Brother DR520 Black Drum Unit

Printers Using Brother DR520

These links follow the current catalogue compatibility list. Confirm your complete printer model and the exact drum number before ordering.

• Brother DCP-8060
• Brother HL-5200
• Brother HL-5270DN
• Brother MFC-8460N
• Brother MFC-8660DN
• Brother MFC-8670DN
• Brother MFC-8870DW
• Brother MFC-8470DN
• Brother DCP-8065 Series
• Brother HL-5240 Series
• Brother HL-5250 Series
• Brother HL-5280 Series
• Brother MFC-8860 Series

Review Brother DR520 Drum Options

Original Brother drum specification: Approx. 25,000 pages per drum; actual life varies with use. Toner is a separate supply.

Brother DR520 Drum Buying Guide

Match DR520 to your printer. This drum is for black printing. Original pack contents: 1 × DR520 drum unit; toner is not included. Compare original and third-party products using their own specifications. Follow the replacement and reset instructions for your exact printer.

Brother DR520 Drum Questions

• Is the Brother DR520 a toner cartridge?

  No. It is a separate drum unit. Toner supplies the powder; the drum is a different part of the printing system. Toner is not included unless an individual listing explicitly says so.

• When should I replace this drum?

  Replace it when your exact printer displays its drum replacement message or its manual directs you to do so. A low-toner warning alone does not mean the drum needs replacement.

• What is the original Brother DR520 drum life?

  Approx. 25,000 pages per drum; actual life varies with use. This is a drum-life estimate, not a toner ISO page-yield claim. Actual life depends on printing patterns and conditions.

• What is included with the original DR520?

  1 × DR520 drum unit; toner is not included. Check the exact product listing before ordering.

• Are compatible drum units available?

  Yes. The compatible option shown above is a third-party product. Compare its own specifications; the original Brother drum-life rating does not establish its life.