Compatible Brother TN248XL toner: models, colours and drum
UpdatedTN248XL is Brother’s high-yield toner family for specified colour LED printers, with separate black, cyan, magenta and yellow cartridges. Brother states 3,000 pages for its original black cartridge and 2,300 for each original colour cartridge. Those figures do not establish the yield of Startoner’s individual variants. Check your full model, region, colour and current product details before ordering.
What it is and which printers it fits
Startoner offers TN248XL in black, cyan, magenta and yellow, plus a pack. Its current page lists the models below. Check the complete name and regional supply code before ordering; Brother warns that consumable codes vary by country: Startoner TN248XL.
- Brother DCP-L3520CDW
- Brother DCP-L3560CDW
- Brother HL-L3220CW
- Brother HL-L3240CDW
- Brother MFC-L3740CDW
- Brother MFC-L3740CDWE
- Brother MFC-L3760CDW
- Brother MFC-L8340CDW
- Brother MFC-L8390CDW
HL-L3280CDW is not included as confirmed European fit: Brother Canada lists TN229XL for that model; a seller list does not verify the regional code.
Toner supplies colour, while the drum unit is a separate part. Brother specifies DR248CL for the documented equipment, not the DR-2000/DR-350 incorrectly linked in the old guide. Read the printer message and your model manual before replacing either component. Brother TN248XL / DR248CL.
How to install it and what to do if it says "cartridge not recognised"
Follow the replacement steps in your printer’s Brother manual and the Startoner packaging. Confirm the chosen colour and correct position. If an error appears, note its exact wording and the printer model; do not presume a chip fault or force a counter reset.
For the models named in Brother’s guide, open the top cover while the printer is on, remove the assembly for the colour shown on screen, release the toner with the green lever and lock the new one into the drum. Remove protective material and follow the manual to close; avoid electrodes and hot internal parts. Brother.
Declared yield and page-cost method
Brother states roughly 3,000 pages for its original black TN248XL and 2,300 for each original colour under ISO/IEC 19798. Startoner currently provides only a product-level yield, not a verified figure per variant. For page-cost comparisons, divide current prices by yields attributed to the specific product and colour, without promising a fixed saving. Brother TN248XL.
Why buy it from Startoner
Startoner’s policy describes a three-year product-conformity route and conditional 30-day commercial returns. This does not unconditionally guarantee printer coverage. Check the product page, selected variant, and the shipping estimate and charge shown before payment. Returns policy; shipping.
Frequently asked questions
Do black and colour TN248XL cartridges have the same yield?
No. Brother states approximately 3,000 pages for its original black TN248XL and 2,300 for each original colour, under ISO/IEC 19798. Manufacturer figures cannot simply be assigned to a compatible cartridge. Startoner currently shows a product-level yield but no separate yield fields for each colour variant, so request confirmation if you need a variant-specific figure.
Will TN248XL fit every Brother L3200 or L8300-series printer?
A series number alone is not enough. Brother warns that consumable codes can differ by country and region, while Startoner lists specific models for its product. Compare your printer’s complete designation with the seller list and the Brother documentation for your market. If the exact model is absent, seek confirmation before ordering.
Do I need toner or a drum, and which colour should I choose?
Brother identifies TN248XL toner and the separate DR248CL drum unit for the documented models. They are different consumables. Read the printer’s message to identify the part and colour that needs replacement. Startoner offers black, cyan, magenta and yellow variants plus a pack; verify the selected variant and exact printer model before payment.
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