{"id":1505,"date":"2016-10-19T18:27:20","date_gmt":"2016-10-19T18:27:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/?p=1505"},"modified":"2022-06-27T22:15:19","modified_gmt":"2022-06-27T22:15:19","slug":"get-to-know-brothers-monochrome-toner-cartridges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/get-to-know-brothers-monochrome-toner-cartridges\/","title":{"rendered":"A Guide to Brother\u00ae Toner Cartridges"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Laser printers have been a popular option with businesses for decades and Brother\u00ae is a brand that has always done a great job with their monochrome printer series in particular, consistently offering a solid range of models year after year. All Brother laser printers include a black toner cartridge that is equally respected and boasts\u00a0consistently crisp\u00a0prints at a low operating cost. \u00a0Today, we will be skipping the printer conversation so that we can focus solely on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/ink-and-toner\/brother?xid=tmd:blog:banner&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=ldblog&amp;utm_campaign=1505\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brother toner cartridges<\/a>. \u00a0We&#8217;ll be touching on the most popular Brother toner cartridges and also discuss <a href=\"#section10\">toner cartridge installation<\/a>\u00a0as well as <a href=\"#section11\">troubleshooting<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Meet the Cartridges<\/h3>\n<p>First, let\u2019s introduce the Brother monochrome cartridges. \u00a0Each series that is mentioned includes a standard yield and high yield cartridge option (we list the standard yield cartridge number first, followed by their high yield counterpart). If you&#8217;re unfamiliar with what high yield or high capacity means, it&#8217;s the term used to describe <strong>cartridges that contain more ink<\/strong>: more pages printed = higher page yield = high yield. Standard cartridges are moderately filled with toner and produce a smaller number of prints than the high yield. \u00a0Consumers that only print a couple of times a month will be fine investing in these less expensive cartridges, but anything more and it\u2019s probably better to spring for the high yield. \u00a0For example, the standard yield TN-730 offers a yield of 1,200 pages, while the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/compatible-brother-tn760-black-toner-cartridge-tn760cts?xid=tmd:blog:pdp&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=ldblog&amp;utm_campaign=1505:BrotherTN760\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">high yield TN760<\/a> offers 3,000 pages. \u00a0If you are looking for a more affordable option, consider buying the compatible version of the Brother brand from LD Products!<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a list of top Brother toner cartridges with a list of printers they are compatible with:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#section1\">Brother TN420 \/ TN450 Cartridges<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#section2\">Brother TN530 \/ TN560 Cartridges<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#section3\">Brother TN540 \/ TN570 Cartridges<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#section4\">Brother TN550 \/ TN580 Cartridges<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#section5\">Brother TN620 \/ TN650 Cartridges<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#section6\">Brother TN630 \/ TN660 Cartridges<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#section7\">Brother TN720 \/ TN750 Cartridges<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#section8\">Brother TN730 \/ TN760 Cartridges<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#section9\">Brother TN820 \/ TN850 Cartridges<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Here are some Brother installation and troubleshooting tips:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#section10\">How to Install a Brother Toner Cartridge<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#section12\">How to Replace a Brother Drum<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#section13\">How to Reset a Brother Drum<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#section14\">How to Reset Brother Toner Life<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#section11\">Dealing with Brother Print Quality Issues<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#section15\">Dealing with a Drum Not Fitting<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h4 id=\"section1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/oem-brother-tn420-black-toner-cartridge?xid=tmd:blog:pdp&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=ldblog&amp;utm_campaign=1505:BrotherTN420\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Brother TN420<\/a>\u00a0\/\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/compatible-brother-tn450-black-toner-cartridge-tn450?xid=tmd:blog:banner&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=ldblog&amp;utm_campaign=1505\">TN450 Series<\/a><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/tn-450-printers.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10949\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/tn-450-printers.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"665\" height=\"514\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/Brother\/Compatible\/Laser-Toner\/HY-Black\/TN450\/7275-Product.html?xid=tmd:blog:banner&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=ldblog&amp;utm_campaign=1505:tn450banner\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5977\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Brother-TN450-128x64-01.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a><\/h4>\n<hr \/>\n<h4 id=\"section2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/oem-brother-tn530-black-toner-cartridge?xid=tmd:blog:pdp&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=ldblog&amp;utm_campaign=1505:BrotherTN530\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Brother TN530<\/a>\u00a0\/\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/compatible-brother-tn560-black-toner-cartridge-tn560?xid=tmd:blog:pdp&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=ldblog&amp;utm_campaign=1505:BrotherTN560\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">TN560 Series<\/a><\/h4>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/tn-560-printers.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10950\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/tn-560-printers.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"668\" height=\"417\" \/><\/a><\/h4>\n<hr \/>\n<h4 id=\"section3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/oem-brother-tn540-black-toner-cartridge?xid=tmd:blog:pdp&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=ldblog&amp;utm_campaign=1505:BrotherTN540\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Brother TN540<\/a>\u00a0\/\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/compatible-brother-tn570-black-toner-cartridge-tn570?xid=tmd:blog:pdp&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=ldblog&amp;utm_campaign=1505:BrotherTN570\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">TN570 Series<\/a><\/h4>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/tn-570-printers.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10951\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/tn-570-printers.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"680\" height=\"402\" \/><\/a><\/h4>\n<hr \/>\n<h4 id=\"section4\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/oem-brother-tn550-black-toner-cartridge?xid=tmd:blog:pdp&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=ldblog&amp;utm_campaign=1505:BrotherTN550\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Brother TN550<\/a>\u00a0\/\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/compatible-brother-tn580-black-toner-cartridge-tn580?xid=tmd:blog:pdp&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=ldblog&amp;utm_campaign=1505:BrotherTN580\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">TN580 Series<\/a><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/tn-580-printers.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10952\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/tn-580-printers.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"687\" height=\"409\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4 id=\"section5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/oem-brother-tn620-black-toner-cartridge?xid=tmd:blog:pdp&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=ldblog&amp;utm_campaign=1505:BrotherTN620\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Brother TN620<\/a>\u00a0\/\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/compatible-brother-tn650-black-toner-cartridge-tn650?xid=tmd:blog:pdp&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=ldblog&amp;utm_campaign=1505:BrotherTN650\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">TN650 Series<\/a><\/h4>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/tn-650-printers.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10953\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/tn-650-printers.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"706\" height=\"404\" \/><\/a><\/h4>\n<hr \/>\n<h4 id=\"section6\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/oem-brother-tn630-black-toner-cartridge?xid=tmd:blog:pdp&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=ldblog&amp;utm_campaign=1505:BrotherTN630\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Brother TN630<\/a>\u00a0\/\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/compatible-brother-tn660-black-toner-cartridge-tn660cts?xid=tmd:blog:pdp&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=ldblog&amp;utm_campaign=1505:BrotherTN660\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">TN660 Series<\/a><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/tn-660-printers.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10954\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/tn-660-printers.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"709\" height=\"410\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/compatible-brother-tn660-black-toner-cartridge-tn660cts?xid=tmd:blog:banner&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=ldblog&amp;utm_campaign=1505:tn660banner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5981\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Brother_TN660_128x64-01.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1027\" height=\"214\" \/><\/a><\/h4>\n<hr \/>\n<h4 id=\"section7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/compatible-brother-tn720-black-toner-cartridge?xid=tmd:blog:pdp&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=ldblog&amp;utm_campaign=1505:BrotherTN720\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Brother TN720<\/a>\u00a0\/\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/compatible-brother-tn750-black-toner-cartridge-tn750?xid=tmd:blog:pdp&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=ldblog&amp;utm_campaign=1505:BrotherTN750\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">TN750 Series<\/a><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/tn-750-printers.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10955\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/tn-750-printers.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"747\" height=\"426\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/compatible-brother-tn750-black-toner-cartridge-tn750?xid=tmd:blog:banner&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=ldblog&amp;utm_campaign=1505:tn750banner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5978\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Brother-TN750-128x64-01.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1036\" height=\"216\" \/><\/a><\/h4>\n<hr \/>\n<h4 id=\"section8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/compatible-brother-tn730-black-toner-cartridge?xid=tmd:blog:pdp&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=ldblog&amp;utm_campaign=1505:BrotherTN420\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Brother TN730<\/a>\u00a0\/\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/compatible-brother-tn760-black-toner-cartridge-tn760cts?xid=tmd:blog:banner&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=ldblog&amp;utm_campaign=1505\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">TN760 Series<\/a><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/tn760-printers.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10947\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/tn760-printers.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"701\" height=\"400\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4 id=\"section9\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/compatible-brother-tn820-black-toner-cartridge?xid=tmd:blog:pdp&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=ldblog&amp;utm_campaign=1505:BrotherTN820\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Brother TN820<\/a>\u00a0\/\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/compatible-brother-tn850-black-toner-cartridge-tn850cts?xid=tmd:blog:pdp&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=ldblog&amp;utm_campaign=1505:BrotherTN850\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">TN850 Series<\/a><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/tn-850-printers.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10956\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/tn-850-printers.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"697\" height=\"456\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/compatible-brother-tn850-black-toner-cartridge-tn850cts?xid=tmd:blog:banner&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=ldblog&amp;utm_campaign=1505:tn850banner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5980\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Brother-TN850-128x64-01.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1051\" height=\"219\" \/><\/a><\/h4>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"section10\">How to Install a Brother Toner Cartridge<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although the actual toner installation process for each printer is slightly different across machines, the basic mechanics are the same. \u00a0Toner cartridge replacement varies depending on the type of documents you print. \u00a0Every toner cartridge has a<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/support.ldproducts.com\/en_us\/how-is-page-yield-determined-By5g7tyLP?xid=tmd:blog:banner&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=ldblog&amp;utm_campaign=1505\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">page yield<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that determines the average life of the toner cartridge based on 5% page coverage. \u00a0You will know it\u2019s time to replace your toner cartridge when your printer\u2019s displays: \u201cToner Low\u201d. \u00a0To replace your toner, follow these easy steps:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before installing a new cartridge, remove the protective covering that surrounds the toner. \u00a0This cover protects the cartridge during shipment and the toner will not fit properly if it is still attached.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gently shake the cartridge back and forth a couple of times to redistribute the toner powder. \u00a0A small amount of toner may emit from the cartridge, so be sure you do this over a trash can to avoid a mess.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every Brother toner cartridge fits into a<\/span> <a href=\"http:\/\/support.brother.com\/g\/b\/faqendbranchprintable.aspx?c=us&amp;lang=en&amp;prod=hl7050_all&amp;ftype3=2043&amp;faqid=faq00002882_000&amp;printable=true\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">drum unit<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. \u00a0The drum unit sort of looks like a tray and you will need to remove it from your printer in order to install the cartridge. \u00a0Other major printer brands like HP and Canon sell their cartridges with the drum unit built into the toner but Brother sells them as two separate consumables. \u00a0The toner cartridge should click into the drum unit easily. \u00a0Make sure it is locked in securely, otherwise it will not fit into your machine.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clean the corona wire located on top of the drum unit by sliding the small tab from right to left a few times.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Put the toner and drum back into the printer (they should now be one combined unit) and close the front cover.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We also have a video on the installation process below.\u00a0 The steps are for installing a TN760 toner cartridge in a Brother HL-L2350DW.\u00a0 Steps will vary depending on what printer you own, so be sure to check your manual before installing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8h5-YcQsnmk\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open up the cartridge door on the front of the printer.<\/li>\n<li>Remove the toner and drum unit from the printer. These two parts will come out connected together as one piece.<\/li>\n<li>Place the toner\/drum unit on a flat surface.<\/li>\n<li>To remove the toner from the drum unit, pull down on the small green tab on the left side of the drum.<\/li>\n<li>The toner will release and you can gently pull it away from the drum.<\/li>\n<li>Set the drum aside. You will need it to install the new toner cartridge.<\/li>\n<li>Unpack your new toner. Be sure to remove the orange protective clip from the cartridge before installation.<\/li>\n<li>Gently rock the cartridge back and forth over a trash can a few times to prep the toner.<\/li>\n<li>Grab your drum unit again, gently pull back on the green tab and slide the new toner into the drum unit.<\/li>\n<li>Slide both parts back into the printer, close up the front cover and you\u2019re ready to start printing!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"section12\">How to Replace a Brother Drum<\/h3>\n<p>A drum unit works in conjunction with your toner to transfer images onto a page. \u00a0Drum cartridges do not need to be replaced as frequently as toners, usually after you go through 3 or 4 toners. \u00a0If your printer\u2019s display reads \u201cReplace Parts Drum\u201d, your drum unit is nearing the end of its life. \u00a0You can sometimes prolong the replacement of your drum by cleaning the corona wire (see more on that below) or by removing the cartridge and gently rocking it back and forth a few times to redistribute the toner powder.\u00a0 We&#8217;ve included the replacement steps for a DR-730 drum in the Brother HL-L2350DW printer below.\u00a0 Steps vary depending on what printer you have, so be sure consult your printer manual for the steps related to your printer.\u00a0 You can also find an extensive list of Brother drum replacement instructions for most printer models on our support page <a href=\"https:\/\/support.ldproducts.com\/en_us\/how-do-i-fix-a-replace-drum-message-on-my-brother-laser-printer--BJGVzYeKw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/IRbO7S2nsYc\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>If those suggestions do not seem to improve matters, follow these steps for the proper replacement process:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Make sure that the printer is on and press open the front cover.<\/li>\n<li>Remove the toner cartridge and drum unit from the machine.<\/li>\n<li>Push down the green lock lever and remove the toner cartridge from the drum unit.<\/li>\n<li>Unpack the new drum unit.<\/li>\n<li>Click the toner cartridge into the new drum unit until you hear it lock into place.<\/li>\n<li>Clean the corona wire inside the drum unit by gently sliding the green tab from left to right and right to left a couple of times.<\/li>\n<li>Install the toner cartridge and drum back into the printer.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h4 id=\"section13\"><strong>How to Reset a Brother Drum<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not close the front cover yet!\u00a0 First, you\u2019ll need to inform your printer that you have installed a new drum. \u00a0This resets the counter on your drum unit so it is able to once again keep track of its expected lifespan. \u00a0The instructions on this will vary depending on what printer you have, so you will want to consult your specific manual for the appropriate steps. \u00a0If you own an HL-L2350DW printer, follow these steps to reset the drum:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Syu_BOdzf4M\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Make sure the machine is on.<\/li>\n<li>Close up the front cover.<\/li>\n<li>Hold down the \u201cOK\u201d button and the \u201cup\u201d arrow at the same time.<\/li>\n<li>Press the \u201cOK\u201d button to select \u201cDrum\u201d.<\/li>\n<li>Select the \u201cdown\u201d button to reset the drum counter.\u00a0 Now you can start printing!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"section14\">How to Reset Brother Toner Life<\/h3>\n<p>If you recently installed a new cartridge and you are still getting a \u201cToner Low\u201d message on your machine, you will probably need to manually reset the toner life. \u00a0Sometimes when you replace a Brother toner the built in page counter, or what Brother calls the \u201ctoner life,\u201d still needs to be reset. \u00a0You will want to research the appropriate steps for your specific printer, since the steps vary a bit from machine to machine.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/x6IfT8lT6S0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>To reset the toner life of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/compatible-brother-tn760-black-toner-cartridge-tn760cts?xid=tmd:blog:printer&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=ldblog&amp;utm_campaign=1505:BrotherHL2270\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Brother HL-2350DW<\/a>, follow these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open the front cover and leave open while completing the following steps.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turn the printer off.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hold the \u2018go\u2019 button while turning the printer on. All lights should be on.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Release the \u2018go\u2019 button (or \u201cstart\u2019 button).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Press the \u2018go\u2019 button (or \u201cstart\u2019 button) 2 times.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pause. All panel lights should be on.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Press the \u2018go\u2019 button (or \u201cstart\u2019 button) 5 times<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The toner light should be off. (error may be flashing)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The paper light should be on or flashing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Close cover. The ready light should be the only light on.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"section11\">Print Quality Issues<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting spotty or streaky prints? \u00a0Remove the toner from your printer and gently rock it back and forth over a trash can to redistribute the toner powder. \u00a0You can also try cleaning the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=fgsliN51d0Q\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">corona wire<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on the drum by sliding the green tab from right to left a few times. \u00a0If you complete these troubleshooting steps and still aren\u2019t getting the prints you want, it might be time to replace either the toner or the drum. \u00a0The toner\u2019s page yield should give you an idea of how many prints to expect from each cartridge and the drum should be replaced after every three or four toners. \u00a0Your printer typically does alert you when it\u2019s time to make the change.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you think the streaky prints are being caused by your drum, try cleaning it. \u00a0To do this, carefully remove it from the printer. \u00a0Place it on a flat surface with a paper towel underneath to prevent toner from spilling onto your desk or carpet. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gently wipe the drum roller with a dry, lint-free cloth. \u00a0Make sure you do not touch the drum; it is incredibly sensitive!<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"section15\">Drum Not Fitting<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The drum unit is a separate item from the toner cartridge and must be re-used. \u00a0If the cartridge is not fitting or is too small, then you are probably not installing the cartridge into the separate drum unit. \u00a0Make sure that you have separated the old drum unit from the old toner cartridge and are re-using the drum unit with the new toner.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brother\u2019s monochrome printers can go a long way if cared for properly. Regular upkeep and maintenance ensures your printer can continue operating at peak performance. \u00a0Although there are differences between machines in terms of function their basic troubleshooting steps are universal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"fr-fic fr-dib fr-draggable aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.kustomerhostedcontent.com\/media\/5f1748b36b69540019712b20\/24ce449ccd814b343ea3d3ee38cf20b4.JPG\" width=\"1008\" height=\"407\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com?xid=tmd:blog:banner&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=ldblog&amp;utm_campaign=1505:morepages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9186 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/ld_bnr_blog_PrintMore_2020_728x90.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"728\" height=\"90\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">that you\u2019re an expert on the Brother\u2019s monochrome series you can maintain the life of your printer with confidence. \u00a0If you have any questions or suggestions on what we might have missed, drop us a line. \u00a0This guide will be kept current. \u00a0If new updates or error messages come about we will definitely add them here!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Laser printers have been a popular option with businesses for decades and Brother\u00ae is a brand that has always done a great job with their monochrome printer series in particular,&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":1931,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[11],"tags":[],"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1505"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1505"}],"version-history":[{"count":61,"href":"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1505\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11976,"href":"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1505\/revisions\/11976"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1931"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1505"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1505"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1505"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}