TN221BK
Compatible Brother TN221BK Black Toner Cartridge
2,500 pages
$20.99
Save 72% vs genuine
Brother HL-3180 toner
Your HL-3180 takes the TN221BK (standard yield), TN221C (standard yield), TN221M (standard yield), TN221Y (standard yield), TN225C (high yield), TN225Y (high yield) and TN225M (high yield). At our price that is about 0.8¢ a page.
The Brother HL-3180 is a mono laser printer in the HL-3100 series, which shares cartridges across 9 models.
It takes two black cartridges that differ only in capacity: the TN221BK at about 2,500 pages and the TN225C at about 2,200. At our prices that is 0.8¢ a page against 1.0¢, so the high-yield cartridge costs less to run unless you print very little.
Brother has stated publicly that its firmware updates do not block third-party cartridges, and the printer counts pages rather than measuring toner, which is why the Replace Toner message can appear before a cartridge is empty.
When you compare prices, compare cost per page rather than the sticker price: a cheaper cartridge with half the rated yield costs more to run. Every cartridge here ships free, is covered by our printer damage protection and can be returned within 90 days, opened or not.
Cartridges that fit
TN221C
Compatible Brother TN221C Cyan Toner Cartridge
1,400 pages
$18.99
Save 66% vs genuine
TN221M
Compatible Brother TN221M Magenta Toner Cartridge
1,400 pages
$18.99
Save 66% vs genuine
TN221Y
Compatible Brother TN221Y Yellow Toner Cartridge
1,400 pages
$18.99
Save 66% vs genuine
TN225C
Compatible Brother TN225C Cyan High Yield Toner Cartridge
2,200 pages
$20.99
Save 75% vs genuine
TN225Y
Compatible Brother TN225Y Yellow High Yield Toner Cartridge
2,200 pages
$20.99
Save 75% vs genuine
TN225M
Compatible Brother TN225M Magenta High Yield Toner Cartridge
2,200 pages
$20.99
Save 75% vs genuine
Which yield is worth it
| Cartridge | Yield | Price | Per page |
|---|---|---|---|
| TN221BK | 2,500 pages | $20.99 | 0.8¢ |
| TN221C | 1,400 pages | $18.99 | 1.4¢ |
| TN221M | 1,400 pages | $18.99 | 1.4¢ |
| TN221Y | 1,400 pages | $18.99 | 1.4¢ |
| TN225C High yield | 2,200 pages | $20.99 | 1.0¢ |
| TN225Y High yield | 2,200 pages | $20.99 | 1.0¢ |
| TN225M High yield | 2,200 pages | $20.99 | 1.0¢ |
What it costs you a month
About $9.66 a month in toner, roughly one TN221BK every 3 months.
Questions about the HL-3180
What toner does the Brother HL-3180 use?
The TN221BK, TN221C, TN221M, TN221Y, TN225C, TN225Y and TN225M. Brother lists these cartridges as compatible with this model, and the yields on this page are Brother's published figures.
Does using a compatible cartridge void the HL-3180 warranty?
No. Under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act a manufacturer cannot void your warranty because you used a third-party cartridge. If one of ours damages the printer, our printer damage protection covers the repair.
Other Brother HL-3100 models
Most of these share the same cartridges. Check the model page to be sure.
- Brother HL-3140Uses TN225M
- Brother HL-3140CWUses DR221CL, TN221BK, TN221C +5
- Brother HL-3150Uses TN221BK, TN221C, TN221M +4
- Brother HL-3150CDNUses TN221BK, TN221C, TN221M +3
- Brother HL-3150CDWUses TN225Y
- Brother HL-3170Uses TN221BK, TN221C, TN221M +4
- Brother HL-3170CDWUses DR221CL, TN221BK, TN221C +5
- Brother HL-3180CDWUses DR221CL, TN221BK, TN221C +5
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Page updated Sep 22, 2026. Compatibility checked by Dan Whitaker, Print Technician. Brand names and part numbers are used only to identify compatibility. We are not affiliated with or endorsed by any printer manufacturer.