Brother DR830 Drum Unit – Compatible

Brother DR830 Drum Unit at a glance: a drum unit rated at about 15,000 pages. Compatible: newly manufactured to Brother's specifications. Holds TN830 or TN830XL toner, which is sold separately. Backed by a 1-year 100% satisfaction guarantee; orders by 4 PM ET (Mon–Fri) ship the same day from California.

Key Facts

What's in the Box

• 1 × Brother DR830 compatible drum unit — about 15,000 pages

Page yields are the manufacturer's rating for the matching original cartridge, measured at roughly 5% page coverage under ISO/IEC 19752 or 19798 testing. Your results will vary with what you print.

Compatible Printers (12 models)

• Brother HL-L2400D / HL-L2405W / HL-L2420DW / HL-L2460DW / HL-L2480DW / HL-L2865DW
• Brother MFC-L2760DW / MFC-L2820DW / MFC-L2900DW / MFC-L2980DW
• Brother DCP-L2640DW / DCP-L2647DW

Don't mix these up: DR830 works with TN830 and TN830XL toner. It is not the same as DR730 (HL-L2350/MFC-L2710 series) or DR630.

Not sure? Look up your exact model on our Find Ink by Printer page, or contact us and we'll confirm the right drum for you.

Printer guides: Brother HL-L2460DW toner guide | Brother MFC-L2820DW toner guide | Brother MFC-L2900DW toner guide | Brother DCP-L2640DW toner guide

Part Numbers & Also Known As

This drum unit replaces or is also searched for as: DR830, DR-830, Brother DR830 drum, DR 830

Chips, Printer Messages & Installation

Installing: open the front cover and lift out the drum unit with the toner attached. Push down the green lock lever and lift the toner cartridge out of the old drum, then click it into the new drum until the lever lifts. Slide the corona wire tab back and forth a few times and reinstall the assembly.

Reset the drum counter: after installing a new drum, reset the drum counter from the printer's menu or by holding the Go/OK button with the front cover open (the exact steps vary by model). If you skip this, the "Replace Drum" message stays on.

Drum vs. toner: this is the drum only. It works with TN830 or TN830XL toner and lasts through several toner cartridges.

Still stuck? See our guide to fixing a cartridge that isn't recognized or contact us and we'll make it right.

Compatible vs. Original Drum Units

Original (OEM) drums are new from the printer brand and cost the most. Compatible drums, like this one, are newly manufactured by a third party to the original's size and page-life specifications, so they drop into the same slot at a much lower price. Castle Ink sells compatible (newly manufactured) toner and drums and remanufactured inkjet cartridges.

Other Options for the Same Printers

• Brother TN830 Black Toner Cartridge
• Brother TN830XL Black Toner Cartridge

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the DR830 last?

About 15,000 pages at one page per job, based on Brother's rating. Printing several pages per job extends it.

Is toner included?

No. This is the drum only; it holds a TN830 or TN830XL toner cartridge.

Will this void my printer warranty?

No. Under the U.S. Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, a manufacturer can't void your printer warranty just because you used a third-party or remanufactured supply. If a non-original supply directly caused damage, that specific repair might not be covered.

How long can I store it?

Keep the drum sealed in its light-proof bag at room temperature, away from direct sunlight, until you install it.

When will my order ship?

Orders placed by 4 PM ET, Monday through Friday, ship the same business day from California, by USPS (2–5 business days). Expedited 1–2 day delivery is available at checkout, and shipping is free on orders over $50.