A:Answer Hello,
Thank you for your interest in the Dell 1250c color laser printer. This printer actually uses toner and not ink cartridges. This printer has separate toner cartridges for black, cyan, magenta and yellow colors. Here is an example of compatible cartridges, for sale here on Best Buy:
Model: CMR3C (magenta)
SKU: 5255499
Model: DV16F (black)
SKU: 5255462
Model: 5M1VR (yellow)
SKU: 5255505
Model: PDVTW (cyan)
SKU: 5255471
Hope this helps!
JonathanNforDell