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What Toner Does the Brother MFC-L2730DW Use?

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The Brother MFC-L2730DW uses Brother TN-730 or TN-760 toner cartridges.

Last verified: 2026-08-16

Compatible cartridges for the Brother MFC-L2730DW

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Standard Black Brother TN-730 Black
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XL Black Brother TN-760 Black
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Standard vs. XL — which should you buy?

Brother TN-730 or TN-760 cartridges come in standard and XL (high-yield) sizes. Standard cartridges cost less upfront; XL cartridges cost more upfront but typically print two to three times as many pages, so they usually work out cheaper per page if you print regularly. If you print only occasionally, a standard cartridge may suit you better, since toner can degrade before you use up an XL cartridge's larger capacity.

Standard and XL Brother TN-730 or TN-760 cartridges are physically and electronically interchangeable in Brother MFC-L2730DW - you can mix a standard black with an XL color cartridge, or switch sizes the next time you reorder, with no printer settings to change. For the full cost-per-page breakdown and when each size makes the most sense, see our guide on standard vs. XL cartridges.

How to check which cartridge is currently installed in the Brother MFC-L2730DW

Most Brother printers show installed-cartridge status on their own screen or through Brother's Status Monitor software on a computer: check the printer's Settings or Ink/Toner menu - it typically lists the installed cartridge part numbers alongside an estimated toner level.

If your Brother MFC-L2730DW doesn't have a screen, remove the cartridge from its carriage - the part number (for example, Brother TN-730 Black) is printed directly on its label. Compare that number to the compatibility table above to confirm whether you have the standard or XL version before buying a replacement. See our guide on finding your printer model number if you're not sure exactly which Brother MFC-L2730DW variant you own.

Brother MFC-L2730DW Toner FAQ

The Brother MFC-L2730DW uses Brother TN-730 or TN-760 toner: Brother TN-730 Black (standard) or Brother TN-760 Black (XL).
Yes. Brother TN-730 Black and Brother TN-760 Black are physically and electronically identical except for toner capacity - the XL version simply holds more toner and lasts roughly two to three times longer per cartridge. You can install either one in the Brother MFC-L2730DW without changing any printer settings.
Usually yes, for a while. Laser printers like the Brother MFC-L2730DW typically keep printing for some time after a low-toner warning first appears, since the warning is an early estimate rather than an empty-cartridge cutoff. Print density may start to fade before the printer actually stops.

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