MFC-L8610CDW
Clever Supplies carries toner cartridges made for the Brother MFC-L8610CDW color laser printer. The MFC-L8610CDW uses Brother TN431 standard-yield toner cartridges (about 3,000 pages black and 1,800 pages color) — also listed as TN-431 — plus TN433 high-yield (about 4,500 pages black and 4,000 pages color), TN436 super high-yield (about 6,500 pages) and TN439 ultra high-yield (about 9,000 pages) cartridges. It also uses Brother drum units: the DR431CL (about 30,000 pages) with TN431/TN433 cartridges, or the DR433CL (about 50,000 pages) with TN436/TN439. Choose genuine Brother cartridges backed by the manufacturer's warranty, or our premium compatible cartridges — engineered to meet or exceed OEM specifications and backed by our lifetime cartridge warranty. Everything is in stock and ready to ship; orders over $49 ship free within the contiguous US, and orders placed before 4 PM PST ship the same day.
| Cartridge | Type | Page yield |
|---|---|---|
| TN431BK | Standard-yield black toner | ~3,000 pages |
| TN431C/M/Y | Standard-yield color toner | ~1,800 pages |
| TN433BK | High-yield black toner | ~4,500 pages |
| TN433C/M/Y | High-yield color toner | ~4,000 pages |
| TN436BK | Super high-yield black toner | ~6,500 pages |
| TN436C/M/Y | Super high-yield color toner | ~6,500 pages |
| TN439BK | Ultra high-yield black toner | ~9,000 pages |
| TN439C/M/Y | Ultra high-yield color toner | ~9,000 pages |
| DR431CL | Drum unit (TN431/TN433) | ~30,000 pages |
| DR433CL | Drum unit (TN436/TN439) | ~50,000 pages |
Frequently asked questions
What toner does the Brother MFC-L8610CDW use?
The Brother MFC-L8610CDW uses TN431 standard-yield, TN433 high-yield, TN436 super high-yield and TN439 ultra high-yield toner cartridges, plus the DR431CL (approx. 30,000 pages) or DR433CL (approx. 50,000 pages) drum unit.
What is the difference between TN431, TN433, TN436 and TN439?
All four fit the MFC-L8610CDW — they are the same cartridge in four yield tiers. The TN433 is high-yield (about 4,500 pages black / 4,000 pages color), the TN436 is super high-yield (about 6,500 pages) and the TN439 is ultra high-yield (about 9,000 pages), versus about 3,000 / 1,800 for the standard TN431. Higher tiers mean a lower cost per page; match the drum to your tier (DR431CL for TN431/TN433, DR433CL for TN436/TN439).
Does the Brother MFC-L8610CDW need a drum unit?
Yes. The MFC-L8610CDW uses the Brother DR431CL drum unit (about 30,000 pages) with TN431/TN433 cartridges, or the DR433CL (about 50,000 pages) with TN436/TN439 cartridges. Replace it when print quality degrades — streaks, spots or faded prints — even if toner remains.
Are compatible TN439 toner cartridges safe for my Brother MFC-L8610CDW?
Yes. Our compatible cartridges are engineered to meet or exceed Brother's specifications and are backed by a lifetime warranty. Using compatible cartridges does not void your printer's warranty.
Which cartridge is the best value for heavy printing?
For the heaviest printing, the TN439 ultra high-yield cartridge (about 9,000 pages) gives the MFC-L8610CDW its lowest cost per page. For occasional printing, the standard TN431 is the most economical upfront.