DCP-L2550DW
The Brother DCP-L2550DW is a compact monochrome laser printer from Brother's DCP line, and it feeds on a familiar pair of cartridges: the standard-yield TN730 (TN-730) at about 1,200 pages and the high-yield TN760 (TN-760) at about 3,000 pages. Toner is only half of the system, though — both cartridges image through the DR730 drum unit, a separate part rated for roughly 12,000 pages. Below you will find compatible and genuine Brother listings for each of the three supplies, from single cartridges to combined toner-and-drum sets.
DCP models occupy the middle ground of Brother's home-office range — bought as a shared document station for a desk or a small team corner rather than as one person's private printer. Shared machines argue strongly for the high-yield cartridge: fewer swaps, fewer interruptions mid-job, and a lower cost riding on every page that comes out. Owners who print only occasionally can stay with the standard cartridge and pay less up front, but anyone whose DCP-L2550DW hums daily will feel the difference the TN760 makes within the first couple of months.
Toner Cartridges for DCP-L2550DW
Toner cartridges stocked for this model
| Supply | Color | Rated Yield |
|---|---|---|
| TN760 TN760 black toner | Black | ~3,000 pages |
| TN760 black toner, 2-pack | Black | ~3,000 pages |
| TN760 black toner, 4-pack | Black | ~3,000 pages |
| TN760 black toner | Black | ~3,000 pages |
| TN760 black toner, 2-pack | Black | ~3,000 pages |
| TN760 black toner, 4-pack | Black | ~3,000 pages |
| TN760 black toner | Black | ~3,000 pages |
| TN760 TN760 TN730 black toner | Black | ~3,000 pages |
| TN760 TN760 black toner, 2-pack | Black | ~3,000 pages |
| TN760 TN760 black toner, 4-pack | Black | ~3,000 pages |
| TN760 TN760 black toner | Black | ~3,000 pages |
| Genuine TN760 black toner | Black | ~3,000 pages |
| Genuine TN760 black toner, 2-pack | Black | ~3,000 pages |
| Genuine TN760 black toner, 3-pack | Black | ~3,000 pages |
| Genuine TN730 black toner | Black | ~1,200 pages |
| Genuine TN730 black toner, 4-pack | Black | ~1,200 pages |
| Genuine TN730 black toner, 3-pack | Black | ~1,200 pages |
| Genuine TN730 black toner, 2-pack | Black | ~1,200 pages |
Drum units — replaced separately from the toner
| Supply | Color | Rated Yield |
|---|---|---|
| DR730 DR730 drum unit, 2-pack | Black | ~12,000 pages |
| DR730 DR730 drum unit, 4-pack | Black | ~12,000 pages |
| DR730 DR730 drum unit | Black | ~12,000 pages |
| DR730 drum unit, 2-pack | Black | ~12,000 pages |
| DR730 drum unit | Black | ~12,000 pages |
| DR730 drum unit, 2-pack | Black | ~12,000 pages |
| DR730 drum unit | Black | ~12,000 pages |
| Genuine DR730 drum unit | Black | ~12,000 pages |
Toner and drum combination sets
Which cartridge should you buy?
The choice between the TN730 and the TN760 is really a choice about volume. At about 1,200 pages, the TN730 suits light, irregular printing. At about 3,000 pages, the TN760 costs more per cartridge but less per page, and it asks for your attention far less often — for most DCP-L2550DW owners it is the better everyday buy. Whichever you choose, keep the drum in the back of your mind: a DR730 lasts about 12,000 pages, the span of roughly four TN760 cartridges. When that milestone approaches, the toner-and-drum sets listed here pair the two parts in one purchase. Compatible cartridges on this page are covered by a 1-year warranty and 1-year returns; genuine Brother cartridges are covered by Brother instead.
Chip, toner and everyday use
Yield figures for this family are measured at 5% page coverage — a page of ordinary text. Real life is heavier: a page carrying a logo, shaded tables and bold headings can use two or three times the toner, so a cartridge that is rated for 3,000 pages may deliver fewer in a forms-heavy office. The cartridge chip reports the remaining level to the printer, which is why the machine can warn you before it runs dry rather than after. When a warning appears, order the replacement then and keep printing; there is usually a cushion of pages left. Rocking a cartridge gently side to side before you install it distributes the powder inside and helps the first prints come out even.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the TN730 and the TN760?
Both fit the DCP-L2550DW and both are black toner. The TN730 is the standard-yield cartridge at about 1,200 pages; the TN760 is the high-yield version at about 3,000 pages, so it works out cheaper per page and needs changing less often.
How can I tell whether it is the toner or the drum that needs replacing?
An empty toner gives pale, fading prints that improve briefly if you rock the cartridge. A worn DR730 drum leaves repeating marks, spots or streaks at the same place on page after page, and the problem stays even with a brand-new cartridge fitted.
Can I use a compatible toner with a genuine Brother drum?
Yes. The toner cartridge and the DR730 drum are independent parts that click together inside the printer, so a compatible cartridge works in a genuine drum cradle and the other way around. Each part is simply replaced when its own life runs out.
How many TN760 cartridges will I use before the drum wears out?
About four. The DR730 drum is rated for roughly 12,000 pages and a TN760 prints about 3,000, so plan on a drum change after every fourth high-yield cartridge or so — sooner if print quality tells you the drum is tired.
More printers that use the same cartridges
The DCP-L2550DW is one member of a large family built on the same TN730, TN760 and DR730 supplies. The full list of sibling models:
HL printers: HL-L2350DW, HL-L2370DW, HL-L2370DW XL, HL-L2390DW, HL-L2395DW.
MFC all-in-ones: MFC-L2690DW, MFC-L2710DW, MFC-L2717DW, MFC-L2750DW, MFC-L2750DW XL, MFC-L2750DWXL.