Brother HL-L8240CDW Toner Cartridges
Shop toner cartridges for the Brother HL-L8240CDW, which uses the Brother TN258 and Brother TN258XL toner series, along with the Brother TN259 toner series. Ink Depot has supplied consumables for this printer model since Jan 2024 and is rated 4.8 by customers on Google. Designed for busy office printing, this colour laser printer uses separate black, cyan, magenta and yellow cartridges for reports, correspondence and professional graphics. High-yield Brother TN258XL and super high-yield Brother TN259 cartridges can reduce replacement frequency during larger print runs, while keeping a spare black cartridge available can help minimise interruptions in text-heavy workplaces.
Expected Page Output and Replacement Cycles
The Brother HL-L8240CDW supports three toner yield levels for different office printing volumes. Standard-yield Brother TN258 black, cyan, magenta and yellow cartridges each print up to 1,000 pages. High-yield Brother TN258XL black cartridges print up to 3,000 pages, while Brother TN258XL cyan, magenta and yellow cartridges each print up to 2,300 pages. Super high-yield Brother TN259 black cartridges print up to 4,500 pages, while Brother TN259 cyan, magenta and yellow cartridges each print up to 4,000 pages. These yields are measured in accordance with ISO/IEC 19798, although actual output varies depending on page coverage, print settings and document complexity.
| Cartridge Number | Type | Colour | Page Yield | Cost Per Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TN258BK | Standard | Black | 1,000 | $0.14 |
| TN258C | Standard | Cyan | 1,000 | $0.16 |
| TN258M | Standard | Magenta | 1,000 | $0.16 |
| TN258Y | Standard | Yellow | 1,000 | $0.16 |
| TN258XLBK | High Yield | Black | 3,000 | $0.061 |
| TN258XLC | High Yield | Cyan | 2,300 | $0.084 |
| TN258XLM | High Yield | Magenta | 2,300 | $0.084 |
| TN258XLY | High Yield | Yellow | 2,300 | $0.084 |
| TN259BK | Extra High Yield | Black | 4,500 | $0.054 |
| TN259C | Extra High Yield | Cyan | 4,000 | $0.075 |
| TN259M | Extra High Yield | Magenta | 4,000 | $0.075 |
| TN259Y | Extra High Yield | Yellow | 4,000 | $0.075 |
Cost Per Page = Total Cartridge Price ÷ Page Yield (at 5% coverage). Prices based on Genuine cartridges.
Choosing the Right Cartridge Setup
Brother TN258 cartridges are suitable for lighter or occasional printing, while Brother TN258XL cartridges reduce replacement frequency during regular office workloads. Brother TN259 cartridges provide the highest available yield for the Brother HL-L8240CDW and are well suited to workgroups producing larger volumes of reports, invoices, correspondence and presentation materials.
Offices printing mainly text-heavy documents may benefit from keeping an additional high-yield or super high-yield black cartridge available. Businesses producing regular colour charts, brochures and marketing materials may prefer a complete colour set or multi-pack so each replacement colour is ready when required.
Genuine vs Compatible Cartridges
Genuine Brother toner cartridges are manufactured specifically for supported Brother printers, while premium compatible cartridges provide a more affordable option for everyday office printing. Using compatible cartridges does not automatically remove your rights under Australian Consumer Law. Ink Depot compatible cartridges are covered by a money-back performance guarantee if they do not install, register or perform as expected. Read our genuine vs compatible cartridges guide to compare the available options.
Drum, Belt and Waste Toner Components
The Brother HL-L8240CDW uses separate toner and maintenance components. The DR258CL drum unit, BU229CL belt unit and WT229CL waste toner box operate independently from the toner cartridges and are replaced only when required. Brother rates the DR258CL drum at approximately 20,000 pages based on one page per print job, while the belt and waste toner box are rated at approximately 50,000 pages under the stated testing conditions. Actual replacement intervals vary according to print-job length, media and usage.
Experience Tip: When replacing the DR258CL drum unit, follow the Brother installation instructions and reset the drum counter only after the new drum has been installed.
Ordering and Delivery Options
Compatible cartridges are covered by a money-back performance guarantee. If you order the wrong product, review the available options through our returns policy. Free delivery applies on orders over $99 (conditions apply), with products dispatched from distribution centres in Perth, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide. Browse our complete range of Brother toner cartridges for supplies used by other Brother printer models.
Pro Tip
You can use supported Brother TN258, Brother TN258XL and Brother TN259 cartridge yields together in the same printer. For example, a super high-yield Brother TN259 black cartridge can be installed while Brother TN258 or Brother TN258XL colour cartridges remain in use. This allows each cartridge capacity to be selected according to your workplace printing requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use Brother TN258, Brother TN258XL and Brother TN259 cartridges together?
Yes. The Brother HL-L8240CDW supports all three cartridge series, and different supported yield levels can be installed at the same time. For example, you can use a Brother TN259 black cartridge while Brother TN258XL or Brother TN258 colour cartridges remain installed.
Why does the printer request a new drum after I replace a toner cartridge?
The toner cartridges and DR258CL drum unit are separate consumables with independent replacement cycles. Toner cartridges supply the toner powder, while the drum unit helps form and transfer the image during printing. Replacing a toner cartridge does not replace or reset the drum unit.
What is the difference between Brother TN258XL and Brother TN259 cartridges?
Brother TN258XL cartridges are high-yield options that print up to 3,000 pages in black and 2,300 pages for each colour. Brother TN259 cartridges are super high-yield options that print up to 4,500 pages in black and 4,000 pages for each colour. Brother TN259 cartridges are supported by the Brother HL-L8240CDW but not every printer that accepts Brother TN258 or Brother TN258XL cartridges.
