Brother HL-L3240CDW and MFC-L3760CDW | Review and opinions (2026)

The Brother HL-L3240CDW is a colour LED printer; the MFC-L3760CDW adds scanning, copying and faxing. This comparison separates each device's functions, original-supply yields and the information to check when choosing compatible replacements.

The short verdict

• Consider these models if you need colour printing and gigabit Ethernet or Wi-Fi. Compare their functions with your office's requirements.
• Choose the MFC-L3760CDW if you need to scan, copy or fax as well as print. It includes an automatic document feeder and a colour touchscreen.
• Choose the HL-L3240CDW if you only need to print. Check the available space and current price when comparing the two options.
• If you mainly print in black and white, compare a monochrome printer too. Calculate costs using current prices and yields for the particular supplies.

The specs that actually matter

Figures from Brother's official datasheets:

Several printing specifications match, but these are not identical devices. The MFC-L3760CDW adds scanning, copying and faxing; the display, dimensions and weight also differ.

Two things in their favour

Both models offer gigabit Ethernet and 2.4 and 5 GHz Wi-Fi. Check your network requirements before choosing a connection.

Both devices use electrophotographic LED technology. That specification alone does not establish lower noise, better quality or lower costs than other printers.

The two costs nobody mentions

For these two models, account for four types of replacement supply: toner, drum, belt unit and waste toner box. The table lists Brother's references and estimates for original parts.

The table's estimates use different job sizes. They do not establish replacement dates based on monthly volume; follow the printer's messages and Brother's maintenance instructions.

Check the current catalogue for each replacement part's availability. Confirm its reference and the declared compatibility with your model before buying.

Real cost per page

Calculate cost per page using the current price and the stated yield for the particular product. Brother's original-supply figures do not establish the yields of the compatible alternatives in this table.

A detail worth understanding

Brother rates its original TN248XL cartridges at approximately 3,000 black pages and 2,300 pages per colour under ISO/IEC 19798. Match the reference and colour when comparing yields.

Check the documentation for the supplies included with the unit you buy. Do not automatically use a replacement TN248XL cartridge's yield as the yield of the supplied cartridges.

Which toner and drum it needs

• Compatible Brother TN-248XL toner, black, cyan, magenta and yellow
• Compatible Brother DR-248 drum

This comparison covers only the European HL-L3240CDW and MFC-L3760CDW. Check any other model and the specific replacement product separately; a family reference alone does not confirm every combination.

Alternatives we also supply

• For a black-and-white printing alternative, read this analysis and compare functions and current costs: Brother HL-L2400DW
• If you prefer HP in mono: the HP LaserJet M209dw.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between the HL-L3240CDW and the MFC-L3760CDW?

The HL-L3240CDW prints; the MFC-L3760CDW also scans, copies and faxes, and includes an automatic document feeder. Both print up to 26 A4 pages per minute in black and colour. The MFC has an 8.8 cm colour touchscreen, while the HL has a one-line LCD. Choose according to the functions you need.

How many pages does the TN-248XL yield?

Brother rates the original TN248XLBK at approximately 3,000 pages and each cyan, magenta or yellow TN248XL cartridge at 2,300 pages under ISO/IEC 19798. These are reference yields, not a guaranteed output for your documents. They do not establish the yield of a compatible cartridge; check that product's own specifications.

Can I use compatible toner in the Brother HL-L3240CDW?

Compatibility needs checking for the specific cartridge before purchase. Brother lists TN248 and TN248XL for the European HL-L3240CDW, but that documentation describes its original supplies. For an alternative, check that the seller explicitly lists your printer model and the required colour, and read the product specifications and return conditions.

How often does the drum need changing?

There is no fixed replacement interval for the drum: follow the printer's messages and Brother's instructions. Brother lists approximately 20,000 pages for the original DR248CL with one-page print jobs. This reference does not establish the life of a compatible drum; consult the specifications for the particular replacement you are considering.

What is the BU-229CL belt and does it need changing?

The BU229CL is the belt unit, a separate replacement part from the WT229CL waste toner box. Brother estimates approximately 50,000 pages for the belt with two-page jobs and for the waste box with five-page jobs. Follow the printer's messages and instructions rather than calculating a replacement date from these figures.

Sources: Brother's European documentation for these two models. The stated yields concern original supplies under their test conditions; compatible products require their own data. Check current prices and availability.

Brother: HL-L3240CDW | MFC-L3760CDW