Plutoos TN-3170 Toner Black Compatible with Brother TN-3170 TN-580 8,000 pages for HL-5240 HL-5250DN HL-5250DNT
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🖨️ TN-3170 / TN-580 Black: up to 8,000 pages
Replaces Brother TN-3170 / TN-580 · up to 8,000 pages · for Brother HL-5240 HL-5250DN HL-5250DNT
✓ Works like the original🖨️ up to 8,000 pages🇨🇭 Swiss warehouse
The Plutoos TN-3170 Black is a compatible replacement toner cartridge for the original Brother TN-3170 and TN-580 — with a yield of up to 8,000 pages according to ISO/IEC 19752. The printer detects and uses the cartridge exactly like the original — no chip, no setup.
Departments that push offers, delivery notes and contracts through a Brother HL-5240 or MFC-8860DN need supply, not surprises. This cartridge covers both the TN-3170 and TN-580 originals with up to 8,000 ISO-standard pages — less than half a rappen per page. For companies that is the easiest savings exercise of the quarter: order as needed, pay by invoice, keep printing.
Ships the same working day from our Swiss warehouse, 60-day return policy on unopened items.
Compatible printer models
| ✓ Brother HL-5240 | ✓ Brother HL-5250DN |
| ✓ Brother HL-5250DNT | ✓ Brother HL-5270DN |
| ✓ Brother HL-5280DW | ✓ Brother DCP-8060 |
| ✓ Brother MFC-8460N | ✓ Brother MFC-8860DN |
Package contents
| Toner | Color | Yield |
|---|---|---|
| Plutoos TN-3170 (replaces Brother TN-3170 / TN-580) | Black | up to 8,000 pages |
Page yield according to ISO/IEC 19752, at approx. 5 % page coverage.
Installation & first use
- Unpack the toner cartridge only just before use.
- Gently rock the cartridge 5–6 times horizontally (side to side) to distribute the toner powder evenly.
- Remove the protective seal/strip.
- Insert the cartridge until it clicks into place — the printer recognizes it automatically, no setup needed.
- Confirm the non-genuine cartridge message with OK — this is normal.
- 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.
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
| Problem | Solution |
|---|---|
| Cartridge is not recognized | Remove the cartridge, wipe the contacts with a dry cloth, reinsert until it clicks, restart the printer. |
| Streaks or fading print | Remove the cartridge and gently rock it side to side to redistribute the toner; check the remaining drum life in the printer menu. |
| Ghosting / repeating marks | Usually caused by the drum unit, not the toner — check the drum life in the printer menu and replace the drum unit if needed. |
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 warehouse 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.
| Farbe: | Black |
|---|---|
| Seitenleistung: | 8,000 Seiten |
| kompatibel mit: | Brother TN-3170 |
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