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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 DR520 Drum, 25,000 Pages

86% Recommend this product

Reg. Price $98.99

Our Price $47.99

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Buy 3 or More for $44.99 each (save $9.00+)

Compatible Printers
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Brother - DCP Series

Brother - HL Printers

Brother - MFC MultiFunction Printers

Description

InkCartridges.com offers compatible laser drum cartridges to replace the Brother DR520 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

DR520	Imaging Drum	Brother	Brother	DR520	Black	Standard Yield	25000	0.19 cents	36-48 Months

*Average cartridge page yield in accordance with ISO IEC 24711

REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

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Compatible Brother DR520 Drum Unit

4.2

(based on 56 reviews)

82%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

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Most Liked Positive Review

Everything went well on purchase & install of toner & drum.

I purchased both the LD toner and the LD drum for my Brother HL-5250DN. Everything went well. Excellent pricing/value, shipping was very fast (even at Christmas time), and the toner & drum units went together very well and installed easily in the printer. I am happy with the purchase. The only thing I've noticed (and I've only printed a few pages so far), is that the printing may be a very tiny bit lighter than the Brother factory toner & drum component which I had before. However, it's almost indistinguishable. Aside from that, this seems to be a good company, a good product, and an affordable solution/alternative (when both toner and drum are needed) to throwing away an otherwise perfectly good printer.

Most Liked Negative Review

Wore out prematurely

I bought it 9 months ago. In the first 8 months, I printed about 11,000 pages without much problem. Then, it started ghosting. After a few hundred more pages, it started leaving...Read complete review

I bought it 9 months ago. In the first 8 months, I printed about 11,000 pages without much problem. Then, it started ghosting. After a few hundred more pages, it started leaving a big, black toner mark at regular intervals down the left edge of the printed pages. I will never buy this product again. I will also refuse a warranty replacement because I do not want it damaging my printer.

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2/22/2018

5.0

Satisfied Repeat Customer

By Robert

from undisclosed

Comments about Compatible Brother DR520 Drum Unit:

Great product at a great price. What more can you ask for.

9/12/2017

5.0

Brother Compatible DR520 Drum Unit

By MARTIN

from undisclosed

Comments about Compatible Brother DR520 Drum Unit:

Fast shipping. Great company to deal with. Will definitely purchase from again, next time I need parts for my copier.

8/14/2017

5.0

I would buy this again

By dayton

from undisclosed

Comments about Compatible Brother DR520 Drum Unit:

works great

7/28/2017

3.0

good product at good price.

By YU-LIEN

from undisclosed

Comments about Compatible Brother DR520 Drum Unit:

Price is good, easy to install. run fine. The only problem is the print out is not dark enough.

7/12/2017

4.0

Reliable Product

By Kenneth

from undisclosed

Comments about Compatible Brother DR520 Drum Unit:

Works well with my machine

5/30/2017

5.0

I buy this product at least once a year!

By David

from undisclosed

Comments about Compatible Brother DR520 Drum Unit:

Shipping was fast! The product works great! I print a lot so I got 2 Drums.The drums should last me a year (6 months each). They are as good as the original equipment and last as long as the original and cost less!

5/15/2017

5.0

i would buy this product again

By none

from apopka, fl

Comments about Compatible Brother DR520 Drum Unit:

used product before

3/9/2017

3.0

Well, I think it is OK

By Confused

from CO

Comments about Compatible Brother DR520 Drum Unit:

The drum arrived in a toner box which was unsettling. Packaging looked like a garage business. I had to open the sealed plastic to compare it to my existing drum - they seem identical. LD has been great in the past, that is why I have been a repeat customer. I don't know how to rate this experience so I picked the middle. I haven't installed it because I bought ahead and want it around for a backup. Maybe I have to make sure it works.

2/20/2017

5.0

I would buy this product again and again

By Shanna

from Nevada

Comments about Compatible Brother DR520 Drum Unit:

The product is good and the service is the Best...Quick delivery....

1/15/2017

5.0

Great

By SS

from Los Angeles, CA