What Drum Unit Does the Brother HL-L3210CW and HL-L3270CDW Use?
Last Updated:The Brother HL-L3210CW and HL-L3270CDW are color laser printers that use the Brother DR-223CL drum unit set along with the TN-223 and TN-227 toner cartridges (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black). The drum and toner are separate units.
DR-223CL Drum and TN-223 / TN-227 Toner at a Glance
| Consumable | Part Number | Page Yield | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drum Unit Set | DR-223CL | ~18,000 pages | Drum (4-pack) |
| Standard Toner | TN-223 (BK/C/M/Y) | ~1,400 - 1,800 pages | Color/Black |
| High Yield Toner | TN-227 (BK/C/M/Y) | ~2,300 - 3,000 pages | Color/Black |
The DR-223CL drum and TN-223/TN-227 toner family are shared across the Brother HL-L3210CW, HL-L3230CDW, HL-L3270CDW, HL-L3290CDW, MFC-L3710CW, MFC-L3750CDW, and MFC-L3770CDW, 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 and pull out the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly using the green handle.
- Place the assembly on a flat surface and push down the green lock lever to remove each toner cartridge from the old drum.
- Unpack the new DR-223CL drum set and install your existing or new TN-223/TN-227 toner cartridges into the matching color slots.
- Slide 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: Your printer will alert you when one or more of the DR-223CL drums needs replacement.
- Repeating marks on the page: Spots that recur at regular intervals usually point to a drum nearing end of life.
- Color streaks or faded color: Try replacing the affected color TN-223 or TN-227 toner first; if it persists, replace the DR-223CL drum set.
- Drum reset: Always reset the drum counter after installing the new DR-223CL so the printer reports the correct remaining drum life.