What toner and drum does the Brother HL-L2400DW need, and 5 compatible models

Looking for toner for your Brother HL-L2400DW or any of its sister printers in the L2400/L2600/L2800 series? The consumable you need is the Brother TN2510XL, and on most of these machines the Brother DR2510 drum also comes into play. Our compatible version of the toner yields 1,200 pages with the same print quality as the original, and costs a fraction of the price. See the compatible Brother TN2510XL toner.

Is it compatible with your printer?

This family of Brother machines shares exactly the same toner (TN2510XL) and the same drum (DR2510), so it doesn't matter whether you have a simple printer or an all-in-one: the consumable is the same. If your model is any of these, you've come to the right place:

• Brother DCP-L2620DW
• Brother DCP-L2660DW
• Brother HL-L2400DW
• Brother HL-L2445DW
• Brother MFC-L2800DW
• Brother MFC-L2827DW

What do those letters mean? We'll explain quickly so you recognise your machine: the HL models are single-function printers (they only print); the DCP are all-in-ones (they print, copy and scan); and the MFC are all-in-ones with fax and more complete office functions. The DW tag indicates network and Wi-Fi (wireless printing), and they all print double-sided automatically (duplex). Whatever changes on the casing, the toner and drum they fit are the same.

The consumable you need and what it yields

In this Brother series the system has two separate parts: the toner (which provides the powder you print with) and the drum (the imaging unit that transfers that powder to the paper). Don't confuse them: they're replaced at different rates.

• Compatible Brother TN2510XL toner: yields 1,200 pages to the ISO/IEC 19752 standard (the measurement standard for mono toner). It's the part you'll use up and replace most often. See the TN2510XL toner · Complete TN2510XL guide.
• Compatible Brother DR2510 drum: yields 15,000 pages, that is, it lasts many more toners before you have to replace it. You'll only change it when the printer warns you, after several toner replacements. See the DR2510 drum · Complete DR2510 guide.

The logic is simple: the toner runs out fast and the drum withstands the equivalent of several toner loads. That's why, day to day, what you'll buy over and over is the TN2510XL; the DR2510 is a one-off purchase. If you're not clear on when each one is due, we clear it up in our guide toner vs. drum, and if it's your first time changing them, follow the step-by-step on how to install a toner.

How much printing costs you

Multiply that saving by every replacement over the year and the difference is huge, especially if you print a lot at the office or at home. And it's the same with the drum: 15,000 pages of service life at a price well below the branded cartridge.

Want to see in numbers what you'd stop spending? Use our savings calculator and work out the real cost per page of your printer. Check the current price of each product on its page; we work with tight margins so printing costs you from a fraction of the original.

Frequently asked questions

Does the compatible TN2510XL toner work in my Brother HL-L2400DW and the rest of the models?

Yes. The compatible TN2510XL is designed to work across the whole series: DCP-L2620DW, DCP-L2660DW, HL-L2400DW, HL-L2445DW, MFC-L2800DW and MFC-L2827DW. All these printers fit the same toner and the same DR2510 drum, so compatibility is guaranteed. If you have doubts about your exact reference, you can verify it in our printer finder.

How many pages does it print and how is it measured?

The compatible TN2510XL toner yields 1,200 pages measured to the ISO/IEC 19752 standard, the international standard for mono toner. The DR2510 drum yields 15,000 pages before needing replacement. As they're separate parts, you'll use several toners per drum.

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 to keep printing with hardly any wait. The estimated delivery date and cost are shown at checkout before payment.

Want to see all the options for your machine? Explore our compatible Brother toner collection and, if you're still torn between replacing the toner or the drum, take a look at the guide toner vs. drum. All our consumables are made under the ISO 9001 standard and come with a 3-year guarantee: print quality assured at the fairest price.