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True Color Toner

True Color Toner DR221C Cyan Drum Unit 12000 Pages

SKU CH-Y0AM-98T21

Cyan drum unit rated for 12000 pages, compatible with Brother HL-3140, HL-3150, HL-3170, HL-3180 and MFC-9130 series printers

  • Cartridges includedSingle Pack
  • Ink or toner colorCyan
  • Estimated page yield12000 Pages
  • Print coverage5%
  • Replaces brandBrother
  • Replacement forBrother
  • Up to 12000 pages per drum unit
  • Cyan drum replaces Brother DR221C directly
  • Works with HL-3140CW HL-3150CDW HL-3170CDW HL-3180CDW
  • Compatible with MFC-9130CW MFC-9330CDW MFC-9340CDW
  • New aftermarket drum unit ready to install

True Color Toner DR221C Cyan Drum Unit

The True Color Toner DR221C is a cyan drum unit built as a premium compatible replacement for Brother DR-221. It fits Brother DCP-9020CDN, HL-3140CW, HL-3142CW, HL-3150CDN, HL-3150CDW, HL-3152CDW, HL-3170CDW, HL-3172CDW, HL-3180CDW, MFC-9130CW, MFC-9140CDN, MFC-9330CDW and MFC-9340CDW printers. The single-pack unit delivers approximately 12000 pages at five percent coverage. It is designed for home and business users who need reliable colour output without paying OEM prices.

Thermals noise and power draw in normal use

The drum unit operates inside the printer’s standard electrophotographic process and does not add measurable heat or acoustic load beyond the printer’s normal specifications. Power consumption is governed by the host printer and remains unchanged compared with the original Brother drum. No additional cooling or ventilation is required for this component.

Replaces Brother DR-221 drum unit

This unit directly replaces the Brother DR-221 cyan drum (OEM# DR221C) in all listed models. The jump is worth it when the printer signals drum end-of-life or when print quality shows fading, streaks or colour drift that a toner swap alone cannot fix. It is not suited for printers outside the compatible series or for users who require OEM-only supplies for warranty compliance.

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Price $17.99
Cheaper than about 90% of the 15,190 comparable items (median $47.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameTrue Color Toner
Model nameDR221C
Ink or toner colorCyan
Product typeStandard Yield Drum Unit
Performance
Estimated page yield12000 Pages
Print coverage5%
Compatibility
Replaces brandBrother
Replacement forBrother
For use withHL-3140CW, HL-3140CW, HL-3142CW, HL-3142CW, HL-3150CDW, HL-3150CDW, HL-3152CDW, HL-3152CDW, HL-3170CDW, HL-3170CDW, HL-3172CDW, HL-3172CDW, HL-3150CDN, HL-3180CDW, MFC-9130CW, MFC-9130CW, MFC-9140CDN, MFC-9140CDN, MFC-9330CDW, MFC-9330CDW, MFC-9340CDW, MFC-9340CDW, DCP-9020CDW, DCP-9020CDW, DCP-9020CDN, DCP-9015CDW
In the box
Cartridges includedSingle Pack

Questions about this item

How do I install the DR221C cyan drum unit and what step do people often miss?

Turn the printer on, open the front cover, remove the old drum and toner assembly, separate the toner cartridge from the old drum, attach it to the new DR221C unit, slide the combined assembly back in, then close the cover.

What maintenance or replacement will the DR221C cyan drum unit need after its rated life?

After approximately 12000 pages at 5% coverage the drum unit reaches end of life and must be replaced; the separate cyan toner cartridge will need replacement sooner depending on print volume.

What limit appears first on the DR221C cyan drum unit during sustained high-volume printing?

The 12000-page rated yield at 5% coverage is the first limit; continuous heavy use will reach that page count before any other mechanical wear becomes apparent.

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