Which ink/toner does the Brother MFC-L2710DW use?
The Brother MFC-L2710DW (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 MFC-L2710DW uses Brother TN-760 and TN-730 toner cartridges which come in standard and XL sizes with varying page yields of 3000 pages for the XL and 1200 pages for the standard. When choosing between standard and high-yield cartridges consider that the XL version offers more prints per cartridge but at a slightly higher cost per page. Third-party cartridges are reportedly compatible as there is no firmware DRM on record to prevent their use.
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 MFC-L2710DW 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 MFC-L2710DW use?
The Brother MFC-L2710DW uses Brother TN-730, Brother TN-760 and DR-730.
Does the Brother MFC-L2710DW 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 MFC-L2710DW, or will firmware block it?
The Brother MFC-L2710DW 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 MFC-L2710DW 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 MFC-L2710DW?
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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