SKU:

SCX-5639FR

Printer Brand:

Samsung

OEM Number:

MLT-D205L

Ink Color:

High Yield Black

Page Yield:

5,000 Pages

Printer Type:

Laser Cartridge

Condition:

New Compatible

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do some SCX-5639FR cartridges seem to run out well before 5,000 pages?

Because the 5,000-page rating for the MLT-D205L is measured at 5% page coverage — a typical business letter. An office printing dense forms, statements with shaded panels or graphics-heavy pages can use two or three times that toner per sheet, and the cartridge empties in proportion. The count is honest; the workload is heavier than the test page.

How can we check how much toner the current cartridge has left?

The machine reports an estimated level, and its page counter tells you how far the cartridge is through its rated life. Treat the estimate as a guide: coverage, not page count alone, decides what remains, so a cartridge at "20%" on a graphics-heavy diet has less left than the number suggests.

What does each page cost on the SCX-5639FR with this cartridge?

At $39.02 and 5,000 rated pages, about 0.78 cents a page for toner. If your real yield runs lower because of heavy coverage, the effective cost rises with it — which is exactly why coverage-heavy offices often move to the five-pack, where the same cartridge is $24.23.

Do the copies this machine makes count against the cartridge?

Yes — a copy is a printed page and draws toner the same way. Only scanning leaves the cartridge untouched. On an SCX-5639FR that copies heavily, cartridge life tracks print-plus-copy volume.

Could early fading be the drum rather than the toner?

Fading that spreads evenly and worsens gradually is toner. A blemish repeating at the same spacing down the page is the signature of the MLT-R205 drum unit, a separate wear part; fitting this cartridge will not fix a repeating mark, and a new drum will not fix simple fading.

What cover does this cartridge carry?

A one-year warranty, and returns free for a year if it leaks, streaks or fails early — the shipping and returns page walks through it. Orders are dispatched from our warehouses in IL, PA, GA and CA, and support is available Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM CST.

About This Cartridge for the Samsung SCX-5639FR

A single high-yield MLT-D205L cartridge for the SCX-5639FR: 5,000 rated pages at $39.02, for a multifunction whose real yield depends on how hard its pages work the toner. The Samsung range lists the same cartridge in money-saving packs for heavier users.

Owners of ML-3712DW, ML-3712ND, SCX-4835FD, SCX-4835FR, SCX-5639FR, and ML-3312ND are all buying this same cartridge. Nearby in the range sit the SCX-5639FR 5 pack, the standard-yield MLT-D205S black cartridge, and the extra-high-yield MLT-D205E black cartridge.