HL-5470DWT
Two toner cartridges serve the Brother HL-5470DWT, and a single drum unit supports them both. The standard-yield TN720 is rated at 3,000 genuine pages; the high-yield TN750 reaches 8,000 at the genuine rating. Underneath either sits the DR720 (DR-720) drum unit, the shared imaging part that gives this machine one of the simpler supply shelves in its class.
That shared drum is this page's organizing idea. Because one drum carries both yields, the HL-5470DWT's owner can change buying strategy at any time — standard cartridges during quiet months, high-yield during the rush — without touching anything else in the machine. And when the drum's long life finally runs down at the same time a toner empties, the toner-and-drum sets listed here refresh the whole imaging path in one order, in standard or high-yield form and in several stack sizes. Few printers ask so little supply planning; this page simply keeps every branch of it in stock.
Toner Cartridges for HL-5470DWT
The drum side
- DR720 · drum unit · single · compatible
- DR720 · drum unit · 2 pack · compatible
- DR720 · drum unit · 3 pack · compatible
- DR720 · drum unit · 5 pack · compatible
- DR720 · drum unit · genuine Brother · 30,000 pages
Which cartridge should you buy?
Default to the cartridge that matches the season. Quiet stretches belong to the TN720, whose 3,000-page genuine rating keeps purchases small and frequent enough to stay fresh. Busy stretches belong to the TN750: 8,000 genuine-rated pages, fewer swaps, and a lower cost carried by each page. Teams sharing the machine should look at the multi-packs. The drum is a separate decision with its own timing — when it comes due alongside a toner, choose a toner-and-drum set over two separate orders. Genuine Brother versions of both toners and the drum are listed for factory-supply loyalists.
Chip, toner and everyday use
One drum, two toners, two counters: the chip in each cartridge estimates toner, and the machine tallies drum pages on its own register, so replacement messages arrive independently. Ratings assume about 5% coverage, meaning dense documents shorten cartridge life in practice. Rock a fading cartridge gently side to side before replacing it; the redistribution often restores even print for the remaining toner. Keep spares sealed and flat, and keep a new drum in its bag, shielded from light, until installation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does one drum really serve both toner yields?
Yes. The DR720 supports the TN720 and TN750 alike, which is why this machine lets you change yield at any toner swap.
What comes in a toner-and-drum set?
A set pairs one or more toner cartridges — standard or high yield — with a single DR720 drum unit, for the moment both parts come due together.
How long does the shared drum last?
At the genuine rating, 30,000 pages — roughly ten standard-yield or four high-yield cartridges' worth of printing.
What is the Premium line on this page?
Premium is the higher compatible line listed next to the standard compatible cartridges. Both carry a 1-year warranty and 1-year returns.
More printers that use the same cartridges
One drum supporting two yields is a family trait: each model below runs on the same TN720, TN750 and DR720: Brother-TN720, Brother-TN750, DCP-8110, DCP-8110DN, DCP-8150, DCP-8150DN, DCP-8155, DCP-8155DN, DCP-8250DN, HL-5440, HL-5440D, HL-5450, HL-5450DN, HL-5470, HL-5470DW, 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