SKU:

Brother-TN820

Printer Brand:

Brother

OEM Number:

TN820

Ink Color:

Black

Page Yield:

3,000 Pages

Printer Type:

Laser Cartridge

Condition:

New Compatible

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the standard-yield TN820 actually the smarter buy than a high-yield cartridge?

If your office prints lightly to moderately, the standard-yield TN820 at $33.43 for 3,000 pages — about 1.11¢ per page — is often the right-sized choice. A bigger cartridge is not automatically a smarter purchase if it will sit in the machine for many months while cash is tied up in toner you have not used yet. For a small office, home office, or a single department printer with steady but modest volume, this single TN820 covers a long stretch without overbuying.

How many pages should I realistically expect from this cartridge?

The TN820 is rated at 3,000 pages at standard coverage. That works out to 1.11¢ per page at the $33.43 price. Heavy graphics, dense text, and high coverage will lower the count, while typical office documents — letters, invoices, reports — track much closer to the rating. It is the standard-yield member of this platform; its high-yield sibling, the TN850, is rated at 8,000 pages and fits the same machines.

Which printers does this single cartridge serve in my office?

This cartridge serves the following Brother models: DCP-L5500DN, DCP-L5600DN, DCP-L5650DN, HL-L5000D, HL-L5100DN, HL-L5200DW, HL-L5200DWT, HL-L6200DW, HL-L6200DWT, HL-L6250 DN, HL-L6250DW, HL-L6300DW, HL-L6400DW, HL-L6400DWT, MFC-L5700DN, MFC-L5700DW, MFC-L5750DW, MFC-L5800DW, MFC-L5850DW, MFC-L5900DW, MFC-L6700DW, MFC-L6750DW and MFC-L6800DW. The TN820 and TN850 share that same printer list, so you can move between standard and high yield later without changing machines. Both also work with the DR820 drum unit, which is rated at 30,000 pages and priced at $34.55 for a single — meaning you will go through roughly ten TN820 cartridges over one drum's life.

Do I need to replace the drum when I install this toner?

No, not unless your printer tells you to. Toner and drum are separate parts here: the TN820 drops into the DR820 drum unit already in your printer, and the drum keeps going for up to 30,000 pages. Replace only the toner when pages get light, and replace the drum only when the printer reports drum end-of-life or print quality drops in a way a new toner does not fix.

What warranty and returns cover this compatible cartridge?

Every Clever Supplies compatible cartridge, including this TN820 single, is covered for one full year, and returns are free for one year as well — see our shipping and returns policy for the details. Orders ship from our warehouses in IL, PA, GA, and CA, and if anything looks off after install, our support team is available 9 AM–5 PM CST.

How should I store the cartridge if I am not installing it today?

Keep it sealed in its bag, flat, and out of direct sunlight and heat until you need it. Installing a fresh standard-yield cartridge promptly once opened keeps the 3,000-page rating realistic, and storing it properly avoids the clumping and light exposure that can shorten a spare's useful life — one reason light users often do better buying one at a time at $33.43 instead of stockpiling.

About This TN820 Single Cartridge

This is a single compatible Brother TN820 standard-yield toner cartridge, $33.43, rated at 3,000 pages (1.11¢ per page), made for light-to-moderate volume offices that want honest, right-sized buying rather than the largest box on the shelf. Browse the full Brother range at Clever Supplies for the rest of this platform, including the DR820 drum. It carries a 1-year warranty with 1-year free returns, ships from IL, PA, GA, or CA, and is backed by support from 9 AM–5 PM CST.

Printer showing "Replace Toner" or "No Toner" after a cartridge change? Our TN820, TN850 and TN880 troubleshooting guide walks through the reset-gear check, the counter reset and the three-size rule for this family.