Intellifax 2940

The Brother IntelliFAX-2940 upgrades the fax-first formula with a flatbed color scanner and PC fax send, while still printing and copying at 24 ppm. Super G3 transmission at 33.6 kbps pairs with 500-page fax memory, a 30-sheet ADF, 22 one-touch numbers and 200 speed dials over a simple USB 2.0 connection. It takes Brother TN420 standard-yield or TN450 high-yield (~2,600 pages) toner with the separate DR420 drum.

Cartridge	Type	Color	Approx. Yield
Brother TN420 (compatible)	Standard-yield toner	Black	1,200 pages
Brother TN450 (compatible)	High-yield toner	Black	2,600 pages
Brother DR420 (compatible)	Drum unit	Black	12,000 pages
Brother TN420 (genuine OEM)	Standard-yield toner	Black	1,200 pages
Brother TN450 (genuine OEM)	High-yield toner	Black	2,600 pages
Brother DR420 (genuine OEM)	Drum unit	Black	12,000 pages

Frequently Asked Questions

Which toner does the Brother IntelliFax-2940 use?

The IntelliFax-2940 uses the Brother TN420 standard-yield toner (~1,200 pages) or the Brother TN450 high-yield toner (~2,600 pages), plus the Brother DR420 drum unit (~12,000 pages).

What is the difference between the TN420 and the TN450?

Both fit the same machines. The TN450 is the high-yield version — it prints about 2,600 pages versus about 1,200 for the TN420 — so it costs less per page if you fax and print a lot.

Are the cartridges on this page original or compatible?

Both — this page carries compatible TN420/TN450 and DR420 replacements as well as genuine Brother OEM TN420 and TN450 toner and DR420 drum.

How often does the DR420 drum need replacing?

The DR420 drum unit is rated for approximately 12,000 pages — roughly four to ten toner changes, depending on whether you use TN420 or TN450 cartridges.