3rd party replacements ... toner and drum for HL-L2360DW?

[albireo13]

I recently picked up a used HL-L2360DW printer in VG condition. It so far has worked well.
The page count is 17152. How high can I go before expecting problems?
This is my first Brother printer. I have used HP Inkjets in the past.

One issue is that it is flashing a message to replace the drum. The toner has a fair amount left.
So far the print quality is nice with no artifacts so, I could perhaps put off replacing the drum.
Instead, I'd rather start with a clean slate . Therefore I plan to go ahead and replace the drum.

I was wondering about 3rd part supplies, like a drum and also toner cartridges. Are there any to stay away from?
Do they usually work well, without compatibility issues? The recommended Brother brand drum is not cheap.

Thx

 

[JustinJames]

The HL-L2360DW can handle over 20,000 pages, so you're not likely to face issues yet. Replacing the drum now is a good idea, even if the toner still has life, since drums wear out around this point. For 3rd-party supplies, they can work fine but be cautious with very cheap brands as they might cause quality issues or damage your printer. Look for well-reviewed, compatible options for toners and drums to avoid problems. Brother's brand is reliable, though pricier.