DR-820 drum
DR-820 is a Brother drum cartridge rated at ~30000 pages (0.5¢/page at $159.29).
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Printers that use DR-820
Frequently asked questions
Which printers use the DR-820?
5 printers in our database use the DR-820, including the Brother HL-L5100DN, Brother HL-L6200DW, Brother MFC-L5850DW and Brother MFC-L5900DW, plus 1 more.
Is the DR-820 a standard or high-yield cartridge?
The DR-820 is a standard-yield cartridge. Where a range also offers a high-yield XL version, it costs more upfront but prints more pages for a lower cost per page.
How many pages does the DR-820 print?
The DR-820 is rated at about 30000 pages. Actual yield varies with how much of each page you print.
What does the DR-820 cost per page?
At a list price of $159.29 and about 30000 pages, the DR-820 works out to roughly 0.5 cents per page. A reliable compatible can cost noticeably less.
Are compatible or remanufactured versions of the DR-820 safe to use?
Compatible and remanufactured cartridges are third-party alternatives to the DR-820 that usually cost much less. Most work well, though quality varies by seller. If your printer can receive firmware updates that block non-OEM ink, check that printer's page first.
Related cartridges
Other colors and standard or high-yield versions used in the same printers.
Guides worth reading before you buy
- Drum unit vs toner: when to replace one, and what it really costs
- Page yield explained: what ISO 24711 measures, and why you get fewer pages than the box says
- Does Brother block third-party ink? No, and Brother said so itself
- Brother toner and ink compatibility chart: which TN, DR and LC number fits
- How to reset a Brother toner counter after a refill or a new cartridge
✓ Fitment cross-verified 2026-09-01 | Brother USA store product page (price and approx yield).
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