Which ink/toner does the Brother DCP-7065DN use?
The Brother DCP-7065DN (laser, 2010) uses TN-450, DR-420, TN-420.
Third-party cartridge risk: Low no firmware lockout is on record for this printer, so compatible and remanufactured cartridges should work.
Buying in Europe/UK? The same cartridges are sold under European codes: TN-2220 (= TN-450 in US/Canada), DR-2200 (= DR-420 in US/Canada), TN-2210 (= TN-420 in US/Canada). Search those codes at your local retailer.
The Brother DCP-7065DN uses toner cartridges including TN-450 and TN-420 which come in standard and XL sizes with varying page yields. If you need to print a large number of pages it may be more cost-effective to buy an XL cartridge such as the TN-450 which is said to have a higher yield than the standard size. When purchasing toner for this printer third-party cartridges are reportedly compatible with no firmware restrictions on record.
Compatible cartridges
| Cartridge | Color | Yield | Pages | OEM price | Cost/page | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TN-450TN-2220 | black | XL | 2600 | $58.00 | 2.2¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| DR-420DR-2200 | drum | drum | 12000 | - | - | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| TN-420TN-2210 | black | standard | 1200 | $45.00 | 3.8¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
XL (high-yield) cartridges cost more upfront but lower the cost per page, which is better if you print a lot.
The Brother DCP-7065DN is not on our firmware-lockout list, so third-party toner should work. By list price its high-yield TN-450 works out to about 2.2 cents per page, roughly 41% less than the 3.8 cents of the standard TN-420. If you print often the high-yield cartridge is the better value, and a well-reviewed compatible version lowers the cost further.
Frequently asked questions
Which toner does the Brother DCP-7065DN use?
The Brother DCP-7065DN uses DR-420, TN-420 and TN-450.
Does the Brother DCP-7065DN take XL cartridges?
Yes. Besides the standard cartridges it accepts TN-450. A high-yield XL holds more toner and costs less per page, which is worth it if you print often.
Will third-party toner work in the Brother DCP-7065DN, or will firmware block it?
The Brother DCP-7065DN is not on our firmware-lockout list, so compatible and remanufactured cartridges should work. Firmware can change with an update, so it is worth checking before buying a large supply.
How many pages do the Brother DCP-7065DN cartridges print?
Rated yields are the TN-420 at about 1200 pages, the TN-450 at about 2600 pages and the DR-420 at about 12000 pages. Real-world yield depends on how much you print and how much toner each page uses.
What is the cheapest toner for the Brother DCP-7065DN?
By list price the lowest cost per page here is the TN-450 at about 2.2 cents per page. A reliable compatible or remanufactured cartridge can lower that further.
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