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Brother TN-2030 Starter Black Toner Cartridge
The Brother TN-2030 is a genuine starter-yield black toner cartridge for Brother's HL-2130 entry-level mono laser printer and the HL-2240D/HL-2270DW range. It delivers approximately 1,000 pages at 5% coverage - the lowest-yield Brother mono cartridge, designed primarily as a replacement for the cartridge that ships with the printer.
Compatible Brother Printers
The TN-2030 works with these 9 mono laser printers:
For most of these printers, you have a higher-yield option. The TN-2030 is the cheapest entry-level option, but if you print regularly, stepping up to TN-2230 or TN-2250 lowers your cost per page significantly.
Key Features
- ✔Genuine Brother TN-2030 starter-yield black toner cartridge
- ✔Approximately 1,000 pages at 5% coverage (ISO/IEC 19752)
- ✔Fits 9 Brother HL-2130 and HL-22xx series mono laser printers
- ✔Sharp black text and graphics - Brother OEM toner formula
- ✔Designed as the starter/intro-yield cartridge for entry-level Brother lasers
- ✔Authentic Brother packaging with full warranty support
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Cartridge model | Brother TN-2030 |
| Colour | Black |
| Page yield | Approximately 1,000 pages at 5% coverage |
| Yield standard | ISO/IEC 19752 |
| Cartridge type | Genuine Brother OEM, starter yield, toner only |
| Compatible drum (HL-2130) | DR-2200 (some HL-2130 models have non-replaceable drum) |
| Compatible drum (HL-22xx) | Brother DR-2225 (~12,000 pages) |
| Brother part number | TN-2030 |
TN-2030 vs TN-2230 vs TN-2250: Which Should You Buy?
For HL-2240D, HL-2250DN, HL-2270DW, DCP-7055, DCP-7060D, DCP-7065DN, MFC-7360N and MFC-7860DW, all three cartridges fit. Choose based on print volume:
| Cartridge | Page yield | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Brother TN-2030 (starter) | ~1,000 pages | Lowest upfront cost - entry-level only |
| Brother TN-2230 (standard) | ~1,200 pages | Light printing - usually better value than TN-2030 |
| Brother TN-2250 (high yield) | ~2,600 pages | Regular office use - lowest cost per page |
Why Buy from CartridgesDirect
CartridgesDirect is an authorised Brother Australia reseller. Every Brother TN-2030 we ship is genuine OEM stock with full Brother warranty support. Free delivery on orders over $75 anywhere in Australia, or upgrade to express delivery for $13.95.
Browse the full range of Brother toner cartridges for all yield options.
Manufacturer: |
Brother |
SKU: |
TN-2030 |
Colour: |
Black |
Page Yield: |
1,000 pages |
Cartridge Size: |
Regular |
Product Type: |
Toner Cartridge |
Cartridge Series: |
TN-2030 |
Family: |
DCP Series |
Printer Type: |
Laser Printer |
Suitable Printers: |
Brother DCP-7055 Laser Printers |
