Zoom

DR420

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 DR420 Drum, 12,000 Pages

86% Recommend this product

Reg. Price $57.99

Our Price $39.99

In stock

Quantity

Buy 3 or More for $37.99 each (save $6.00+)

Compatible Printers
Description / Specifications
Q&A and Reviews

Choose your printer below for a full list of products

Brother - DCP Series

Brother - HL Printers

Brother - Intellifax

Brother - MFC MultiFunction Printers

Description

InkCartridges.com offers compatible laser drum cartridges to replace the Brother DR420 drum cartridge exclusively designed for your Brother printer. Our laser drum cartridges are brand new drums of the highest caliber. Our LD brand compatible laser cartridges are backed by a 2 Year Guarantee and with fast shipping!

Specifications

DR420	Imaging Drum	Brother	Brother	DR420	Black	Standard Yield	12000	0.33 cents	36-48 Months

*Average cartridge page yield in accordance with ISO IEC 24711

Do you have questions about this product?

Get answers from real customers and in-house experts with AnswerBox.

5 Questions | 7 Answers

Displaying questions 1-5

Compatible Brother DR420 Drum
Q:
Is it compatible with the Brother HL-2240D Printer
Asked on 6/22/2017 by Rosie from California
Know the answer? Answer this question
1 answer
- A:
  Yes, this drum unit is compatible with Brother HL-2240D printer.
  Answered on 6/23/2017 by Maria
Compatible Brother DR420 Drum
Q:
Is this Drum compatible for the MFC-7860DW
Asked on 6/21/2017 by Fran from Pittsburgh Pa 15239
Know the answer? Answer this question
1 answer
- A:
  Yes, this drum unit is compatible with Brother MFC-7860DW printer.
  Answered on 6/21/2017 by Maria
Compatible Brother DR420 Drum
Q:
Will This Drum last 12,000 pages?
Asked on 12/4/2015 by Bill from Las Vegas,NV
Know the answer? Answer this question
2 answers
- A:
  Depends on your total per page printing. If you check the Brother original they estimates a 5% per page print, and like gas mileage on a car sticker, you NEVER get what they state. Also, if you don't know, go on youtube to see how to reset the drum counter for your printer, if it is available. Of course the owner's manual will never tell you that.
  Answered on 10/7/2017 by Steve from Red Lion, PA
- A:
  Yes, the drum will last between 8,000-12,000 pages.
  Answered on 12/4/2015 by Terry from LDStaff
Compatible Brother DR420 Drum
Q:
I do not see that message on the front panel "Clear Drum" or set it at "0".
Thank you,
Maria
Asked on 8/31/2015 by marimerc from Miami, Fl
Know the answer? Answer this question
1 answer
- A:
  The drum reset instructions are based on the machine. Please contact our customer service team at (888) 321-2552 with your printer model number and they will be able to assist you!
  Answered on 8/31/2015 by Terry from LDStaff
Compatible Brother DR420 Drum
Q:
How do I reset the drum counter after replacing the DR420 drum?

The drum life counter still says "0", and the message to replace the drum remains. How can I reset the drum life. (Print quality is fine.)
Asked on 8/13/2014 by ray miller
Know the answer? Answer this question
2 answers
- A:
  To reset the drum counter it would depend on your printer model. If you have a printer where the model number begins with MFC-** you would do the following:
  
  1. Open the front panel.
  2. Press the Clear/Back button. The display will show: REPLACE DRUM? 1. YES
  3. Close the cover
  
  If you have a printer model number that begins with HL-** you would use this method:
  
  1.Open the front cover of the printer
  2.Press and hold down Go button for about 4 seconds until all the LEDs light up.
  3.Once all 4 LEDs are lit, release the Go button
  4.Close the front cover.
  Answered on 8/14/2014 by Shoshana
- A:
  I looked that one up for my printer: Brother 2280DW. When you replace the drum, BEFORE you close the door, hit the 'Clear' button. It will ask 'yes' or 'no.' I pressed the up arrow to choose yes, and waited two seconds for the printer to accept the drum reset. Then I closed the door. Job completed.
  Answered on 11/11/2016 by Trish the Mover from Springfield, Mo

Displaying questions 1-5

Do you have a question about this product?

REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

by PowerReviews

Compatible Brother DR420 Drum

4.0

(based on 134 reviews)

72%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

No Pros

Cons

No Cons

Best Uses

No Best Uses

- Was this a gift?:
- No (14)

Most Liked Positive Review

refurbished drum

First time I purchased a refurbished drum for my laser printer and when it came I installed it but there was a problem with the gears not meshing properly. I called CS and the...Read complete review

First time I purchased a refurbished drum for my laser printer and when it came I installed it but there was a problem with the gears not meshing properly. I called CS and the CSR in tech support was very professional and understood the issue I was having and immediately sent out a new drum, at no cost. I received it in a very timely manner, installed it and all is well now. Just a "fluke" as I have been buying from LD for many years and have always been more than satisfied with their products and customer services. 5-star company, service and products and highly recommended!

Most Liked Negative Review

Product did not solve problem.

My Brother HL2240 printer kept giving me an error on the computer screen that the Drum had exceeded its useful life. I shopped for a compatible because the Brother brand was much more expensive. However, after installing the new Drum, I still get the error message and the "drum light indicator" still comes on. Even though the print quality is OK, the annoyance of the "drum has exceeded its useful life" hasn't stopped and I don't know why nor how to correct it. Do I just have to put up with it because my printer recognizes that the drum is not a factory original?

Reviewed by 134 customers

Sort by

Displaying reviews 1-10

Previous | Next »

4/17/2018

5.0

Everything is working beautifully.

By Sylvia

from undisclosed

Comments about Compatible Brother DR420 Drum:

I learned the drum has to be replaced about every 3 cartridges, so I'm set for while.

4/16/2018

5.0

Loyal Customer

By Scarlet

from undisclosed

Comments about Compatible Brother DR420 Drum:

Been using this company for about 6 years and have always been satisfied.

4/16/2018

3.0

Probably

By ROBERT

from undisclosed

Comments about Compatible Brother DR420 Drum:

Everything is OK

4/15/2018

5.0

Excellent product!

By Rhonda

from undisclosed

Comments about Compatible Brother DR420 Drum:

Last at least a year!

4/13/2018

2.0

not satisfied

By LYNN

from undisclosed

Comments about Compatible Brother DR420 Drum:

poor quality product, can I return it to replace with the genuine one?
if I have to pay more for the genuine brand, it is fine

4/3/2018

5.0

Recommended Source

By Pamela

from undisclosed

Comments about Compatible Brother DR420 Drum:

Quality product, free shipping. Definitely recommending 4Inkjets.com to friends.

3/15/2018

5.0

By JOHN

from undisclosed

Comments about Compatible Brother DR420 Drum:

Always pleased with LD items

3/8/2018

3.0

I would buy this product again.

By ken

from undisclosed

Comments about Compatible Brother DR420 Drum:

Drum was making a grinding noise. However it was replaced without question, received new unit within days. Service from LD is excellent!

2/28/2018

5.0

I would order from here again

By Barbara

from undisclosed

Comments about Compatible Brother DR420 Drum:

When my copies started to come out with black marks on them I was told it could be the drum. So I purchased a drum before tossing the whole thing to give it a try. It worked! So glad I took that road. This company was quick and the drum works perfectly.

2/28/2018

5.0

I would by this product again

By Bufus

from undisclosed

Comments about Compatible Brother DR420 Drum:

they really work as good as name brand but cheaper

Displaying reviews 1-10

Previous | Next »