Laser B1260

The Dell B1260 is a compact monochrome laser, around 26 pages per minute, made for desks and small offices that need fast black-and-white printing without a big machine. It offers a genuine yield choice: the standard 331-7327 cartridge for light use, or the high-yield 331-7328 for anyone printing every day. Dell also catalogues the high-yield cartridge as DRYXV, the code on its MICR check-printing version, listed below.

Simple, quick and economical is the B1260's whole proposition. It suits students, home offices and small businesses that print documents, labels and coursework rather than departmental reports. A small printer still deserves a sensible supply plan: pick the yield that matches your month, keep one spare in a drawer, and the machine stays out of your way.

Toner Cartridges for Dell B1260

Cartridge	Color	Page Yield
Dell 331-7327 Toner Cartridge	Black	See product page
Dell 331-7328 Toner Cartridge High Yield	Black	See product page
Dell 331-7328 (DRYXV) Toner Cartridge MICR High Yield	Black	See product page
Dell B1260 Toner Cartridge	Black	See product page
Dell 331-7328 Toner Cartridge High Yield 3 Pack	Black	See product page
Dell B1260 Toner Cartridge High Yield 5 Pack	Black	See product page
Dell 331-7328 Premium Quality Toner Cartridge High Yield 5 Pack	Black	See product page

Which cartridge should you buy?

Start with your monthly volume. If the B1260 prints a few documents a week, the standard 331-7327 is the economical fit, and there is no benefit in toner sitting idle for a year. If it prints daily, the high-yield 331-7328 stretches the interval between changes and lowers the cost per page across its life; the 3 and 5 packs build on that for small offices with steady output. The MICR listing exists for printing checks from this little machine, a niche but real use in home businesses. Every compatible cartridge here is covered by a 1-year warranty and 1-year returns, and each product page lists the yield for its cartridge.

Chip, toner and everyday use

Swapping a cartridge in the B1260 takes a minute: open the cover, pull the old unit out by its handle, and push the new one in until the printer recognizes its chip. If a new cartridge is not recognized, reseat it firmly before anything else. Page ratings are based on 5% coverage, so a month of dense contracts will empty a cartridge sooner than a month of emails. When output fades, rocking the cartridge gently side to side redistributes the toner for a useful final stretch.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which cartridges does the Dell B1260 use?

Two: the standard-yield 331-7327 and the high-yield 331-7328, also coded DRYXV in its MICR form. Both fit the same slot, so you can switch between them freely as your volume changes.

Are there different yield options for the B1260?

Yes, and that is this model's main buying decision. Standard yield keeps the purchase small for light use; high yield costs more up front and less per page, which wins as soon as the printer works daily.

Does the B1265 use the same cartridges?

Yes, the Dell B1265 is part of this cartridge family, along with the other models below. Cartridges bought for one machine in the family fit the rest.

What is the MICR listing for on a small printer?

Home offices and small businesses sometimes print their own checks, and MICR toner carries the magnetic particles check readers scan. Choose it only for that job; the regular high-yield cartridge handles everything else.