What consumables does the Brother HL-2030 need, and 9 compatible models

Need replacements for your Brother HL-2030 or any printer in its family? These Brother mono laser printers run on two separate consumables: a toner, which is used up and replaced often, and a drum, which has a much longer life. The drum they all use is the Brother DR-2000, also known as the DR-350. Our compatible version fits just like the original and costs a fraction of what you'd pay for the brand. See the compatible DR-2000 / DR-350 drum.

Is it compatible with your printer?

The DR-2000 / DR-350 drum is the one used by all the Brother machines of this generation, whether simple printers (the HL series, print only), all-in-ones without fax (the DCP series, which print, copy and scan) or all-in-ones with fax (the MFC series). The N at the end of the model indicates a wired network connection (Ethernet), but it doesn't change the consumable. If you have any of these models, this is your drum:

• Brother DCP-7010
• Brother DCP-7020
• Brother DCP-7025
• Brother HL-2030
• Brother HL-2040
• Brother HL-2070N
• Brother MFC-7220
• Brother MFC-7225N
• Brother MFC-7420
• Brother MFC-7820N

Don't see your model or not sure? Use our printer finder to confirm your machine's exact consumable in a second.

The consumable you need and what it yields

It's worth not confusing the two parts. The toner is the powder that prints each page: its yield is measured under the ISO/IEC 19752 standard (mono printing) and you replace it every few thousand pages. The DR-2000 / DR-350 drum is the cylinder that transfers that toner to the paper; it doesn't run out at the same rate, but lasts the equivalent of several toners before the printer asks you to change it. If you want to understand the difference in depth, read our guide toner vs. drum.

When your Brother shows the drum-replacement message, the part you need is this: compatible Brother DR-2000 / DR-350 drum. Check the exact page yield and current price on its product page. To replace the toner for these same printers, you'll find the full range in the Brother compatible consumables collection.

Is it your first time changing it? Follow our step-by-step guide on how to install a toner, also useful for fitting and seating the toner-drum unit correctly.

How much printing costs you

The bulk of a printer's cost isn't in the machine, but in the consumables you buy year after year. A compatible DR-2000 / DR-350 drum does exactly the same job as the original (the same lifespan and the same sharpness) while paying only a fraction of the price. Combined with compatible toner, the cost per page of your Brother HL-2030, DCP-7010 or MFC-7420 plummets. Run the numbers with our savings calculator and you'll see how much you recover on each replacement.

Frequently asked questions

Is the DR-2000 / DR-350 drum compatible with my Brother?

Yes. It's the drum used out of the box by the DCP-7010, DCP-7020, DCP-7025, HL-2030, HL-2040, HL-2070N, MFC-7220, MFC-7225N, MFC-7420 and MFC-7820N. It fits and works just like the original.

How long does the drum last?

A drum has a much longer life than a toner: it withstands the equivalent of several toner cartridges before needing replacement. You can see its exact page yield on the product page.

3-year Startoner consumable warranty

Your Startoner consumable is covered by a three-year legal conformity guarantee. Printer coverage is governed by the manufacturer’s terms and may exclude damage caused by consumables. Using a compatible cartridge does not by itself establish the cause of a fault; keep your documentation and contact us if a problem occurs.

How long does shipping take?

The estimated delivery date and cost are shown at checkout before payment.

Explore the whole range in the Brother compatible toner and drum collection and clear up your doubts with our guides on toner vs. drum and how to install a toner. All Startoner consumables are made under ISO 9001 certification and include a 3-year guarantee. If you have any doubt about your model, check the guarantee information.