Brother TN229XLBK Black Toner Cartridge – High-Yield Compatible

Brother TN229XL Black (TN229XLBK) at a glance: one compatible high-yield black toner cartridge rated at about 3,000 pages. Newly manufactured to Brother's specifications, it fits 9 Brother color laser printers including the HL-L3280CDW, MFC-L3780CDW and HL-L8245CDW. It installs into the DR229CL 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 TN229XL Black (TN229XLBK) compatible toner cartridge — about 3,000 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 (9 models)

• Brother HL-L3220CDW
• Brother HL-L3280CDW
• Brother HL-L3295CDW
• Brother HL-L3300CDW
• Brother HL-L8245CDW
• Brother MFC-L3720CDW
• Brother MFC-L3765CDW
• Brother MFC-L3780CDW
• Brother MFC-L8395CDW

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-L3280CDW toner guide · MFC-L3780CDW toner guide · MFC-L3720CDW toner guide · HL-L3300CDW toner guide · MFC-L3765CDW toner guide

Will Not Fit

• TN229 vs. TN227/TN223: TN229 is for the 2023-and-later HL-L3220CDW / MFC-L3720CDW generation. It does not fit the older HL-L3210CW, HL-L3230CDW, HL-L3270CDW, HL-L3290CDW, MFC-L3710CW, MFC-L3750CDW or MFC-L3770CDW, which use TN227 or TN223.
• Toner vs. drum: this is the toner only. The DR229CL drum unit is a separate part that outlasts several toner cartridges.
• XXL is not universal: the super high-yield TN229XXLBK fits only the HL-L3295CDW, HL-L8245CDW, MFC-L3780CDW and MFC-L8395CDW. The TN229XLBK on this page fits all 9 models above.

Part Numbers & Also Known As

Also searched for as: TN229XLBK, TN-229XLBK, Brother TN229XL black, TN229XL black toner, TN229XL, TN-229XL, Brother 229XL black toner, HL-L3280CDW black toner, MFC-L3780CDW black toner.

Chips, Printer Messages & Installation

Installing: open the front cover and pull out the drum unit. Push down the green lock lever to release the empty black toner from the drum, gently rock the new cartridge side to side to spread the toner, remove the orange protective cover, and click it into the black slot of the drum until it locks. Slide the green tab on the drum back and forth a few times to clean the corona wire, then reinstall.

Chip and supply messages: the cartridge has its own pre-installed chip. If the printer shows a non-genuine supply notice, choose OK or Continue to keep printing. If it still says "Replace Toner" or the cartridge isn't recognized, remove it, make sure all packing material is off and reseat it firmly. See our guide to fixing a cartridge that isn't recognized.

Quality: Compatible, Newly Manufactured

This is compatible toner: newly manufactured by a third party to the original's size, chip and page-yield specifications, and tested before it ships. 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 TN229XL high-yield 4-pack (BKCMY)
• Brother TN229XLC cyan, single
• Brother TN229XLM magenta, single
• Brother TN229XLY yellow, single
• Brother TN229BK standard-yield black
• Brother TN229XXLBK super high-yield black (4 models only)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many pages does the Brother TN229XL black print?

About 3,000 pages, based on Brother's ISO/IEC 19798 rating for the original TN229XLBK at roughly 5% coverage.

Can I replace just this one color?

Yes. Each color is a separate cartridge, so replace only the one the printer says is empty. You can mix XL and standard cartridges across colors.

Does TN229XLBK fit the HL-L3270CDW or MFC-L3770CDW?

No. Those older models use TN227 or TN223 toner. TN229 fits only the 2023-and-later models listed above.

Is the drum included?

No. This is a toner cartridge only; it clicks into the DR229CL drum unit already in your printer.

Will this void my printer warranty?

No. Under the U.S. Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, a manufacturer can't void your printer warranty just because you used a third-party supply. If a non-original supply directly caused damage, that specific repair might not be covered.

When will my order ship?

Orders placed by 4 PM ET, Monday through Friday, ship the same business day from Georgia, by USPS (2–5 business days). Shipping is $6.95 on orders under $50 and 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 (expedited 1–2 business days, $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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