What toner and drum does the Brother HL-2140 need, and 9 compatible models

Looking for toner for your Brother HL-2140, DCP-7030 or MFC-7440N? The cartridge you need is the Brother TN360 (also referenced as TN-2120). Our compatible version yields 2,600 pages with the same print quality and costs a fraction of the original. See the compatible TN360 toner. And when your printer asks you to change the drum, it's the compatible DR360 / DR2100, which lasts 12,000 pages.

Is it compatible with your printer?

This whole family of Brother mono laser machines shares exactly the same consumables: the TN360 toner and the DR2100 drum. It doesn't matter whether your machine is a simple printer (HL series) or an all-in-one with scanner and fax (DCP and MFC series): if you have one of these models, these are your replacements.

• Brother DCP-7030
• Brother DCP-7040
• Brother DCP-7045N
• Brother HL-2140
• Brother HL-2150N
• Brother HL-2170W
• Brother MFC-7340
• Brother MFC-7345N
• Brother MFC-7440N
• Brother MFC-7840W

The letters at the end only indicate the connectivity, they don't change the consumable: the N adds a wired network connection (Ethernet) and the W adds WiFi. The DCP and MFC series are all-in-ones (they print, copy and scan; the MFCs add fax), while the HL series are pure printers. In every case the toner and the drum are the same. If you have doubts about your exact reference, use our printer-model finder.

The consumable you need and what it yields

These Brother machines work with a system of two separate parts: the toner (which carries the powdered ink) and the drum (the imaging unit). It's important not to confuse them, because they are changed at different rates.

The compatible Brother TN360 toner yields 2,600 pages measured to the ISO/IEC 19752 standard (the yield benchmark for mono toner, at 5% coverage). It's the part that runs out first and the one you'll replace most often.

The compatible DR360 / DR2100 drum yields 12,000 pages. As you can see, it lasts much longer than the toner: in practice, one drum sees you through several toners in a row. You'll only have to change it when the printer warns you the drum's life is over or you notice repeated marks or streaks on the sheets. If you want to understand the difference between the two parts well, we explain it in this guide: toner vs. drum.

Changing the toner is simple and you don't need a technician. Here's the step-by-step: how to install a toner. And if you want the full detail of this model, check the compatible TN360 guide.

How much printing costs you

Page by page, the print cost plummets without you losing quality or having to touch the printer's settings. And since the drum lasts 12,000 pages , that outlay is spread across several sets of toner, so its impact per sheet is minimal.

Want specific figures for your print volume? Calculate what you save a year versus the original with our savings calculator. Check the current price of the toner and the drum directly on their product pages, always up to date.

Frequently asked questions

Product information and compatibility

Yes. It's made for the same machines in the HL-2140 / DCP-70xx / MFC-73xx-74xx-78xx family and offers the same yield of 2,600 pages ISO/IEC 19752. The printer recognises it and it works normally; only the price changes.

How many pages does the toner print and how often do I change the drum?

The TN360 toner yields 2,600 pages and is what you'll replace most often. The DR2100 drum lasts 12,000 pages, that is, several toners: you only change it when the printer warns of the drum's end of life or repeated defects appear in the printing.

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?

That way you have your toner or drum ready almost immediately. The estimated delivery date and cost are shown at checkout before payment.

Explore the whole range in our compatible Brother toner collection and, if you're still torn between replacing toner or drum, review the guide toner vs. drum. At Startoner we work with ISO 9001 manufacturing certified quality and back every consumable with a 3-year guarantee.