Which toner and drum unit does the Brother HL-L3220CW need and 9 compatible models
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Brother HL-L3220CW: TN248/TN248XL and DR248CL

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The Brother HL-L3220CW uses original TN248 or TN248XL toner and a separate DR248CL drum. Brother distinguishes black from colour supplies; their declared yields are not interchangeable. Startoner lists this model for its TN248XL product and a colour-variant DR248 drum listing. Check the chosen SKU: those pages do not independently prove individual yields or equivalence of each drum variant.

Is it compatible with your printer?

Brother Spain lists TN248 and TN248XL as original toner families for the HL-L3220CW, separately from its DR248CL drum. Black and colour cartridges have different references and stated yields. Startoner names this model on its TN248XL listing; that is a seller declaration, not Brother certification of every alternative variant.

  • Brother HL-L3220CW

Startoner’s TN248XL listing also names these models. This is the seller’s compatibility statement for its toner offer, not Brother certification of every colour variant or the DR248 drum. Verify the exact printer and selected variant before ordering.

  • Brother DCP-L3520CDW
  • Brother DCP-L3520CDWE
  • Brother DCP-L3560CDW
  • Brother HL-L3220CW
  • Brother HL-L3220CWE
  • 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 consumable you need and what it yields

Brother publishes different figures for original black toner, colours and the drum; drum life also changes with pages per job. Startoner advertises figures on its listings, but each generic colour SKU does not itself establish a separate test. Do not transfer original page counts to an alternative cartridge or the entire pack.

Toner contains the powder used in printing; the drum is a separate part that transfers the image. Check which part the printer asks you to replace before ordering both.

How much printing costs you

Before ordering, verify HL-L3220CW on the printer label, the required colour and the selected SKU. Startoner explicitly identifies ST-BROTHER-TN248XL for black; its colour SKUs are generic. Its DR248 listing has colour-labelled variants whose relationship to Brother’s DR248CL assembly needs seller clarification. Check current price, delivery and return terms.

To estimate cost per page, divide the current price of the chosen variant by the pages declared for that exact product. Treat tax and delivery consistently; real use changes the result. Do not transfer an original-supply figure to an alternative.

Startoner’s published policy states a three-year legal conformity term for the purchased consumable. It does not extend the printer manufacturer’s warranty. Check the current policy conditions.

Sources and further reading

Frequently asked questions

Which original toner and drum does Brother list for the HL-L3220CW?

Brother Spain lists TN248 and TN248XL as original toner families for the HL-L3220CW, separately from its DR248CL drum. Black and colour cartridges have different references and stated yields. Startoner names this model on its TN248XL listing; that is a seller declaration, not Brother certification of every alternative variant.

Can I assign original-supply page figures to every Startoner variant?

No. Brother publishes different figures for original black toner, colours and the drum; drum life also changes with pages per job. Startoner advertises figures on its listings, but each generic colour SKU does not itself establish a separate test. Do not transfer original page counts to an alternative cartridge or the entire pack.

Which variant should I check before buying?

Before ordering, verify HL-L3220CW on the printer label, the required colour and the selected SKU. Startoner explicitly identifies ST-BROTHER-TN248XL for black; its colour SKUs are generic. Its DR248 listing has colour-labelled variants whose relationship to Brother’s DR248CL assembly needs seller clarification. Check current price, delivery and return terms.

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