Laser B3460

Think of the Dell B3460 as the B2360 concept rebuilt for departments that measure output in thousands of pages a month: faster throughput, a sturdier chassis, and a two-size toner shelf to match. The standard black cartridge is the 331-9805, rated at 8,500 pages, while the high-yield 331-9807 stretches a single swap to roughly 20,000 pages. Both sit below as singles and multi-packs, alongside a listing named for the B3460 itself.

Volume is the whole point of this machine. A B3460 typically anchors a department — invoices in the morning, statements at month-end, training packs in between — and at that tempo the cartridge decision stops being about the price of one box and becomes about how often someone has to stop, swap, and reorder. The bigger cartridge exists precisely to push those interruptions further apart.

Toner Cartridges for B3460

The B3460 shelf, from the everyday standard cartridge up to the long-run high-yield option:

Cartridge	Color	Page Yield
Dell 331-9805 Toner Cartridge Black	Black	8,500 pages
Dell 331-9805 Toner Cartridge Black 3 Pack	Black	8,500 pages
Dell 331-9805 Premium Quality Toner Cartridge Black 5 Pack	Black	8,500 pages
Dell 331-9807 Toner Cartridge High Yield Black	Black	20,000 pages
Dell 331-9807 Toner Cartridge High Yield Black 3 Pack	Black	20,000 pages
Dell 331-9807 Toner Cartridge High Yield Black 5 Pack	Black	20,000 pages
Dell B3460 Toner Cartridge Black	Black	See product page
Dell B3460 Toner Cartridge Black 5 Pack	Black	See product page

Which cartridge should you buy?

Start with your monthly page count. A B3460 printing a few thousand pages a month is well served by the standard 8,500-page cartridge, especially in a 3-pack that keeps a spare ready. Once the machine is running five figures a month, the math flips: the high-yield cartridge at roughly 20,000 pages costs less per page and needs changing less than half as often, which matters when every swap interrupts a department. Either way you are covered by a 1-year warranty and 1-year returns on these compatible cartridges.

Chip, toner and everyday use

High-volume machines earn their keep in long, hot runs, so treat a fading page as information: pull the cartridge and rock it gently to redistribute the toner, and you will often recover clean output for the rest of a big job. Page ratings assume about 5% coverage — dense statement runs with logos and shaded tables use toner faster than plain letters. Plan spares around your peak week, not your average week; the B3460 rarely runs dry during a quiet spell.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which two cartridges does the B3460 take?

The standard-yield 331-9805 at 8,500 pages and the high-yield 331-9807 at roughly 20,000 pages. They fit the same slot, so moving up a size needs no changes to the printer.

Is the high-yield cartridge worth it for a department?

At departmental volume, almost always. One high-yield swap replaces more than two standard swaps, so you pay less per page and interrupt the machine less often — both savings grow with every thousand pages.

How do I check which cartridge is installed before reordering?

Print a supplies status page from the B3460's menu or look at the label on the cartridge itself, and match the part number — ordering by code avoids the standard/high-yield mix-up entirely.

Do the multi-packs mix the two cartridge sizes?

No. Each multi-pack listing contains one cartridge type in quantity — the pack listings for the standard cartridge and for the high-yield cartridge are separate, so read the code in the listing name before ordering.