HL-4050 Toner | Compatible & Genuine Brother TN110 / TN115

HL-4050

The HL-4050 is the entry point of the 4050 line — a print-only color laser built on Brother's shared 21 ppm engine. Connectivity runs through USB and parallel, keeping setup simple for a single desk or workstation. It feeds on TN-115 high-yield toner, so replacement costs stay predictable even at color volumes. Because no factory spec sheet documents auto duplex or network options for the base model, think of it as the plainest path to the 4050 family's color quality.

Cartridge	Type	Colors	Approx. Yield
Brother TN110 (compatible)	Standard-yield toner	Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow	Black: 2,500 pages; Color: 1,500 pages
Brother TN115 (compatible)	High-yield toner	Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow	Black: 5,000 pages; Color: 4,000 pages
Brother TN115 (genuine OEM)	High-yield toner	Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow	Black: 5,000 pages; Color: 4,000 pages

Frequently Asked Questions

Which toner does the Brother HL-4050 use?

The HL-4050 uses four toner cartridges — black, cyan, magenta and yellow — in either the standard-yield Brother TN110 series (black ~2,500 pages, color ~1,500 pages each) or the high-yield Brother TN115 series (black ~5,000 pages, color ~4,000 pages each).

What is the difference between the TN110 and the TN115?

Both fit the same printers. The TN115 is the high-yield version — about 5,000 black pages versus about 2,500 for the TN110, and about 4,000 pages per color versus about 1,500 — so it costs less per page if you print a lot of color.

Are the cartridges on this page original or compatible?

Both — this page carries compatible TN110 and TN115 replacements as well as genuine Brother OEM TN115 toner cartridges.

Can I mix TN110 and TN115 cartridges in the HL-4050?

Yes — the TN110 and TN115 series are interchangeable in the same machine, so you can use a high-yield black TN115 with standard-yield color TN110s, for example.