How to Find the Right Toner Cartridge for Your Printer

Choosing the correct toner doesn’t have to be confusing.
In this short guide, we’ll show you how to find your toner cartridge number and make sure you’re buying the right toner for your printer — in less than 1 minute.

Whether you’re using HP, Canon, Brother, Ricoh, or Samsung, the steps are almost the same.

You can follow Step 1 only if you want the fastest method,
or expand the detailed steps below if you need help.

Quick Method (Takes 10 Seconds)

Just look at the old toner cartridge inside your printer.
The toner number is printed directly on the cartridge label.

Example:

• HP → 106A, 83A, 17A, 55A, etc.

• Canon → EXV-51, 052, GPR-55, etc.

• Brother → TN-2420, TN-660, etc.

Tip: The number is usually the largest text on the cartridge.

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If You Don’t Have the Old Toner — Do This

You can find the correct toner using the printer model.

Step 1 — Find Your Printer Model Name

The model is printed on the front or top of the printer.

Examples:

• HP Laser 107a

• HP MFP 135w

• Canon IR 2525

• Brother DCP-L2540DW

Step 2 — Search the Printer Model on Dotinks

Use our search bar and type the model name.

Example: Search "HP 135a" → You’ll see 106A toner.

How to Pick the Right Toner (If There Are Variants)

Some printers use:

• Standard Yield (prints ~1,000 pages)

• High Yield / X-Version (prints ~2,000–3,000 pages)

Which should you choose?

If you print every day, high yield saves more money over time.

Common Question (FAQ)

Q: I can’t find my toner model — what should I do?

Send us a picture of your printer on WhatsApp — we will identify the toner for you within seconds.
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Q: Will compatible toner harm my printer?

No. High-quality compatible toner performs like OEM when the powder quality is correct.
All Dotinks toners are print-tested before shipping.

Q: What if I accidentally buy the wrong toner?

We offer easy exchange — no stress, no excuses.