new toner or cartridge

I have a Dell 1700n printer. I need to get more toner.
I was going to get a toner refill kit like this:
http://www.amazon.com/Laser-Tek-Services-Compatible-Lexmark/dp/B001OC149Y/ref=pd_luc_sbs_01_01_t_lh
to save some money. But I also see cartridges for not much more:
http://www.amazon.com/Dell-310-5402-Compatible-Cartridge-Printer/dp/B00363DDP2/ref=pd_luc_sbs_01_04_t_lh

I feel like I'm missing something, I expected the cartridge to be much more.
Can someone set me straight?

Printers and ScannersDell

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allelopath

8/22/2022 - Mon

Dave Baldwin

3/18/2012

I have HP printers and although I have bought off-brand cartridges, I am too lazy to get the refill kits. One time at work, we were trying to replace a large toner container and something slipped and toner went all over the place. A Big mess and I don't want to deal with that again.

If your printer is still under warranty, you should probably get the Dell toner cartridge.

allelopath

3/18/2012

ASKER

I've done the refill once before, and yes, you have to be really careful with the toner.
The printer is not under warranty.
I still don't understand, though. The point of getting the toner refill is to save money, yet the difference between the 2 items I've linked to is only $5, which makes me think I'm not seeing this correctly.

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