The Brother DR-2300 is an image drum unit, not a toner cartridge. The drum transfers toner onto the page and is a separate part from the toner cartridge, which means the two may need replacing at different times.
Which printers use the Brother DR-2300?
Brother lists the DR2300 drum unit for printers in its L2000 series. Models include:
- Brother DCP-L2500D, DCP-L2520DW and DCP-L2540DN
- Brother HL-L2300D, HL-L2340DW, HL-L2360DN and HL-L2365DW
- Brother MFC-L2700DW, MFC-L2720DW and MFC-L2740DW
Printer variants and regional specifications can differ. Check the complete model number on the printer’s label or display and confirm the listed supplies for that exact model before ordering.
DR-2300 drum or TN-2310 / TN-2320 toner?
The DR-2300 is the drum unit. TN-2310 and TN-2320 are toner cartridges used by printers in this family. If the printer says toner is low, replacing the drum may not solve it; if it reports that the drum needs replacing, a toner cartridge alone may not solve that message. Follow the printer’s on-screen instruction and check the part number on your existing consumable.
Expected drum life
Brother quotes an approximate life of up to 12,000 pages for the DR2300, based on one page per job. Actual life varies with print jobs, paper and printer conditions, so treat this as a guide rather than a guaranteed number of pages.
Check the right part before ordering
Search the Cartridge Care Printer Inks catalogue for DR2300 products. If you are unsure whether you need a drum or toner, call Cartridge Care on 0161 738 1066 with your full printer model and the code from the part you are replacing. We can help check the match and confirm current availability, price and delivery options.
For a written recommendation, use the Cartridge Care contact page and include your printer model and consumable code.