HL-L5000
The Brother HL-L5000 keeps it deliberately simple: a 42-ppm mono laser printer with automatic duplexing and USB/parallel connectivity, no network interface and no extra functions. Its stripped-back design and 1-line LCD make it an easy fit for single-user desks that just need fast black-and-white pages. Feeding it the high-yield TN850 cartridge (about 8,000 pages) with the DR820 drum keeps that simplicity cheap to run.
| Cartridge | Type | Color | Approx. Yield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brother TN850 (compatible) | Super high-yield toner | Black | 8,000 pages |
| Brother DR820 (compatible) | Drum unit | — | 30,000 pages |
| Brother TN850 (genuine OEM) | Super high-yield toner | Black | 8,000 pages |
| Brother DR820 (genuine OEM) | Drum unit | — | 30,000 pages |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which toner does the Brother HL-L5000 use?
The HL-L5000 uses the Brother TN850 super high-yield black toner cartridge (~8,000 pages) and the Brother DR820 drum unit (~30,000 pages).
Are the cartridges on this page original or compatible?
Both — compatible TN850/DR820 replacements and genuine Brother OEM TN850 toner and DR820 drum are listed here.
How often does the DR820 drum need replacing?
About every 30,000 pages — you'll replace roughly four TN850 toner cartridges in one drum's lifetime.
What is the best value option on this page?
The TN850 multipacks (up to 10-pack) give the lowest per-cartridge cost for high-volume printing.
See also
- DCP-L5500 toner cartridges
- DCP-L5600 toner cartridges
- DCP-L5650 toner cartridges
- DCP-L6600 toner cartridges
- HL-L5100 toner cartridges
- HL-L5200 toner cartridges
- HL-L6200 toner cartridges
- HL-L6250 toner cartridges
- HL-L6300-T toner cartridges
- HL-L6300 toner cartridges
- HL-L6400 toner cartridges
- MFC-L5700 toner cartridges
- MFC-L5800 toner cartridges
- MFC-L5850 toner cartridges
- MFC-L5900 toner cartridges
- MFC-L6700 toner cartridges
- MFC-L6750 toner cartridges
- MFC-L6800 toner cartridges
- MFC-L6900 toner cartridges