What toner and drum does the Brother HL-L3220CW need, and 9 compatible models

Looking for toner for your Brother HL-L3220CW or any of its sisters in the L3200/L8300 series? The two consumables you need are the Brother TN248XL toner and the Brother DR248 drum. Our compatible version of the toner yields 3,000 pages per colour and the drum reaches 15,000 pages, with the same print quality and for a fraction of the original's price. See the compatible TN248XL toner · See the compatible DR248 drum.

Is it compatible with your printer?

This whole family of Brother colour laser machines fits exactly the same consumables: the TN248-series toner and the DR248 drum. It doesn't matter whether you have a compact desktop model or an office all-in-one; if your machine is on this list, these are your replacements:

• Brother DCP-L3520CDW
• Brother DCP-L3560CDW
• Brother HL-L3220CW
• Brother HL-L3240CDW
• Brother HL-L8230CDW
• Brother HL-L8240CDW
• Brother MFC-L3740CDW
• Brother MFC-L3740CDWE
• Brother MFC-L3760CDW
• Brother MFC-L8340CDW
• Brother MFC-L8390CDW

The letters at the end of the model only indicate the machine's equipment, they don't change the consumable: the HL is a simple printer, the DCP adds scanner and copier, and the MFC is a complete all-in-one with fax. The C letters mean colour, the D duplex (automatic double-sided printing), the W wifi connection and the E a market variant. All of them share the same toner and the same drum. If you have doubts about your exact reference, use our printer-model finder.

The consumable you need and what it yields

These machines work with a system of two separate parts: the toner, which holds the coloured powder and is used up with each print, and the drum, the photoconductive part that transfers that powder to the paper and lasts much longer.

The compatible Brother TN248XL toner yields 3,000 pages per cartridge, a capacity measured to the ISO/IEC 19798 standard for colour toner. It's the high-capacity version (XL): you print more before replacing and you lower the cost per page. You'll need one cartridge for each colour in the system (black, cyan, magenta and yellow). You have all the details in its TN248XL toner guide.

The compatible Brother DR248 drum yields 15,000 pages. A drum isn't changed at every refill: it withstands several sets of toner before running out, so you only replace it when the printer indicates it or you notice a loss of quality. If you want to understand the difference between the two parts well and when each one is due to be changed, read toner vs. drum. And if it's the first time you fit it, here's how to install a toner step by step.

How much printing costs you

The great advantage of the compatible consumable is simple: you get the same page yield as the original, but paying much less. A compatible TN248XL toner that yields 3,000 pages and a DR248 drum that reaches 15,000 pages leave you a cost per page well below that of the branded parts, without giving up quality or reliability. Check the current price of each product on its page; you'll see it starts from a fraction of the original.

Want to know exactly how much you'd save with your print volume? Use our savings calculator and compare the real spend against the original consumable.

Frequently asked questions

Do the compatible TN248XL and DR248 work the same as the Brother originals?

Yes. They're made to work in exactly the same machines of the L3200/L8300 series and offer the same declared yield: 3,000 pages per colour toner and 15,000 pages of drum. The print quality and recognition by the printer are equivalent to those of the branded consumable.

How many pages do they print?

The compatible TN248XL toner yields 3,000 pages per colour, measured to the ISO/IEC 19798 standard. The DR248 drum yields 15,000 pages and doesn't have to be changed with each toner, but when the printer itself indicates it.

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

No. Under article 120 of Royal Legislative Decree 1/2007 (the General Law for the Defence of Consumers), using a compatible consumable does not void your printer's warranty. The manufacturer cannot force you to buy only its toner brand. In addition, all our products include their own guarantee.

How long does shipping take?

We ship within 24-48 hours to mainland Spain, with free shipping from €50. That way you have your toner or drum ready almost immediately so you don't get stuck.

Find these and all the brand's replacements in our compatible Brother toner collection, or explore the full catalogue. You buy with the peace of mind of a company with ISO 9001 certification and a 3-year guarantee on our consumables. Check the terms on our guarantee page.