Laser 2230DN
The Dell Laser 2230DN is the networked member of the 2230 monochrome line: a 35 ppm black-and-white engine with Ethernet built in and automatic two-sided printing as standard equipment, meant to be shared by a small office rather than parked on one desk. It runs on the 330-4130 black toner cartridge, the same cartridge Dell also sells under the M797K number, and a jumbo M797K-J version stretches the yield to roughly 6,000 pages. Imaging is a separate job: the 330-2663 drum unit, cross-numbered PK496 and rated for about 30,000 pages, handles the image transfer while toner cartridges come and go around it.
Because the 2230DN sits on the network, its supplies serve a whole workgroup at once. Several people queue jobs to the same machine, duplex printing quietly trims paper use on long reports, and the 35,000-page monthly duty cycle leaves generous headroom over what a small team actually prints. That shared role is exactly why the supply family matters: one toner line and one drum line cover the printer everyone uses, so there is never a question about which box to grab from the cabinet when the low-toner message appears.
Toner Cartridges for Dell 2230DN
| Cartridge | Color | Page Yield |
|---|---|---|
| 330-4130 | Black | See product page |
| 330-4130 (M797K) MICR | Black (MICR) | See product page |
| 330-4130 (M797K-J) Jumbo | Black | Approx. 6,000 pages |
| Dell 2230DN Toner Cartridge | Black | See product page |
| 330-4130 Black 3 Pack | Black | See product page |
| 330-4130 Premium Quality Black 5 Pack | Black | See product page |
| Dell 2230DN Toner Cartridge Black 5 Pack | Black | See product page |
Drum unit for this model (replaced separately from toner):
- 330-2663 (PK496) Drum Unit — approx. 30,000 pages
- 330-2663 (PK496) Drum Unit 3 Pack — approx. 30,000 pages each
Which cartridge should you buy?
Start with how much of the printing lands on this one shared machine. The standard 330-4130 suits a 2230DN that handles everyday correspondence and the occasional report. Offices that run the printer all day should step up to the jumbo M797K-J: at roughly 6,000 pages it stays in the machine far longer and brings the cost of each page down. The drum works on a different clock entirely — at about 30,000 pages, expect to change it roughly once for every five jumbo toners — so there is no need to buy toner and drum together unless the drum message is actually showing. If the 2230DN ever prints checks, the MICR version of the 330-4130 is the one to load for those runs. Multi-packs simply stock the same cartridge ahead of time, which suits a shared printer that cannot wait on a delivery.
Chip, toner and everyday use
Each cartridge carries a chip the 2230DN reads to track its toner level, and a compatible cartridge with the correct chip is recognized the moment the door closes — no menu steps are needed. Before installing, rock the cartridge gently from side to side so the toner inside sits evenly, then pull the sealing tape straight out rather than upward. Yield figures assume the standard 5% page coverage, so dense pages with heavy graphics will empty a cartridge sooner than letters do. Keep the spare in its sealed bag, stored flat and out of direct sunlight, and an aging cartridge that starts printing lightly can often finish its run after a gentle shake redistributes what is left.
Frequently Asked Questions
What toner does the Dell 2230DN take?
It takes the 330-4130 black toner cartridge, which Dell also numbers M797K. A jumbo version, the M797K-J, raises the yield to roughly 6,000 pages, and a MICR build of the same cartridge is available for check printing.
Does the 2230DN use a separate drum unit?
Yes. Imaging is handled by the 330-2663 drum unit, also sold as the PK496, which is rated for about 30,000 pages and is replaced independently of the toner cartridge. A drum message on the panel refers to this unit, not to the toner.
Does the network version use a different cartridge from the 2230D?
No. Networking and duplex hardware do not change the supplies: the 2230DN shares its toner and drum family with the Laser 2230D and the rest of the 2230 and 2330 line, so one stock of cartridges can cover several models.
Can I print checks with this printer?
Yes, load the MICR version of the cartridge, listed here as the 330-4130 (M797K) MICR. MICR toner carries the magnetic formulation check readers expect, while the printer itself needs no modification for the run.
More printers that use the same cartridges
The same toner and drum family also serves these Dell models: Color Laser Laser 2230D, Color Laser Laser 2330, Color Laser Laser 2330D, Color Laser Laser 2330DN, Color Laser Laser 2350, Color Laser Laser 2350D, Color Laser Laser 2350DN, Color Laser Laser 3333dn, Color Laser Laser 3335, Color Laser Laser 3335dn, Color Laser Laser 2230, Color Laser Laser 3333, Dell 330-2650, Dell 330-4130, Dell 330-5207, Dell 330-8985, Laser 2230, Laser 2230D, Laser 2330, Laser 2330D, Laser 2330DN, Laser 2350, Laser 2350D, Laser 2350DN, Laser 2350dn, Laser 3330, Laser 3330DN, Laser 3333, Laser 3333DN, Laser 3335, Laser 3335DN, Multifunction 3333dn, Multifunction 3335dn.