SKU:

CS-Brother-DR830-2Balck

Printer Brand:

Brother

OEM Number:

DR830

Ink Color:

Black

Page Yield:

Black: 15000

Printer Type:

Laser Cartridge

Condition:

New Compatible

Frequently Asked Questions

What do I get in this DR830 2-pack?

Two DR830 drum units, each rated at up to 15,000 pages — 30,000 pages of imaging capacity at $40.39, or $20.20 per drum against $29.44 singly. One drum fits today if your printer is asking; the second waits sealed, or equips a second machine from the same platform.

Which printers take this drum?

The DCP-L2640DW, DCP-L2647DW, HL-L2400D, HL-L2405W, HL-L2420DW, HL-L2460DW, HL-L2460DWXL, HL-L2465DW, HL-L2467DW, HL-L2480DW, HL-L2865DW, MFC-L2760DW, MFC-L2807DW, MFC-L2820DW, MFC-L2820DWXL, MFC-L2900DW, MFC-L2900DWXL and MFC-L2980DW.

Why would I keep a spare drum at all?

Because a drum change announced by symptoms in the middle of a print run is the platform's most disruptive stoppage — unlike toner, a failing drum degrades quality rather than simply running out. A shelf spare turns that event into the standard ten-minute swap, with no delivery in between.

How does a spare drum need to be stored?

Sealed in its light-proof bag, inside the box, flat and dry in a dark cupboard. The photosensitive surface is the one fragile thing in this product range: light exposure before fitting can mark it permanently. Never open the bag early just to look.

What carries over when I fit the new drum?

Your current toner cartridge — it lifts out of the old drum and clicks straight into the new one, keeping whatever life it has left. After fitting, slide the new drum's corona-wire cleaner once and reset the drum counter from the menu so the machine's bookkeeping matches the hardware.

How do the two drums divide across two printers?

One each, whenever each machine calls. Every model on the fit list shares this drum, counters are per-printer, and nothing pairs the units. A small fleet drawing drums from one shelf box is exactly the use this pack is priced for.

What does the pack do to the drum's cost per page?

At $20.20 per drum over up to 15,000 pages, about 0.13¢ — down from roughly a fifth of a cent at the single price. The drum was never the expensive part of this platform; the pack simply makes an already small number smaller while removing stockout risk.

Symptoms first or counter first — what triggers my change?

Whichever arrives honestly. The counter's "Replace Drum" at around 15,000 pages is the schedule; repeating marks or gray backgrounds before that are the surface asking early. Fit the spare when either speaks — printing on through drum symptoms only spreads the problem across your documents.

Is a compatible drum a risk to print quality?

This is a Clever Supplies compatible built to the DR830 fit and rating, covered by a 1-year warranty with free returns for a full year. The quality checks are the same as any drum's: clean whites, no repeating marks, even density on the first test pages.

What are the return terms on the pack?

Free returns for a full year and a 1-year warranty on each drum, detailed on the shipping & returns page. An unopened second drum is straightforward to return if your plans change.

About This DR830 Drum Unit 2-Pack

Two compatible DR830 drum units (up to 15,000 pages each) for Brother's newer compact laser printers, at $20.20 a unit. One covers the drum change you need; the other stays boxed as your on-site spare, so the next drum warning never interrupts a print job.