Which ink/toner does the Brother DCP-L2550DW use?
The Brother DCP-L2550DW (laser, 2018) uses Brother TN-760, DR-730, Brother TN-730.
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-2420 (= Brother TN-760 in US/Canada), DR-2400 (= DR-730 in US/Canada), TN-2410 (= Brother TN-730 in US/Canada). Search those codes at your local retailer.
The Brother DCP-L2550DW uses toner cartridges from Brother for printing. If you're looking to print a large volume of pages, consider purchasing high yield toner cartridges such as the TN-760 which can produce about 3000 pages per unit. When it comes to choosing between genuine and compatible cartridges, third-party options are available without firmware DRM restrictions.
Compatible cartridges
| Cartridge | Color | Yield | Pages | OEM price | Cost/page | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brother TN-760TN-2420 | black | XL | 3000 | $84.99 | 2.8¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| DR-730DR-2400 | drum | drum | 12000 | - | - | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| Brother TN-730TN-2410 | black | standard | 1200 | $54.99 | 4.6¢ | 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-L2550DW is not on our firmware-lockout list, so third-party toner should work. By list price its high-yield Brother TN-760 works out to about 2.8 cents per page, roughly 38% less than the 4.6 cents of the standard Brother TN-730. If you print often the high-yield cartridge is the better value, and a well-reviewed compatible version lowers the cost further.
Cheaper third-party options
- 123Inkjets compatible for Brother TN-760: $18.99
link pending
High: mono toner, very consistent. Most popular swap.
Frequently asked questions
Which toner does the Brother DCP-L2550DW use?
The Brother DCP-L2550DW uses Brother TN-730, Brother TN-760 and DR-730.
Does the Brother DCP-L2550DW take XL cartridges?
Yes. Besides the standard cartridges it accepts Brother TN-760. 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-L2550DW, or will firmware block it?
The Brother DCP-L2550DW 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-L2550DW cartridges print?
Rated yields are the Brother TN-730 at about 1200 pages, the Brother TN-760 at about 3000 pages and the DR-730 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-L2550DW?
By list price the lowest cost per page here is the Brother TN-760 at about 2.8 cents per page. A reliable compatible or remanufactured cartridge can lower that further.
Last reviewed . Compiled by MyCartridgeFinder from manufacturer cartridge finders and retailer cross reference tables, then checked against this printer's database record. Cartridge numbers and yields come from that record, never from guesswork. See our methodology and data sources.