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Brother DCP 8040 Supplies

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Toner Cartridges, Maintenance Kits and Parts

Brother DCP 8040
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Frequently Asked Questions

The DCP 8040 uses BRT TN540 (BRT TN-540), BRT TN570 (BRT TN-570), XER 6R1424, XER 6R1423 toner cartridges. BRT TN540 yields 3500 pages; BRT TN570 yields 6700 pages; XER 6R1424 yields 6700 pages; XER 6R1423 yields 3500 pages.

BRT TN540 (BRT TN-540) prints 3500 pages, BRT TN570 (BRT TN-570) prints 6700 pages. Choose BRT TN570 (BRT TN-570) for high-volume printing (lower cost per page); BRT TN540 (BRT TN-540) costs less upfront for occasional use.

The BRT TN570 cartridge has an approximate yield of 6700 pages.

For BRT TN540 you can choose Genuine Brother (BRT TN540 (BRT TN-540)) or a Remanufactured option (CTC TN540) at a lower price per page, same 3500 page yield. For BRT TN570 you can choose Genuine Brother (BRT TN570 (BRT TN-570)) or a Remanufactured option (CTC TN570 (CTC TN-570)) at a lower price per page, same 6700 page yield.

Yes — the DCP 8040 uses a replaceable imaging drum: BRT DR510 (BRT DR-510), XER 6R1425, CTC DR510.

A "Toner" notice on the DCP 8040 usually relates to its drum unit or toner cartridge, not a hardware fault. Open the front cover, pull out the assembly, and reinsert it firmly to clear contact errors. If the printer reports the drum is spent, swap in XER 6R1425 and reset the counter; for toner, use BRT TN570.

Quick Maintenance & How-To Guides

These quick tips apply to all laser printers. While your exact model may look slightly different, the steps are identical.

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