KMP B-DR27 Drum Unit for Brother DR-2300
Replaces DR-2300KMP GermanyDrum onlyHL-L2300 / MFC-L2700 series
The KMP B-DR27 (KMP article 1261,7000) is a compatible drum unit that replaces the Brother DR-2300 in Brother's compact mono laser printers - the HL-L2300D, HL-L2340DW, HL-L2360DN, HL-L2365DW, HL-L2380DW, DCP-L2500D, DCP-L2520DW, DCP-L2540DN, DCP-L2560DW and MFC-L2700DN/2720DW/2740DW families. It is a cost-effective way to restore clean prints when the original drum is worn.
The drum transfers toner onto the page and wears with every print. Grey backgrounds, dots or marks repeating down the page with a good toner cartridge fitted are the usual signs it is time to replace it.
Before you order: B-DR27 is the drum only and works with your existing toner cartridge, which clips into the new drum. The newer HL-L2310D / HL-L2350DW / MFC-L2730DW generation uses the DR-2400 drum and is not covered.
What's in the Box
- 1 × KMP B-DR27 drum unit (Singlepack)
- No toner cartridge included - transfer your current toner into the new drum
What It Means in Practice
- Move the toner cartridge from the old drum to the new one, refit and reset the drum counter as described in the Brother user guide.
- Brother rates its genuine DR-2300 at approx. 12,000 pages (one page per job); KMP does not publish a separate yield for this drum.
- KMP lists no chip for this drum, matching how these Brother printers track drum life with a counter you reset after replacement.
What Will Not Work
- Not for HL-L2310D, HL-L2350DW, HL-L2375DW, DCP-L2530DW, DCP-L2550DN, MFC-L2730DW or MFC-L2750DW (DR-2400 drum).
- It contains no toner and will not cure faults caused by an empty or damaged toner cartridge.
- Not for Brother colour lasers or the larger HL-L5000/HL-L6000 series.
Key Features
Direct replacement
Replaces Brother DR-2300 in the listed printers.
Broad compact-range coverage
HL-L23xx, DCP-L25xx/L2700 and MFC-L27xx models.
Drum-only design
Reuse your toner cartridge and replace only the worn drum.
Technical Specifications
| Identification |
| Part Number |
1261,7000 |
| KMP Model |
B-DR27 Singlepack |
| EAN/GTIN |
4011324126143 |
| Brand |
KMP |
| Replaces |
Brother DR-2300 |
| Supply |
| Type |
Drum unit (drum only) |
| Colour |
Black (mono) |
| Chip |
No (per KMP) |
| OEM Reference |
Brother DR-2300 rated approx. 12,000 pages |
| Compatibility (KMP list) |
| Brother HL |
HL-L2300D, HL-L2320D, HL-L2321D, HL-L2340DW, HL-L2360DN/DW, HL-L2361DN, HL-L2365DW, HL-L2380DW |
| Brother DCP |
DCP-L2500D, DCP-L2520DW, DCP-L2540DN, DCP-L2560CDN/CDW/DN/DW, DCP-L2700DW |
| Brother MFC |
MFC-L2700DN, MFC-L2701, MFC-L2701DW, MFC-L2703DW, MFC-L2720DW, MFC-L2740CW, MFC-L2740DW |
| Warranty |
| Warranty |
1-Year Warranty (Singular) |
| Manufacturer Term |
KMP does not list a warranty period for this article; claims for manufacturing defects are handled through Singular |
Frequently Asked Questions
DR-2300 or DR-2400 - how do I tell?
Check the printer model: HL-L2300D, HL-L2340DW, HL-L2360DN, DCP-L2540DN and MFC-L2700DN-family models take DR-2300; HL-L2310D, HL-L2350DW, DCP-L2530DW and MFC-L2730DW-family models take DR-2400.
Do I need new toner as well?
Only if the current cartridge is empty; drum and toner are separate parts.
How do I clear the Replace Drum message?
Reset the drum counter from the printer as described in the Brother user guide, or contact us and we will help.
Singular Expert Insight · Buyer's Guide
The HL-L2340DW and MFC-L2700DN families are among the most common small-office printers we support, and the drum is their main wear part after toner. The trap is the near-identical DR-2400 generation - match your model to the list before ordering. More supplies are in our
printer accessories range.
✓ Buy it if your printer is on the list above and prints show grey backgrounds or repeating marks with a good toner.
✕ Skip it if your printer is an HL-L2310D, HL-L2350DW, DCP-L2530DW or MFC-L2730DW-family model (DR-2400), or you need genuine Brother supplies.
→ Also consider Xerox Everyday 006R04752 drum for DR-2400 printers, or the genuine Brother DR-2300.
Not sure it fits? Send us the exact model of your printer (it is printed on the front panel or on the rating label) and we will check compatibility before you order.