What consumables does the Brother HL-L9300CDW need, and 1 compatible model

Looking for the drum for your Brother HL-L9300CDW or MFC-L9570CDW? The part you need is the Brother DR-421CL drum. Our compatible version yields 50,000 pages with the same print quality as the original and at a fraction of its price. See the compatible DR-421CL drum.

First things first, it's worth being clear on one thing: the drum is not the toner. They are two different consumables. The toner is the powder that fixes to each page; the drum is the photosensitive imaging unit that transfers that powder to the paper. In these Brother colour machines, the DR-421CL is a separate unit that lasts several sets of toner before it needs replacing. If you want to understand the difference well, we explain it in our guide toner vs. drum.

Is it compatible with your printer?

The DR-421CL drum is the imaging unit fitted to the high-end colour models of Brother's L9000 series. If you have either of these two machines, this is your drum:

• Brother HL-L9300CDW
• Brother MFC-L9570CDW

How do they differ? The letters in the name say almost everything. The HL-L9300CDW is a single-function colour laser printer (print only): the "C" indicates colour, the "D" automatic duplex (prints on both sides), the "W" wifi connection. The MFC-L9570CDW is an all-in-one (Multi-Function Center): as well as printing, it scans, copies and sends faxes, with duplex and wifi just like its sibling. What matters to you is that both use exactly the same drum, the DR-421CL, so there's nothing more to think about. If you're unsure about your exact model, you can check it in our printer finder.

The consumable you need and what it yields

For these Brothers, the reference drum is the DR-421CL. Our compatible version has a yield of 50,000 pages to the ISO/IEC 19798 standard (colour yield measurement), the same benchmark used for the original. Check the current price of the compatible DR-421CL drum.

Remember how the set works: the drum isn't used up per printed page like the toner, but accompanies several sets of toner throughout its service life. In other words, you'll change the toner cartridges (black, cyan, magenta and yellow) several times before you have to replace this drum. When the printer warns you the drum is reaching the end of its life, or when you notice repeated streaks or marks on the sheets, it's time to replace it. To see the rest of the compatible Brother consumables, take a look at our Brother compatible toner and drum collection.

How much printing costs you

Here's the real advantage of a compatible drum: the same 50,000-page yield as the original, but for much less money. Since the DR-421CL is a part changed infrequently but with a high price in the brand version, the saving from choosing compatible is felt immediately in the total cost of your printing.

If you want to put numbers on your specific case, use our savings calculator: enter how much you print and you'll see how much you stop spending versus the original consumables. For a high print volume like the one these L9000 machines handle, the difference at year's end is considerable.

Frequently asked questions

Does the compatible DR-421CL drum work for my Brother HL-L9300CDW and MFC-L9570CDW?

Yes. The DR-421CL is the imaging unit both models come with from the factory, so our compatible drum fits and works directly in both, with no adjustments or extra parts.

How many pages does the drum last?

Our compatible DR-421CL drum yields 50,000 pages to the ISO/IEC 19798 standard. Bear in mind the drum isn't used up with each print like the toner: it accompanies several sets of toner before needing replacement.

Does using a compatible drum void my printer's warranty?

No. Under article 120 of RLD 1/2007 (the General Law for the Defence of Consumers), using compatible consumables does not void your machine's warranty. The manufacturer cannot force you to buy only its brand to keep the coverage.

How long does shipping take?

We ship within 24-48 hours to mainland Spain, and shipping is free from €50 of purchase. That way you have your drum ready to keep printing without stopping work.

Want to see more options for your machine? Drop by our Brother compatible consumables collection or review the difference between toner and drum before buying. All our Startoner products are made under ISO 9001 quality certification and come with a 3-year guarantee, so you print with the same peace of mind as with the original.