SKU:

CS-Brother_New-DR730-2Pack

Printer Brand:

Brother

OEM Number:

DR730

Ink Color:

Black

Page Yield:

Black:12000

Printer Type:

Laser Cartridge

Condition:

New Compatible

Frequently Asked Questions

The drum warning appeared — is this the part it wants?

Yes. "Replace Drum" refers to this DR730 unit, the imaging surface inside your printer, rated for up to 12,000 pages. This 2-pack answers the current warning and banks the next one: two drums, 24,000 pages of coverage, at $41.02 — $20.51 per unit against $28.55 bought singly.

Why is the drum not just part of the toner cartridge?

Brother split the two because they wear at very different rates. A TN760 empties in up to 3,000 pages; the drum beneath it lasts about four times as long. Building the drum into every cartridge would throw away a healthy surface with every toner change — the split design is why this platform's running costs stay low.

Which printers are these drums for?

The HL-L2325DW, HL-L2350DW, HL-L2370DW, HL-L2370DW XL, HL-L2390DW, HL-L2395DW, the DCP-L2550DW, and the MFC-L2690DW, MFC-L2710DW, MFC-L2717DW, MFC-L2750DW and MFC-L2750DW XL. The MFC-L2730DW belongs on the list too.

What will I notice if I keep running a worn drum?

Quality, slowly: marks repeating down pages, a gray wash where white should be, text that never quite prints black. The machine rarely stops outright; it just gets shabbier. Drafts tolerate it, client documents do not — which is why the spare in this pack matters.

How does fitting a drum from this pack go?

Front cover open, assembly out. Your current toner cartridge lifts out of the old drum by its lock lever and clicks into the new one — its remaining life travels with it. Slide the corona tab once, assembly back in, then reset the drum counter in the settings menu so the new unit is counted from zero.

Does the toner counter get reset too?

No — and it should not be. The toner keeps its own count, undisturbed by a drum change. Only the drum counter restarts. Keeping the two counters honest is what makes the printer's warnings trustworthy later.

Where does 0.17¢ per page come from?

The pair price of $41.02 spread across the two drums' combined 24,000-page rating. Bought singly, the same coverage costs about 0.24¢ a page. Either way the drum is the minor cost in this system — the TN760 cartridges riding in it cost several times more per page.

Can the second drum wait a long time before use?

Yes, sealed and stored in the dark. The drum surface dislikes light, not time; in its bag in a cupboard it keeps indefinitely for practical purposes. Open it only when a printer calls for it, and fit it the same day if you can.

What if only one of my two printers needs a drum this year?

Then the pack still works: one drum fitted now, one in reserve. The reserve is not wasted money — at 12,000 pages per unit, the second change is a certainty on any machine in regular use, and you will have bought it at the lower pair price.

What cover applies to the pack?

Each drum has a 1-year warranty; returns are free for a full year under the shipping & returns terms. The 4-pack covers owners who want four units on the shelf.

About This Brother DR730 Drum Unit 2-Pack

Uptime insurance for the TN760 platform: two compatible DR730 drum units (up to 12,000 pages apiece) for $41.02. Fit one today in your MFC-L2717DW or DCP-L2550DW, shelve the second, and a drum warning never stops your printing again. Covered by a 1-year warranty and 1-year free returns; ships from IL, PA, GA, or CA. Browse more Brother toner cartridges.