TN-331BK black · standard
TN-331BK is a Brother black standard cartridge rated at ~2500 pages (2.8¢/page at $70.00).
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The Brother TN-331BK is a standard yield black toner cartridge rated to print about 2500 pages. It is designed for use with five specific printer models and can be used as an alternative to genuine cartridges if you're looking for a more affordable option, but keep in mind that standard and high-yield cartridges have different page yields.
Printers that use TN-331BK
- Brother DCP-L8400CDN
- Brother HL-L8250CDN
- Brother HL-L8350CDW
- Brother MFC-L8600CDW
- Brother MFC-L8850CDW
Frequently asked questions
Which printers use the TN-331BK?
5 printers in our database use the TN-331BK, including the Brother DCP-L8400CDN, Brother HL-L8250CDN, Brother HL-L8350CDW and Brother MFC-L8600CDW, plus 1 more.
Is the TN-331BK a standard or high-yield cartridge?
The TN-331BK is a standard-yield cartridge. Where a range also offers a high-yield XL version, it costs more upfront but prints more pages for a lower cost per page.
How many pages does the TN-331BK print?
The TN-331BK is rated at about 2500 pages. Actual yield varies with how much of each page you print.
What does the TN-331BK cost per page?
At a list price of $70.00 and about 2500 pages, the TN-331BK works out to roughly 2.8 cents per page. A reliable compatible can cost noticeably less.
Are compatible or remanufactured versions of the TN-331BK safe to use?
Compatible and remanufactured cartridges are third-party alternatives to the TN-331BK 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-331CL drum · drum
- TN-331C cyan · standard
- TN-331M magenta · standard
- TN-331Y yellow · standard
- TN-336BK black · XL
- TN-336C cyan · XL
- TN-336M magenta · XL
- TN-336Y 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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