Brother MFC-L5717DW Toner Cartridges

MFC-L5717DW

Shopping for the Brother MFC-L5717DW starts with a ladder of four black toner cartridges. The TN920 (TN-920) is the standard yield at about 3,000 pages; the TN920XL (TN-920XL) steps up to about 6,000 pages; the TN920XXL (TN-920XXL) reaches about 11,000 pages; and the TN920UXXL (TN-920UXXL) tops the family at about 18,000 pages. Underneath them all sits one imaging part, the DR920 (DR-920) drum unit, rated at about 45,000 pages. The printer itself is a monochrome laser all-in-one for everyday office work.

Buyers comparing the whole shelf should know the family runs to that fourth cartridge: many listings stop at the super high-yield tier, but the ultra high-yield TN920UXXL fits this machine too and outlasts it by a wide margin. For an office whose print volume is still growing, that extra headroom means the supply plan does not need to be revisited every time a new desk or a busier season is added.

Toner Cartridges for MFC-L5717DW

Standard yield — the TN920 comes as a single cartridge, a 2-pack and a 4-pack, alongside the genuine Brother cartridge — each rated at about 3,000 pages.

High yield — the TN920XL comes as a single cartridge, a 2-pack and a 4-pack, alongside the genuine Brother cartridge, alongside the genuine Brother 2-pack — each rated at about 6,000 pages.

Super high yield — the TN920XXL comes as a single cartridge, a 2-pack and a 4-pack, alongside the genuine Brother cartridge — each rated at about 11,000 pages.

Ultra high yield — the TN920UXXL comes as a single cartridge, a 2-pack and a 4-pack, alongside the genuine Brother cartridge — each rated at about 18,000 pages.

Matched drum-and-toner combinations are stocked too: TN920 combination — one drum with two toners, TN920 combination — one drum with three toners, TN920 combination — two drums with two toners, TN920 combination — drum and toner combination, TN920 combination — one toner with one drum, TN920 combination — two toners with one drum, TN920 combination — two toners with two drums, TN920 combination — three toners with one drum, TN920XL combination — one drum with two toners, TN920XL combination — one drum with three toners, TN920XL combination — two drums with two toners, TN920XL combination — drum and toner combination, TN920XL combination — one toner with one drum, TN920XL combination — two toners with one drum, TN920XL combination — two toners with two drums, TN920XL combination — three toners with one drum, TN920XXL combination — one drum with two toners, TN920XXL combination — one drum with three toners, TN920XXL combination — two drums with two toners, TN920XXL combination — drum and toner combination, TN920XXL combination — TN920XXL toner bundled with a DR920 drum, TN920UXXL combination — one drum with two toners, TN920UXXL combination — one drum with three toners, TN920UXXL combination — two drums with two toners, TN920UXXL combination — drum and toner combination.

The imaging side is covered by the compatible DR920 drum unit, the genuine Brother DR920 drum unit, the compatible DR920 drum 2-pack and the compatible DR920 drum 4-pack — the DR920 is rated at about 45,000 pages.

Which cartridge should you buy?

Compare the tiers by pages, not by box size. The standard TN920 (about 3,000 pages) keeps the upfront cost lowest for occasional printing. The XL (about 6,000) roughly halves how often you order; the XXL (about 11,000) suits a steady office rhythm; and the UXXL (about 18,000) gives the lowest cost per page of the four, which is why it rewards buyers who have actually counted their volume. Every tier rides in the same DR920 drum (about 45,000 pages), so stepping up a tier never means changing anything else. Compatible cartridges carry a 1-year warranty with 1-year returns, and genuine Brother cartridges carry the manufacturer's warranty.

Chip, toner and everyday use

A chip on each cartridge lets the machine report its toner level, and because all four tiers share the same fitting, the level you see always belongs to whichever cartridge is loaded. Near the end of a cartridge, output can fade on one side first; removing it and rocking it gently from side to side spreads the remaining toner and often restores even coverage for the pages that are left. Keep the next cartridge sealed in its box until the day it is needed, stored flat at room temperature, and the swap itself takes only a moment at the front of the machine.

Frequently Asked Questions

What toner does the Brother MFC-L5717DW use?

Four TN920-family cartridges: the standard TN920 (about 3,000 pages), TN920XL (about 6,000), TN920XXL (about 11,000) and TN920UXXL (about 18,000) — all working with the separate DR920 drum unit (about 45,000 pages).

Is the TN920UXXL worth it over the TN920XXL?

If the machine prints every day, usually yes: about 18,000 pages against about 11,000 means fewer swaps and the lowest cost per page in the range. For a lightly used machine, the XXL or XL leaves less money sitting in a spare cartridge.

Does the MFC-L5717DW need a separate drum unit?

Yes. Toner and drum are two parts in this design — the DR920 drum unit (also written DR-920) is rated at about 45,000 pages and is replaced on its own schedule, when print quality fades or streaks even with toner remaining.

Should I buy genuine or compatible cartridges?

Both are stocked on this page. Genuine Brother cartridges carry the manufacturer's warranty; the compatible cartridges are the value route and carry a 1-year warranty with 1-year returns.