MFC-L8850
Listed by retailers as the sibling of the MFC-L8850CDW, the Brother MFC-L8850 mirrors the same 32 ppm color engine across print, copy, scan and fax with automatic duplexing. Wired ethernet and USB 2.0 are the confirmed connections, with wireless capability unconfirmed on this particular listing. It uses the TN331/TN336 toner family, so consumables are interchangeable with the rest of the L8000 series.
| 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 MFC-L8850 use?
The MFC-L8850 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.