Posted by Lucie_CA on 5/20/10 10:58am
Msg #337290
How long has your Brother HL-5240 lasted
I've had mine now for over 3 years and it's still going strong with minor issues. I wonder what the record is. Of course, I understand it depends on how much you use it. Love to hear from you.
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Reply by Shelly_FL on 5/20/10 1:12pm
Msg #337310
I had a 5140 that lasted nearly three years. There comes a point when replacing the drum is more costly than getting a new printer. I upgraded to a HL-5250 and have replaced the drum once in the three years I been using it.
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Reply by Glenn Strickler on 5/20/10 1:29pm
Msg #337315
I have a Brother 5140 and a 5150 that are both nearly 5 years old. I have replaced the drums on both units, but I don't replace it when the light comes on, I just reset it and keep going. I replace the drum when the print quality begins to suffer and also refill my own toner.
Also, I used generic drums without issue available from 30-40 dollars online from places such as this,
http://cgi.ebay.com/BROTHER-DR510-DR-510-DRUM-DCP-8040-MFC-8220-HL-5140-/350235019356?cmd=ViewItem&pt=BI_Toner&hash=item518ba2485c
I do expect at least one of the printers to survive long enough for me to finish off my time in this business, especially nowdays.
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Reply by anita55109 on 5/20/10 3:11pm
Msg #337339
3 years and still going. Ignore the drum light. It doesn't know what it's talking about. Best way to tell is when you start to see shading on the paper.
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Reply by jba/fl on 5/20/10 5:26pm
Msg #337363
Have 2 - 5140's still going strong after all these years. Have to need to replace or to replace anything. (knock on wood)
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Reply by anotaryinva on 5/20/10 6:43pm
Msg #337379
3 1/2 yrs., bought a new one for $199 because it was cheaper than buying a new drum. 2nd tray works with the 5350
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Reply by CF on 5/21/10 9:46am
Msg #337465
LD Products is now offering Brother Drums at a deep
discount. I just bought one that would have been $150 from Brother and I paid $45.00 from LD products. SCORE!!!!!
Not to mention the high yeild toner is an awesome value too!!!!
I print a lot and change out drums about 4 times per year.
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