What Toner Does the Brother MFC-L2717DW Use?
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Quick answer: The Brother MFC-L2717DW uses Brother TN730 (~1,200 pages) or TN760 high-yield (~3,000 pages) black toner, plus a separate DR730 drum unit rated at about 12,000 pages. For a busy office all-in-one like this, the TN760 is the cartridge to buy.
CastleScore · October 2026
84/100 — Highly Recommended
Brother MFC-L2717DW
| Pillar (weight) | Score | What it is based on |
|---|---|---|
| Owner ratings (28%) | 86 | 4.42★ average across 983 ratings at Sam's Club (4.5), Walmart (4.3) |
| Expert reviews (20%) | 70 | PCMag 3.5/5 |
| Cost per page (18%) | 94 | About 1.4¢ per page all-in with our compatible TN760 toner (3,000 pages) and DR730 drum (12,000 pages). |
| Reliability (18%) | 88 | Most-reported problems: scanner issues: lines down scanned pages, or scan-to-computer stopping; printer repeatedly drops offline on Wi-Fi and needs reinstalling |
| Features (11%) | 82 | Print, copy, scan, document feeder, auto two-sided printing, fax, Wi-Fi, Ethernet. No touchscreen. |
| Value (5%) | 90 | Running cost and owner satisfaction |
Out of stock at Brother. Brother still lists the MFC-L2717DW but shows it out of stock, without marking it discontinued. Sam's Club has sold it, and factory-refurbished units turn up in deal posts.
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 12, 2026. It is not a customer review. See every ranked printer or how the score works.
The toner, pictured
TN760 Toner
DR730 DrumOur own compatible toner, photographed in-house.
Brother MFC-L2717DW 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 MFC-L2717DW is one of the faster machines in this Brother family — rated at up to 34 pages per minute — with print, copy, scan and fax, a 50-sheet automatic document feeder, automatic duplex printing, a 250-sheet tray, and Wi-Fi, Ethernet and USB. It uses the same toner and drum as the slower home models in this family, and they last the same number of pages.
Unlike several siblings that ship with a ~700-page starter, Brother lists the MFC-L2717DW as shipping with a standard-yield toner of about 1,200 pages.
Standard vs. High-Yield: Which Should You Buy?
The TN760 is the same size and fits the same way as the TN730 but prints about 2.5 times as many pages, which makes its cost per page much lower. On a 34-ppm office machine, there is rarely a reason to buy the standard cartridge. Run your own numbers in the printer ink cost calculator.
Don't Forget the DR730 Drum Unit
The Brother MFC-L2717DW 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: do this only after you install a new DR730. With the machine on and the front cover closed, hold OK and press the Up arrow, press OK to select Drum, then press Up to reset.
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 and MFC-L2690DW. One spare cartridge can cover every one of these machines in your home or office.
What MFC-L2717DW 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.
How do I clear Replace Drum after installing a new drum?
With the machine on and the front cover closed, hold OK and press Up, press OK to choose Drum, then press Up to reset. Only reset it for a new drum.
Can I keep printing after Replace Toner appears?
Yes. Set Menu > General Setup > Replace Toner to Continue. It keeps printing until Toner Ended, quality isn't guaranteed, and the setting goes back to Stop when you put in a new cartridge.
Can I wire it to my router?
Yes. Unlike the MFC-L2690DW, it has Ethernet as well as Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct and USB.
Will it scan or fax both sides of a page automatically?
No. The 50-sheet document feeder is one-sided, and Brother lists no duplex scanning or duplex faxing. It does print two-sided automatically.
What warranty does it have?
Brother lists a 2-year limited warranty, twice the 1 year on the MFC-L2690DW and HL-L2325DW.
MFC-L2717DW quirks worth knowing
- Brother calls it a value version of the MFC-L2710DW, so MFC-L2710DW instructions and supplies apply to it.
- It is rated at 34 pages per minute, against 26 for the MFC-L2690DW and HL-L2325DW, but only after you change the default from two-sided to one-sided printing.
- Brother rates it for the same 2,000 pages a month recommended (15,000 maximum) as its slower siblings, and it uses the same 12,000-page DR730. It doesn't use more toner per page; it only uses more if you print more.
- On a PC, the scan-to features need Brother's Control Center 4 software.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the MFC-L2717DW come with a starter cartridge?
Brother lists it as shipping with a standard-yield toner (about 1,200 pages) rather than a smaller starter cartridge.
Is TN760 the same as TN730?
They are the same size and fit the same printers. The TN760 simply holds more toner — about 3,000 pages versus 1,200.
Does third-party toner void my warranty?
No. The U.S. Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act prevents Brother from voiding the warranty just because you used compatible toner. Brother does say its warranty may not cover damage that is caused by non-Brother supplies.
Other printers that use TN730 and TN760 toner
Brother HL-L2390DW · Brother MFC-L2710DW · Brother HL-L2370DW · Brother DCP-L2550DW · Brother HL-L2350DW · Brother HL-L2395DW · Brother MFC-L2750DW · Brother HL-L2325DW
More Brother ink guides: Brother DCP-L2640DW · Brother MFC-L2820DW · Brother HL-L2460DW · 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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