What Drum Unit Does the Brother HL-2270DW Use?
Last Updated:The Brother HL-2270DW is a monochrome laser printer that uses the Brother DR-420 drum unit alongside the TN-420 (standard yield) and TN-450 (high yield) toner cartridges. The drum is separate from the toner and lasts much longer.
DR-420 Drum and TN-420 / TN-450 Toner at a Glance
| Consumable | Part Number | Page Yield | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drum Unit | DR-420 | ~12,000 pages | Drum |
| Standard Toner | TN-420 | ~1,200 pages | Black |
| High Yield Toner | TN-450 | ~2,600 pages | Black |
The DR-420 drum and TN-420/TN-450 toner family are shared across the Brother HL-2220, HL-2230, HL-2240, HL-2240D, HL-2270DW, HL-2275DW, HL-2280DW, DCP-7060D, DCP-7065DN, MFC-7240, MFC-7360N, MFC-7460DN, MFC-7860DW, and IntelliFAX-2840/2940, making it a high-volume drum and cartridge family that is widely stocked in genuine, remanufactured, and compatible versions.
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How to Replace the Drum Unit
- Open the front cover of the HL-2270DW and remove the drum and toner assembly together.
- Press down the green lock lever and remove the toner cartridge from the old drum.
- Unpack the new DR-420 drum unit and install your existing toner cartridge into it until it locks in place.
- Place the new drum and toner assembly back into the printer and close the front cover.
- Reset the drum counter from the printer menu so future drum alerts are accurate.
Troubleshooting Tips
- Replace Drum warning: The HL-2270DW will display a Replace Drum message when the DR-420 nears the end of its life.
- Repeating marks on the page: Spots that recur every ~3.7 inches typically indicate a drum that needs replacement.
- Faded or streaky prints: Try swapping in a fresh TN-450 toner first; if quality does not improve, replace the DR-420 drum.
- Drum reset: Always reset the drum counter after installing a new DR-420 to keep the page yield estimate accurate.