Which ink/toner does the Brother MFC-L8610CDW use?
The Brother MFC-L8610CDW (laser, 2017) uses TN-433BK, TN-433C, TN-433M, TN-433Y, TN-436BK, TN-436C, TN-436M, TN-436Y, DR-431CL, TN-431BK, TN-431C, TN-431M, TN-431Y.
Third-party cartridge risk: Low no firmware lockout is on record for this printer, so compatible and remanufactured cartridges should work.
The Brother MFC-L8610CDW uses toner cartridges for its laser printing capabilities. These include XL and XXL versions of black, cyan, magenta, and yellow cartridges which offer higher page yields than standard versions. When purchasing replacement toners, consider that third-party options are likely to be compatible due to the printer's lack of firmware DRM restrictions, but standard yield cartridges may be more cost-effective for occasional use while high-yield cartridges can provide better value for those who print frequently.
Compatible cartridges
| Cartridge | Color | Yield | Pages | OEM price | Cost/page | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TN-433BK | black | XL | 4500 | $92.00 | 2.0¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| TN-433C | cyan | XL | 4000 | $89.00 | 2.2¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| TN-433M | magenta | XL | 4000 | $89.00 | 2.2¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| TN-433Y | yellow | XL | 4000 | $89.00 | 2.2¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| TN-436BK | black | XXL | 6500 | $115.00 | 1.8¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| TN-436C | cyan | XXL | 6500 | $112.00 | 1.7¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| TN-436M | magenta | XXL | 6500 | $112.00 | 1.7¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| TN-436Y | yellow | XXL | 6500 | $112.00 | 1.7¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| DR-431CL | drum | drum | 30000 | - | - | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| TN-431BK | black | standard | 3000 | $75.00 | 2.5¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| TN-431C | cyan | standard | 1800 | $72.00 | 4.0¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| TN-431M | magenta | standard | 1800 | $72.00 | 4.0¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| TN-431Y | yellow | standard | 1800 | $72.00 | 4.0¢ | 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-L8610CDW is not on our firmware-lockout list, so third-party toner should work. By list price its high-yield TN-436C works out to about 1.7 cents per page, roughly 31% less than the 2.5 cents of the standard TN-431BK. 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 MFC-L8610CDW use?
The Brother MFC-L8610CDW uses DR-431CL, TN-431BK, TN-431C, TN-431M, TN-431Y, TN-433BK, TN-433C, TN-433M, TN-433Y, TN-436BK, TN-436C, TN-436M and TN-436Y.
Does the Brother MFC-L8610CDW take XL cartridges?
Yes. Besides the standard cartridges it accepts TN-433BK, TN-433C, TN-433M, TN-433Y, TN-436BK, TN-436C, TN-436M and TN-436Y. 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-L8610CDW, or will firmware block it?
The Brother MFC-L8610CDW 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-L8610CDW cartridges print?
Rated yields run from about 1800 pages (TN-431M) to about 30000 pages (DR-431CL), depending on the cartridge. 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-L8610CDW?
By list price the lowest cost per page here is the TN-436C at about 1.7 cents per page. A reliable compatible or remanufactured cartridge can lower that further.
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