Multifunction B1160

Small footprint, small budget, real laser output: the Dell B1160 packs printing, copying and scanning into a monochrome multifunction sized for the corner of a home office desk. What keeps it cheap to own is a single-supply design — everything it prints or copies comes from one black cartridge, the 331-7335, stocked below under both its Dell part number and the B1160 model name in singles and multipacks.

A budget machine stops being a bargain when its supplies are not, which is why this cartridge matters more than any feature on the box. Remember that copying spends toner exactly the way printing does: every copied page is a printed page. Scanning, by contrast, uses no toner at all, so a household that scans paperwork to email instead of copying it will watch a cartridge last noticeably longer. For text-heavy home use — school forms, invoices, contracts, the odd boarding pass — the B1160's laser engine delivers the crisp edges ink struggles with, at a cost per page that stays friendly.

Toner Cartridges for B1160

Which cartridge should you buy?

There is only one cartridge decision on this page, and it is about quantity rather than type. A single 331-7335 suits a desk that prints a handful of pages a week and would rather not tie money up in spares. Once copying enters the picture, volume climbs quietly — a homework-heavy household or a home business copying forms daily can empty a cartridge faster than expected, and the multipacks bring the per-cartridge cost down while keeping the next unit within arm's reach. The 2-pack is the natural middle ground for most owners: one cartridge working, one waiting, no last-minute order when the low-toner warning lands mid-project.

Chip, toner and everyday use

The cartridge's chip reports toner levels to the printer, so when the machine warns, believe it — but a gentle rock of the cartridge, end to end, often coaxes out a few dozen more clean pages while the replacement ships. Keep the spare sealed in its bag until install day; opened cartridges age faster, especially in a warm room. One housekeeping note specific to a multifunction: if copies look dirty but prints from the computer look clean, the scanner glass needs a wipe, not a new cartridge — the toner is only involved once paper is actually printed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the multifunction B1160 use the same cartridge as the printer-only model?

Yes. The Laser B1160 and this multifunction version share the same cartridge family, built around the 331-7335, so a spare bought for one machine covers the other.

How does copying affect toner use on the B1160?

Directly: each copy is a printed page and draws the same toner as a print job. Scanning is the free function — it consumes nothing — so scan-and-email workflows stretch a cartridge further than copy workflows.

Which cartridge should I order for the B1160?

Read the code printed on the cartridge you are replacing and match it: the listings on this page are the 331-7335 family, sold under the part number and under the B1160 name. Either naming leads to the same cartridge.

What warranty comes with these compatible cartridges?

Every compatible cartridge listed here is backed by a one-year warranty with one-year returns, which takes the gamble out of choosing the lower-cost option for a budget machine.

More printers that use the same cartridges

The same black cartridge family serves a wide band of Dell's compact laser line: Color Laser Laser B1160W, Color Laser Laser B1163W, Color Laser Laser B1165NFW, Color Laser Laser B1160, Dell 331-7335, Laser B1160, Laser B1160W, Laser B1163, Laser B1163W, Laser B1165, Laser B1165NFW, Multifunction B1160W.