TN223BK
Compatible Brother TN223BK Black Toner Cartridge
1,400 pages
$16.99
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Brother HL-L3270CDW toner and drum
Your HL-L3270CDW takes the TN223BK (standard yield), TN223C (standard yield), TN223M (standard yield), TN223Y (standard yield), TN227BK (high yield), TN227C (high yield), TN227M (high yield) and TN227Y (high yield), plus the DR223CL drum. At our price that is about 0.8¢ a page.
The Brother HL-L3270CDW is a mono laser printer in the HL-L3200 series, which shares cartridges across 7 models.
It takes two black cartridges that differ only in capacity: the TN223BK at about 1,400 pages and the TN227BK at about 3,000. At our prices that is 1.2¢ a page against 0.8¢, so the high-yield cartridge costs less to run unless you print very little.
The drum is a separate part on this printer. The DR223CL is rated for about 18,000 pages, so it outlasts several toner cartridges and only needs replacing when the printer reports drum life, not every time you change toner.
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
TN223C
Compatible Brother TN223C Cyan Toner Cartridge
1,300 pages
$22.99
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TN223M
Compatible Brother TN223M Magenta Toner Cartridge
1,300 pages
$22.99
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TN223Y
Compatible Brother TN223Y Yellow Toner Cartridge
1,300 pages
$22.99
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TN227BK
Compatible Brother TN227BK Black High Yield Toner Cartridge
3,000 pages
$24.99
Save 23% vs genuine
TN227C
Compatible Brother TN227C Cyan High Yield Toner Cartridge
2,300 pages
$24.99
Save 36% vs genuine
TN227M
Compatible Brother TN227M Magenta High Yield Toner Cartridge
2,300 pages
$24.99
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TN227Y
Compatible Brother TN227Y Yellow High Yield Toner Cartridge
2,300 pages
$24.99
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DR223CL
Compatible Brother DR223CL Drum Unit
18,000 pages
$31.99
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Which yield is worth it
| Cartridge | Yield | Price | Per page |
|---|---|---|---|
| TN223BK | 1,400 pages | $16.99 | 1.2¢ |
| TN223C | 1,300 pages | $22.99 | 1.8¢ |
| TN223M | 1,300 pages | $22.99 | 1.8¢ |
| TN223Y | 1,300 pages | $22.99 | 1.8¢ |
| TN227BK High yield | 3,000 pages | $24.99 | 0.8¢ |
| TN227C High yield | 2,300 pages | $24.99 | 1.1¢ |
| TN227M High yield | 2,300 pages | $24.99 | 1.1¢ |
| TN227Y High yield | 2,300 pages | $24.99 | 1.1¢ |
What it costs you a month
About $9.66 a month in toner, roughly one TN227BK every 3 months.
Questions about the HL-L3270CDW
What toner does the Brother HL-L3270CDW use?
The TN223BK, TN223C, TN223M, TN223Y, TN227BK, TN227C, TN227M and TN227Y. Brother lists these cartridges as compatible with this model, and the yields on this page are Brother's published figures.
Does the HL-L3270CDW have a separate drum?
Yes. The DR223CL drum unit is a separate part rated for about 18,000 pages. Replace it when the printer reports drum life, not when you change toner.
Does using a compatible cartridge void the HL-L3270CDW 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-L3200 models
Most of these share the same cartridges. Check the model page to be sure.
- Brother HL-L3210CWUses DR223CL, TN223BK, TN223C +6
- Brother HL-L3220CDWUses DR229CL, TN229BK, TN229C +6
- Brother HL-L3230CDWUses DR223CL, TN223BK, TN223C +6
- Brother HL-L3280CDWUses DR229CL, TN229BK, TN229C +6
- Brother HL-L3290CDWUses DR223CL, TN223BK, TN223C +6
- Brother HL-L3295CDWUses DR229CL, TN229XXLBK, TN229XXLC +10
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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.