Printers are important tools in today’s digital world. But, when your Brother printer shows “low toner,” finding the right supplies fast and correctly is often hard. This is like finding a specific ship in a large ocean; without a good map, you cannot reach your goal. This article will explain toner compatibility, give a detailed Brother toner compatibility chart, and help you choose well. This will make your printing easy.
Why Do We Need a Toner Compatibility Chart?
A toner compatibility chart is more than a list. It is a “health report” and “map” for your printer. Its main use is to help you avoid problems from buying wrong supplies. Imagine putting the wrong toner into a printer. At best, print quality is bad or the machine does not recognize it. At worst, it can damage inner parts or shorten the printer’s life. This is like putting the wrong fuel into a fast car, which will surely hurt its performance or break it. An exact compatibility chart makes sure your toner fits your printer perfectly. This ensures every part of the printing process works right.
Also, many toner models are on the market. Different printer series often use different toners and drums. For normal users, finding and checking by hand takes time and effort, and mistakes can happen. A compatibility chart makes this process much simpler. It helps you find the right model quickly, saving time and energy.
Complete Brother Toner Compatibility Chart
The table below combines Brother printer, toner, and drum compatibility details. It aims to help you find information easily. We have tried to get data from reliable sources. But, products change often. So, always check Brother’s official latest guide before buying.
Tips:
•DR models are Drum Units.
•TN models are Toner Cartridges.
•BK, C, M, Y mean Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow toners.
Mono Laser Printer Compatibility
| Brother Printer Model | Compatible Toner Cartridge | Compatible Drum Unit | Notes |
| MFC-1910W, MFC-1810 | TN-1050 | DR-1050 | |
| HL-1210W, HL-1110, HL-1112/A, HL-1212W | TN-1050 | DR-1050 | |
| DCP-1510, DCP-1512/A, DCP-1610W, DCP-1612W | TN-1050 | DR-1050 | |
| HL-2035, HL-2037 | TN-2005 | DR-2005 | |
| HL-2135W, HL-2130, HL-2132 | TN-2010 | DR-2200 | |
| DCP-7055, DCP-7055W, DCP-7057 | TN-2010 | DR-2200 | |
| MFC-7320, MFC-7440N, MFC-7840W | TN-2110, TN-2120 | DR-2100 | |
| HL-2140, HL-2170W, HL-2150N | TN-2110, TN-2120 | DR-2100 | |
| DCP-7030, DCP-7032, DCP-7040 | TN-2110, TN-2120 | DR-2100 | |
| MFC-7860DW, MFC-7360N, MFC-7460DN | TN-2210, TN-2220 | DR-2200 | |
| FAX-2840, FAX-2845, FAX-2940 | TN-2210, TN-2220 | DR-2200 | |
| HL-2250DN, HL-2240, HL-2240D, HL-2270DW | TN-2210, TN-2220 | DR-2200 | |
| DCP-7060D, DCP-7065DN, DCP-7070DW | TN-2210, TN-2220 | DR-2200 | |
| HL-2275DW, HL-2280DW | TN420 (Standard), TN450 (High Yield) | (Not specified) | |
| MFC-7240, MFC-7360N, MFC-7365DN, MFC-7460DN, MFC-7860DW | TN420 (Standard), TN450 (High Yield) | (Not specified) | |
| MFC-L2700DW, MFC-L2700DN, MFC-L2720DW, MFC-L2740DW | TN-2310, TN-2320 | DR-2300 | |
| HL-L2300D, HL-L2360DN, HL-L2340DW, HL-L2365DW | TN-2310, TN-2320 | DR-2300 | |
| DCP-L2500D, DCP-L2520DW, DCP-L2540DN, DCP-L2560DW | TN-2310, TN-2320 | DR-2300 | |
| DCP-L2520DW, DCP-L2540DW, HL-L2300D, HL-L2305W | TN630 (Standard), TN660 (High Yield) | (Not specified) | TN6602PK (Multipack) |
| HL-L2315DW, HL-L2320D, HL-L2340DW, HL-L2360DW, HL-L2380DW | TN630 (Standard), TN660 (High Yield) | (Not specified) | TN6602PK (Multipack) |
| MFC-L2680W, MFC-L2685DW, MFC-L2700DW, MFC-L2705DW, MFC-L2707DW, MFC-L2720DW, MFC-L2740DW | TN630 (Standard), TN660 (High Yield) | (Not specified) | TN6602PK (Multipack) |
| DCP-L2550DW, HL-L2350DW, HL-L2390DW, HL-L2395DW, MFC-L2710DW, MFC-L2717DW | TN730 (Standard), TN760 (High Yield) | (Not specified) | TN7602PK (Multipack) |
| HL-L2370DW, HL-L2370DW XL, MFC-L2750DW, MFC-L2750DW XL | TN730 (Standard), TN760 (High Yield) | (Not specified) | TN770 (Super High Yield), TN7602PK (Multipack) |
| MFC-8460N, MFC-8860DN, MFC-8870DW | TN-3130, TN-3170 | DR-3100 | |
| HL-5240, HL-5250DN, HL-5270DN, HL-5240L | TN-3130, TN-3170 | DR-3100 | |
| HL-5280DW, DCP-8060DN, DCP-8065DN | TN-3130, TN-3170 | DR-3100 | |
| DCP-8060, DCP-8065DN, HL-5240, HL-5250DN, HL-5250DNT, HL-5280DW | TN550 (Standard), TN580 (High Yield) | (Not specified) | |
| MFC-8460N, MFC-8660DN, MFC-8670DN, MFC-8860DN, MFC-8870DW | TN550 (Standard), TN580 (High Yield) | (Not specified) | |
| MFC-8370DN, MFC-8380DN, MFC-8890DW, MFC-8880DN | TN-3230, TN-3280 | DR-3200 | |
| HL-5350DN, HL-5350DNLT, HL-5340D, HL-5340DL | TN-3230, TN-3280 | DR-3200 | |
| HL-5370DW, HL-5370DWT, HL-5380DN | TN-3230, TN-3280 | DR-3200 | |
| DCP-8070D, DCP-8085DN | TN-3230, TN-3280 | DR-3200 | |
| MFC-8510DN, MFC-8520DN, MFC-8950DW, MFC-8950DWT | TN-3330, TN-3380, TN-3390 | DR-3300 | |
| HL-5450DNT, HL-5440D, HL-5450DN, HL-5470DW | TN-3330, TN-3390, TN-3380 | DR-3300 | |
| HL-6180DW, HL-6180DWT | TN-3330, TN-3390, TN-3380, TN720 (Standard), TN750 (High Yield), TN780 (Super High Yield) | DR-3300 | TN7502PK (Multipack) |
| DCP-8110DN, DCP-8250DN | TN-3330, TN-3390, TN-3380 | DR-3300 | |
| DCP-8110DN, DCP-8150DN, DCP-8155DN, HL-5440D, HL-5450DN, HL-5470DW, HL-5470DWT | TN720 (Standard), TN750 (High Yield) | (Not specified) | TN7502PK (Multipack) |
| MFC-8510DN, MFC-8710DW, MFC-8810DW, MFC-8910DW | TN720 (Standard), TN750 (High Yield) | (Not specified) | TN7502PK (Multipack) |
| MFC-L5750DW, MFC-L5700DN | TN-3430, TN-3480 | DR-3400 | TN-3520 (Super High Yield), TN-3512 |
| HL-L5000D, HL-L5200DW, HL-L5200DWT, HL-L5100DN | TN-3430, TN-3480 | DR-3400 | TN-3520 (Super High Yield), TN-3512 |
| HL-L6300DW, HL-L6300DWT, HL-L6400DWT | TN-3430, TN-3480 | DR-3400 | TN-3520 (Super High Yield) |
| DCP-L5500DN, DCP-L5600DN, DCP-L5650DN | TN820 (Standard), TN850 (High Yield) | (Not specified) | TN8502PK (Multipack) |
| HL-L5000D, HL-L5100DN, HL-L5200DW, HL-L5200DWT | TN820 (Standard), TN850 (High Yield) | (Not specified) | TN8502PK (Multipack) |
| MFC-L5700DW, MFC-L5800DW, MFC-L5850DW, MFC-L5900DW | TN820 (Standard), TN850 (High Yield) | (Not specified) | TN8502PK (Multipack) |
| HL-L6200DW, HL-L6200DWT, HL-L6250DW, HL-L6300DW | TN820 (Standard), TN850 (High Yield) | (Not specified) | TN880 (Super High Yield), TN8502PK (Multipack) |
| MFC-L6700DW, MFC-L6750DW, MFC-L6800DW | TN820 (Standard), TN850 (High Yield) | (Not specified) | TN880 (Super High Yield), TN8502PK (Multipack) |
| HL-L6400DW, HL-L6400DWT | TN820 (Standard), TN850 (High Yield) | (Not specified) | TN880 (Super High Yield), TN890 (Ultra High Yield), TN8502PK (Multipack) |
| MFC-L6900DW | TN820 (Standard), TN850 (High Yield) | (Not specified) | TN880 (Super High Yield), TN890 (Ultra High Yield), TN8502PK (Multipack) |
Color Laser Printer Compatibility
| Brother Printer Model | Compatible Toner Cartridge | Compatible Drum Unit | Notes |
| MFC-9450CDN, MFC-9440CN, MFC-9840CDW | TN-130, TN-135 | DR-130CL | Color (BK, C, M, Y) |
| DCP-9040CN, DCP-9045CDN, HL-4040CN, HL-4050CDN, HL-4070CDW | TN-130, TN135 | DR-130CL | Color (BK, C, M, Y) |
| DCP-9040CN, DCP-9045CDN, HL-4040CDN, HL-4040CN, HL-4070CDW, MFC-9440CN, MFC-9450CDN, MFC-9840CDW | TN110BK, TN110C, TN110M, TN110Y (Standard) | (Not specified) | TN115BK, TN115C, TN115M, TN115Y (High Yield) |
| MFC-9320CW, MFC-9120CN | TN-230 | DR-230CL | Color (BK, C, M, Y) |
| HL-3040CN, HL-3070CW, DCP-9010CN | TN-230 | DR-230CL | Color (BK, C, M, Y) |
| HL-3040CN, HL-3045CN, HL-3070CW, HL-3075CW, MFC-9010CN, MFC-9120CN, MFC-9125CN, MFC-9320CW, MFC-9325CW | TN210BK, TN210C, TN210M, TN210Y (Standard) | (Not specified) | TN225C, TN225M, TN225Y (High Yield) |
| MFC-9140CDN, MFC-9330CDW, MFC-9340CDW | TN-241, TN-245 | DR-241CL | Color (BK, C, M, Y) |
| HL-3140CW, HL-3150CDW, HL-3170CDW | TN-241, TN-245 | DR-241CL | Color (BK, C, M, Y) |
| HL-3140CW, HL-3170CDW, HL-3180CDW, MFC-9130CW, MFC-9330CDW, MFC-9340CDW | TN221BK, TN221C, TN221M, TN221Y (Standard) | (Not specified) | TN2212PK, TN2213PK (Multipack) |
| HL-L3210CW, HL-L3230CDW, HL-L3270CDW, HL-L3290CDW, MFC-L3710CW, MFC-L3750CDW, MFC-L3770CDW | TN223BK, TN223C, TN223M, TN223Y (Standard) | (Not specified) | TN227BK, TN227C, TN227M, TN227Y (High Yield), TN2234PK, TN2272PK (Multipack) |
| MFC-9465CDN, MFC-9460CDN, MFC-9970CDW | TN-328, TN-320, TN-325 | DR-320CL | Color (BK, C, M, Y) |
| HL-4140CN, HL-4150CDN, HL-4570CDW, HL-4570CDWT | TN-328, TN-320, TN-325 | DR-320CL | Color (BK, C, M, Y) |
| DCP-9055CDN, DCP-9270CDN | TN-328, TN-320, TN-325 | DR-320CL | Color (BK, C, M, Y) |
| HL-4150CDN, HL-4570CDW, HL-4570CDWT, MFC-9460CDN, MFC-9560CDW, MFC-9970CDW | TN310BK, TN310C, TN310M, TN310Y (Standard) | (Not specified) | TN315BK, TN315C, TN315M, TN315Y (High Yield) |
| MFC-L8850CDW, MFC-L8650CDW | TN-329, TN-321, TN-326 | DR-321CL | Color (BK, C, M, Y) |
| HL-L8250CDN, HL-L8350CDW, DCP-L8400CDN, DCP-L8450CDW | TN-329, TN-321, TN-326 | DR-321CL | Color (BK, C, M, Y) |
| HL-L8250CDN, HL-L8350CDW, HL-L8350CDWT, MFC-L8600CDW, MFC-L8850CDW | TN331BK, TN331C, TN331M, TN331Y (Standard) | (Not specified) | TN336BK, TN336C, TN336M, TN336Y (High Yield), TN3313PK, TN3362PK (Multipack) |
| MFC-L9550CDWT | TN-900 | DR-321CL | Color (BK, C, M, Y) |
| HL-L9200CDWT, HL-L9300CDWT | TN-900 | DR-321CL | Color (BK, C, M, Y) |
| MFC-L9550CDW, HL-L9200CDWT | (Not specified) | (Not specified) | TN339C, TN339M, TN339Y, TN339BK (High Yield) |
| MFC-L8690CDW, MFC-L8900CDW | TN-421, TN-423, TN-426 | DR-421CL | Color (BK, C, M, Y) |
| HL-L8260CDW, HL-L8360CDW, HL-L8360CDWT, MFC-L8900CDW | TN-426, TN-421, TN-423, TN431BK, TN431C, TN431M, TN431Y (Standard) | DR-421CL | TN433BK, TN433C, TN433M, TN433Y (High Yield), TN436BK, TN436C, TN436M, TN436Y (Super High Yield), TN4313PK, TN4332PK (Multipack) |
| MFC-L9570CDW, MFC-L9570CDWT | TN-910 | DR-421CL | Color (BK, C, M, Y) |
| HL-L9310CDW, HL-L9310CDWT, HL-L9310CDWTT | TN-910 | DR421CL | Color (BK, C, M, Y) |
| HLL9310CDW, MFC-L9570CDW | (Not specified) | (Not specified) | TN436BK, TN436C, TN436M, TN436Y (Super High Yield), TN439BK, TN439C, TN439M, TN439Y (Ultra High Yield) |
How to Choose the Right Toner?
Choosing the right toner is not just about model matching. It includes thinking about print needs, cost, and print quality.
First, know your print volume. If you print sometimes, a standard yield toner might be enough. But, for offices or businesses that print a lot, high, super high, or ultra-high yield toners will be cheaper. They offer more pages and lower cost per page.
Next, print quality is important. For text or pictures, clear, sharp output is the base of good printing. When choosing toner, besides compatibility, check its blackness, resolution, and color accuracy.
Finally, consider environmental factors. Good suppliers often have recycling plans or use eco-friendly materials. This helps the environment and shows modern business responsibility.
Original vs Compatible Brother Toner
For Brother toner cartridges, you usually have two main choices: original toner and compatible toner.
Original toner (Genuine/OEM) is made by Brother. It offers reliable performance and usually gives the best print quality, often a key factor for maintaining your printer’s warranty. But, its high price often makes many users avoid it, and office printing costs stay high.
Compatible toner is made by other companies. It aims to offer similar performance to original products at a lower price. In the past, compatible toner quality was mixed. But now, with better technology and strict quality control, many good compatible toners can match original products.
Here, we present Toner Master. We are toner experts. We know users need both low cost and good print quality. Toner Master’s compatible drum products cost only one-third of original printer supplies. This greatly cuts office printing costs. We focus on quality by using carefully selected raw materials, from toner powder to drum components. This ensures excellent print results and resistance to wear.
Toner Master knows compatibility and has decent R&D. We remanufacture toners to suit the majority of the major printer brands, and a broad range of toners to suit Brother. We are also very quick in responding to new models of printers and we make sure that our products are updated. Our production is characterized by an automated assembly line and high capacity that reduces the possibility of human error and ensures the uniform quality of the product. We have a rigid quality control, beginning with the materials used in the final product testing, and we align with such international standards as ISO9001, CE, FC, RoHS, TUV, and STMC, so you can rest assured with each print.
Beyond products, Toner Master offers excellent service. We provide 24/7 support for all your needs, from pre-sales advice to custom solutions like free samples and personalized packaging. We stand behind our products with a satisfaction guarantee and offer a 3-year warranty, which is longer than most brands in the market. With large inventory and wholesale prices, we support dealers and wholesalers. We also assign dedicated account managers and respect customer privacy, ensuring a smooth experience.
How to Replace Brother Toner Properly
Replacing toner and drum units correctly helps your printer work well. Here are the common steps:
1. Prepare: Make sure the printer is on and ready. Have a piece of scrap paper or a soft cloth ready, in case toner spills.
2. Open front cover: Gently open the front or top cover of the printer. You will see the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly.
3. Remove the old unit: Hold the handle of the drum unit. Carefully pull it out of the printer. Do not touch the drum’s surface. This can damage it.
4. Separate toner cartridge: Place the drum unit on a flat surface. Press the release lever (usually green or blue) on the toner cartridge. Take the old toner cartridge out of the drum unit.
5. Prepare new toner: Take out the new toner cartridge. Shake it gently a few times. This helps the toner spread evenly. Remove all protective seals or covers.
6. Install new toner: Put the new toner cartridge into the drum unit. Make sure it clicks into place. You should hear a “click.”
7. Install back into printer: Put the assembled drum unit and new toner cartridge back into the printer. Make sure it is pushed all the way in.
8. Close cover: Close the printer’s front cover. The printer will usually detect the new toner and reset the toner counter.
Always check your printer’s manual for exact replacement steps.
Troubleshooting Toner Issues
Even if you pick the right toner and install it correctly, sometimes problems happen. Here are common toner problems and how to fix them simply:
•”Replace Toner” or “Toner Low” message stays: Even with new toner, the printer might still show these messages. This often happens because the toner counter did not reset. You need to check your printer manual for how to manually reset the toner counter. Sometimes, just restarting the printer can fix it.
•Poor print quality (faded, streaks, smudges):
•Low toner: Toner might actually be low, or not spread evenly. Try gently shaking the toner cartridge.
•Drum unit life ends: The drum unit wears out and has a life span. If the drum is old, print quality will be bad even if the toner is full. You might need to change the drum unit.
•Printer internal dirt: The drum or inside the printer might have dust or toner left over. Try cleaning the drum unit or doing printer maintenance.
•Toner quality problem: If you use a bad compatible toner, these problems can happen.
•Printer does not recognize toner cartridge: Make sure the toner cartridge is fully in place. Check if the toner cartridge is damaged or has bad contact. If the problem continues, the toner cartridge itself might be faulty.
If these steps do not fix the problem, contact professional printer support.
Conclusion
To guarantee high quality printing and save money, you need to select the appropriate toner when using your Brother printer. An extensive compatibility chart guides you to the perfect match. Either you select the original toner provided by Brother, or you can select high-quality compatible toner such as Toner Master that performs almost equally at a lower price. Replacing the toner and troubleshooting common problems will keep your printer in good condition.
