What Toner Does the Brother HL-L2320D Use?
Last Updated:Quick answer: The Brother HL-L2320D uses Brother TN630 standard toner (about 1,200 pages) or TN660 high-yield toner (about 2,600 pages). The toner sits in a separate DR630 drum unit rated for about 12,000 pages. Castle Ink stocks compatible TN660 toner and a compatible DR630 drum.
CastleScore · October 2026
81/100 — Highly Recommended
Brother HL-L2320D
| Pillar (weight) | Score | What it is based on |
|---|---|---|
| Owner ratings (28%) | 86 | 4.38★ average across 1,147 ratings at Walmart (4.4) and Brother Canada (4.3) |
| Expert reviews (20%) | — | No published numeric expert score we could verify. |
| Cost per page (18%) | 90 | About 1.7¢ per page with our compatible TN660 toner (2,600 pages) and DR630 drum (12,000 pages). Black only. |
| Reliability (18%) | 82 | Most-reported problems: Toner light staying on after a new or refilled cartridge; Drum light persisting until the counter is reset; streaks that need a corona-wire clean |
| Features (11%) | 52 | Print only, auto two-sided printing, USB. No Wi-Fi, no Ethernet, no display, no scanner. |
| Value (5%) | 82 | Very low running cost and strong owner satisfaction |
Limited data: No expert site has published a numeric score for the HL-L2320D that we could verify, so the expert weight is spread across the other five pillars.
Discontinued. Brother lists the HL-L2320D as discontinued and Best Buy no longer sells it new. Brother's current USB-only duplex model is the HL-L2400D, which uses TN830 toner; Brother hasn't called it a replacement.
CastleScore is Castle Ink’s own editorial rating, built from retailer star ratings, expert reviews, real cost per page and owner complaint patterns, checked October 14, 2026. It is not a customer review. See every ranked printer or how the score works.
The toner and drum, pictured
Brother TN660
Brother DR630 drumOur own compatible toner and drum.
What Toner Does the Brother HL-L2320D Take?
| Supply | Brother part no. | Approx. yield | Castle Ink option |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-box starter toner | — | ~700 pages | — |
| Standard toner | TN630 | ~1,200 pages | Compatible TN660 (high yield fits) |
| High-yield toner | TN660 | ~2,600 pages | Compatible TN660 |
| Drum unit | DR630 | ~12,000 pages | Compatible DR630 |
Yields are Brother's ISO figures. The drum outlasts four or five TN660 cartridges, so you replace toner far more often than the drum.
Is TN660 Worth It?
Yes. TN660 prints more than twice the pages of TN630 and fits the same slot. On October 14, 2026, Staples listed genuine Brother TN660 at $71.49 (about 2.7¢ a page) and Quill had the genuine DR630 drum at $131.99. Our compatible TN660 is $35.95 (about 1.4¢ a page) and our compatible DR630 is $34.95.
Third-party toner. Brother recommends genuine supplies and says its warranty doesn't cover damage caused by third-party ones; using them doesn't void the warranty by itself. Brother also says the toner status resets only when a brand-new cartridge is installed, which is why a refilled cartridge can leave the toner light on.
How Do I Replace the Toner in the Brother HL-L2320D?
- Open the front cover and pull out the drum and toner assembly.
- Press down the green lock lever and lift the old toner cartridge out of the drum.
- Unpack the new cartridge and push it into the drum until it clicks.
- Clean the corona wire by sliding the green tab left and right a few times, then return it to its home position.
- Slide the assembly back into the printer and close the front cover.
Which Other Printers Use TN660?
The HL-L2300D, HL-L2340DW, HL-L2360DW, HL-L2380DW, MFC-L2700DW, MFC-L2720DW, MFC-L2740DW and DCP-L2540DW all take TN630/TN660 and the DR630 drum.
What HL-L2320D owners ask
These are the questions that come up most for this printer on retailer Q&A pages, Brother's support pages and owner reviews, answered in our words.
Does it have Wi-Fi?
No. The HL-L2320D connects by USB only, and the USB cable isn't included.
Can I keep printing when the Toner light comes on?
Yes while it's flashing (Toner Low). A solid Toner light with the others off means Replace Toner, and the printer stops printing until you fit a new cartridge.
The Toner light stays on after I put in a new cartridge. Why?
Brother says the toner status resets only when a brand-new cartridge is installed. Reseat the cartridge in the drum until it clicks; a refilled cartridge may not reset the status at all.
How do I reset the Drum light?
Only after fitting a new drum: with the printer on, open the front cover, hold Go for about four seconds until all four lights come on, release, and close the cover. Don't reset it when you change only the toner.
Pages have streaks or a dark line. What helps?
Clean the corona wire with the green tab on the drum. If the marks repeat at the same spot on every page, the drum is usually worn. See laser printer streaks and lines.
HL-L2320D quirks worth knowing
- There's no screen: four lights (Ready, Toner, Drum, Paper) report its status.
- Brother rates it at up to 30 pages a minute with automatic two-sided printing.
- It has a 250-sheet tray that takes letter or legal paper, plus a one-sheet manual feed slot.
- Brother recommends 250 to 2,000 pages a month against a 10,000-page duty cycle.
Frequently Asked Questions
What toner does the Brother HL-L2320D use?
Brother TN630 standard toner or TN660 high-yield toner, in a separate DR630 drum unit.
Do I need to replace the drum with every toner?
No. The DR630 drum lasts about 12,000 pages, roughly four or five TN660 cartridges.
Is the HL-L2320D still sold?
No. Brother lists it as discontinued. Its closest current equivalent is the USB-only HL-L2400D, which uses different toner.
Other printers that use TN660 toner
Brother HL-L2300D · Brother HL-L2340DW · Brother HL-L2360DW · Brother HL-L2380DW · Brother MFC-L2700DW
More Brother ink guides: Brother HL-L2460DW · Brother MFC-L2820DW · Brother DCP-L2640DW · find any printer
Replacing it? Our highest-rated alternatives
- Brother HL-L2460DW — CastleScore 90
- Brother MFC-L2820DW — CastleScore 90
- Brother HL-L5210DW — CastleScore 89
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