SKU:

SCX-3201G

Printer Brand:

Samsung

OEM Number:

MLT-D104S

Ink Color:

Black

Page Yield:

1,500 Pages

Printer Type:

Laser Cartridge

Condition:

New Compatible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many weeks does one cartridge realistically cover in an SCX-3201G?

It depends on the household rhythm, but the maths is simple: the MLT-D104S is rated at 1,500 pages, so a home printing roughly 40 pages a week gets the better part of nine months from one cartridge, while a busier desk at 100 pages a week lands nearer three and a half months. Dense pages shorten that span; light letters and forms stretch it.

My prints have started coming out pale on one side — is the cartridge finished?

A one-sided fade usually means the remaining toner has settled unevenly inside the cartridge rather than run out completely. Take the MLT-D104S out, rock it gently from side to side a few times to redistribute the powder, and refit it — output often evens up for a good while longer. When the pale band returns quickly after that, the fill really is spent.

What does each printed page cost with this cartridge?

At $39.58 for a rated 1,500 pages, the toner works out at roughly 2.64 cents a page before paper and electricity. Pages carrying photos or heavy graphics use more toner per sheet, so a graphics-heavy household will see a slightly higher effective figure than a family printing mostly text.

Which other Samsung machines take this same cartridge?

The MLT-D104S is the shared cartridge across a wide compact range: the ML-1660, ML-1661, ML-1665, ML-1666, ML-1667 and ML-1675 printers, the ML-1860 and ML-1865W, and the SCX-3200, SCX-3205, SCX-3206, SCX-3210, SCX-3217 and SCX-3218 multifunction units — the same range we list under Samsung toner cartridges. If a second Samsung of that era sits in the house, one spare cartridge can serve either machine.

Does the SCX-3201G's toner-saving mode change how far the cartridge goes?

Yes — the toner-save setting lays down a lighter layer on each page, so drafts and internal documents use noticeably less powder and the cartridge lasts longer. Output looks lighter, which suits drafts fine but is worth switching off for anything leaving the house. It is a simple way to stretch a 1,500-page cartridge when most printing is everyday paperwork.

What protection comes with this compatible cartridge?

Every cartridge carries a one-year warranty, and returns are free for one year from purchase — if a unit leaks, streaks or fails early, it comes back to us at no cost to you. The full terms sit on the shipping and returns page, and our support team is available Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM CST if anything needs talking through.

About This Cartridge for the Samsung SCX-3201G

One MLT-D104S compatible cartridge in black for the Samsung SCX-3201G: 1,500 rated pages at $39.58. It ships from whichever of our warehouses in IL, PA, GA or CA is nearest to you, and a full year of warranty cover with free returns for the same year stands behind it.