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Plutoos TN-3060 Toner Black Compatible with Brother TN-3060 6,700 pages for HL-5140 HL-5150D HL-5170DN

🖨️ TN-3060 Toner Black Compatible with Brother TN-3060 for HL-5140 HL-5150D HL-5170DN

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📄 up to 6,700 pages🇨🇭 Swiss stock

The Plutoos TN-3060 Black is a compatible replacement toner cartridge for the original Brother TN-3060 — with a yield of up to 6,700 pages according to ISO/IEC 19752. The printer detects and uses the cartridge exactly like the original — no chip, no setup.

The Brother HL-5140 and HL-5170DN were built for volume, and this cartridge feeds it: up to 6,700 pages of sharp ISO-standard text from one cartridge. That works out to less than half a rappen per page — less than the sheet of paper it prints on. A long-serving workhorse rarely gets cheaper to run, and unopened cartridges can go back within 60 days.

Ships the same working day from our Swiss stock, 60-day return policy on unopened items.

Technical data

Product typeCompatible toner cartridge
ColourBlack
Page yieldup to 6,700 pages
OEM referenceBrother TN-3060
Printer brandBrother
StandardISO/IEC 19752
EAN0647056880417

Compatible printer models

✓ Brother HL-5140✓ Brother HL-5150D
✓ Brother HL-5170DN

Package contents

  • 1 × Plutoos TN-3060 (replaces Brother TN-3060), Black, up to 6,700 pages

Installation & first use

  1. Unpack the toner cartridge only just before use.
  2. Gently rock the cartridge 5–6 times horizontally (side to side) to distribute the toner powder evenly.
  3. Remove the protective seal/strip.
  4. Insert the cartridge until it clicks into place — the printer recognizes it automatically, no setup needed.
  5. Confirm the non-genuine cartridge message with OK — this is normal.
  6. Caution: never touch the green drum roller — fingerprints and scratches cause permanent print defects.

Care & storage

  • Store cool, dry and dark — away from direct sunlight and heat sources.
  • Never touch the drum surface or expose it to direct light.
  • Store the cartridge horizontally, in its original protective bag.
  • Once opened, use the cartridge up rather than storing it — opened toner cartridges attract humidity and dust over time.
  • Recycling: Return empty toner cartridges to us free of charge, hand them in at any electronics store (e.g. Media Markt, Fust or Interdiscount) or dispose of them at a recycling centre.

Good to know

  • Works like the original: The printer detects and uses this cartridge exactly like the original.
  • «Toner low» message: This message often appears early. Remove the cartridge and gently rock it side to side to redistribute the remaining powder — this often yields many more pages.
  • Toner vs. drum: Two different consumables. The toner cartridge holds the powder that is used up as you print; the drum unit transfers the image onto the paper and has its own lifespan. Streaks, spots or ghosting usually point to the drum, not the toner.

Troubleshooting

ProblemSolution
Cartridge is not recognizedRemove the cartridge, wipe the contacts with a dry cloth, reinsert until it clicks, restart the printer.
Streaks or fading printRemove the cartridge and gently rock it side to side to redistribute the toner; check the remaining drum life in the printer menu.
Ghosting / repeating marksUsually caused by the drum unit, not the toner — check the drum life in the printer menu and replace the drum unit if needed.
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Frequently asked questions

❓ Does a compatible cartridge void my printer warranty?

No. Under Swiss and EU law the warranty remains valid unless the cartridge demonstrably caused the defect.

❓ What do the page yields mean?

Page yields are measured according to ISO/IEC 19752 (mono) or ISO/IEC 19798 (color) at 5 % page coverage — roughly a standard business letter. Real-world yield varies: documents with graphics, tables or bold headlines use more toner, so your actual mileage can be lower.

❓ Is the print quality the same as the original?

Yes — toner powder matched to the Brother laser printing technology, produced to ISO 9001 standard.

❓ Does the printer recognize the cartridge?

Yes — exactly like the original; no chip, no setup. Insert the cartridge until it clicks into place and print as usual.

❓ How fast is delivery?

Ordered before 5 p.m. and in stock: your order leaves our Swiss stock the same working day — delivered mostly the next working day, latest the 2nd. Free shipping across Switzerland and Liechtenstein. Live stock and the expected delivery date are shown at the top next to the add-to-cart button — if out of stock, we deliver as soon as possible, usually within 15 days.

Properties
Compatible Printer Brand: Brother
Compatible printer series: Brother HL
OEM number: Brother TN-3060
Print colour: Black
Cartridge Type: Laser Toner
Cartridge Size: Normal
Colour: Black
Colour designation: BK
Compatible printer models: Brother HL-5140, Brother HL-5150D, Brother HL-5170DN
OEM part number: Brother TN-3060
Page yield: 6.700 Seiten
Data according to manufacturer. Errors and changes reserved.