Brother HL-L3270CDW Toner & Drum Replacements

What is the difference between toner cartridge and drum unit?

The toner cartridge and drum unit are two critical components of a laser printer, each playing a distinct role in the printing process. Here's a breakdown of the differences between them:

Toner Cartridge

• Function: The toner cartridge contains the toner powder, which is a fine, dry mixture of plastic particles, carbon, and coloring agents that create the text and images on the paper.
• Role in Printing: During printing, the laser printer's laser beam projects the image of the document onto a photosensitive drum within the drum unit. The toner from the cartridge is then attracted to the areas of the drum that have been hit by the laser (because they hold an electrostatic charge).
• Replacement Frequency: Toner cartridges typically need to be replaced more frequently than drum units because they are directly consumed as part of the printing process.

Drum Unit

• Function: The drum unit contains a photosensitive drum that transfers the toner powder onto the paper to create the final print. It plays a crucial role in ensuring the toner is applied accurately to the paper.
• Role in Printing: The drum unit holds the drum that gets charged by the laser and attracts toner particles. After attracting the toner, the drum rolls the toner onto the paper. Finally, the toner is fused to the paper by heat and pressure.
• Replacement Frequency: Drum units typically have a longer lifespan than toner cartridges and do not need to be replaced as frequently. The exact lifespan can depend on the printer model and the volume of printing.

TN223 and TN227 are the compatible toner cartridges for Brother HL-L3270CDW. DR223CL is the compatible drum unit for Brother HL-L3270CDW.  Both are must-have supplies for you to print high-quality results on this printer.

How to replace toner cartridges in Brother HL-L3270CDW?

Replacing the toner cartridges in Brother HL-L3270CDW printer involves a few straightforward steps. Here's a guide to help you:

1. Open the printer top cover.
2. Remove the drum and toner assembly from your printer.
3. Press the green lock lever to seperate the drum and toner.
4. Remove the used toner from the drum unit.
5. Remove the packaging and orange protective cover of the new toner cartridge.
6. Insert the new toner into the drum unit until you hear a click.
7. Slide the green tab back and forth two times to clean the corona wire.
8. Reinstall the drum and toner into your printer.
9. Close the top cover.

The steps for installing True Image compatible Brother HL-L3270CDW toner cartridges are the same as installing original toner cartridges. You can refer to the steps above or the video below: