones. Our compatible cartridges for this model include a 1-year warranty and 1-year returns.

Chip, toner and everyday use

The printer reads each cartridge's chip at installation and tracks consumption from there, so swap cartridges when the machine reports low rather than by the calendar. Before fitting a new cartridge, rock it gently from side to side a few times — this loosens toner that has settled in transit and helps the first pages come out evenly dark. Store the spare unopened in a cool, dry cupboard; heat ages toner faster than time does. Remember that page ratings assume about 5% coverage, the density of a typical office letter, so a team printing full-page forms will see shorter real-world runs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What toner does the Dell S2830dn take?

Two black cartridges fit: the high-yield 593-BBYP and the 593-BBYQ, each rated at roughly 8,500 pages. Either code on your reorder note will bring the right cartridge for this machine.

Is the S2830dn a color printer?

No — despite sitting in a shelf family with "Color Laser" in its name, the S2830dn is a monochrome printer. Every cartridge sold for it is black, and it has no color slots.

What is the difference between the 593-BBYP and the 593-BBYQ?

Both are black cartridges for this printer with similar page ratings of roughly 8,500 pages. The 593-BBYP is Dell's high-yield line and is stocked here in larger multipacks, up to 10 at a time; the 593-BBYQ comes in single, 2 pack and 4 pack form.