OKI C531DN Toner Cartridge

Expert Verdict

OKI C531DN printer is a global business-to-business printer that is dedicated to creating professional printed communications products, applications and services that can increase the efficiency of today's businesses. It has brought to market an incredibly fast and high performance machine that can satisfy the business competition. It falls under the category of LED printer. Even though LED printers are technically announced under the laser category, they are technologically different from the conventional laser printers. In the OKI C531DN LED printer, LEDs are used in place of lasers to draw the image of the document that needs to be printed using OKI C531DN toner cartridges. Since LEDs consume less energy than conventional lasers and are durable to boot, LED based colour printers tend to be more reliable and less damaging to the budget. This can be seen as a positive aspect of this machine.

The OKI C531DN printer operates up to 30 pages per minute for mono and 26 pages for color mode. The speed is not even breaking in the graphics and printing PDF, because of the usual language understanding, and good quality OKI C531DN toner cartridges. Fortunately, paper stocks have been adapted to the high-level. It comes standard with a paper holding drawer capable of carrying 250 sheets and a multipurpose tray that can carry 100 sheets. Which means that the business owners will get a total paper capacity of up to 350 sheets. If 350 sheets capacity seems too small to you, then consider the fact that the printer also includes an automatic duplexer, which OKI C531DN does. In effect, it doubles your total paper capacity. Moreover, you can include the optional 530 sheet paper tray that will definitely meet your requirements. Adding this optional tray will make the total paper capacity of 880 sheets. It is designed for maximum average 5,000 Pages per month, which makes it a strong printer for small to medium size workgroups, to maximize the performance of the OKI you need to install the drivers and software. The OKI C531DN toner cartridges give highly touted pictures with a clean transition and color reproduction, and not just when it comes to text. The printer also provides easy connectivity-from virtually anywhere or print share on a network, supports Mac, Windows 8, Windows 7 and Windows 10.

The control panel of the OKI printer is dominated by a five button circular control setup and a separate back button. This is further complemented by a 50.8mm LCD screen that's capable of displaying 32 alphanumeric characters spread over two rows. The standard internal memory of the Oki C531DN is 256 MB which can be extended upto 768MB. The biggest limitation of the OKI C531DN is that it doesn’t support Wi-Fi direct, like most of the modern day printers do. Since there is no Wi-Fi direct facility, the printer offers the usual Ethernet and USB 2.0 facilities in the connectivity column.

If you plan to do a lot of mobile printing, then you will have to avoid this printer. However, if your primary needs limit to desktops and laptops, then you shouldn’t have any issues with this printer and OKI C531DN toner cartridges. You should also avoid this printer if your primary use is graphics/photo printing. Though the printer produces good quality photo prints, they are good enough for internal use only. Like if you’re thinking of printing your annual reports or PPTs for your clients, then the quality isn’t enough.

Another point to be aware of is its weight. If the dimensions of the OKI C531DN and the OKI C531DN toner cartridges fall in the good category, its weight definitely falls in the bad category. Despite being compact, this printer can be difficult to pick up since it weighs a sizable 22 kg, which is not just pickable by everyone.

Review

The C531dn from the OKI data series is an efficient colour laser printer that provides good printing speeds and network capabilities. It’s a small laser printer that doesn’t take up a lot of room in the office and can reduce the cost of printing. The device is best suitable for small to medium workgroup units. This printer comes with a high yield OKI C531dn toner cartridge which reduces the cost of toner replacement, resulting in an efficient device.

OKI C531dn weighs approx. 22 kg and measures about 504 x 410 x 242 mm. On the top of the device, there is a small control panel with an angled display screen, adjacent to the output tray. The innovative LED technology delivers exceptional results, giving you sharper and more vibrant prints from the first to the last print.This colour laser printer has a 350 sheet paper tray capacity. This includes standard 250 sheets main paper tray and a 100 sheets multipurpose tray that handles various media sizes. The paper tray capacity can be upgraded to 88 sheets with the addition of a 530 sheet paper tray.

OKI C531dn printer can print up to 31 sheets of monochrome files and 27 sheets of colour prints with the printing resolution of 1,200 dpi. It supports double-sided printing along with a high-speed network connection so you can control, access and monitor your workplace's output across the whole office. It prints on a variety of media such as CD labels, banners, booklets and business cards easily, whenever you require them. This printer comes with a high capacity OKI C531dn toner cartridges, providing good toner yield and is also convenient to use because they last longer and achieve a lower cost per copy.

• Supports USB and ethernet ports for more better connectivity option
• High capacity OKI C531dn toner cartridges
• Uncompromised high quality
• 256 MB of RAM is upgradable up to 768 MB.
• Windows and Mac compatibility
• Supports duplex prints
• Supports wide selection of media types
• Provides high print speed

• Takes 60 seconds to warm up
• No direct printing options
• Limited paper handling capacity
• Limited mobility (bulky and noisy)
• Lacks high volume production (5,000 page monthly duty cycle)

The OKI C531dn printer is the perfect solution for small business workgroup units. The printer is compatible with almost all of the major operating systems. It has a standard OKI C531dn toner cartridges, with high toner yield, reducing the cost of toner replacement. Overall, this printer cuts down on costs but lacks the speed and resolution as of other printers.

The Replacement cartridges for OKI C531dn toner are:

• OKI 44973508 black
• OKI 44469724 cyan
• OKI 44469723 magenta
• OKI 44469722 yellow

How to Reinstall your new toner cartridges in your OKI C531DN printer?

Following steps below:

When the LCD display indicates TONER LOW, or if print appears faded, first open the top cover and try tapping the cartridge a few times to evenly distribute the toner powder. This will enable you to obtain the best yield from your OKI C531DN toner cartridges.

To avoid toner wastage and possible toner sensor errors, do not change the toner cartridge(s) until “TONER EMPTY” is displayed.

The toner used in the printer is a very fine dry powder. It contains four cartridges: one each for cyan, magenta, yellow and black.

Note the positions of the four cartridges. It is essential that they go back in the same Order.

• Slide the coloured release collar on the cartridge to be replaced fully towards the right-hand side of the printer
• Lift the right-hand end of the cartridge and then draw the cartridge to the right to release the left-hand end, and withdraw the toner cartridge out of the printer
• Have a sheet of paper handy to place the old cartridges, while you install the new one. This will prevent your toner from marking your furniture

If you do spill any toner powder, lightly brush it off. If this is not enough, use a cool, damp cloth to remove any residue. Do not use hot water, or solvents of any kind. They will make stains permanent.

Remove your new OKI C531DN toner ink cartridges from its box but leave its wrapping material in place for the moment. Gently shake the new cartridge to loosen it and distribute the toner evenly inside the cartridge. Then remove the wrapping material and dispose your old cartridges inside that concerning waste recycling.

Holding the cartridge by its top centre, lower it into the printer over the drum unit from which the old cartridge was removed. Insert the left end of the cartridge into the top of the drum unit first, pushing it against the spring, then lower the right end of the cartridge down onto the drum unit.

Press gently down on the cartridge to ensure that it is firmly seated, slide the coloured collar fully towards the left-hand side of the printer. This will lock the OKI C531DN toner ink cartridges into place and then release toner into the drum unit.

Gently wipe the LED head surface with a clean, lint-free cloth. And Finally, close the top cover and press down firmly both the sides so that the cover latches closed.

Q. Are compatible OKI C531DN toner cartridges high capacity cartridges? Are they available in a pack of four for urgent purchase?
A. Yes, these OKI C531DN toner cartridges are high capacity cartridges and available in a pack of four. If you wish to purchase these cartridges right now, they are in stock and ready to be shipped. However, whenever you need to buy them urgently in future, kindly enquire with us first (by contacting us at 048 30833221) so that can update you instantly and process your order accordingly.

Q. Is OKI’s C531DN printer compatible with Mac just like it is with Windows? Please advise. Thanks.
A. Yes, this printer is compatible with Mac as well as with Windows.

Q. If the type of paper used for taking printouts isn’t suitable or recommended for a printer, will it affect the quality of output a great deal?
A. Yes, if the type of paper you use does not suitable for the printer you have, the quality of printouts will not be up to the mark. Please use paper that has been recommended by the company to get the desired results.

Q. Are OKI C531DN toner cartridges also supposed to be shaken like other brands to spread the toner powder inside and print a few pages more? Is doing that safe and recommended for compatible cartridges as well?
A. Yes, shaking the toner cartridge of OKI will also yield some more printouts. Shaking compatible cartridges for spreading the toner powder inside is perfectly fine; you can very much do that and be sure it will not cause any problem.

Q. I’d like to know if compatible OKI C531DN toner cartridges are safe for the environment…
A.Absolutely; OKI’s C531DN toner cartridges, like other brands, are wholly safe and friendly towards the environment as they are created from good quality new and remanufactured material and parts.

Q. The blue locking lever on the cartridge does not move when changing the toner. What should i do?
A. If the blue lever does not move and the OKI C531DN toner cartridges cannot be removed even if lifted, then try to set it again by following the steps:

1. Hold the right side of the cartridge tightly and lift it up while pressing to the right to remove. If the cartridges are stuck, apply slightly stronger force while lifting it
2. The shutter of the image drum's toner supply port is slightly open, so press the shutter and close it with your fingers.
3. Insert the OKI C531DN toner cartridges from the left side of the image drum, and then lower the right side and set it securely.
4. Slide the blue locking lever completely to the left end. Make sure that the blue locking lever of all the toner cartridges is in the locked state.

Q. How to deal with the unsatisfactory print results like vertical lines appear on the printed page?
A. These issues can be handled easily by using proper solutions. These can be:

• The LED head found dirty. To resolve this you need to wipe out the LED head with a soft, lint-free cloth. This might resolve the issue.
• The toner might be low. For this open the top cover and tap the cartridge a several times to evenly distribute any of the remaining toner in the cartridges. If the symptoms still exist, replace the OKI C531DN toner cartridges.
• Foreign material might be present in the image drum unit, replace the image drum cartridges as soon as possible.
• Light-shielding film of the image drum cartridge is dirty. You need to wipe out the film with a soft, lint-free cloth.

Q. How to clean the LED heads of the OKI C531DN printer?
A. If you are experiencing any of the print quality issues like streaking, faint print or missing prints then the first thing we recommend is to clean the LED heads of the printer. The LED heads are located on the top cover of the machine, they are thin black glass strips that hang down from the top cover. When you open the printer’s top cover, you will directly see the LED heads. Clean all the 4 LED black glass strips using an alcohol wipe, soft tissue or a soft cloth and check the results. Note that only the colour printers will have four led heads and mono printers will have one.

Q. Are your compatible OKI C531DN toner cartridges original or remanufactured?
A. Our compatible OKI C531DN toner cartridges are remanufactured and are well tested for high quality performance as of originals. They are cheaper than the originals and provide same page yield as of the genuine ones.

Q. Can you tell me if these OKI C531DN toner cartridges are compatible with my C511DN printer?
A. Yes, all C531DN toner cartridges can be used with your C511DN printer. You can also visit the below page to find all the compatible toner cartridges for your OKI C511DN printer model: https://printerinkcartridges.ie/oki-toner-cartridges/oki-c/c511dn

Q. Hi, we had an issue with these compatible toner cartridges in the past, my OKI C531N printer was not recognizing the cartridges and continuously showing the error messages. I'm fed up of paying Oki prices, and would prefer to use these instead. Do your cartridges work perfectly without errors or is it just hit and miss if the printer will accept them?
A. After inserting these compatible cartridges to the printer they require some simple troubleshooting steps. All our cartridges comes with warranty and 30-day return policy and are expected to perform to the same level as the original cartridges. In case if it does not work all you need to do is get in touch with us so we could resolve the issue.

Q. Could you please let me know the average price to print a colour page from OKI C531DN printer using compatible OKI C531DN toner cartridges?
A. The average cost per print is calculated based on the page yield capacity of each colour cartridge and the total cost of the set. The page yield capacity for each cartridge is listed on the cartridge page. The page yield capacity is based on printing at 5% coverage on an A4 page. So if your print covers more than the 5% on an A4 page the cost per print will vary accordingly.

Q. Will this black toner cartridge 44973508 work with my OKI MC562 printer?
A. Yes, all the cartridges listed on this page including black colour 44973508 toner cartridge are fully compatible and work fine with your OKI MC562 printer model.

Q. Hi, I am a businessman in Cameroon and would like to buy these compatible multipack of OKI C531DN toner cartridges. But, I am not sure if you would be able to deliver these here in Cameroon?
A. Unfortunately, this would not be possible as we only deliver to addresses within Rep.Ireland & Northern Ireland.

Q. Which of these OKI cartridges would be compatible with OKI C531dn printer model?
A. All the cartridges listed on this page are OKI C531DN toner cartridges only. So each of these cartridge work perfectly fine with your OKI C531dn printer. Based on your need you can go with the individual cartridge or if you need all of them then you should go with the multipack which includes all 4 colours i.e. black, cyan, magenta and yellow cartridges and will cost you lesser than buying them individually.

Q. Hi, I have heard that using the recycled or compatible cartridge will void the printer warranty but I am not sure. Do you have any info of this?
A. The OEM can not void the printer warranty just because of remanufactured or compatible cartridge was used in it. They have to prove that the defect occurred is because of the compatible cartridge. So, you just need to make sure that your recycled or compatible cartridge is of high quality and well-tested. Our all compatible cartridges are fully tested and are expected to perform as good as the original ones.