SKU:

CS-Brother-TN830-2Black

Printer Brand:

Brother

OEM Number:

TN830

Ink Color:

Black

Page Yield:

1,200 Pages

Printer Type:

Laser Cartridge

Condition:

New Compatible

Frequently Asked Questions

What do I get in this TN830 2-pack?

Two standard-capacity TN830 cartridges, each rated at up to 1,200 pages — 2,400 pages in the box at $40.39. Each cartridge works out to $20.20 against $30.68 bought singly, so the pair trims the pair price from $61.36 and puts a sealed spare beside the printer for the day the first one fades.

Which printers does this TN830 2-pack fit?

The current compact Brother platform: 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.

Is the standard fill enough, or should this have been the XL pack?

It depends on your cadence. Standard cartridges suit printers that work steadily but lightly, where a 1,200-page cartridge lasts months and money is better in your pocket than in a toner shelf. If the machine empties a cartridge in weeks, the TN830XL's 3,000-page fill is the better habit.

Will the second cartridge keep until I need it?

Yes — sealed toner does not dry out or expire on any schedule that matters. Keep it in its bag in a dry cupboard, away from heat and sunlight, and it will print like the first when its turn comes. That stability is the entire premise of a 2-pack.

Can I run one cartridge in each of two printers?

Certainly — any model on the fit list takes either cartridge, and nothing pairs them. Offices with an HL at one desk and an MFC at another often split a pack this way. Each cartridge is separately warranted, so splitting costs nobody any cover.

How does the swap go when the first cartridge empties?

Front cover open, drum assembly out, lock lever, old cartridge up and out, spare clicked into the same DR830 drum, assembly back. Accept the printer's prompt so the toner counter restarts, and print one test page to confirm the density has returned.

What cost per page does the pair deliver?

About 1.68¢ — $40.39 spread over up to 2,400 pages, against roughly 2.56¢ at the single price. On the standard fill that is a meaningful cut, achieved purely by buying the second cartridge at the same time as the first.

How does this pack interact with the drum's lifespan?

Loosely. The DR830 drum unit is rated for up to 15,000 pages — more than six of these 2-packs. Drum changes on this platform are rare events compared with toner changes, so plan toner in pairs and let the drum announce itself in its own good time.

The printer flagged low toner very early — is one cartridge faulty?

Unlikely. The warning is counter-based and arrives while usable toner remains; pages usually stay dark well past it. Rock the cartridge side to side to redistribute the powder, and judge by output. If a cartridge genuinely prints pale from its first pages, the warranty is the route.

What protection comes with the pack?

A 1-year warranty on each cartridge and free returns for a full year — the shipping & returns page carries the terms, and the wider platform range sits on the Brother page.

About This TN830 2-Pack

Two standard-capacity TN830 cartridges for Brother's newer compact platform, priced as a pair: $40.39 in total, $20.20 per cartridge, and $20.97 saved versus two $30.68 singles bought apart. The second cartridge is your built-in spare, so the printer never waits on a delivery. More for this platform is listed on our Brother page.