DCP-8110DN
On the DCP-8110DN, the mono laser multifunction shelf narrows to two toner cartridges and one drum. The standard-yield TN720 — about 3,000 pages in its genuine Brother listing — is the cartridge Brother positions for everyday volumes, and the high-yield TN750 — about 8,000 pages — takes over when the monthly count climbs. Imaging is handled by the DR720 (DR-720) drum unit, rated at roughly 30,000 pages and replaced separately from either toner.
Machines like this one live on steady, unglamorous output: the same forms, letters and reports moving through every working day. That regularity is a gift for supply planning, because the consumption rate barely changes from month to month — once you know how long a cartridge lasts in this office, you know it for the year. The supply habit that fits is a standing spare on the shelf and a reorder the moment the spare goes into the machine, so the printer is never the reason a routine job waits.
Toner Cartridges for DCP-8110DN
| Cartridge | Color | Page Yield |
|---|---|---|
| TN750 high-yield 5 Pack — compatible | Black | 8,000 per cartridge |
| TN720 single — compatible | Black | 3,000 |
| TN720 2 Pack — compatible | Black | 3,000 per cartridge |
| TN720 3 Pack — compatible | Black | 3,000 per cartridge |
| TN720 4 Pack — compatible | Black | 3,000 per cartridge |
| TN720 5 Pack — compatible | Black | 3,000 per cartridge |
| TN750 high-yield single — compatible | Black | 8,000 |
| TN750 high-yield 2 Pack — compatible | Black | 8,000 per cartridge |
| TN750 high-yield 3 Pack — compatible | Black | 8,000 per cartridge |
| TN750 high-yield 4 Pack — compatible | Black | 8,000 per cartridge |
| TN750 — genuine Brother | Black | 8,000 |
| TN750 2 Pack — genuine Brother | Black | 8,000 per cartridge |
| TN720 — genuine Brother | Black | 3,000 |
| TN750 Premium high-yield single — compatible | Black | 8,000 |
| TN750 Premium high-yield 5 Pack — compatible | Black | 8,000 per cartridge |
| TN720 Premium single — compatible | Black | 3,000 |
| TN750 Premium high-yield 3 Pack — compatible | Black | 8,000 per cartridge |
The drum side of the shelf, plus the sets that pair a drum with toner:
- DR720 drum unit — compatible — rated 30,000
- DR720 drum unit 2 Pack — compatible — rated 30,000 per unit
- DR720 drum unit 3 Pack — compatible — rated 30,000 per unit
- DR720 drum unit 5 Pack — compatible — rated 30,000 per unit
- DR720 drum unit — genuine Brother — rated 30,000
- TN720 toner + DR720 drum set — compatible — rated Toner 3,000; drum 30,000
- TN720 2 Pack toner + DR720 drum set — compatible — rated Toner 3,000 each; drum 30,000
- TN720 3 Pack toner + DR720 drum set — compatible — rated Toner 3,000 each; drum 30,000
- TN720 4 Pack toner + DR720 drum set — compatible — rated Toner 3,000 each; drum 30,000
- TN750 toner + DR720 drum set — compatible — rated Toner 8,000; drum 30,000
- TN750 high-yield toner + DR720 drum set — compatible — rated Toner 8,000; drum 30,000
- TN750 2 Pack toner + DR720 drum set — compatible — rated Toner 8,000 each; drum 30,000
- TN750 3 Pack toner + DR720 drum set — compatible — rated Toner 8,000 each; drum 30,000
- TN750 4 Pack toner + DR720 drum set — compatible — rated Toner 8,000 each; drum 30,000
Which cartridge should you buy?
Size the cartridge to the rhythm. If a TN720 lasts this machine a month or more, standard yield is the right-sized buy, and the high-yield's lower cost per page does not justify the larger sum sitting in a cartridge that takes months to use. When a standard cartridge starts disappearing in under a month, step up to the TN750: about 8,000 pages per change, fewer interruptions, and a better rate on the pages you are definitely going to print. The drum follows its own calendar — roughly every 30,000 pages, or about ten standard cartridges in — and the combined sets below let you fold that purchase into a toner order. Compatible cartridges include a 1-year warranty and 1-year returns.
Chip, toner and everyday use
Build one combined check into the office routine: toner gauge and drum counter together, on the same day each month. The two are tracked separately, and the drum's 30,000-page horizon is easy to forget precisely because it arrives so rarely. Handle a new drum by its edges and keep its protective cover on until the moment it goes in — the drum surface is light-sensitive and should not be touched. Store spare toners flat and sealed; a cartridge kept upright in a warm cabinet ages worse than one lying in a cool drawer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cartridges fit the Brother DCP-8110DN?
The standard-yield TN720 (about 3,000 pages), the high-yield TN750 (about 8,000 pages) and the DR720 drum unit (about 30,000 pages). Both toners print through the same drum.
TN720 or TN750 for everyday office volume?
Everyday volume is exactly what the TN720 is sized for, and it is the honest recommendation while a cartridge lasts a month or more. Move to the TN750 when the change interval shrinks below that — the high-yield cartridge then pays for itself in fewer changes and a lower cost per page.
What are the signs the DR720 drum is due for replacement?
The machine's drum counter approaching its roughly 30,000-page life is the main signal, along with print-quality problems that persist even with a fresh toner fitted. The drum is replaced on its own — a toner change does not reset its clock, so reset the drum counter after fitting the new unit.
Are the cartridges on this page compatible or genuine Brother?
Both are stocked. The compatible range covers singles, multi-packs and toner-and-drum sets, and genuine Brother TN720, TN750 and DR720 listings are here as well for anyone who prefers original supplies.
More printers that use the same cartridges
One cartridge system covers this whole group of Brother machines — every model below takes the same two toners and the same drum: HL-5450DN, HL-5470, HL-5470DW, HL-5470DWT, HL-6180, HL-6180DW, HL-6180DWT, MFC-8510, MFC-8510DN, MFC-8520DN, MFC-8710, MFC-8710DW, MFC-8810, MFC-8810DW, MFC-8910, MFC-8910DW, MFC-8950, MFC-8950DW, MFC-8950DWT, Brother-TN720, Brother-TN750, DCP-8110, DCP-8150, DCP-8150DN, DCP-8155, DCP-8155DN, DCP-8250DN, HL-5440, HL-5440D, HL-5450.
