Brother TN259 Toner Cartridges
Maintain peak performance for your HL-L8240CDW or MFC-L8390CDW printer using genuine Brother TN259 extra high yield toner cartridges. Designed for demanding print workflows, these cartridges deliver consistent output across black and full colour documents. Buying single cartridges or the complete 4-pack value bundle ensures uninterrupted office efficiency. Our 4.8 Google Star rating shows that our customers consistently receive high-quality cartridges backed by reliable performance.
Printers Compatible with Brother TN259 Toner Cartridges
Realistic Page Output and Duty Cycles
Brother tests TN259 toner cartridge yields under ISO/IEC 19798 standards, rating the TN259BK at 4,500 pages and each colour unit (TN259C, TN259M, TN259Y) at 4,000 pages at standard 5% coverage.
| Cartridge Number | Type | Colour | Page Yield | Cost Per Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TN259BK | Extra High Yield | Black | 4,500 | $0.058 |
| TN259C | Extra High Yield | Cyan | 4,000 | $0.080 |
| TN259M | Extra High Yield | Magenta | 4,000 | $0.080 |
| TN259Y | Extra High Yield | Yellow | 4,000 | $0.080 |
Cost Per Page = Total Cartridge Price ÷ Page Yield (at 5% coverage). Prices based on Genuine cartridges.
Strategic Purchasing for Office Workflows
Ordering the 4-pack bundle reduces transaction frequency and protects your office against sudden downtime when multiple colours deplete simultaneously. For routine returns or exchanges, review our returns policy. Free delivery applies on all orders over $99, shipped directly from our nationwide warehouses in Perth, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide. Browse our full range of Brother toner cartridges to suit your operational needs.
Pro Tip
Colour toner cartridges in this series deplete at slightly different rates based on your document profiles, but replacing all three colours simultaneously when the first low-toner warning appears prevents multiple maintenance interruptions during busy print runs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I install TN259 cartridges if my printer originally came with lower-yield cartridges?
Yes, the TN259 series extra high yield cartridges share identical physical dimensions and slot alignments as standard-yield variants for the HL-L8240CDW and MFC-L8390CDW printers, allowing simple drop-in replacement.
Why do the colour cartridges have a slightly lower page yield than the black cartridge?
Black cartridges (TN259BK) are engineered for higher page counts (4,500 pages) because office printing leans heavily on text documents, whereas colour cartridges (TN259C, TN259M, TN259Y) yield 4,000 pages based on balanced graphic coverage.
What should I do if my printer indicates a cartridge is empty, but prints still look clear?
Brother printers track internal rotation counts alongside optical sensors. You can often clear early warnings by carefully rocking the toner unit side-to-side to redistribute remaining powder before re-inserting it into the drum unit.
