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Cartridge Comparison Guide

Cartridge Types
Ink & Toner Basics
Number of Pages & Shelf Life

Cartridge Type

	Genuine or OEM (Original) Cartridges	Remanufactured Cartridges	Compatible Cartridges
Description	OEM stands for original equipment manufacturer, meaning the cartridge was made by the same company that made your printer. Original brand cartridges are very reliable and sometimes the only option if your printer is new to market or uncommon.	Remanufactured ink is a genuine brand cartridge that has gone through one cycle of use. After use, the cartridge is recycled, acquired by a remanufacturing facility and put through a rigorous professional refurbishing process. During the refurbishing process the cartridge is disassembled, thoroughly cleaned and tested for quality. It's then carefully refilled, tested again and brought back to life. Buying remanufactured prevents one less cartridge from ending up in a landfill.	A compatible cartridge is a brand new ink cartridge built by a manufacturer other than your printer. It's like buying the generic version of the genuine brand. Most are uniquely designed to differentiate from genuine cartridges. Despite any structural difference you may notice, the cartridge will still fit in your machine and print a full yield, just like the original brand.
Price Factors	Many printer manufacturers follow the razor-and-blades business model which may result in higher priced genuine cartridges.	Remanufactured ink is much cheaper than the original brand ink. It's far more cost effective to refurbish a previously used cartridge than create a new OEM from scratch.	Compatible ink is much cheaper than the original brand. Compatible suppliers don't have to worry about the additional costs that hinder OEMs like new printers or firmware, which lets them keep prices low.
Quality	Original cartridges work extremely well and are covered under a warranty by the printer manufacturer	High quality remanufactured ink will match the quality of the original, but not all remanufactured ink is created equal. Make sure you buy from a reputable supplier in order to get the absolute best results.	High quality compatible ink will match the quality of the original, but not all compatible ink is created equal. Make sure you buy from a reputable supplier in order to get the absolute best results.

What's the difference between ink and toner cartridges?

	Ink Cartridges	Toner Cartridges
Printer Type	Work with inkjet printers	Work with laser printers
Material	Liquid ink	Dry powder
How it works	Inkjet printers use a series of nozzles that spray tiny drops of ink directly on the print suface	Laser toner printers use static electricity and heat to bond dry toner powder to a page
Commonly used by	Casual home users, small business and photographers	Large businesses and schools

Number of Pages You Can Print	A cartridge's page yield is the estimated number of pages you can print. Page yield is based on 5% page coverage. This means that the quoted page yield is based upon printed pages where only 5% of the page has been imprinted with ink. For example, a short memo has approximately 5% coverage. If you have a cartridge that has a yield of 500 pages, it can print 500 pages of that short memo. If you are printing letters, photos or graphics, your coverage will vary greatly and your page yield will drop significantly.
Cartridge Warranty and Shelf Life	Most ink and toner cartridges include a warranty or "best by" date on their box. Remanufactured and compatible ink cartridges can last 12-18 months unopened, and toner cartridges can last up to 3 years.
Cartridge Care and Storage	Only open a cartridge when you need it. Opened cartridges will eventually dry out, especially if the protective tape or clip has been removed. If you have an open ink cartridge around and would like to try and prevent it from drying out, place it nozzle side up in a plastic airtight tub. If your cartridge came with protective tape or a clip reapply both before storing. Place a damp cloth or paper towel in the tub, next to the cartridge and keep it stored in a cool, dark place.

Compatible Brother DR400 Drum, 20,000 Pages

86% Recommend this product

Reg. Price $109.99

Our Price $47.99

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Q&A and Reviews

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Pitney Bowes - Laser Printers

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Description

InkCartridges.com offers compatible laser drum cartridges to replace the Brother DR400 drum cartridge exclusively designed for your Brother printer. Our laser drum cartridges are remanufactured using both OEM and non-OEM parts and are of the highest caliber. Our LD brand compatible laser cartridges are backed by a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee and with fast shipping!

Specifications

DR400	Imaging Drum	Brother	Brother	DR400	Black	Standard Yield	20000	0.24 cents	36-48 Months

*Average cartridge page yield in accordance with ISO IEC 24711

REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

by PowerReviews

Compatible Brother DR400 Drum Unit

4.2

(based on 36 reviews)

81%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Most Liked Positive Review

Works great

Over the years, I've purchased several laser drums and toners for my old trusty Brother laser. I've only received one bad toner cartridge, and after a quick phone call, they had a replacement on the way immediately. I've never had a problem with a drum. Also, I've purchased many ink cartridges for about 4 different HP all-in-ones, and most recently, for a Brother all-in-one. There has never been a problem with any of them.

I highly recommend this company and it's products. You'll get a lot of bang for the buck.

Most Liked Negative Review

Looks like quality control problem

I ordered a drum and corresponding ink cartridge. The drum was malfunctioning with very noticeable non-print streaks vertically.

LD was courteous to send me a replacement and return postage.

The replacement also malfunctioned.

I ended up returning both drums. I got the refund.

Incidentally my old drum (which was showing its age to need a replacement) works better with the new ink cartridge than either of the replacement drums did.

Looks like a quality control issue.

Reviewed by 36 customers

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10/18/2017

5.0

Fixed my laser printer

By Greg

from undisclosed

Comments about Compatible Brother DR400 Drum Unit:

Thought my laser printer was toasted, but tried a new drum. Now it works like new, for 20,000 more pages. Good price, quick delivery.

8/7/2017

5.0

I would buy this product again.

By Shayne

from undisclosed

Comments about Compatible Brother DR400 Drum Unit:

The drum fit and works great.

7/11/2017

5.0

Great product

By Lewis

from undisclosed

Comments about Compatible Brother DR400 Drum Unit:

Very happy with your customer service.

6/25/2017

5.0

Would buy again

By Robert

from undisclosed

Comments about Compatible Brother DR400 Drum Unit:

Works as advertised

4/22/2017

5.0

I been a regular customer for 7 years

By Glo

from Rhode Island

Comments about Compatible Brother DR400 Drum Unit:

The drum worked as expected. I purchase all of my computer supplies from LD Products because their products always work well for me.

3/7/2017

5.0

Drum works well

By Cheryl

from Cupertino, Ca

Comments about Compatible Brother DR400 Drum Unit:

My fax machine needed a new drum, so I ordered it from this company. It works well.

2/17/2017

4.0

I'm back in business!!

By wolverine

from midwest

Comments about Compatible Brother DR400 Drum Unit:

Now my printer produces quality copies like it was new. And, at a reasonable price, too!!

2/4/2017

5.0

Awesome Product

By Brad

from Hesperia, CA

Comments about Compatible Brother DR400 Drum Unit:

This was an awesome product even though it was refurbished. It is like a brand new brand name product with absolutely no issues. I always buy my printer products from InkCartridge.com and will continue in the future.

1/30/2017

5.0

Works perfectly.

By James

from Irwindale, CA

Comments about Compatible Brother DR400 Drum Unit:

Works perfectly for half the price.

12/10/2016

4.0

Wonderful product! So glad I found your company!

By Judy

from Menifee CA

Comments about Compatible Brother DR400 Drum Unit:

Drum is working well and with it is meeting or exceeding OEM, how could you go wrong? Prices are fantastic. Highly recommended! Will recommend and order again from your company!

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