SKU:

Clever-Brother-Tn-310-3BK

Printer Brand:

Brother

OEM Number:

TN310BK

Ink Color:

Black

Page Yield:

Black: 2500

Printer Type:

Laser Cartridge

Condition:

New Compatible

Frequently Asked Questions

Why buy three black cartridges at once?

Because black is the cartridge every printer empties first. At $60.74 for three, each cartridge costs $20.25 instead of $32.58 on its own, which saves $37.00 against three singles and means you will not be ordering again for a long while.

Which printers use these cartridges?

They fit HL-4140, HL-4150CDN, HL-4150CN, HL-4570CDWT, HL-4140CN, HL-4570, HL-4150, HL-4570CDW, MFC-9460, MFC-9460CN, MFC-9560, MFC-9970, MFC-9460CDN, MFC-9560CDW, MFC-9970CDW, DCP-9010CN, DCP-9055, DCP-9055CND, DCP-9270CDN, DCP-9055CDN and DCP-9050CDN, the Brother models in the TN310 family. All three cartridges in the box are the same black cartridge, so any of those printers can use any of them.

How many pages do three cartridges cover?

Each cartridge is rated for up to 2,500 pages, so the box covers up to 7,500 pages of standard-coverage printing. That works out to roughly 0.81 cents per page, which is the cheapest black printing this family offers outside the larger packs. For the full shelf, see our Best Brother TN310 Toner Cartridges guide: TN310 and TN315 singles, sets and packs are compared side by side on one price list, with the DR310CL drum covered as well — including how Brother's ISO/IEC 19798 ratings are applied to both tiers and the drum.

Is it risky to stock toner in advance?

Not for black toner. Sealed cartridges keep for a long time in a cool, dry spot away from sunlight, and black is the one color you are guaranteed to use. The risk would be stocking colors you rarely print — black has no such problem.

What guarantee comes with the three-pack?

The same one-year warranty and one-year free returns that cover every compatible cartridge we sell. If any of the three arrives faulty, it is handled individually, so one bad cartridge never spoils the rest of the box. Details are on the shipping and returns page.

When does a three-pack beat the four-color set?

When your colors are fine and only black keeps running out — the classic pattern for text-heavy printing. If colors are also low, compare with the four-color set; otherwise this pack and the TN310BK single are the black-only answers.

How do I rotate three identical black cartridges sensibly?

Fit one, and write its install date on the box of the next in line. Always take the oldest remaining cartridge when the current TN310BK empties, so the stock turns over in order rather than one cartridge aging on the shelf for years. Sealed toner keeps well in a cool, dry place, so the rotation is about tidiness, not survival — but a dated box also tells you your real change interval at a glance.

Can this three-pack serve two different printers?

Yes. All three cartridges are the same TN310BK black, and every printer in the family's compatibility list takes that cartridge, so the box can act as a shared pool for, say, an HL-4570CDW and an MFC-9460CDN on the same floor. Draw cartridges as either machine asks for them. The only discipline needed is keeping count, since a shared pool empties faster than a single-printer shelf suggests.

Does two-sided printing make the 7,500-page total go further?

Not in toner terms. The 2,500-page rating on each TN310BK counts printed sides, so a duplexed report of 100 pages still spends 100 pages of cartridge life while using 50 sheets. Duplexing halves your paper use, not your toner use. When you plan how long this three-pack will last, divide your monthly side count — prints plus copies — into 7,500, and you will be close.

How will I know which of the three cartridges is currently in the printer?

Mark each box as you go: when a cartridge goes in, note the date on its empty box and keep that box until the cartridge comes out. The dated empty is your proof of how long that TN310BK actually lasted, which turns the next order decision into arithmetic instead of guesswork. It also keeps the spent cartridge contained and ready for recycling rather than loose in a drawer.

About This TN310BK Three-Pack

This is a three-pack of compatible Brother TN310BK black toner cartridges, 2,500 pages each, for offices and homes that print mostly in black and white. It ships from warehouses in IL, PA, GA, and CA, with support Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM CST.