What toner does the Brother HL-3040CN need, and 7 compatible models

Looking for toner for your Brother HL-3040CN or any printer in its family? The consumable you need is the Brother TN230 / TN210. Our compatible version yields 2,200 pages with the same print quality as the original, and costs a fraction of what you'd pay for the branded cartridge. See the compatible Brother TN230/TN210 colour toner.

This is a family of Brother colour laser printers and all-in-ones that share exactly the same consumable system. It doesn't matter whether you have the basic desktop model or the office all-in-one with wifi: they all fit the same toner series, so the choice is simple.

Is it compatible with your printer?

The TN230 / TN210 series toner is the one fitted to all these machines. If your machine is any of the following models, this is your cartridge:

• Brother DCP-9010CN
• Brother HL-3040CN
• Brother HL-3045CN
• Brother HL-3070CW
• Brother HL-3075CW
• Brother MFC-9010CN
• Brother MFC-9120CN
• Brother MFC-9320CW

The letters at the end of the name indicate the machine's connectivity and functions, but they don't change the consumable. The N (as in HL-3040CN or DCP-9010CN) means a wired network connection (Ethernet); the W (as in HL-3070CW or MFC-9320CW) adds wifi for wireless printing. The models starting with DCP and MFC are all-in-ones (they print, copy and scan), while the HL ones are pure printers. In every case, the toner is the same.

The consumable you need and what it yields

The cartridge you're after is the compatible Brother TN230 / TN210 colour toner. Our version yields 2,200 pages measured to the ISO/IEC 19798 standard, the international benchmark that defines the yield of colour toners under reference conditions. That guarantees the advertised pages are comparable to the original's and not an inflated figure.

The TN210 and the TN230 series are fully equivalent for these machines: it's the same reference family Brother used in this range, so our compatible covers both names. If your printer is colour, remember you'll need the toner of each colour (black, cyan, magenta and yellow) as each runs out; you can replace only the colour you need at any given moment.

How much printing costs you

Here's the key: our compatible toner offers the same yield of 2,200 pages as the original reference, but for a fraction of the price. For the same number of pages printed, your cost per page plummets without giving up quality. For an office that prints in colour daily, that saving shows month after month.

If you want to see in numbers what you'd stop spending versus the branded cartridge, use our savings calculator. And if you're not sure which reference your machine takes, take a look at our guide how to know which toner your printer needs. To find out the up-to-date amount, check the current price on the product page.

Frequently asked questions

Does the compatible TN230/TN210 toner work in all these Brother models?

Yes. The eight models in this family (DCP-9010CN, HL-3040CN, HL-3045CN, HL-3070CW, HL-3075CW, MFC-9010CN, MFC-9120CN and MFC-9320CW) use the same colour toner series. Our compatible is made to fit and work exactly like the original in any of them.

How many pages does each cartridge print?

Each toner yields 2,200 pages to the ISO/IEC 19798 standard, the reference benchmark for the yield of colour toners. The real yield may vary according to your documents' coverage percentage, but the ISO figure gives you a reliable basis for comparison.

Does using a compatible toner void my Brother printer's warranty?

No. Under article 120 of Royal Legislative Decree 1/2007, using compatible consumables does not void your printer's legal warranty. The manufacturer cannot force you to buy only its brand of toner. In addition, our products come with their own guarantee.

How long does shipping take?

We deliver within 24-48 hours to mainland Spain, and shipping is free from €50. That way you have your toner ready practically without waiting.

Discover the whole range in our compatible Brother toner collection and, if you're still unsure about the quality of compatibles, read whether compatible cartridges are reliable. All our toners are made under ISO 9001 quality certification and come with a 3-year guarantee: you print with the same peace of mind as with the original, paying much less.