What Toner Does the Brother MFC-L9570CDW Use?
Last Updated:Quick answer: The Brother MFC-L9570CDW uses TN436 super-high-yield toner (about 6,500 pages per color) or TN439 ultra-high-yield toner (about 9,000 pages per color) in black, cyan, magenta and yellow. It ships with TN436 cartridges.
Its drum is the DR433CL, not the DR431CL used by the MFC-L8900CDW, and it also takes a BU330CL belt and WT320CL waste toner box. The TN229 and TN227 toners for Brother's smaller color lasers do not fit. Castle Ink sells compatible TN436 toner in all four colors, plus a TN436 4-pack.
CastleScore · November 2026
75/100 — Recommended
Brother MFC-L9570CDW (Scored on Brother MFC-L9570CDW ratings)
| Pillar (weight) | Score | What it is based on |
|---|---|---|
| Owner ratings (28%) | 70 | 3.6★ average across 26 reviews at CDW (small sample) |
| Expert reviews (20%) | — | No published numeric expert score we could verify (IT Pro reviewed it without an overall number). |
| Cost per page (18%) | 88 | About 0.85¢ per black page with our compatible TN436BK (6,500 pages) and about 1.1¢ per color with our TN436 colors. |
| Reliability (18%) | 62 | Most-reported problems: Wi-Fi drop-outs; slow two-sided color printing; drum and fuser warnings that appear early; a recurring "Receive Error" screen |
| Features (11%) | 92 | Print, copy, scan, fax, 33 ppm, auto duplex, 80-sheet single-pass duplex ADF, 7" touchscreen, Wi-Fi, Gigabit Ethernet, NFC, 250 + 50-sheet trays expandable to 2,380. |
| Value (5%) | 64 | Running cost and owner satisfaction for a business-class printer Brother has discontinued (Brother Canada still lists it at C$1,199.99) |
Limited data: We could not find a published numeric expert score for this printer, so that weight is spread across the other pillars; owner ratings are a small sample.
Discontinued. Brother USA lists the MFC-L9570CDW as discontinued; TN436 and TN439 toner and the DR433CL drum are still sold.
CastleScore is Castle Ink’s own editorial rating, built from retailer star ratings, expert reviews, real cost per page and owner complaint patterns, checked November 2, 2026. It is not a customer review. See every ranked printer or how the score works.
The toner, pictured
TN436 4-pack
TN436BK
TN436COur own compatible toner, photographed in-house.
What Toner Does the Brother MFC-L9570CDW Take?
| Cartridge | Brother part no. | Approx. yield | Castle Ink option |
|---|---|---|---|
| TN436 Black (super high yield) | TN436BK | ~6,500 pages | Castle Ink TN436BK, $54.95 |
| TN436 Cyan / Magenta / Yellow (super high yield) | TN436C / TN436M / TN436Y | ~6,500 pages each | Castle Ink TN436C, $69.95 (also M and Y) |
| TN436 4-color set | TN436BK/C/M/Y | ~6,500 pages each | Castle Ink TN436 4-pack, $199.95 |
| TN439 Black / Cyan / Magenta / Yellow (ultra high yield) | TN439BK / C / M / Y | ~9,000 pages each | Amazon |
| Drum unit (all four colors) | DR433CL | ~30,000 to 50,000 pages | Amazon |
| Belt unit | BU330CL | ~50,000 pages | Amazon |
| Waste toner box | WT320CL | ~50,000 pages | Amazon |
Yields are Brother's ISO/IEC 19798 figures from Brother USA's toner, drum and printer pages, confirmed by Brother Canada and 4inkjets. The drum is rated at about 50,000 pages at three pages per job and 30,000 at one page per job. Amazon links are tagged (as an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases).
Wondering whether non-Brother toner is safe in this printer? Our compatible vs OEM Brother toner guide covers warranty, chips and cost per page.
What Does MFC-L9570CDW Toner Cost per Page?
On November 2, 2026, Brother USA listed the TN436BK at $108.29 (about 1.7¢ a page), the TN439BK at $111.49 (about 1.2¢) and the TN439C at $187.49 (about 2.1¢ a page per color); 4inkjets listed Brother's TN436 colors at $199.99 each (about 3.1¢). Our compatible TN436BK is $54.95 (about 0.85¢ a page) and our TN436 colors are $69.95 each (about 1.1¢ a page per color).
Will Compatible Toner Work?
Yes. The TN436 is the same cartridge Brother lists for the MFC-L8900CDW and HL-L8360CDW, and compatible TN436 toner is widely used in all of them. You can mix sizes, for example a TN439 black with TN436 colors. Brother's warranty language excludes damage caused by non-Brother supplies, not the use of them. If the printer shows "No Toner" after a swap, take the drum unit out, reseat the cartridge until it locks, and slide the drum back in fully.
How Do I Replace the Toner in the MFC-L9570CDW?
- With the printer on, press the front cover release and open the front cover.
- Hold the green handle of the drum unit and pull it out until it stops.
- Hold the handle of the empty toner cartridge, push it gently forward to unlock it, then lift it out of the drum unit.
- Unpack the new cartridge, shake it gently side to side and remove the protective cover.
- Lower the new cartridge into the matching color slot until it locks in place.
- Slide the green corona-wire tab back and forth a few times for each color, then return it to its home position.
- Push the drum unit back into the printer and close the front cover.
These are the standard steps for this printer family. If your model's door label shows a different order, follow the label.
Which Other Printers Use TN436?
Brother lists the TN436 for the HL-L8360CDW, HL-L8360CDWT, HL-L9310CDW, MFC-L8895CDW, MFC-L8900CDW, MFC-L8905CDW and MFC-L9570CDW. Only the HL-L9310CDW shares the MFC-L9570CDW's TN439 ultra-high-yield toner and DR433CL drum; the others use the DR431CL drum.
What MFC-L9570CDW owners ask
These are the questions that come up most for this printer on retailer Q&A pages, manufacturer support pages and owner reviews, answered in our words.
Will TN433 high-yield toner fit?
Some aftermarket sellers, including 4inkjets, list TN433 for this printer, but Brother USA lists only the TN436 and TN439 for the MFC-L9570CDW. The printer ships with TN436, and TN436 costs less per page anyway, so we would stick with TN436 or TN439.
Is the drum the same as the MFC-L8900CDW's?
No. The MFC-L9570CDW takes the DR433CL, which Brother lists only for this model and the HL-L9310CDW. The DR431CL from the MFC-L8900CDW and HL-L8360CDW is a different part number.
Why is two-sided color printing so slow?
IT Pro measured duplex printing at around 15 pages per minute, about half the single-sided speed, and CDW reviewers say the same. For long two-sided color jobs, plan on the extra time.
Why does it ask for a new drum or fuser so early?
Some CDW reviewers say the replacement warnings appear well before print quality drops. Drum life depends on job size (Brother rates the DR433CL at 30,000 pages one page at a time), so check a test print before buying parts.
MFC-L9570CDW quirks worth knowing
- It is big and heavy: IT Pro weighed it at 29.7 kg, about 65 pounds, so plan on two people to move it.
- The 80-sheet ADF scans both sides in one pass (up to 104 images per minute), and the paper supply expands to 2,380 sheets with Brother's tower tray.
- CDW reviewers say envelopes will not feed from the optional lower trays, so they go through the 50-sheet multipurpose tray.
- CDW reviewers also report Wi-Fi drop-outs and a heavy scanner lid; IT Pro saw some banding in large blocks of solid color.
Frequently Asked Questions
What toner does the Brother MFC-L9570CDW use?
TN436 (super high yield, about 6,500 pages) or TN439 (ultra high yield, about 9,000 pages) in black, cyan, magenta and yellow, with a DR433CL drum unit.
Does TN229 toner fit the MFC-L9570CDW?
No. TN229 is for Brother's smaller HL-L3000 and MFC-L3000 series color lasers. The MFC-L9570CDW takes TN436 or TN439.
Is the MFC-L9570CDW still sold?
No. Brother USA lists it as discontinued, but TN436 and TN439 toner and the DR433CL drum are still sold.
Other printers that use Brother TN436
Brother MFC-L8900CDW · Brother MFC-L8905CDW · Brother HL-L8360CDW
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Sources
Ratings and prices were checked on November 2, 2026 and will change over time.
- Brother USA: MFC-L9570CDW specs and in-box supplies
- Brother USA: TN436BK super high-yield toner (price and compatible models)
- Brother USA: TN439BK ultra high-yield toner
- Brother USA: TN439C ultra high-yield cyan toner
- Brother USA: DR433CL drum unit
- Brother Canada: MFC-L9570CDW replacement supplies
- 4inkjets: Brother MFC-L9570CDW toner
- IT Pro: Brother MFC-L9570CDW review
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