Easy Guide to Resetting Brother Drum Units for Brother Laser Printers

If you own a Brother printer from the TN350, TN360, TN450, TN630, or TN760 series, you might have encountered the drum unit replacement message. Resetting the drum unit is essential to keep your printer running smoothly without unnecessary interruptions. This guide walks you through the step-by-step process to reset the drum units for various compatible Brother printers, helping you save time and avoid confusion.

Resetting drum unit on Brother printer

Understanding Brother Drum Units and Why Resetting Matters

The drum unit in a Brother printer transfers toner to the paper to create your printed images and text. Over time, the printer tracks the drum's usage and prompts you to replace or reset it after a certain number of pages. If you replace the drum unit but don’t reset the counter, the printer may still show the replacement message, interrupting your workflow.

Resetting the drum unit counter tells the printer that you have installed a new drum, allowing it to track usage accurately. This process varies slightly depending on the printer model and drum unit series.

Resetting Drum Units for TN350 / TN360 Series

Compatible Drum Units and Printers

• Drum Unit: DR350 / DR360

• Compatible Printers:

- HL-2140

- HL-2170W

- DCP-7030

- DCP-7040

- MFC-7340

- MFC-7440N

- MFC-7840W

Reset Instructions by Printer Series

HL Series

1. Open the front cover.

2. Press and hold the GO button for about 4 seconds.

3. All LEDs will light up.

4. Release the GO button.

5. Close the front cover.

   
   

DCP Series

1. Open the front cover.

2. Press Clear.

3. Press the ▲ (Yes) button.

4. Wait for “Accepted” to appear on the display.

5. Close the front cover.

   
   

MFC Series

1. Open the front cover.

2. Press Clear.

3. Press 1 to confirm drum replacement.

4. Wait for “Accepted” to appear.

5. Close the front cover.

   
   
   
   

Resetting Drum Units for TN450 Series

Compatible Drum Unit and Printers

• Drum Unit: DR420

• Compatible Printers:

- HL-2220

- HL-2230

- HL-2240

- HL-2240D

- HL-2270DW

- DCP-7060D

- DCP-7065DN

- MFC-7360N

- MFC-7460DN

- MFC-7860DW

Reset Instructions by Printer Series

HL Series

1. Open the front cover.

2. Press and hold the GO button for about 4 seconds.

3. All LEDs will light up.

4. Release the GO button.

5. Close the front cover.

   
   

DCP Series

1. Open the front cover.

2. Press Clear.

3. Press the ▲ (Yes) button.

4. Wait for “Accepted” to appear.

5. Close the front cover.

   
   

MFC Series

1. Open the front cover.

2. Press Clear.

3. Press 1.

4. Wait for “Accepted” to appear.

5. Close the front cover.

   
   
   
   

Resetting Drum Units for TN660 / TN630 / TN760 Series

Compatible Drum Unit and Printers

• Drum Unit: DR630

• Compatible Printers:

- HL-L2300D

- HL-L2320D

- HL-L2340DW

- HL-L2360DW

- HL-L2380DW

- DCP-L2520DW

- DCP-L2540DW

- MFC-L2700DW

- MFC-L2720DW

- MFC-L2740DW

Reset Instructions by Printer Model

HL-L2300D / HL-L2320D

1. Open the front cover.

2. Press and hold the GO button for about 4 seconds.

3. All LEDs will light up.

4. Release the GO button.

5. Close the front cover.

   
   

HL-L2340DW / HL-L2360DW / HL-L2380DW

1. Open the front cover.

2. Press and hold OK for about 2 seconds.

3. “Drum Unit” will appear on the display.

4. Press OK.

5. Press the Up Arrow (▲) to reset.

6. Close the front cover.

   
   

Tips for Successful Drum Unit Reset

• Always make sure the printer is turned on before starting the reset process.

• Open the front cover gently to avoid damaging the printer.

• Wait for the “Accepted” message or LED indicators before closing the cover to ensure the reset was successful.

• If the reset does not work, try repeating the steps carefully or consult the printer manual for troubleshooting.

• Keep your drum unit model number handy to confirm compatibility before resetting.