Brother TN253 & Brother TN257 Toner Cartridges
Brother TN-253 and TN-257 toner cartridges suit the HL-L3230CDW, HL-L3270CDW, DCP-L3510CDW, MFC-L3745CDW, MFC-L3750CDW and MFC-L3770CDW colour laser printers. Black is TN-253BK, while colour comes as standard-yield TN-253 or higher-yield TN-257. Compatible colour toner is offered in TN-257 only, so a compatible set always includes the larger colour cartridges, and multi-packs are listed in both ranges. Our 4.8 Google Star rating shows that our customers consistently receive high-quality cartridges backed by reliable performance.
Printers Compatible with Brother TN253 & Brother TN257 Toner Cartridges
How many pages TN-253 and TN-257 toner cartridges print
Brother rates TN-253 and TN-257 yields under ISO/IEC 19798, the standard test for colour laser toner. TN-253BK is rated at 2,500 pages, TN-253 colours at 1,300 pages and TN-257 colours at 2,300 pages. Pages with heavy graphics or large colour areas will return fewer.
| Cartridge Number | Type | Colour | Page Yield | Cost Per Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TN-253BK | Standard | Black | 2,500 | $0.072 |
| TN-253C | Standard | Cyan | 1,300 | $0.10 |
| TN-253M | Standard | Magenta | 1,300 | $0.10 |
| TN-253Y | Standard | Yellow | 1,300 | $0.10 |
| TN-257C | High Yield | Cyan | 2,300 | $0.085 |
| TN-257M | High Yield | Magenta | 2,300 | $0.085 |
| TN-257Y | High Yield | Yellow | 2,300 | $0.085 |
Cost Per Page = Total Cartridge Price ÷ Page Yield (at 5% coverage). Prices based on Genuine cartridges.
Brother TN253 & TN257 Singles, High Yield Cartridges & Multipacks
Replace the Complete Colour Set
Instead of buying colours one by one, the 4-Pack TN253 Genuine (from $568.47) covers the complete set and qualifies for free delivery.
Replace Just One Colour
Only one cartridge empty? A single Genuine TN253 Cyan cartridge (from $133.42) lets you top up just that colour.
Save with Compatible Cartridges
If budget is the priority, compatible cartridges are a lower-cost alternative to genuine toner, with a single TN253 Black cartridge from $23.62 or a 5-pack TN253/TN257 for $119.93 with free delivery.
Stock Up for Frequent Printing
For frequent printing, a larger pack cuts down on reorders. The 10-Pack TN253/TN257 Compatible (from $235.07) is the lower-cost way to stock up. Prefer genuine toner? The 8-Pack TN253 Genuine (from $1,125.34) is the official equivalent. Both packs qualify for free delivery.
Choosing between TN-253 and TN-257 colour toner
For mostly black text with occasional colour, genuine TN-253 cyan, magenta and yellow provide the standard-yield colour option at 1,300 pages each. For regular colour work such as charts, brochures or presentations, TN-257 lifts the rated colour yield to 2,300 pages per cartridge, and compatible TN-257 toners are backed by a money-back guarantee if they do not work, as set out in our returns policy. Free delivery applies on all orders over $99, and orders ship from our warehouses in Perth, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide. Browse all Brother toner cartridges.
What to know about compatible TN-253 and TN-257 toner
The compatible range covers TN-253BK and TN-257 cyan, magenta and yellow. Each is listed with the same rated yield as its genuine equivalent: 2,500 pages for black and 2,300 pages per colour. There is no compatible TN-253 colour cartridge, so anyone wanting the 1,300-page standard-yield colours needs the genuine Brother versions. Using a compatible cartridge does not by itself remove your rights under Australian Consumer Law. However, damage caused by a faulty cartridge may not be covered by the printer manufacturer's warranty. Our genuine vs compatible cartridges guide covers the differences in more detail.
Drum, belt and waste toner for these printers
TN-253 and TN-257 cartridges supply toner only. These printers also use three separate Brother consumables that are not part of a toner cartridge: the DR-253CL drum unit, the BU-223CL belt unit and the WT-223CL waste toner box. Each is replaced on its own cycle rather than with every toner change, so there is no need to add one to a routine toner order.
Pro Tip: check the full code before you reorder colour
TN-253C and TN-257C are both cyan cartridges for the same printers, but one is rated at 1,300 pages and the other at 2,300 pages. The same applies to magenta and yellow. When reordering, match the full cartridge code rather than just the colour, so you get the yield you intended and keep your colour set consistent.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I mix TN-253 and TN-257 cartridges in the same printer?
Yes. TN-253 and TN-257 colour cartridges are made for the same printers, so you can choose the yield colour by colour. For example, you could run TN-257 cyan alongside TN-253 magenta and yellow if cyan is your most-used colour.
Do TN-253 and TN-257 toner cartridges include the drum unit?
No. TN-253 and TN-257 cartridges contain toner only. The DR-253CL drum unit is a separate consumable replaced on its own cycle, so you do not need to buy one with every toner order.
Is there a TN-257 black toner cartridge?
No. In this series, black is supplied only as TN-253BK, rated at 2,500 pages, in both the genuine and compatible ranges. TN-257 covers cyan, magenta and yellow, so a full higher-yield set pairs TN-253BK with TN-257C, TN-257M and TN-257Y. This is why the compatible multi-packs are listed as TN-253BK/TN-257.
Is TN-253 the same as TN253, and TN-257 the same as TN257?
Yes. TN-253 and TN253 refer to the same Brother toner cartridge series, and so do TN-257 and TN257. The hyphen is only a formatting difference, so you will see both versions used when searching for these cartridges.
