SKU:

MLT-D205S

Printer Brand:

Samsung

OEM Number:

MLT-D205S

Ink Color:

Black

Page Yield:

2,000 Pages

Printer Type:

Laser Cartridge

Condition:

New Compatible

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the standard-yield cartridge the right size for our workload?

For a steady, moderate workload it is usually the honest fit. The MLT-D205S is rated at 2,000 pages: on a printer or multifunction turning out a few hundred pages a month, that is several months between swaps, with a lower upfront outlay than the high-yield version. Desks printing thousands of pages monthly will change it often enough that the larger cartridge starts to make sense — the break point is your monthly volume, nothing more mysterious than that.

What does this cartridge cost per page?

At $39.02 for 2,000 rated pages, the MLT-D205S works out to around 1.95 cents per page at the standard 5% coverage measure. Ordinary office documents sit close to that figure; dense reports and heavy graphics raise the real cost per sheet a little, as they do with any toner.

What is the difference between this and the MLT-D205L I have seen?

The letter is the yield tier. This listing is the MLT-D205S, the standard-yield cartridge rated at 2,000 pages; its high-yield sibling is the MLT-D205L, sold separately for heavier workloads. Both serve the same family of printers, so the choice is purely about how much toner you want in the machine at once — check which code is on the cartridge you are replacing if you want a like-for-like swap.

Does this printer family use a separate drum?

Yes — in this range the drum is its own replaceable unit, the MLT-R205, rather than part of the toner cartridge. That means a worn drum is changed on its own schedule, and a new toner will not cure streaks or background shading caused by a tired drum. The MLT-R205 is a separate listing; this page is for the MLT-D205S toner cartridge only.

Which printers take the MLT-D205S?

It fits Samsung's ML-3312ND, ML-3712DW and ML-3712ND printers, and the SCX-4835FD, SCX-4835FR and SCX-5639FR multifunctions. Fitting is a front-access swap: open the cover, pull the spent cartridge out, rock the new one gently, and slide it in until it clicks.

What warranty and returns terms apply?

The cartridge is a Clever Supplies compatible covered by a one-year warranty, and returns are free throughout the first year if it faults or underperforms. Our shipping & returns page has the details; support runs Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM CST, and orders dispatch from our Illinois, Pennsylvania, Georgia or California warehouses.

About This Samsung MLT-D205S Black Toner Cartridge

The MLT-D205S is the standard-yield black toner cartridge for Samsung's ML-3312 and ML-3712 workgroup printers and their SCX multifunction counterparts, rated at 2,000 pages and priced at $39.02 — roughly 1.95 cents per page. It is built for the broad middle of office printing: regular document volume where a 2,000-page cartridge lasts months and the smaller upfront cost beats stocking a larger unit. Within our Samsung compatible range it carries a one-year warranty with free returns across the first year.