Laser B1265DFW
The Dell B1265DFW is the wireless member of Dell's compact mono MFP family: print, scan, copy and fax at up to 28 pages per minute, with Wi-Fi plus Ethernet and USB, automatic duplexing, and a document feeder for multi-page jobs. Its cartridge story is simple — one black cartridge in two sizes. The standard 331-7327 is rated for 1,500 pages, and the high-yield 331-7328 is rated for 2,500 pages.
For an MFP that also copies and faxes, page counts add up faster than the print queue suggests. That is why the sensible default for this machine leans toward the larger cartridge: the difference between the two sizes is small in price and large in how often you think about toner at all.
Toner Cartridges for the Dell B1265DFW
| Cartridge | Color | Page Yield |
|---|---|---|
| 331-7327 Toner Cartridge | Black | 1,500 pages |
| 331-7328 Toner Cartridge, High Yield | Black | 2,500 pages |
| 331-7328 Toner Cartridge, High Yield, 3 Pack | Black | 2,500 pages per cartridge |
| 331-7328 Premium Quality Toner Cartridge, High Yield, 5 Pack | Black | 2,500 pages per cartridge |
| B1265DFW Toner Cartridge | Black | See product page |
| B1265DFW Toner Cartridge, High Yield, 5 Pack | Black | 2,500 pages per cartridge |
| 331-7328 (DRYXV) Toner Cartridge, MICR High Yield | Black | See product page |
Which cartridge should you buy?
The standard 331-7327 at 1,500 pages fits the lightest desks — a machine used a few times a week will take months to finish one. Most B1265DFW owners should choose the high-yield 331-7328 instead: 2,500 pages per cartridge, a lower cost per page, and headroom for the copying and faxing this MFP does on top of printing. Its 3-pack and premium 5-pack versions suit small offices that want the reorder handled for the year, and the model-named B1265DFW listings are the same cartridges under Dell's other naming. A MICR high-yield version is listed for check printing. Compatible cartridges here include a 1-year warranty and 1-year returns.
Chip, toner and everyday use
The printer reads the cartridge chip on installation and tracks the level across print, copy and fax output — all of it draws on the same cartridge. When pages lighten near the end, rock the cartridge gently side to side to redistribute the toner before concluding it is empty. Keep spares sealed, flat and away from heat. Both yield figures on this page assume about 5% page coverage, so copying dense documents will use toner faster than printing short letters does.
Frequently Asked Questions
Standard or high-yield for the B1265DFW?
The standard 331-7327 gives 1,500 pages; the high-yield 331-7328 gives 2,500 and costs less per page. Unless the printer is rarely touched, the high-yield is the better default for an MFP.
What is the MICR version of the 331-7328?
The 331-7328 (DRYXV) MICR cartridge uses magnetic toner for printing checks that bank readers can process. Ordinary documents do not need it.
Does the B1265DFW share cartridges with the B1260 models?
Yes — the B1260 family appears in the list below because those models run on the same black toner family.
Why does the toner seem to go faster than my print count suggests?
Because copies and received faxes print too. Every page the machine outputs, whatever function produced it, draws on the same cartridge.
More printers that use the same cartridges
These Dell models and cartridge pages use the same black toner family: Color Laser Laser B1260DNF, Color Laser Laser B1265DFW, Color Laser Laser B1265DNF, Color Laser Laser B1260DN, Dell 331-7328, Laser B1260, Laser B1265, Multifunction B1260DN, Multifunction B1260DNF, Multifunction B1265DNF.