Follow-up question: Why is it necessary to replace the drum and not just the toners? Semi-Luddite artist here... Thanks in advance for replies!
1621137
Advise you to thoroughly research - and only buy authentic brother drum. My "drum" error turned out to be a melted piece of foam covering a sensor - not the drum at all. A local fixit shop cured the problem with a piece of tape. ($95 bucks). I would not buy from this seller.
1621138
The drum assy is separate from the toner cartridges. There are three pieces that need to be replaced periodically - the drum assy, a belt assy, and a toner box. Them there are also 4 toner cartridges, black, cyan, magenta and yellow. Lots of parts but each has a separate life cycle. It is a good design for long term productivity.
1621139
You don't need to replace the drum as frequently as the toner cartridges. Splitting them reduces long-term costs. The machine tells you when you are approaching the end of the drum's life.
1621140
The drum unit contains the piece that actually transfers the printed image to the paper, and the toner cartridge is just a hopper that simply supplies the toner for this operation. Brother has separated the two units since the drum doesn't need replacement as often as the toner cartridge, which saves you money long term.
764001
I agree with Robert E. Stabb. I was nearly about to toss it but gave it to my daughter who can waste her time with it instead of playing games. I would not recommend this model to use with refill kits (+chips). The starter toner cartridge can be used but be prepared to waste your money when the drum or imager fails.
2142421
Yes, but not every time. you will change toner one for about 2.500 pages, but the drum gets changed about every 15,000 pages (all approx.)
903929
I'm not sure. I threw the printer out a year or so ago. Even though the toner could be added, the Drum was so expensive, it was cheaper to buy a new printer.
1273555
Might be bad Drum or Non OEM Drum. You might need tonier . Hard to say with out see the machine. Have service tec look at the machine.
1009229
it included 1 toner and 1 drum replacement - the drum they sent doesn't work very well.
804830
You mean when you buy it new? It comes with the drum unit and a cartridge that will get you less pages than the usual one. You won't have to replace the drum unit for a long time, but you will need to replace cartridges regularly depending upon how much you use it. Don't pay high prices for cartridges; there are places to get comparable ones for good prices.
829571
I only needed one and that is how they are sold. The drums were Gammon percussion and I couldn't find a direct replacement, this one as close to the originals as I could find, a little larger in over all size but the leg fit and has worked well since the repair. This set of drums is in our church and I turned the floor tom around and put the new lug in the back. Had this been a drum kit used daily or every weekend, I would have special ordered the exact replacement from Gammon, I was trying to keep the cost down. Exact measurements, hole spacing, etc. I don't remember, but I only wanted it to work and it does. Sorry if this doesn't help. I only needed one and that is how they are sold. The drums were Gammon percussion and I couldn't find a direct replacement, this one as close to the originals as I could find, a little larger in over all size but the leg fit and has worked well since the repair. This set of drums is in our church and I turned the floor tom around and put the new lug in the back. Had this been a drum kit used daily or every weekend, I would have special ordered the exact replacement from Gammon, I was trying to keep the cost down. Exact measurements, hole spacing, etc. I don't remember, but I only wanted it... » Read More I only needed one and that is how they are sold. The drums were Gammon percussion and I couldn't find a direct replacement, this one as close to the originals as I could find, a little larger in over all size but the leg fit and has worked well since the repair. This set of drums is in our church and I turned the floor tom around and put the new lug in the back. Had this been a drum kit used daily or every weekend, I would have special ordered the exact replacement from Gammon, I was trying to keep the cost down. Exact measurements, hole spacing, etc. I don't remember, but I only wanted it to work and it does. Sorry if this doesn't help. « Show Less
2024928
It does come with a drum and toner. The toner cartridge goes into the drum then the whole unit goes into the printer. They are already paired (toner and drum) when you buy the printer. The toner is a starter printer and only lasted me a couple weeks at the most. Buy the TN-360, its the high yield toner cartridge.
887544
It is very easy. But before replacing the drum, be sure to have tried cleaning the inside of the printer as well as the drum roller, by following Brother printer instructions (can be found on website). Also, there is a place inside the printer above the drum area, that is a little rectangular glass area that you should try to clean first. There might be toner splatter up there that might be disfiguring your printed pages. I try to do a good cleaning prior to giving up on the drum. But, alas, I have replaced drums because I really like the printer and want to keep using it. The only mess is clean up, the drum itself just requires to be replaced. There are also instructions in informing the printer itself that it is having its drum replaced. I found Brothers website very useful to research prior to actually changing out the drums. Very detailed instructions/suggestions.
1786249
I have this machine now. I strongly advise against buying one. It's flimsy and the drum never fails to get stuck inside.I'm replacing mine asap.
1632693
I had no problem with ours......I read the instructions and did what I supposed to (that's a change for me) Our machine is a Brother 9560 CDW so maybe you have the wrong Drum?
1158401
Try the old toner and drum. Do they work? Make sure you have pulled the strip that released the toner into the unit, some do not have that requirement. If none of that helped, maybe the laser failed or other electronics. Could even be a software or driver issue, can you print a test page?
1633666
It says to replace the drum for a long time then it won't go until you replace it. That's when I replace it. And you can reset drum on the menu. But I've heard if you let the drum go too long you will be buying a printer...
1868722
Majority of Brothers printers require separate toners and drums. The purpose is to save in the cost. Typically you change the drum once for every 4 toners replaced.
1871756
&gt;For some low end printers, it's almost cheaper to buy a new printer than to buy replacement cartridges. Exactly, I just bought the MX860 and will test it against HP C7280 (both brand new still in box). Problem is that I can't find third-party toner for the MX860. Those CLI-221 are availible only without chips and I am worried that to some design and patent scheme that will not change. I am guessing that replacing a full set of toner twice will be more than the initial printer cost. For HP I can find descent (according to some reviews) third-party toner. Yet I am guessing the MX860 is a better machine...I'll have some decisions to make.
2215032
Drum is separate. Toner can be filled however really not recommended. In the long run you may have issues with the drum / fuser