HL-L8250
No frills, no fax, no touchscreen — the Brother HL-L8250 is a single-function color laser printer that just prints, at 28 pages per minute with automatic duplexing. Wired ethernet and USB 2.0 keep it wired into the office network, and a 40,000-page monthly duty cycle means it won't flinch at steady daily volume. It runs on the TN331/TN336 toner family for straightforward running costs.
| Cartridge | Type | Colors | Approx. Yield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brother TN331 (compatible) | Standard-yield toner | Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow | Black: 2,500 pages; Color: 1,500 pages |
| Brother TN336 (compatible) | High-yield toner | Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow | Black: 4,000 pages; Color: 3,500 pages |
| Brother TN331 (genuine OEM) | Standard-yield toner | Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow | Black: 2,500 pages; Color: 1,500 pages |
| Brother TN336 (genuine OEM) | High-yield toner | Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow | Black: 4,000 pages; Color: 3,500 pages |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which toner does the Brother HL-L8250 use?
The HL-L8250 uses the Brother TN331 standard-yield toner series (black ~2,500 pages, each color ~1,500 pages) or the Brother TN336 high-yield series (black ~4,000 pages, each color ~3,500 pages).
What is the difference between the TN331 and the TN336?
Both fit the same printers. The TN336 is the high-yield version — about 4,000 black / 3,500 color pages versus about 2,500 black / 1,500 color for the TN331 — so it costs less per page if you print a lot.
Are the cartridges on this page original or compatible?
Both — this page carries compatible TN331 and TN336 replacements as well as genuine Brother OEM TN331 and TN336 toner cartridges.