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Brother TN-2510XL High-Yield Toner (genuine, 3,000 pages)
By Seb Clark, Editor, UniDoc Solutions·Updated
The genuine cartridge to buy for the HL-L2400DW family — 3,000 pages, no firmware drama.
About 3p per page genuine — the sensible default for anyone printing 100+ pages a month.
Fits these models
Compatibility checked against the manufacturer's own listing: source . Always double-check your exact model number before ordering.
Our take
The XL is the cartridge Brother actually expects you to run these printers on. 3,000 pages at ISO coverage works out around 3p a page, and because it's genuine you'll never see the "non-Brother supply" warning or a cartridge that reports empty at 60%. If you'd rather not spend £90 in one go, the compatible twin-pack below is the realistic alternative for text-only printing.
Brother also lists a TN-2510XXL (5,000 pages) — worth a look if you're doing 300+ pages a month, though Amazon UK stock is patchy.
Manufacturer highlights
- High quality black original Brother toner cartridge TN-2510XL
- Prints up to 3,000 pages in accordance with ISO/IEC19752
- Expertly designed to ensure the optimal performance of your printer. The TN-2510XL higher yield toner cartridge reduces your cost per page
- Compatible with the following Brother printers: DCP-L2620DW, DCP-L2627DW, DCP-L2660DW, DCP-L2665DW, HL-L2400DW, HL-L2445DW, MFC-L2800DW, MFC-L2827DW, MFC-L2835DW, MFC-L2860DW
- Genuine Brother toner cartridges are rigorously tested to print perfectly every time saving you time and money
- Brother's genuine TN2510XL high yield original laser toner cartridge protects your printer warranty
Genuine vs compatible — which should you buy?
Genuine cartridges cost more per page but carry the maker's warranty, hit the quoted page yield reliably, and never trip firmware "unrecognised cartridge" blocks.
Compatible (third-party) cartridges are typically 40–70% cheaper. Quality is fine from reputable sellers, but yields are optimistic, colour accuracy varies, and some brands (HP with HP+ in particular) actively block them. For a mono laser printing text, compatibles are usually the sensible buy; for colour or warranty-critical kit, stay genuine.