3 Ways How to Change (and refill) Brother Toner | Refill or Replace Toner DIY Tutorial

Replacing your toner doesn't have to be a confusing headache! Here are 3 ways to change (or refill) your toner on your brother laser printer. The cheapest way to replace toner is to refill the cartridges yourself as we show in in this video. The most expensive is direct OEM replacement, and the happy medium is to use 3rd party replacements that wont break the bank. We are using the HLL2350DW Brother laser printer for this video but the concepts are the same for most Brother laser printers and will overlap with other brands as well.
1) OEM Brother Toner Replacement - Most expensive but arguably the highest quality control.
TN730 - amzn.to/3b6JvOR
TN760 - amzn.to/2XcIJHK
2) 3rd Party Replacements - Cheaper cost than OEM, comes in multiple quantities, build may be cheaper.
TN730/TN760 (same size) - amzn.to/358cdLy
3) DIY LASER TONER FILL! Keeps the OEM toner shell out of a landfill and only costs a few dollars to fill =) My favorite way.
2 Pack - amzn.to/38cXaCg
4 Pack - amzn.to/2KScviR
★ Important Links ★
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Oem Toner - amzn.to/3ob44xd
Toner Refill - amzn.to/3hOA1cB
Video Index
00:00 Intro
00:59 Printer Printing Light Gray Instead of Black
1:14 Fix Printer Printing Light (temp fix)
1:42 OEM Brother Toner Replacement
2:25 3rd Party Brother Toner Replacement
3:02 How to Refill Brother Toner
3:20 Tools Needed
3:40 Toner Refill Kit
4:03 How to Remove Toner Cartridge
4:40 Remove Side Cover of TN730 / TN760
5:06 Remove Toner Fill Cap
5:45 Refill Toner Cartridge
6:42 Cap Toner Cartridge
6:52 Clean off Extra Toner
7:22 How to Clean Drum Unit on Laser Printer
8:03 Replace Cover (2 screws)
8:14 Brother TN450 Toner Refill
8:48 Shake Toner Cartridge and Reinstall
9:05 Test Print
9:34 Thanks!
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[@gbxx6692]

When refilling, you will want to empty any leftover toner into a plastic baggie that has a zip lock, then after separately with compressed air to blow out any waste toner left in the cartridge (outside, well ventilated area) BEFORE refilling with NEW toner. If using a compressed air can, only press short bursts of air-- as it's easy for moisture to build up emptying compressed air using the straw to get inside the cartridge. Moisture is bad for toner and so is waste toner in the cartridge mixing with new toner. Not emptying the old toner can leave you with bad or faded toner prints. You may get lucky once, but on the second time you will see bad results. Probably shouldn't refill more than 3-4x on these cartridges (eventually the developer roller or toner blade will fail causing print issues ~10-12k+ prints). Cheapest workspace is cardboard with newsprint type paper over it. The tn450 series are more forgiving than other toner and the cheapest to refill or buy new cartridges. For most, ~3k prints is alot of paper utilization so it will take most of a year or more to do that volume even under moderate use. Also, don't buy extra bulk toner powder more than you would need for immediate use-- it can go bad even sealed. I have a brother color laser and I get about 2400 b&w prints out of 2500 yield cartridge and about 1600 on colors. The biggest headache with my old printer after 25k prints is the printer throwing drum errors after a refill when there are 4 drums to troubleshoot--bought a spare set of drums just for this reason. B&W's only printers only have one drum.

[@k-c]

Gold comment!

[@andya07774]

Hi Gb Xx you clearly know your stuff so may I also ask you is a full bottle (100g) the maximum amount of toner you can refill into the empty starter cartridge that comes with the machine? Also thanks for all the great info about emptying out old toner and using a compressor in bursts so as not to get moisture in the cartridge thank you very much indeed. This is super helpful information 👍

[@gbxx6692]

@@andya07774 the tn450 has about 70 grams of toner.. the high capacity one uses 90.. there is a list on KZbin type How many grams of toner does a Brother cartridge contain? There is a list in the description.. starter cartridges usually have about 20% less toner than normal or high capacity cartridges

[@andya07774]

@@gbxx6692 Thank you very much : )

[@shirosurfer8864]

Very experience brother ty for sharing 👋

[@sebastam2603]

I used to use an Epson ET-2550 kzbin.infoUgkxciSwynMJ7PnUvvx11rewiu-yFBkZTl53 , an early model of the ink tank style. It worked well, but had one nuisance that drove me up the wall; if you didn't put it in high quality print mode you'd get a streak across the page. I'm happy to say I have yet to see this with this printer. The print quality has been fantastic so far, the set up was super easy. All in all I'm very happy with this printer.

[@LinhSonNguyen1512]

The instructions are easy to understand, intuitive and very thoughtful. Unlike other tutorials on youtube, which are mainly created for sales (ink, kit..). Thank you very much BROTHER!

[@weronikakr6328]

Thank you so much for this video! Refilling that thing went so much faster thanks to your instructions!!

[@kumsuk77777]

I subscribed because you get to the point quickly without too much personal chitchat Well done

[@zimmermann7315]

zum installieren hervorragend erklärt .war begeistert,danke

[@Mat-fw1ky]

You’ve been a very welcome help every step of the way. Subscribed. Thanks.

[@nicholasbalandiat9563]

Nice clear video. It looks easy enough!

[@DarkAshes27]

i came across your videos before in search of a good laser printer and once i chose this one to get and decided to do more research about the cartridge i then come across this video. I am really glad that you include an eco friendly option, i have been swapping most of my household items to be more eco friendly and cost effective. Thank you so much, i am definitely subscribing!

[@thecollegepicker]

You are welcome =)

[@jennyorth4821]

Great job explaining this!! Thank you for taking the time to demo!

[@thecollegepicker]

You are very welcome. Happy to help.

[@shadowgb]

Man, I have dozens of these cartridges. Now I'm gonna try and refill one.

[@anirbanc88]

excellent tutorial sir! thanks

[@exposingproxystalkingorgan4164]

This excellent video straight to business on how to refill or change Brother brand laser printer toner cartridges. Some other videos on this topic are too cluttered and confusing. 💪

[@thecollegepicker]

Happy to help =)

[@snagswolf]

Great video. Just what I needed. Thanks.

[@thecollegepicker]

You are welcome. 😊

[@gd230]

whatta great video.. Always been a diy. Especially when it can save money. Thanks again

[@thecollegepicker]

You are welcome. Happy to help 😊

[@mygodisable2]

Great job. Super tutorial. Thanks.

[@thecollegepicker]

You are welcome, thanks for watching 😊

[@kaboulscabal4816]

Just swapped out the toner cartridge on my 2350DW yesterday, but I haven't thrown out the old cartridge yet ... looks like I'll be keeping it around so I can buy the toner powder and give refilling itmyself a try ... many thanks

[@MerlinsMagic]

Thanks for the Video.

[@tonynguyen6538]

Your video is very helpful. Thanks

[@thecollegepicker]

You are welcome 🤠

[@mrsavedbygrace2569]

Liked and subed. Awesome thanks

[@googygood5382]

Excellent

[@Noobismatist]

LOL thank you for this video, I can never seem to remember where the cartridge is located

[@huntervotour9373]

awesome vid bro thank you!

[@thecollegepicker]

You are welcome, happy to help.

[@henryford2785]

excellent video!

[@thecollegepicker]

Thanks 😊👍

[@selapauu2053]

Thank you for your help.

[@thecollegepicker]

Your are welcome

[@charleslee5293]

great video !!!

[@thecollegepicker]

Glad you liked it! =)

[@77MyEsha]

Great video! I like the idea of refilling my own Brother cartridge, but can you clarify for me whether this particulat toner refill will work with my Brother L2510D series?

[@vladmaterial]

thanks G

[@HipFlippinMamma-Kelly]

OMGoodness. Where were you before I got my Dymo 4xl! (thanks for your tutorial how to set up your prints for each selling web site, btw) I still use my HP for printing invoices for tax purposes. Thanks!!!!!

[@thecollegepicker]

You are welcome ☺️

[@luismaguina]

Thank you 👍

[@thecollegepicker]

You are welcome

[@donnahoyle5928]

Thank you so much!!!

[@thecollegepicker]

You are welcome 🙂

[@abbiena450]

The links that you listed are not available (maybe for my country), can any refill kit be used or are they different colors of black or something for different printer models (I only have the printer that you are showing here). Thanks

[@itskhaniece]

Hey 👋🏽 I recently just came across your videos and I just started my business like almost 2 months ago and I’ve bought not 1 but 2 label printers even this printer and nothing is compatible to my laptop I didn’t know they had to be compatible to it 🤦🏽‍♀️I was just wondering would it be ok if you have any your not necessarily using it would be helpful and I have a chrome laptop

[@andya07774]

Hi Eric is a full bottle (100g) the maximum amount of toner you can refill into the empty starter cartridge that comes with the machine? Thank you 👍

[@iobawan]

Not familiar with this Brother but commonly there is second toner container for trash that should be cleaned. It's usually behind the big roller. Is there a trash container at DR2590?

[@Unclematter43]

I made a ham-handed attempt to collect toner from my old cartridges, (I can be really cheap when I wanna be), and use to refill the current cartridge in use. It didn't work and I am sure I over-filled it. Is this at all a viable process? It seems a shame to waste all that toner - and there was a lot! You said the replacement bottles were 100 gms. Can this be translated into a volume measurement? Good video!

[@claireseavers2840]

This may be a daft question.... but, I am looking at trying to refill an old cartridge with white toner for some projects. Do you think this can be done? I have a brother printer, but CANNOT find a compatible white toner cartridge.....

[@masterchief8855]

Good stuff

[@thecollegepicker]

Thanks Brock!

[@ljr]

Any link to updated toner bottles? The links in description aren't available anymore

[@christinewesthead3260]

Thank you so much for this. I was on the point of looking for a new printer after reading that Brother uses cheap toner in its cartriges. I shall refill my cartridge and see what happens.

[@thecollegepicker]

You are welcome happy to help

[@annoorkhan4219]

Hi , thanks your for your video. I need to refill brother mode no.TN-223 BK C/M/Y.Do you know any link where I can buy refill power ink and chip?

[@r.mercado9737]

Now to get to work. However, would you know how to reset the brother hhl2350dw optical photoconductor near-end-of-life message...

[@77.88.]

Thank You

[@thecollegepicker]

You are welcome 😊

[@ecsyntric]

sold! bought refill off your link

[@ecsyntric]

oops commented too soon. none of those refill bottles are available. almost feels like a conspiracy

[@deyahel-deen4695]

Hi, does any black fill up Toner is suitable for all type of brother printers? Or every printer need a different type of black powder (Toner).

[@bbnCRLB]

I can't find any refill hole on my cartridge. It's the cartridge for HL-L2465DW. I'll really appreciate your assistance. Thanks.

[@itsmeray01]

I have 2 Brother Printers , Mfc 7860dw and a HL L3290cdw Can I use the same toner refill in the both of my Printers ? TN-450 and TN-227 bk

[@dibble2005]

you are great.

[@thecollegepicker]

You are wonderful 💯

[@baijubasheer2010]

Thanks dear

[@thecollegepicker]

You are welcome ☺️

[@stonepointdrivingschool2044]

To dust off the leakage, use a small paint brush.

[@jeffdorris5321]

Happy New year 🎆🎇✨

[@thecollegepicker]

Happy new year!

[@elliottslab]

Used so many fake ones from ebay and Amazon saved so much money

[@gururajpare]

It worked like a charm last time. However, the refill ink is no longer available on Amazon. Can you please help me find an ink refill that will work?

[@readytoridehouston]

Awese video. Thanks! Vacuuming may help too maybe instead of going outside?

[@Xavier-pk3yx]

the toner powder are made with very tiny particle that is very hard to catch by a regular vacuum filter. The vacuum will suck away the black powder but they may end up in your room.

[@anjaguggenheim5557]

Thanks for this! Just thrifted this printer and tested it out - works. Do you have an email I can write you at? I have a weird but very cool toner printer idea I’d love to run by you.. it’s for a creative project.

[@soluzaroi]

Wow

[@RandallLind]

I don't print much so I will buy a retail one but good video. I got a Brother HL-6180DW it came with a full TN-720 which is a 3,000-page cartridge. After 7 years I don't print much last month start saying I need to replace the toner cartridge. So I took it out and taped over the plastic or glass hole that the toner replacement laser looks at. Problem solved I decided to print out a report today cause I was going to replace the cartridge. Hell if I can get 7 years from retail why not buy retail? The print report shows I have a bunch of toner in there and I printer 1,843 pages which means I should have 1,157 prints left give or take. So why do printer compines want people to waste the toner? It seems like a waste of money to replace or throw away a cartridge that could print another 1,000+ pages. The way I print I may get another 2-4 years out of that. LOL

[@hopeBrown-py4gp]

But can I used the toner cartridges in my dab pen?

[@radionnazmiev546]

Can someone suggest a good reliable color laser printer with fairly easy refillable toner?

[@jasongeraldizo8968]

is this good with TN730/TN760?

[@kuehnel16]

Can you do this for a hp mf277dw

[@julioacano]

great video! thank you! all the links are dead now, any chance you might updated them with your preferred options?

[@thecollegepicker]

Oh no! Thanks for letting me know I will try to update them today

[@Keeman81]

Can i use third Party cartridge with the Printer for 15€ in germany

[@mo-reesespieces9066]

Staples for mine just under $80.00 bucks. Wish I would have see this sooner.

[@doclock8218]

old video but how did you get around Brother preventing toner refills via software on starter toners? I did this once and it wouldn't register that it's full and a reset didn't help. I heard you can replace the chip but haven't found out how yet.

[@Kronaphasia]

No chip......not that sophisticated yet.....plus probably too expensive that way to do. There is a gear on the side of the cartridge that needs to be reset. Take off the side plate & reset it manually.

[@surendrasalecha7835]

Hello, can you inform if need to buy any specific toner for brother HLL 2350 or any toner powder is ok ?

[@yiehom8166]

Good question, I wonder it hasn't been touched on so far, so may I side with you: When refilling, can I take any powder? For instance, can I transfer the old toner powder in my dying Canon to my newer Brother printer? Also, does this work for the colors?

[@miguelsainz2641]

Nice

[@thecollegepicker]

Thanks 🙏

[@johnrugen3339]

Followed exact process with the exact printer. When I did a test print it came out like crap. Re pulled the cartridge and inspected it. Its dumping too much toner. Any advice or input would be great. Thanks in advance.

[@thecollegepicker]

Check the green roller and make sure there is no dust or toner on it. And inside the printer, make sure everything is clean.

[@SpinStar1956]

Thanks CollegePicker! ❤ QUESTION: I I have a theory that some of these cheap brother knock off cartridges do not allow full control over the print density. I have installed brand new cartridges, and no matter how ivory the settings my print quality just stays the same - - pretty mediocre! When I install the factory brother cartridge, I can vary the settings and immediately notice even the slightest difference. So what do you think? And by the way, I will try to replace the toner in the original brother cartridge in the future…

[@thecollegepicker]

I think that may be very possible. I have never experimented with that before.

[@SpinStar1956]

@@thecollegepicker Thank you ver much for your reply. The thing that put me onto this theory, was the fact that I get no difference no matter what settings I use! I am using my printer to make PCBs, and so it is an absolute requirement that I have as dense a print as possible. First, I print on glossy color, laser paper, then I bind the print to a clean, PCB, and then run it through a laminator (that I modified to run just a bit hotter.). This in-turn transfers, the toner from the glossy paper directly to the copper of the PCB. So, if there is any lightness, the acid will etch right through that part, and cause the PCB to be unusable; also very thin traces are very problematic, and totally depend upon density to survive. Anyway, thank you very much for making your video and I will certainly follow it once this original brother cartridge is empty. Once again, thank you very much for the response… 😀👍

[@larrybaker3137]

After refill how do I reset low toner message

[@hussamkhalil3745]

Don’t we need to reset the chip or do something with it my friend?

[@jzellie3441]

Will doing the diy harm the printer and cause it to break eventually?

[@thecollegepicker]

I wouldnt be concerned.

[@ihikefar]

Amazed you didn’t mention wearing disposable nitrile gloves.

[@tonynguyen6538]

I have problem after I refilled the toner, my printer kept tell me replace toner. What should I do? Please advise. thanks

[@namiea1]

I don't think these instructions work now (2022). Brother seems to have made it harder (impossible) to use old cartridge until it really gets low.

[@stevencardinale9847]

great video but you dont talk about the digital chip that tells the printer that you are out of toner and it still wont work when you refill a used cartridge

[@thecollegepicker]

Chips are model specific, some models you need to change chips and some you can just bypass. This specific model of brother you can bypass with a setting.

[@mrbek]

i have a chip too and first it didn’t work. after refill you need to reset your toner, there is a video on youtube.

[@shirosurfer8864]

Just press Go seven times when error before printing and you are good to go

[@duaneafields]

vid starts at 4:10

[@thecollegepicker]

Video Index 00:00 Intro 00:59 Printer Printing Light Gray Instead of Black 1:14 Fix Printer Printing Light (temp fix) 1:42 OEM Brother Toner Replacement 2:25 3rd Party Brother Toner Replacement 3:02 How to Refill Brother Toner 3:20 Tools Needed 3:40 Toner Refill Kit 4:03 How to Remove Toner Cartridge 4:40 Remove Side Cover of TN730 / TN760 5:06 Remove Toner Fill Cap 5:45 Refill Toner Cartridge 6:42 Cap Toner Cartridge 6:52 Clean off Extra Toner 7:22 How to Clean Drum Unit on Laser Printer 8:03 Replace Cover (2 screws) 8:14 Brother TN450 Toner Refill 8:48 Shake Toner Cartridge and Reinstall 9:05 Test Print 9:34 Thanks!

[@Mopantsu]

How does this work with chipped cartridges?

[@thecollegepicker]

It depends on the brand but you can buy third party carts with chips, or just the replacement chip themselves.

[@mrbek]

with chip cartridges you need to reset toner after refilling it, there is a video on youtube

[@billd.8336]

Good information. Hand waving is useless and please hold the camera still.

[@Cyclonut96]

I just started to watch you video, to see if it will cover my needs, and ran into your introduction and statement that if you did not already subscribe, to hit that subscribe button, etc.... I and many other people detest this request, it is premature, before knowing if I will like your video, to subscribe! Why are you thinking good people would do that? You should earn the subscription, instead of tricking the viewers into subscribing and later getting bombarded by various contents that they may not want to be bombarded with when they open a KZbin search engine. I mean in your case, learning how to refill a cartridge will not need to be getting future updates on this subject, if one's memory still works?! This is really annoying. But you video did cover my needs, very well thanks, but do not need to subscribe.

[@mohammadmursalin6817]

Yeah but Brother will disable that cartridge through the next software update or the next Windows of IOS update.

[@simonlee4881]

Third party is cost $8 only, not worth to buy toner refill.

[@russellgrant1535]

10 minutes of nothing

[@thecollegepicker]

Thanks for watching!

[@NikosKatsikanis]

do you know what cartridge to buy from amazon.de ?