Brother TN1170 Toner Cartridges
Shop Brother TN1170 toner cartridges for your Brother DCP-L1630W or HL-L1230W printer. Available in both genuine Brother options and budget-friendly compatible alternatives, this single-colour black toner delivers consistent text documents for everyday office tasks. Choosing compatible cartridges substantially reduces your printing costs while keeping your printer operating cleanly. Our 4.8 Google Star rating shows that our customers consistently receive high-quality cartridges backed by reliable performance.
Printers Compatible with Brother TN1170 Toner Cartridges
Page yield and print capacity
Brother TN1170 Black toner cartridges offer a standard yield of 1,000 pages. Page yield ratings are calculated according to the ISO/IEC 19752 standard for monochrome laser printing at standard 5% coverage.
| Cartridge Number | Type | Colour | Page Yield | Cost Per Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TN1170 | Standard | Black | 1,000 | $0.091 |
Cost Per Page = Total Cartridge Price ÷ Page Yield (at 5% coverage). Prices based on Genuine cartridges.
Genuine vs compatible cartridges
Compatible TN1170 cartridges offer a cost-effective alternative to original Brother supplies without sacrificing document clarity or reliability. Under Australian Consumer Law, using compatible cartridges does not void your printer warranty. To learn more about how aftermarket options perform against original manufacturer supplies, read our genuine vs compatible comparison guide.
Purchasing strategies and fast delivery
If you print mostly text documents and invoices, compatible TN1170 cartridges cut per-page expenses significantly and include a money back guarantee. Free delivery applies on all orders over $99. Orders dispatch quickly from our Australian warehouses in Perth, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide. Explore our full range of Brother toner cartridges to maintain your setup. View our returns policy for complete warranty coverage.
Pro Tip
Monochrome laser printers run cleanest when toner is changed immediately after the low-toner warning stays solid on the control panel, preventing faint print bands across long print runs.
Match Your Printing Habits to the Right Brother TN1170 Toner Cartridge Pack
If all your colours are running low, the 2-Pack TN1170 Genuine (from $178.79) 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 TN1170 cartridge (from $91.22) 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 $47.42 for a single TN1170 cartridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the TN1170 toner cartridge include the drum unit?
No, the TN1170 is a standalone toner cartridge. Brother mono laser printers separate the toner container from the imaging drum unit, allowing you to replace only the empty toner cartridge while keeping the drum for multiple toner cycles.
Why do prints look light even after installing a new TN1170 toner?
Light prints immediately after replacement usually indicate that toner needs to be evenly distributed throughout the internal developer chamber or that the printer's toner counter was not reset properly upon installation.
Can I run mixed genuine and compatible TN1170 supplies over the printer lifecycle?
Yes, you can freely alternate between genuine Brother TN1170 cartridges and compatible options without resetting printer settings or damaging internal components.
Is TN-1170 the same as TN1170?
Yes, TN-1170 and TN1170 refer to the exact same Brother Black toner cartridge series. The hyphen is merely a formatting difference used by some listings, but both codes represent identical physical toner units.
