Which ink/toner does the Brother HL-L2395DW use?
The Brother HL-L2395DW (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 HL-L2395DW uses either a black toner cartridge from Brother for standard capacity or a high yield version with slightly longer lifespan. When deciding between these options consider that the standard capacity cartridges have a shorter page yield but cost less per page in some cases. Third-party toner cartridges are also compatible with this printer due to its firmware DRM absence.
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 HL-L2395DW 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 HL-L2395DW use?
The Brother HL-L2395DW uses Brother TN-730, Brother TN-760 and DR-730.
Does the Brother HL-L2395DW 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 HL-L2395DW, or will firmware block it?
The Brother HL-L2395DW 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 HL-L2395DW 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 HL-L2395DW?
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.
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