TN-227BK black · XL
TN-227BK is a Brother black XL cartridge rated at ~3000 pages (2.6¢/page at $78.00).
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The Brother TN-227BK is a toner cartridge designed for use with a range of printers including the HL-L3210CW and MFC-L3710CW models among others. As an XL yield option it produces about 3000 pages making it suitable for higher volume printing needs. If you're looking to save money on your printing costs consider using a compatible toner cartridge which has a cost per page of about 2.6 cents compared to the standard version.
Printers that use TN-227BK
- Brother HL-L3210CW
- Brother HL-L3230CDW
- Brother HL-L3270CDW
- Brother HL-L3290CDW
- Brother MFC-L3710CW
- Brother MFC-L3750CDW
- Brother MFC-L3770CDW
Frequently asked questions
Which printers use the TN-227BK?
7 printers in our database use the TN-227BK, including the Brother HL-L3210CW, Brother HL-L3230CDW, Brother HL-L3270CDW and Brother HL-L3290CDW, plus 3 more.
Is the TN-227BK a standard or high-yield cartridge?
The TN-227BK is a XL (high-yield) cartridge. It costs more upfront than a standard cartridge but prints more pages, so the cost per page is lower.
How many pages does the TN-227BK print?
The TN-227BK is rated at about 3000 pages. Actual yield varies with how much of each page you print.
What does the TN-227BK cost per page?
At a list price of $78.00 and about 3000 pages, the TN-227BK works out to roughly 2.6 cents per page. A reliable compatible can cost noticeably less.
Are compatible or remanufactured versions of the TN-227BK safe to use?
Compatible and remanufactured cartridges are third-party alternatives to the TN-227BK that usually cost much less. Most work well, though quality varies by seller. If your printer can receive firmware updates that block non-OEM ink, check that printer's page first.
Related cartridges
Other colors and standard or high-yield versions used in the same printers.
- DR-223CL drum · drum
- TN-223BK black · standard
- TN-223C cyan · standard
- TN-223M magenta · standard
- TN-223Y yellow · standard
- TN-227C cyan · XL
- TN-227M magenta · XL
- TN-227Y yellow · XL
Guides worth reading before you buy
- Page yield explained: what ISO 24711 measures, and why you get fewer pages than the box says
- Does Brother block third-party ink? No, and Brother said so itself
- Brother toner and ink compatibility chart: which TN, DR and LC number fits
- How to reset a Brother toner counter after a refill or a new cartridge
- Drum unit vs toner: when to replace one, and what it really costs
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