SKU:

Brother-TN850-HY-5PK

Printer Brand:

Brother

OEM Number:

TN850

Ink Color:

Black 5 Pack

Page Yield:

8,000 Each

Printer Type:

Laser Cartridge

Condition:

New Compatible

Frequently Asked Questions

How does a 40,000-page stock change a busy department's month-end?

Month-end is when statements, invoices, and reports all hit the printer at once — and when running out hurts most. This TN850 5-pack puts 40,000 pages on the shelf at $93.21 ($18.64 per cartridge, about 0.23¢ per page), so a heavy department can push through peak periods without rationing prints or placing a rush order mid-close. You save $73.94 compared with buying five singles separately, while removing the supply risk from the busiest week of the month.

What does 0.23¢ per page mean across 40,000 pages?

It means the full $93.21 pack spreads very thin: five high-yield cartridges at 8,000 pages each, $18.64 a cartridge, roughly twenty-three hundredths of a cent per page in toner terms as rated. At department volume, that per-page difference versus single-cartridge buying is exactly where the $73.94 saving in this pack comes from — small per page, substantial over a year of heavy printing.

Will we be swapping cartridges constantly at this volume?

No — that is the advantage of high yield at department scale. Each TN850 lasts 8,000 pages, so even a department working through the full 40,000 pages only handles five cartridge changes in total. The standard-yield TN820 for these same printers is 3,000 pages per cartridge, which would mean far more swaps for the same output. Fewer swaps means less downtime during long runs.

Which department printers can use cartridges from this pack?

Cartridges from this pack are for use in these Brother printers: 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. If your department runs more than one model from that platform, the same 5-pack stock covers them all, so peak load can be shifted to whichever machine is free without worrying about a different cartridge type.

How does drum planning work when toner volume exceeds one drum life?

These cartridges run in the DR820 drum, rated at 30,000 pages, priced at $34.55 for a single. This pack's 40,000 pages will span more than one drum: expect a drum change partway through the pack, around the 30,000-page mark, with the remaining toner continuing into the new drum. At department volume it is worth keeping a drum on the shelf alongside this pack.

What support and returns do we have during peak periods?

This compatible pack is covered for one year under warranty, and free returns also apply for one year — the terms are on our shipping and returns page. Shipments come from warehouses in IL, PA, GA, and CA, and when a peak-week problem cannot wait, support is reachable 9 AM–5 PM CST.

About This TN850 5-Pack

This compatible Brother TN850 5-pack costs $93.21 ($18.64 per cartridge) for 40,000 total pages at about 0.23¢ per page, saving $73.94 over five singles. It is built for busy departments and uninterrupted month-end print runs, where running dry is not an option. Browse companion supplies in the Brother section. It is backed by a 1-year warranty with 1-year free returns, ships from IL, PA, GA, or CA, and support runs 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.