MFC-7440N

A smaller fill suits the Brother MFC-7440N in its lighter months: the standard-yield TN330 is the cartridge the current listing leads with, rated at 1,500 pages as a genuine Brother cartridge, while the high-yield TN360 — 2,600 pages in genuine form — covers the heavier stretches. Every cartridge seats in the standalone DR360 drum unit, rated at 12,000 pages and replaced independently of the toner.

Machines like this one often live a double life: weeks of near-silence, then a project that prints all day. A standard-yield cartridge matches the quiet rhythm without tying up money in toner that sits, and because the high-yield cartridge fits the same drum, stepping up for a busy season takes one order rather than a new supply system. The MFC-7440N rewards owners who buy for the month they are actually having.

Toner Cartridges for MFC-7440N

Cartridge	Color	Page Yield
TN330BK genuine Brother toner cartridge, standard yield	Black	1,500 pages
TN360 genuine Brother toner cartridge, high yield	Black	2,600 pages
TN330 compatible toner cartridge, standard yield, single	Black	See product page
TN360 compatible toner cartridge, high yield, single	Black	See product page
TN330 compatible toner cartridges, standard yield, 2 pack	Black	See product page
TN360 compatible toner cartridges, high yield, 2 pack	Black	See product page
TN330 compatible toner cartridges, standard yield, 3 pack	Black	See product page
TN360 compatible toner cartridges, high yield, 3 pack	Black	See product page
TN330 compatible toner cartridges, standard yield, 5 pack	Black	See product page
TN360 compatible toner cartridges, high yield, 5 pack	Black	See product page
TN360 premium compatible toner cartridges, high yield, 5 pack	Black	See product page
TN360 / TN330 compatible toner cartridges, mixed-yield 2 pack	Black	See product page
TN360 / DR360 compatible high-yield toner and drum set	Black	See product page

Drum units stocked for this model (the same unit whose code some listings hyphenate as DR-360):

DR360 compatible drum unit, single (second listing)
DR360 compatible drum unit, single
DR360 genuine Brother drum unit — 12,000 pages
DR360 compatible drum units, 2 pack
DR360 compatible drum units, 3 pack
DR360 compatible drum units, 5 pack

Which cartridge should you buy?

Let recent volume lead. A lightly used machine is best served by the TN330 single — fresh toner cycling through regularly beats a large fill aging in place. If a heavy month is coming, one TN360 single or the 2 pack covers it without committing to the big multi-packs. Genuine Brother ratings are 1,500 pages for the TN330 and 2,600 for the TN360; the compatible listings give their own figures on their product pages. The DR360 drum, at 12,000 pages, only enters the order when page counts or fading output say its time has come.

Chip, toner and everyday use

Cartridges for this machine are recognized as they are fitted, and the most common hiccup is a warning that lingers after a swap — usually cured by lifting the toner-and-drum assembly out and seating it again firmly. Keep a spare cartridge sealed until the day it is needed; toner that sits open in a bright, warm room ages faster than toner in its bag. And since yields assume standard coverage, treat the low-toner warning as a prompt to check the shelf, not as an exact countdown.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which yield suits a lightly used MFC-7440N?

The standard-yield TN330, rated at 1,500 pages in genuine Brother form. It keeps less toner sitting in the machine between jobs, and the high-yield TN360 remains available whenever a heavier month arrives.

Does this model use a separate drum unit?

Yes — the DR360, rated at 12,000 pages. The toner cartridge mounts in the drum, and the drum is replaced on its own long cycle rather than with the toner.

The printer warns about low toner but pages still look fine. Should I keep printing?

You can, for a while. The warning is based on estimated coverage, so shaking the cartridge gently to redistribute its toner and continuing is normal — just have the replacement on the shelf before output actually starts to fade.

What warranty covers the compatible cartridges sold here?

Compatible cartridges from Clever Supplies carry a 1-year warranty and 1-year returns. Genuine Brother cartridges and the genuine drum are covered by the manufacturer's warranty.