SKU:

Clever-Brother-Tn-310-BK

Printer Brand:

Brother

OEM Number:

TN310BK

Ink Color:

Black

Page Yield:

Black: 2500

Printer Type:

Laser Cartridge

Condition:

New Compatible

Frequently Asked Questions

Only my black cartridge is empty — do I really need a whole set?

No. If cyan, magenta, and yellow are still printing fine, replacing just the black is the sensible move, and at $32.58 it is the cheapest way back to printing. A set only saves money when two or more colors are low at the same time.

Will this cartridge work in my printer?

It is made for 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. Check your model against that list and you will know in seconds — if it is there, the cartridge fits.

How long will 2,500 pages last me?

That depends on what you print. A home user printing a few documents a week can stretch it for months, while a small office printing daily reports will go through it faster. The page rating is measured at standard coverage, so heavy graphics and photos use toner faster than plain text. 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.

Does a compatible black print as dark as the original?

Yes, when the cartridge is fresh the text should be deep black and edges sharp. If a new cartridge prints gray or streaky, that is a defect, not a normal trait of compatibles, and it is covered under the one-year warranty.

What happens if I order the wrong cartridge?

Returns are free for one year, so an unopened or mistakenly ordered cartridge can go back without a restocking fight. See the shipping and returns page for the exact steps, and support is available Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM CST.

Can I keep a spare black on the shelf?

Yes, toner cartridges store well in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight. Keeping one spare means a low-toner warning never turns into a missed deadline, and the rest of the TN310 family is on the Brother brand page.

My black text has gone pale but there is no low-toner message — what can I try?

Take the TN310BK out and rock it gently from side to side a few times, then refit it. As a cartridge empties, the remaining toner settles unevenly, and redistributing it often restores solid black for a good number of pages. If the text is still gray after that, the fill is genuinely finished and it is time to replace the cartridge rather than adjust settings.

Do copies and faxes count against this cartridge's 2,500 pages?

They do. On the multifunction models this TN310BK serves, a copied page and a received fax are printed pages just like a document sent from a computer, and each one draws on the same toner supply. An office that copies heavily can empty this cartridge well ahead of what its computer print count suggests. When you judge how long the cartridge should last, count everything that comes out of the machine.

How do I confirm this is the right black before I reorder?

Read the label on the cartridge you take out. If it reads TN310BK, this listing is the direct like-for-like replacement, and the printer list on this page confirms the models it serves. The full code matters because this family also exists in a high-yield tier with a different code, and the two are easy to confuse in search results. Ten seconds with the old cartridge's label settles it.

What should I do with the spent cartridge once the new one is in?

Put the empty TN310BK back into the bag and box the new cartridge came in, which keeps any residual powder contained, and take it to an office-supply or electronics recycling point rather than putting it in household trash. Cartridges are mostly recoverable plastic and metal. Boxed and labeled, the empty also stays clean and out of the way until your next trip past a collection point.

About This TN310BK Black Cartridge, Second Listing

This listing is the same compatible Brother TN310BK black toner cartridge, rated for up to 2,500 pages, offered as a standalone single for buyers who only need black. It ships from IL, PA, GA, or CA warehouses and carries the standard one-year warranty and one-year free returns.