Brother Toner Cartridges

Yes! Brother printer ink is known for its reliable performance, sharp prints, and fade-resistant quality. It’s designed to work seamlessly with Brother printers, preventing clogs and smudges. If you want the best results, OEM Brother ink is a great choice, but if you're looking to save money, high-quality compatible or remanufactured cartridges also work well. Most users say they can't tell the difference in print quality - check out our Trustpilot reviews if you don't believe us!

It is true that toner is quite expensive to replace, but keep in mind that toner replacements last for much longer than ink cartridges. But, like most printer brands, Brother sells printers at a lower price and makes its profit from toner sales. You can reduce expenses by choosing recycled toner from a reputable supplier like IJT. 

Sometimes, you just need one urgent print and you don't have a spare toner handy. ​Yes, you can often override the "Toner Low" or "Replace Toner" messages on your Brother printer to continue printing. Here's how:​

Manual Reset Method:
Open the front cover of your printer.​
Press and hold the "Go" button (or "Clear/Back" button, depending on your model) until all the LEDs light up.​
Release the button, then press it again twice.​
Close the front cover.
This sequence resets the toner counter, allowing you to continue printing.​

Yes, Brother toner cartridges can be refilled, but it has to be done with special equipment. For example, at IJT Direct, we re-chip all refilled cartridges before they are sold so that toner levels can be accurately monitored. Without the specialist re-chipped process, your printer won't recognise that the cartridge is full and will prevent printing altogether.

So, while refilling Brother toner printer cartridges is possible, you should choose professionally refilled ones as it is not possible to refill them yourself.

Yes, you can. To recycle your used Brother cartridges with IJT Direct, pack them in a sturdy box (you can reuse the original packaging) and include the FREE recycling bag provided with your order. Address the parcel to IJT Direct c/o Recycling Department and send it via courier or Royal Mail (postage not included). Find out more about recycling with IJT Direct. 

To get more mileage out of your Brother toner cartridge, try these tips:

First, turn on Toner Save Mode in your printer settings to use less toner per page. Next, keep your printer in a cool, dry spot to prevent the toner from clumping. If prints start fading, take out the cartridge and gently shake it to redistribute the toner evenly.

Brother laser printer toner varies based on the specific model and your printing habits. We offer a 5 year warranty on all our recycled Brother toner cartridges, so we know that if kept in the correct conditions (cool dry environment, not in direct sunlight), they will stay in tip-top shape for at least 5 years. Once installed in the printer, most brother toner cartridges last between 1000-3000 pages. Make sure to check the estimated page yield on specific cartridges to be sure.

We think Brother offers one of the best quality laser printing solutions available. Brother produces both colour laser printers & mono laser printers (black & white). Both plain printing or all-in-one multifunction devices are available in both categories. Brother printers last well. Brother printers use a laser toner cartridge and a drum to print text or images on a page. Quiet to operate, a wide range and superb build quality do make it a favourite printer brand to recommend at IJT Direct.

It is common for Brother printers to use both a drum & a toner cartridge (as well as some other consumable items) which does increase the running costs of owning a Brother laser however, we do feel it greatly increases the life of the machine & enhances its print quality. Some Brother toner yields can be massive, which if teamed with purchasing cheap compatible laser cartridges, can offer some dramatically low page per print running costs.

We suggest thorough research of laser toner costs, prior to any printer purchase is a must, to avoid falling into an expensive trap. Alternatively, call our Brother printer experts on 0800 0834555 for advice.

Making sure you've chosen the correct Brother toner cartridge for you printer is essential. The easiest way to do this is to use our cartridge finder on our toner cartridges page. You can also refer to the physical toner cartridge itself that should have the cartridge model printed on the cartridge itself.

Yes absolutely you can, and you can save money doing it. Our IJT branded recycled Brother toner cartridges are compatible with Brother printers. They offer the same quality and number of prints per cartridge as you'd expect from an original OEM toner cartridge.

Firstly check that the cartridge you are trying to install is compatible with your Brother printer model. Then ensure there's no protective tape or pull strips left on the cartridge, check that it’s correctly installed, and gently clean the cartridge contacts with a lint-free cloth.

Don't throw away your empty cartridges, save them from landfill and help save the environment by recycling them. Our Recycled page has loads of useful info on how to responsibly dispose of your used toner.