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TCT

TCT TN229XLBK Black High Yield Toner Cartridge 3000 Pages

SKU CH-BCZ5-QPPWK

High-yield black toner cartridge delivering approximately 3000 pages at 5% coverage for compatible Brother printers

  • Cartridges includedSingle Pack
  • Ink or toner colorBlack
  • Estimated page yield3000 Pages
  • Print coverage5%
  • Replaces brandBrother
  • Replacement forBrother
  • Prints up to 3000 pages per cartridge
  • High-yield black toner replaces Brother TN229XLBK
  • Fits MFC-L3780CDW and HL-L3280CDW models
  • Compatible with HL-L3220CW and MFC-L3720CDW printers
  • Crisp, clear output with consistently dark tones

Compatible Black Toner for Brother MFC-L3780CDW

This TCT TN229XLBK cartridge replaces the Brother original and fits the MFC-L3780CDW, HL-L3280CDW, HL-L3220CW and MFC-L3720CDW printers. It delivers a high-yield output of 3000 pages at the standard five-per-cent coverage. The single black unit is designed for offices that need consistent monochrome documents without paying OEM prices.

Steady output across long print runs

Quality-assurance testing under SMTC and ISO protocols verifies that toner density stays uniform from the first page to the last. Dark tones and sharp text remain stable during continuous printing, so large reports do not fade or develop streaks halfway through the job. The cartridge is built to maintain that reliability for the full rated yield.

Limited to the listed Brother models

The chip and mechanical fit work only with the four printers named in the specifications; other Brother colour lasers or mono devices will not recognise the cartridge. Buyers who need colour toner or a higher page count must select different cartridges, and users of non-Brother hardware cannot use this product at all.

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Price $26.99
Cheaper than about 77% of the 15,190 comparable items (median $47.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameTCT
Model nameTN229XLBK
Ink or toner colorBlack
Product typeHigh Yield Toner Cartridge
Performance
Estimated page yield3000 Pages
Print coverage5%
Compatibility
Replaces brandBrother
Replacement forBrother
For use withMFC-L3780CDW, HL-L3280CDW, HL-L3220CW, MFC-L3720CDW
In the box
Cartridges includedSingle Pack

Questions about this item

Does the TN229XLBK high-yield cartridge run hotter or draw more power than a standard-yield toner during long print runs?

Toner cartridges do not consume measurable power or generate heat beyond the printer's normal fusing process; the 3000-page yield simply means more toner volume, not higher energy use.

Must the printer already have the colour toner cartridges installed for this black TN229XLBK to operate?

The MFC-L3780CDW, HL-L3280CDW, HL-L3220CW and MFC-L3720CDW require all four colour cartridges to be present; the black TN229XLBK replaces only the black unit.

Can I keep using my existing Brother colour cartridges while swapping in this TN229XLBK black cartridge?

Yes, the TN229XLBK is designed to work alongside the original or compatible cyan, magenta and yellow TN229 cartridges in the listed Brother models.

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