SCX-3218
Samsung's SCX-3218 rounds out the regional variants of the compact 3200 multifunction family, offering print, scan, and copy in a desktop-friendly mono unit. It is built for light, everyday document duty.
It takes the MLT-D104S cartridge. Our compatible cartridges save money; genuine OEM cartridges stay original. Fast shipping from Clever Supplies.
Toner Cartridges for SCX-3218
This printer works with the following toner cartridges:
- Samsung MLT-D104S
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- ML-1660
- ML-1661
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- ML-1666
- ML-1675
- ML-1860
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- ML-1865
- SCX-3200
- SCX-3201
- SCX-3205
- SCX-3206
- SCX-3210
- SCX-3217
- ML-1660K
- ML-1660N
- ML-1661K
- ML-1665K
- ML-1667
- ML-1670
- ML-1865W
- SCX-3200K
- SCX-3200W
- SCX-3205W
- SCX-3205WK
- SCX-3210K
- SCX-3201G
- SCX-3205K
- ML-1676
- ML-1866
- SCX-3206W
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I keep the paper path of my SCX-3218 clean for better print quality, and what tools should I use?
The SCX-3218 benefits from a light interior cleaning every few MLT-D104S changes — nothing aggressive, just dust removal. If you see spilled toner, a toner-rated vacuum or a dry cloth is the safe cleanup — damp cloths make toner smear. A two-minute wipe with each cartridge change keeps the path clear indefinitely.
How do I find the toner gauge for the SCX-3218, and how accurate is the reading before I run out mid-job?
The most reliable check is the supplies status page, which the SCX-3218 can print from its menu without a computer. Treat the gauge as an estimate, not a precise count — it measures usage, so coverage-heavy pages drain it faster than the bar suggests. A quick glance at the gauge is all the maintenance this needs.
What makes toner not stick to the paper in the SCX-3218 — is that a fuser problem or bad toner on plain paper?
When toner sits on the surface instead of melting into the fibers, the fuser — the hot roller at the SCX-3218's output — is the prime suspect. First check the paper-type setting matches the loaded stock; heavy or glossy paper on a plain-paper setting under-fuses every time. Rule out the simple causes and the real culprit stands out clearly.
