Multifunction E515DN

Built for a shared office rather than a single desk, the Dell E515DN is a monochrome multifunction that prints, copies, scans and faxes at around 42 pages per minute, with automatic duplexing and Ethernet networking as standard. It feeds on the high-yield black toner 593-BBKD, rated at 2,600 pages, and images through a separate drum unit, the 593-BBKE, which is replaced on its own much longer cycle. Both supplies are listed below — the toner as a single cartridge and in packs up to ten, the drum as a single unit and in multi-packs.

A workgroup machine lives a different life from a personal printer. Several people send it jobs all day, the copier glass sees forms and ID cards between print runs, and two-sided output quietly halves the paper bill. In that setting the high-yield cartridge is the sensible default: fewer swaps, fewer interruptions, and a cost per page that suits steady shared volume. The E515DN is wired into the network once and then simply expected to be ready — the supply plan below is built around that expectation.

Toner Cartridges for E515DN

Cartridge	Color	Page Yield
593-BBKD Black Toner Cartridge	Black	2,600 pages
593-BBKD Black Toner Cartridges, 2 Pack	Black	2,600 pages
593-BBKD Black Toner Cartridges, 3 Pack	Black	2,600 pages
593-BBKD Black Toner Cartridges, 5 Pack	Black	2,600 pages
593-BBKD Black Toner Cartridges, 10 Pack	Black	2,600 pages

Drum unit (separate from the toner cartridge):

Which cartridge should you buy?

For this printer the high-yield 593-BBKD is the cartridge to standardize on — at 2,600 pages it runs more than twice as long as a standard-fill unit, and on a shared machine that difference shows up as weeks between change-outs instead of days. Small teams do fine with the single or two pack; a busy department should hold the five or ten pack so a fresh cartridge is always within reach of whoever gets the low-toner warning. Treat the drum separately: the 593-BBKE is not toner and is not part of a toner swap — only replace it when print quality fades or streaks despite a healthy cartridge, or when the printer asks for it. Every compatible cartridge here is covered by a 1-year warranty and 1-year returns.

Chip, toner and everyday use

On a networked machine, the practical habits matter more than the technical ones. Keep at least one sealed spare beside the printer, not in a storeroom across the building, so the person who sees the warning can finish the swap in a minute. Let the printer recognize the new cartridge's chip fully before queueing more jobs. Page yields are quoted at about 5% page coverage, so a department printing dense reports will see fewer pages than one printing short memos. When output eventually turns faint with toner still showing, a gentle side-to-side rock of the cartridge redistributes what is left and buys time until the next delivery.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which cartridges does the Dell E515DN use?

Two supplies, two jobs: the 593-BBKD high-yield black toner cartridge, rated at 2,600 pages, and the 593-BBKE drum unit it prints through. The toner is what you replace regularly; the drum is a separate, longer-lived part listed under its own heading on this page.

Is the drum built into the toner cartridge?

No. On this platform the drum is its own unit, so a toner swap does not renew the drum and a worn drum is not fixed by fresh toner. If prints come out streaked or gray in the background with a new cartridge fitted, the drum is the part to look at.

What do the letters DN mean for my supply order?

They describe the printer, not the cartridge: duplex printing and networking are built in. Two-sided printing saves paper on print and copy jobs alike, and it does not change which toner or drum you order.

How long should a toner cartridge last here?

The 593-BBKD is rated at 2,600 pages at roughly 5% coverage. A workgroup printing full-page documents will land under that figure, while short emails and forms can stretch it further — the rating is a yardstick for comparing cartridges, not a promise.