HL-5370DW

The Brother HL-5370DW drinks from the same two-cartridge shelf as its closest relatives: the standard-yield TN620 at roughly 3,000 pages for ordinary duty, and the high-yield TN650 at about 8,000 pages when the print queue never really empties. Both cartridges drop into the DR620 drum unit, a separate imaging part rated around 25,000 pages. This page gathers the complete list — compatible singles and packs, genuine Brother toner, and every drum format stocked.

For a printer that serves a whole corner of the office, supply planning is really interruption planning. Every toner change is a pause, and pauses cluster at the worst moments — month-end, deadline day. Owners of the HL-5370DW who print in that pattern usually standardize on one yield, keep exactly one spare beyond the cartridge in the machine, and let the drum's long 25,000-page cycle look after itself. The two-yield shelf makes that easy: pick the tier once, and reordering becomes a repeat of the same code.

Toner Cartridges for HL-5370DW

Cartridge	Color	Page Yield
TN620	Black (compatible single)	Approx. 3,000 pages
TN620	Black (compatible 2 pack)	Approx. 3,000 pages each
TN620	Black (compatible 4 pack)	Approx. 3,000 pages each
TN620BK	Black (genuine Brother)	3,000 pages
TN650BK	Black, high yield (genuine Brother)	8,000 pages

Drum unit (a separate part from the toner):

DR620 drum unit — compatible single
DR620 drum unit — compatible single, alternate listing
DR620 drum units, 2 pack — compatible
DR620 drum units, 2 pack — compatible, alternate listing
DR620 drum unit — genuine Brother, rated approx. 25,000 pages
DR620 drum units, 2 pack — genuine Brother

Which cartridge should you buy?

Most HL-5370DW printers end up on the TN650: 8,000 pages per cartridge is the lowest cost per page here and the fewest door openings. It is stocked as the genuine Brother cartridge. If you prefer compatibles end to end, the TN620 4 pack is the practical substitute — four standard cartridges, about 12,000 pages in total, ready on the shelf. The TN620 single is fine for a lightly used machine. All compatible options include a 1-year warranty and 1-year returns.

Chip, toner and everyday use

Think of the yield figures as 5%-coverage estimates: the HL-5370DW printing specification sheets and letters will approach them, while graphics-heavy pages finish cartridges sooner. A gentle side-to-side rock of a removed cartridge levels settled toner and often revives fading output for the remainder of its life. Store the next cartridge in its sealed bag, flat and shaded. And when a blemish prints in the same spot page after page, stop swapping toner — that repeating pattern is the drum unit wearing out.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which toner cartridges fit the Brother HL-5370DW?

The standard-yield TN620 (about 3,000 pages) and the high-yield TN650 (about 8,000 pages). Both are black, both fit the same slot, and both run in the DR620 drum unit, which is replaced separately at around 25,000 pages.

Should I buy the TN620 or the TN650?

By volume. Under a few hundred pages a month, the TN620's lower purchase price wins. Above that, the TN650's 8,000-page life lowers cost per page and cuts cartridge changes to a third — the better deal for any shared or deadline-driven printer.

Does the HL-5370DW need its drum changed with every toner?

No. Toner and drum are independent parts on this printer. The toner lifts out on its own; the DR620 drum stays in place through roughly eight TN620 cartridges or three TN650 cartridges before it needs replacing.

Are drum 2 packs worth buying for this printer?

For a single HL-5370DW, one drum lasts about 25,000 pages, so a 2 pack is a long-term store. Offices running several machines from this toner family, though, can share a drum 2 pack across the fleet and never wait on a drum delivery.