Brother DR-273CL Drum Unit

Brother DR-273CL is a genuine replacement imaging/drum unit for select Brother color laser printers

Brother DR-273CL Drum Unit is priced at Kes 15,000  here at Novelty Tech Solution in Nairobi, Kenya 

Full Specifications

Key Features Explained

1. Single Drum for Color Printing:

   • This is a key design feature. Unlike some color printers that have four separate drums (one for each color), this model uses a single drum unit (DR-273CL) that works with the four separate toner cartridges (TN-273CL BK, C, M, Y).

   • This simplifies maintenance and can be more cost-effective than replacing multiple drums.

2. High-Yield Drum Unit:

   • With a yield of approximately 25,000 pages, the drum lasts significantly longer than the toner cartridges (which have yields of ~ 2,500 pages). You will replace the toners multiple times before needing a new drum unit.

3. Genuine Brother Quality:

   • Using a genuine drum unit is crucial for maintaining print quality, avoiding defects like streaks or smudges, and ensuring the reliability of your printer.

Who is this for?

• Owners of compatible Brother color laser printers (see list below) who have reached the end of the drum’s lifespan (typically after printing ~25,000 pages).

• Users experiencing print quality issues across all colors, such as background shading, faint prints, or repeating marks, which can indicate a worn-out drum.

Symptoms of a Worn-Out Drum

You may need to replace the DR-273CL if you see these issues on your prints:

• Grey or colored background shading across the entire page.

• Faint, repeating marks or streaks that appear in all colors.

• Overall dull or poor color quality that is not resolved by replacing the toner cartridges.

Critical Compatibility

The DR-273CL is designed for a specific family of Brother color laser printers.

Examples of Compatible Printers:

• Brother HL-L3210CW

• Brother HL-L3220CDW

• Brother HL-L3270CDW

• Brother MFC-L3710CW

• Brother MFC-L3730CDN

• Brother MFC-L3750CDW

• Brother MFC-L3770CDW

How to Confirm Compatibility:
The safest method is to check the part number listed on the drum unit currently inside your printer. You can also check your printer’s manual or the official Brother website by entering your printer model.

Replacement Process

1. Turn off and unplug the printer.

2. Open the front cover and gently pull the old drum unit out.

3. Prepare the new DR-273CL by removing all packaging tape.

4. Carefully slide the new drum unit into the printer until it clicks into place.

5. Close the front cover and plug the printer back in.

6. The printer will initialize the new drum unit.

Conclusion

The Brother DR-273CL is an essential high-yield maintenance component for keeping your compatible Brother color laser printer producing high-quality documents. Its single-unit design for all four colors offers a cost-effective solution for color printing. Always verify your printer’s compatibility before purchasing a replacement drum unit.