Brother MFC-L2740DW Toner Cartridges
Your Brother MFC-L2740DW uses the TN-2330 / TN-2350 cartridge series. Ink Depot has been supporting Australian businesses with consumables for this mono laser printer since Sep 2014, providing reliable text tracking and high volume print operations. The separate toner and drum unit setup ensures you only replace the black powder component when depleted, managing active inventory effectively. Small business teams typically transition to high yield bundles to maintain consistent uptime during heavy invoicing or print cycles.
Expected page output and replacement cycles
Page yields for these laser components are calculated using the ISO/IEC 19752 mono standard, ensuring a reliable benchmark for office budgeting. The standard capacity TN-2330 delivers approximately 1,200 pages, which works well for occasional document generation. Small business operations requiring less interaction with the printer generally scale up to the high capacity TN-2350, which provides 2,600 pages. Because this is a monochrome laser system, managing replacement cycles relies entirely on tracking total sheet counts rather than handling complex multi-colour depletion curves.
| Cartridge Number | Type | Colour | Page Yield | Cost Per Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TN-2330 | Standard | Black | 1,200 | $0.077 |
| TN-2350 | High Yield | Black | 2,600 | $0.060 |
Cost Per Page = Total Cartridge Price ÷ Page Yield (at 5% coverage). Prices based on Genuine cartridges.
Genuine vs compatible cartridges
Choosing between genuine and compatible options depends heavily on your monthly operational budget. Third-party compatible options offer a direct alternative to the original manufacturer versions, significantly reducing the financial investment per document printed. Under Australian Consumer Law, using compatible cartridges does not void your printer warranty. This legal protection allows office managers to choose the most cost-effective path for daily documentation without risking support for their printing framework.
Other consumables
The printer relies on a separate imaging component alongside the toner supply. The DR-2325 drum unit is designed to hold the electrostatic charge that forms your text images, lasting through roughly 12,000 pages before the surface wears down and creates faint streaks or background grey haze. Experience Tip: When swapping out your drum unit, you must manually reset the internal page counter via the control panel menu options to clear the replace drum warning message on the screen.
Best way to stock these cartridges
For small business offices handling text-heavy print distributions, securing a high yield multi-pack prevents unexpected workflow delays. Compatible toner packs provide an extra layer of protection for office spending since all third-party cartridges carry a full money back guarantee if they do not perform up to your print standard. Review our complete terms on exchange procedures at return policy. to see how easy it is to manage your workplace order. Free delivery applies on all orders over $99 (conditions apply). To maintain rapid distribution timelines, we ship from regional warehouses located in Perth, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide. You can view the full selection of monochrome printing supplies on our main Brother toner cartridges index page.
Pro Tip
Do not confuse a faint print alert with a broken drum unit. If your text begins fading horizontally across the page but the drum counter is not close to 12,000 pages, remove the TN-2350 toner cartridge and slide the green primary corona wire tab back and forth several times to clean built-up paper dust off the internal wire mechanism.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I install a high capacity TN-2350 toner if my printer originally came with a TN-2330?
Yes, the standard capacity TN-2330 and the high capacity TN-2350 have identical external dimensions. They fit into the exact same slot inside the DR-2325 drum carriage, meaning you can upgrade to the larger yield version seamlessly at any point.
Why does my printer display a replace toner message when I have just inserted a new cartridge?
This situation occasionally occurs if the internal physical gear on the side of the cartridge did not actuate properly when pushed into place. Removing the toner from the drum assembly and firmly re-seating it until you hear a clear click will typically align the mechanical reset lever correctly.
Does the DR-2325 drum unit need to be replaced every single time I buy a new toner?
No, the drum unit has a much longer functional lifecycle than the individual toner containers. In general office settings, a single DR-2325 drum will last through approximately four to ten toner replacement cycles, depending on whether you use standard or high capacity options.
