Laser 3335

The Dell 3335 consolidates four office machines into one: a 40-ppm monochrome printer, scanner, copier and fax in a single unit. Its default supply is the 14,000-page high-yield 330-8985 black cartridge; for lighter months the standard-yield 330-8986 keeps costs down, and a maximum-yield version coded YY0JNX stretches the interval furthest. The imaging side is handled by the replaceable 330-2663 drum unit, Dell's PK496, which outlasts several toner cartridges.

Replacing a separate printer, flatbed scanner and fax machine with one unit saves space, power outlets and maintenance headaches — but it also concentrates the workload. Multifunction machines tend to print more than expected: copies and incoming faxes add pages nobody counted, and every one of them comes out of the same cartridge. That is why the high-yield cartridge is the smart default here, and why compatible versions matter — the same yield at a lower price counts double when one machine does the work of four.

Toner Cartridges for Dell 3335

Cartridge	Color	Page Yield
Dell 3335 Toner Cartridge	Black	See product page
330-8985 High Yield	Black	14,000 pages
Dell 3335 High Yield 5 Pack	Black	See product page
330-8985 Premium Quality High Yield 5 Pack	Black	See product page
330-8986	Black	See product page
330-8986 (YY0JNX) Maximum Yield	Black	See product page

Drum unit (separate from the toner cartridges):

Which cartridge should you buy?

On a multifunction machine, volume is harder to predict than on a plain printer — one busy week of copying can out-print a month of letters. That uncertainty argues for capacity: the 14,000-page 330-8985 absorbs surprise workloads without an emergency order, and in compatible form it brings the same yield at a lower price. The standard 330-8986 still makes sense for a 3335 in a quiet branch office, and the maximum-yield YY0JNX build in the table suits sites that want the longest possible interval between changes. If the machine anchors a small office, add a 5-pack to the shelf — copies and faxes will not wait for a delivery.

Chip, toner and everyday use

Streaks are the complaint multifunction owners know best, and on the 3335 they most often trace to the cartridge or imaging components rather than the scanner. Before anything else, note the date of each toner replacement — a simple log lets you predict your own interval instead of guessing from the rated yield, which assumes five percent coverage. When a cartridge first runs light, rock it gently side to side to redistribute the toner. New cartridges register through their chip as they lock in. Keep spares sealed, flat and away from sunlight, and remember the drum turns through several cartridges before its own turn comes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Dell 3335 the same printer as the 3333?

Not quite — the 3335 is the multifunction sibling in the series, adding scan, copy and fax to the printer engine. Both models use the identical cartridge set: 330-8985, 330-8986, G7D0Y, V99K8, YY0JN and R2PCF, so a cartridge stockpile bought for a 3333 also fits the 3335.

How often will I need to replace the toner in a 3335?

It depends on coverage and on which cartridge you install — a 3335 printing a few hundred pages a month can run many months on one 330-8985 or 330-8986. Copies and incoming faxes draw on the same cartridge, so count those pages too when you estimate.

The 3335 leaves streaks down the page — cartridge or printer problem?

Vertical streaks most often trace to the cartridge or imaging components, so try a fresh cartridge first. If streaks persist with new toner, inspect the 330-2663 drum area for damage or debris.

Does the fax side of the 3335 use toner too?

Yes. Incoming faxes are printed pages, so they consume the same black cartridge as printing and copying. Offices that still receive faxes should budget for that extra volume when choosing between cartridge capacities.