Brother TN225Y Yellow Toner Cartridge – High-Yield Compatible

Brother TN225Y Yellow at a glance: one compatible high-yield yellow toner cartridge, rated at about 2,200 pages. Newly manufactured to Brother's specifications, it fits 8 Brother color laser printers including the HL-3170CDW, HL-3140CW and MFC-9340CDW. It installs into the yellow DR221CL-Y drum unit already in your printer (drum not included). Backed by our 100% satisfaction guarantee; orders by 4 PM ET (Mon–Fri) ship the same day from Georgia.

Key Facts

What's in the Box

• 1 × Brother TN225Y Yellow compatible high-yield toner cartridge — about 2,200 pages

Page yields are the manufacturer's rating for the matching original cartridge, measured at roughly 5% page coverage under ISO/IEC 19798 testing. Your results will vary with what you print.

Compatible Printers (8 models)

• Brother HL-3140CW
• Brother HL-3150CDW
• Brother HL-3170CDW
• Brother HL-3180CDW
• Brother MFC-9130CW
• Brother MFC-9330CDW
• Brother MFC-9340CDW
• Brother DCP-9020CDN

The DCP-9020CDN is mainly sold in Canada. Not sure? Look up your exact model on our Find Ink by Printer page, or contact us and we'll confirm the right toner for you.

Printer guides: HL-3170CDW toner guide · MFC-9340CDW toner guide

Will Not Fit

• TN225 vs. TN227/TN223: the newer Brother HL-L3210CW, HL-L3230CDW, HL-L3270CDW, HL-L3290CDW, MFC-L3710CW, MFC-L3750CDW and MFC-L3770CDW use TN227 or TN223, not TN225.
• TN225 vs. TN210: the older Brother HL-3040CN and HL-3070CW use TN210.
• No TN225 black: Brother makes TN225 in cyan, magenta and yellow only. The black for these printers is TN221BK.
• Toner vs. drum: this is the toner only. The DR221CL-Y drum is a separate part.

Part Numbers & Also Known As

Also searched for as: TN225Y, TN-225Y, TN225, TN-225, TN225 yellow, Brother 225 yellow toner, HL-3170CDW yellow toner, MFC-9340CDW yellow toner.

Chips, Printer Messages & Installation

Installing: open the top cover and lift out the yellow drum unit with the toner attached. Push down the green lock lever to release the empty toner from the drum, gently rock the new cartridge side to side, remove the protective cover, and click it into the drum until the lever lifts. Slide the green tab back and forth a few times to clean the corona wire, then reinstall the assembly in the yellow slot.

"Replace Toner" after a new cartridge: these printers read toner level with a sensor, not a chip count. Make sure the cartridge is fully clicked into the drum and the cover is closed. If the message stays, remove and reseat the cartridge. See our guide to fixing a cartridge or bottle that isn't recognized.

Quality: Compatible, Newly Manufactured

This is compatible toner: newly manufactured by a third party to the original's size and page-yield specifications and tested before shipping. It is not a refilled original. Castle Ink sells compatible (newly manufactured) toner and drums, and remanufactured inkjet cartridges.

Other Options for the Same Printers

• Brother TN221BK black
• Brother TN225C cyan, high-yield
• Brother TN225M magenta, high-yield
• Brother DR221CL-Y yellow drum unit
• Brother DR221CL drum units, 4-pack

Frequently Asked Questions

How many pages does the Brother TN225Y print?

About 2,200 pages, based on Brother's ISO/IEC 19798 rating for the original TN225Y at roughly 5% coverage. Heavy color pages will use it up faster.

What is the difference between TN221 and TN225?

Yield. The standard TN221 colors are rated at about 1,400 pages; the high-yield TN225 colors at about 2,200. Both fit the same 8 printers, and you can mix them.

Is there a TN225 black?

No. TN225 comes in cyan, magenta and yellow only. The black for these printers is TN221BK, about 2,500 pages.

Does TN225 fit the HL-L3270CDW or MFC-L3770CDW?

No. Those newer models use TN227 or TN223 toner. TN225 fits only the HL-3100 / MFC-9000 color models listed above.

Is the drum included?

No. This is toner only. It installs into the DR221CL-Y drum already in your printer; each color has its own drum, which lasts through several toner cartridges.

When will my order ship?

Orders placed by 4 PM ET, Monday through Friday, ship the same business day from Georgia. USPS standard shipping takes 2–5 business days: $6.95 on orders under $50, free over $50. Expedited 1–2 business day delivery is $25.

Shipping & guarantee: ships the same business day when ordered by 4 PM ET (Mon–Fri) from Georgia; USPS 2–5 business days, $6.95 under $50 and free over $50, or expedited 1–2 business days for $25. Covered by our 100% satisfaction guarantee. Castle Ink has served 100,000+ customers and shipped 500,000+ cartridges since 2005, and is BBB-accredited.

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