TN830
Compatible Brother TN830 Black Toner Cartridge
1,200 pages
$29.99
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Brother HL-L2405W toner and drum
Your HL-L2405W takes the TN830 (standard yield) and TN830XL (high yield), plus the DR830 drum. At our price that is about 1.1¢ a page.
The Brother HL-L2405W is a mono laser printer in the HL-L2400 series, which shares cartridges across 7 models.
It takes two black cartridges that differ only in capacity: the TN830 at about 1,200 pages and the TN830XL at about 3,000. At our prices that is 2.5¢ a page against 1.1¢, so the high-yield cartridge costs less to run unless you print very little.
The drum is a separate part on this printer. The DR830 is rated for about 15,000 pages, so it outlasts several toner cartridges and only needs replacing when the printer reports drum life, not every time you change toner.
Brother has stated publicly that its firmware updates do not block third-party cartridges, and the printer counts pages rather than measuring toner, which is why the Replace Toner message can appear before a cartridge is empty.
When you compare prices, compare cost per page rather than the sticker price: a cheaper cartridge with half the rated yield costs more to run. Every cartridge here ships free, is covered by our printer damage protection and can be returned within 90 days, opened or not.
Cartridges that fit
TN830XL
Compatible Brother TN830XL Black Toner Cartridge
3,000 pages
$33.99
Save 65% vs genuine
DR830
Compatible Brother DR830 Drum Unit
15,000 pages
$33.99
Which yield is worth it
| Cartridge | Yield | Price | Per page |
|---|---|---|---|
| TN830 | 1,200 pages | $29.99 | 2.5¢ |
| TN830XL High yield | 3,000 pages | $33.99 | 1.1¢ |
What it costs you a month
About $9.66 a month in toner, roughly one TN830XL every 3 months.
Questions about the HL-L2405W
What toner does the Brother HL-L2405W use?
The TN830 and TN830XL. Brother lists these cartridges as compatible with this model, and the yields on this page are Brother's published figures.
Does the HL-L2405W have a separate drum?
Yes. The DR830 drum unit is a separate part rated for about 15,000 pages. Replace it when the printer reports drum life, not when you change toner.
Does using a compatible cartridge void the HL-L2405W warranty?
No. Under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act a manufacturer cannot void your warranty because you used a third-party cartridge. If one of ours damages the printer, our printer damage protection covers the repair.
Other Brother HL-L2400 models
Most of these share the same cartridges. Check the model page to be sure.
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Page updated Sep 17, 2026. Compatibility checked by Dan Whitaker, Print Technician. Brand names and part numbers are used only to identify compatibility. We are not affiliated with or endorsed by any printer manufacturer.