What Toner Does the Brother HL-L2325DW Use?
Last Updated:Quick answer: The Brother HL-L2325DW uses Brother TN730 (standard, ~1,200 pages) or Brother TN760 (high-yield, ~3,000 pages) black toner, plus a separate DR730 drum unit (~12,000 pages). It does not use the older TN660. For most owners the TN760 high-yield toner is the one to buy.
Brother HL-L2325DW Toner at a Glance
| Supply | Type | Approx. Page Yield |
|---|---|---|
| Brother TN730 | Black toner (standard) | ~1,200 pages |
| Brother TN760 | Black toner (high-yield) | ~3,000 pages |
| Brother DR730 | Drum unit (separate) | ~12,000 pages |
The HL-L2325DW is a compact, print-only monochrome laser with automatic two-sided printing, a 250-sheet paper tray, and Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct and USB connections. Brother has discontinued it, but it shares its supplies with the best-selling HL-L2350DW family, so toner and drums are easy to find and inexpensive.
A new HL-L2325DW ships with a starter toner of about 700 pages — less than a quarter of a TN760 — so the first low-toner warning often arrives within weeks. Order a replacement early.
TN660 vs. TN760: The model number looks like the older HL-L2300D/HL-L2340DW, which use TN630/TN660 — but the HL-L2325DW belongs to the newer generation and takes TN730/TN760. The two cartridges are not interchangeable.
Standard vs. High-Yield: Which Should You Buy?
Buy the TN760. It is the same size as the TN730 and installs identically, but holds about 2.5 times as much toner for much less than 2.5 times the price. Toner doesn't dry out like ink, so even light users come out ahead. Compare cost per page in our printer ink cost calculator.
Buying TN760 Toner at Castle Ink
Castle Ink stocks a compatible Brother TN760 high-yield toner and a compatible DR730 drum unit that fit the HL-L2325DW. Toner cartridges at Castle Ink are newly manufactured compatibles, and orders placed by 4 PM ET ship the same business day. Learn more about the difference in our compatible vs. remanufactured vs. OEM guide.
Don't Forget the DR730 Drum Unit
The Brother HL-L2325DW uses a two-piece system: the toner cartridge holds the powder, and a separate DR730 drum unit transfers it onto the paper. The drum is rated for about 12,000 pages — roughly four TN760 cartridges — so you do not replace it with every toner change. When the printer asks for toner, the drum is usually fine; when it asks for a drum, your toner is usually fine.
Signs the drum is wearing out: dots or marks that repeat at the same spacing down the page, a light gray background, or streaks that a new toner cartridge does not fix. Castle Ink stocks a compatible DR730 drum unit. After installing a new drum, reset the drum counter (see the steps below) — the printer does not do it automatically.
How to Replace the Toner
- Open the front cover and wait for the printer to stop moving.
- Pull out the toner-and-drum assembly as one piece.
- Push down the green lock lever and lift the old toner cartridge out of the drum unit.
- Gently rock the new TN760 side to side a few times, remove the orange protective cover, and slide it into the drum unit until it clicks and the green lever lifts.
- Slide the green tab on the drum unit from left to right several times to clean the corona wire, then return it to its home position (the ▲ mark).
- Reinstall the assembly and close the front cover. The toner counter resets automatically when a new cartridge is detected.
Resetting the drum counter after a drum change: with the front cover open, press and hold OK (or tap the drum message on touchscreen models) until "Replace Drum?" or "Reset drum counter" appears, then confirm. Exact button presses vary slightly by model — your Brother manual lists them.
Troubleshooting Tips
"Replace Toner" but prints look fine: Brother printers stop at a page estimate, not when the toner is truly empty. You can switch the Replace Toner setting from Stop to Continue in the General Setup menu. More options in how to reset a Brother toner cartridge.
"Toner Error" or "Cartridge not detected" with a new cartridge: Make sure the toner clicked fully into the drum, remove any leftover packing material, and that the cartridge is sold for the North American market. Power off, open and close the front cover, then power back on. See printer says cartridge not recognized.
Vertical white or black lines: Clean the corona wire with the green slider on the drum. If a line stays in exactly the same place, the drum is worn.
Faded print: Rock the toner cartridge side to side to redistribute the powder; if fading returns quickly the cartridge is near empty. See printer printing faded text.
Which Other Printers Use TN730 / TN760?
The same TN730/TN760 toner and DR730 drum fit the Brother HL-L2350DW, HL-L2370DW, HL-L2390DW, HL-L2395DW, DCP-L2550DW, MFC-L2710DW, MFC-L2730DW, MFC-L2750DW, HL-L2325DW, MFC-L2690DW and MFC-L2717DW. One spare cartridge can cover every one of these machines in your home or office.
Official Brother HL-L2325DW Resources
Bottom Line
The Brother HL-L2325DW takes TN730 or TN760 toner plus a separate DR730 drum. Buy the TN760, replace the DR730 only when the printer asks (about every four cartridges), and don't order TN660 by mistake.
Written and reviewed by William Elward — Founder of Castle Ink, 20+ years in the printer & imaging supplies industry. Updated October 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Brother HL-L2325DW use TN660?
No. TN660 is for the older HL-L2300D/HL-L2340DW generation. The HL-L2325DW uses TN730 or TN760.
Do I need to replace the drum when I replace the toner?
No. The DR730 drum lasts about 12,000 pages, roughly four TN760 cartridges.
Will the TN770 fit the HL-L2325DW?
Brother lists the super-high-yield TN770 for only a few models (such as the HL-L2370DW and HL-L2390DW). Stick with TN760 for the HL-L2325DW.
Does a compatible toner void the Brother warranty?
No. The U.S. Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act prevents Brother from voiding your warranty just because you used third-party toner.
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