Brother TN240 Toner Cartridges
Brother TN240 toner cartridges deliver consistent output across your desktop colour printer. This cartridge range includes standard yield Black rated for 2,200 pages, alongside Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow cartridges rated for 1,400 pages each. Both genuine Brother cartridges and lower-cost compatible options are available as individual units or multi-packs. Our 4.8 Google Star rating shows that our customers consistently receive high-quality cartridges backed by reliable performance.
Printers Compatible with Brother TN240 Toner Cartridges
Expected page output and replacement cycles
Standard yields for toner cartridges are measured under ISO/IEC 19798 testing standards for colour laser printing. Black TN240 cartridges yield up to 2,200 pages, while Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow TN240 cartridges yield up to 1,400 pages based on 5% page coverage.
| Cartridge Number | Type | Colour | Page Yield | Cost Per Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TN-240BK | Standard | Black | 2,200 | $0.070 |
| TN-240C | Standard | Cyan | 1,400 | $0.055 |
| TN-240M | Standard | Magenta | 1,400 | $0.10 |
| TN-240Y | Standard | Yellow | 1,400 | $0.10 |
Cost Per Page = Total Cartridge Price ÷ Page Yield (at 5% coverage). Prices based on Genuine cartridges.
Choosing between genuine and compatible options
Compatible TN240 toner cartridges offer substantial savings for high-volume office printing while matching standard page yields. Under Australian Consumer Law, using compatible cartridges does not void your printer warranty. Read our comprehensive guide on genuine vs compatible cartridges to decide which option suits your office workflow best.
Best way to stock these cartridges
If you print mostly text documents, stock extra TN240 Black cartridges to keep up with daily output. If you print colour graphs, presentation decks, or marketing leaflets, purchase colour multi-packs to lower overall replacement expenses. Our compatible cartridges come backed by a money back guarantee under our Returns policy if they do not perform as expected. Free delivery applies on all orders over $99. We despatch directly from national warehouses in Perth, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide for quick turnaround. Explore our full catalogue of Brother toner cartridges for other office printers.
Pro Tip
Brother LED colour printers track toner usage using a mechanical flag gear on the cartridge rather than an electronic chip. If your printer displays a "toner low" message while printed pages still show crisp, solid text, you can reset the internal page counter through the printer's display panel menu to access the remaining toner powder inside the reservoir.
Match Your Printing Habits to the Right Brother TN-240 Toner Cartridge Pack
If all your colours are running low, the 4-Pack TN-240 Genuine (from $564.02) covers every colour in one order and qualifies for free delivery.
If only one colour has run dry, there's no need to replace the rest - a single Genuine TN-240C cartridge (from $76.56) is the lowest-cost way to keep printing.
Watching the budget? Compatible cartridges match the fit and yield of genuine ink at a lower price, from $20.75 for a single TN-240BK cartridge or 5-pack TN-240 for $101.87 (free delivery).
For a high-volume office, buying in bulk cuts the cost per unit further - the 8-Pack TN-240 Genuine (from $1,094.19) is the equivalent option if you'd rather stick with official ink. This qualifies for free delivery.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does my colour toner level decrease when I only print black and white?
Brother colour LED printers run auto-calibration routines and periodic drum cleaning cycles upon startup and during standard operation. These automatic maintenance routines consume small amounts of Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow toner regardless of whether your print job contains colour elements.
Do I need to replace the drum unit every time I change a TN240 toner cartridge?
No, the TN240 toner cartridge and DR240CL drum unit are separate components. The toner cartridge holds the powder and needs replacement every 1,400 to 2,200 pages, whereas the drum unit lasts approximately 15,000 pages before needing replacement.
What happens if one colour cartridge runs empty in a Brother LED printer?
When any individual TN240 colour cartridge (Cyan, Magenta, or Yellow) reaches absolute zero, the printer halts all printing operations, including monochrome documents, to prevent thermal damage to the drum assembly. Keeping a spare set on hand prevents sudden operational stops.
Is TN-240 the same as TN240?
Yes. TN-240 and TN240 refer to the exact same Brother toner cartridge series. The hyphen is simply a formatting variation used in printer user manuals, while retailer listings generally omit it.
