SKU:

Oki-B431

Printer Brand:

Okidata

OEM Number:

44574701

Ink Color:

Black

Page Yield:

4,000 Pages

Printer Type:

Laser Cartridge

Condition:

New Compatible

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know when the cartridge in my B431 is actually running out?

The signs arrive in a predictable order: the printer reports low toner, then output starts looking slightly gray instead of solid black, then streaks or faded edges appear. Rocking the 44574701 gently side to side buys you a short second life by evening out what toner remains, but once print quality slides again after rocking, the cartridge is done and further pages will only get worse.

Should I replace the cartridge at the first low-toner warning?

Not necessarily — the warning usually appears with useful toner still left, and swapping immediately throws away pages you paid for. A better rhythm is to order the replacement when the warning appears, then install it when quality actually drops. With the cartridge rated at 4,000 pages for $28.45 (about 0.71 cents per page), keeping one spare on hand makes that rhythm painless.

Which printers share this cartridge with the B431?

The 44574701 is shared with the MB461 MFP, MB471, MB471W, and B431d. If your B431 sits alongside any of those machines, the spare you buy for one covers them all.

Is this an Oki original cartridge?

No, it is a compatible cartridge manufactured to the 44574701 specification. It carries a 1-year warranty and 1-year free returns — see our shipping and returns page for the details — so trying it in your B431 carries very little risk.

Can I shake the old cartridge to get more pages?

A gentle rock, yes; a hard shake, no. Rocking redistributes toner powder that has settled toward one end. Vigorous shaking can force toner out of the seals and into the printer. Once rocking stops helping, the remaining toner is too little to coat pages evenly and it is time for the new cartridge.

How long will delivery take if I order when the warning appears?

We ship from warehouses in Illinois, Pennsylvania, Georgia, and California, and most orders land within a few business days. Because the low-toner warning typically precedes a truly empty cartridge by a comfortable margin, ordering at the warning almost always beats the deadline. Questions are answered Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM CST, and the full range is on our Okidata toner page.

About This B431 Toner Cartridge

The Okidata B431 takes the compatible 44574701 black cartridge, rated at 4,000 pages and priced at $28.45 — about 0.71 cents per page. The low-toner warning, early fading, and streaks are the reliable signals that a replacement is due, and one spare on the shelf covers the MB461 MFP, MB471, MB471W, and B431d as well. Each cartridge is backed by a 1-year warranty and 1-year free returns, ships from our Illinois, Pennsylvania, Georgia, or California warehouses, and is supported Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM CST.