Dell (341-3568, 341-3571, 341-3570, 341-3569)
Dell toner cartridges often carry several part numbers for the same unit, and the 341-3568 series numbers belong to the cartridge family for the 3000, 3010, and 3100 color laser printers. If your printer asks for one of these codes — or a cross-referenced equivalent — this is the correct cartridge set for the 3000cn, 3010cn, 3100cn, and their siblings.
The practical advice is the same regardless of which number is printed on your old cartridge: replace color sets as a group when several colors run low, and consider compatible cartridges to cut the cost of each refresh. Matching the right code to your printer takes seconds; the savings last for thousands of pages.
Toner Cartridges for Dell 341-3568
This printer works with the following toner cartridges:
- Dell 310-5726
- Dell 310-5731
- Dell 310-5730
- Dell 310-5729
- Dell 341-3568
- Dell 341-3571
- Dell 341-3570
- Dell 341-3569
Frequently Asked Questions
My old cartridge says 341-3568 but the store lists 310-5726, are they interchangeable?
Yes: the 341-3568, 341-3571, 341-3570 and 341-3569 numbers are Dell's alternate numbering for the same cartridges sold as 310-5726, 310-5731, 310-5730 and 310-5729. Both schemes cover the same black, cyan, magenta and yellow toner set, so order either number with confidence.
The printer shows a toner error right after I installed a new cartridge, what now?
Remove the cartridge and check that no packing material or tape remains on the contacts or toner port, then reinstall it with a firm push until it clicks. If the error persists, try the old cartridge back in the slot: if the old one is recognized, the new cartridge's chip is likely faulty and should be exchanged.
How long can I keep an unopened 341-35xx cartridge before it goes bad?
Sealed toner cartridges typically stay good for about two years from manufacture when stored in a cool, dry place. Check the date code on the box and use older stock first; toner that sits too long can clump and print unevenly even though the cartridge was never opened.