Samsung MLT-D111S vs MLT-D111L: Which Toner Should You Buy? (Australia 2026)

Samsung's Xpress M2020 and M2070 series are popular entry-level mono laser printers — compact, affordable, and found in home offices across Australia. But once the starter cartridge runs out, you face a choice: MLT-D111S (standard yield) or MLT-D111L (high yield)?

They fit the same printers. The difference is what's inside. Here's everything you need to know.

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What's the Difference?

| Feature | MLT-D111S | MLT-D111L | |---|---|---| | Yield | ~1,000 pages (5% coverage) | ~1,800 pages (5% coverage) | | Genuine RRP (AUD) | ~$25–$35 | ~$40–$50 | | Compatible price (FetchInk) | ~$15 | ~$22 | | Cost per page (genuine) | ~3.0¢ | ~2.5¢ | | Cost per page (compatible) | ~1.5¢ | ~1.2¢ | | Compatible savings vs genuine | ~50% | ~50% |

Bottom line: The D111L gives you ~80% more pages for roughly 30–40% more money. It's almost always the better value option for regular users.

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Which Printers Use These Cartridges?

Both the MLT-D111S and MLT-D111L are compatible with:

• Samsung Xpress M2020 / M2020W
• Samsung Xpress M2022 / M2022W
• Samsung Xpress M2070 / M2070F / M2070FW / M2070W

A note on the Samsung → HP transition: Samsung sold its printer division to HP in 2017. Most Xpress M2020/M2070 printers in use today are still Samsung-branded, but HP now handles parts and support. The toner cartridges remain the same — MLT-D111S and MLT-D111L still work regardless of whether your firmware has an HP update.

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Standard vs High Yield — When Does It Matter?

Choose MLT-D111S if:

• You print infrequently (under 50 pages/month)
• You want the lowest upfront cost
• You're topping up an older printer near end of life
• You print short bursts and the printer sits idle for weeks at a time

Choose MLT-D111L if:

• You print regularly (100+ pages/month)
• You want the lowest ongoing running cost
• You're in a small office or home office with consistent print volume
• You don't want to swap cartridges as often

For most users with a Xpress M2020 or M2070, the D111L is the smarter buy — the yield advantage outweighs the price difference within a couple of months of regular use.

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Compatible Toner — Is It Safe to Use?

Yes. Compatible Samsung toner cartridges are manufactured to meet or exceed the specifications of the genuine product. They use the same toner formulation, the same chip (where applicable), and produce the same print quality in day-to-day use.

A few things to know:

1. Warranty: Under Australian Consumer Law and the ACCC's position, using compatible toner cannot void your printer warranty. Samsung (or HP) cannot refuse warranty service simply because you used third-party toner.

2. Chip compatibility: Some Samsung Xpress printers use a chip-reading system to verify cartridge authenticity. FetchInk's compatible cartridges include the correct chip to work seamlessly with these printers.

3. Quality: For monochrome laser printing — documents, text, simple graphics — compatible toner performs identically to genuine. The difference is negligible for everyday printing.

FetchInk's compatible Samsung toner is tested for page yield accuracy, toner density, and print quality. They come with a satisfaction guarantee.

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Real Running Costs Over 12 Months

Let's say you print 150 pages/month (1,800 pages/year):

With genuine MLT-D111S:

• You'd need ~1.8 cartridges/year = ~2 cartridges
• Cost: ~2 × $30 = $60/year

With genuine MLT-D111L:

• You'd need exactly 1 cartridge/year
• Cost: ~1 × $45 = $45/year

With compatible MLT-D111L from FetchInk:

• ~1 cartridge/year
• Cost: ~$22/year

The switch to compatible toner cuts your annual print cost by roughly $23–$38 on a low-volume printer. On a busier printer printing 300–400 pages/month, you're saving $50–$80/year.

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Summary

• ✅ MLT-D111S and MLT-D111L both fit the same Samsung Xpress M2020/M2070 series
• ✅ D111L is higher yield (~1,800 pages vs ~1,000 pages) — better cost per page
• ✅ For regular printing, D111L is almost always the smarter buy
• ✅ Compatible toner works exactly the same for everyday mono laser printing
• ✅ Cannot void your warranty under Australian Consumer Law
• ✅ Compatible D111L from FetchInk from ~$22 — vs $40–$50 genuine