SKU:

TN310BK

Printer Brand:

Brother

OEM Number:

TN310BK

Ink Color:

Black

Page Yield:

2,500 Pages

Printer Type:

Laser Cartridge

Condition:

New Compatible

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a standard-yield black page actually cost?

At $32.58 for 2,500 pages, the TN310BK works out to about 1.30 cents per page. That is the number to compare against high-yield options: if you print steadily, the math favors a bigger cartridge, but for light to moderate use the standard black keeps the upfront cost low. For the full shelf, see our Best Brother TN310 Toner Cartridges guide: TN310 and TN315 singles, sets and packs are compared side by side on one price list, with the DR310CL drum covered as well — including how the per-page figures settle the choice between the two tiers.

Which printers take the TN310BK?

It fits DCP-9050CDN, DCP-9055CDN, DCP-9270CDN, HL-4140CN, HL-4150CDN, HL-4570CDW, HL-4570CDWT, HL-4750CDW, HL-4750CDWT, MFC-9460CDN, MFC-9465CDN, MFC-9560CDW and MFC-9970 — the Brother color laser models built around the TN310 family. If your printer model appears in that list, this cartridge is made for it.

How is the TN310 different from the TN315?

The two families share the same printers. The TN315 is the high-yield tier, so it prints more pages per cartridge; the TN310 is the standard tier and costs less per cartridge. Choose the TN310 when volume is modest and you would rather pay less now.

What are the first signs the black cartridge is running low?

Text starts to look gray instead of crisp black, and large solid areas print unevenly. The printer will also warn you before it stops, so a faded first page is your cue to have the replacement ready rather than an emergency.

What if the cartridge arrives damaged or does not print right?

Every compatible cartridge is covered by a one-year warranty, and returns are free for a full year. You can reach support Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM CST, and full details are on the shipping and returns page.

Should I buy the single or the four-color set?

Buy the single when only black is empty. If cyan, magenta, or yellow are also low, a four-color set usually works out cheaper than four separate cartridges, and you can browse the whole family on the Brother brand page.

Do two-sided print jobs shorten the TN310BK's life?

Not per page. The 2,500-page rating counts printed sides, so a duplexed document uses exactly as much TN310BK toner as the same document printed single-sided — it just uses half the paper doing it. Where owners get surprised is the reverse: a thick double-sided report looks like fifty sheets but has drawn one hundred pages of toner life. Estimate this cartridge's remaining run from the printer's page count rather than from the paper tray and the numbers will line up with the rating.

Text has gone gray, but I need to finish a run today — what buys me time?

Take the TN310BK out and rock it gently from side to side a few times, then refit it and print a test page. That levels the toner remaining inside and commonly brings back even, readable density for a modest number of pages — enough to finish an urgent job honestly rather than in fading gray. It is a bridge, not a cure: the cartridge is still nearly empty, so the replacement order should go in the same day, while the bridge is holding.

How do I make sure I reorder the TN310BK and not its high-yield sibling?

Read the code on the cartridge you remove and order that code in full. TN310BK is this standard-yield black at 2,500 pages; the TN315BK is the high-yield cartridge for the very same printers and looks near-identical on the shelf. Either will fit, which is exactly why the label matters — ordering by the full code keeps your spend and your expected interval where you planned them, instead of quietly changing tier because two codes differ by one digit.

How should a spare TN310BK be stored until it is needed?

Leave it sealed in its packaging, stored flat in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight. A compatible TN310BK kept that way holds its full 2,500-page rating on the shelf — toner does not dry out or lose strength sitting sealed — so buying the replacement when the first fade appears, rather than when the printer stops, costs nothing in yield. When the spare goes in, order the next one, and the black slot never catches you without a cartridge in hand.

About This TN310BK Black Toner Cartridge

This is a compatible Brother TN310BK black toner cartridge rated for up to 2,500 pages, made for everyday color laser printing at home or in a small office. It ships from warehouses in IL, PA, GA, and CA, and it is backed by the same one-year warranty as every compatible cartridge we sell.