TN229BK
Compatible Brother TN229BK Black Toner Cartridge
1,500 pages
$27.99
Save 65% vs genuine
Brother HL-L3280CDW toner and drum
Your HL-L3280CDW takes the TN229BK (standard yield), TN229C (standard yield), TN229M (standard yield), TN229XLBK (high yield), TN229XLC (high yield), TN229XLM (high yield), TN229XLY (high yield) and TN229Y (standard yield), plus the DR229CL drum. At our price that is about 1.0¢ a page.
The Brother HL-L3280CDW is a color laser printer in the HL-L3200 series, which shares cartridges across 7 models.
It takes two black cartridges that differ only in capacity: the TN229BK at about 1,500 pages and the TN229XLBK at about 3,000. At our prices that is 1.9¢ a page against 1.0¢, so the high-yield cartridge costs less to run unless you print very little.
The drum is a separate part on this printer. The DR229CL is rated for about 20,000 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
TN229C
Compatible Brother TN229C Cyan Toner Cartridge
1,200 pages
$27.99
Save 59% vs genuine
TN229M
Compatible Brother TN229M Magenta Toner Cartridge
1,200 pages
$27.99
Save 59% vs genuine
TN229XLBK
Compatible Brother TN229XLBK Black High Yield Toner Cartridge
3,000 pages
$29.99
Save 63% vs genuine
TN229XLC
Compatible Brother TN229XLC Cyan High Yield Toner Cartridge
2,300 pages
$29.99
Save 72% vs genuine
TN229XLM
Compatible Brother TN229XLM Magenta High Yield Toner Cartridge
2,300 pages
$29.99
Save 72% vs genuine
TN229XLY
Compatible Brother TN229XLY Yellow High Yield Toner Cartridge
2,300 pages
$29.99
Save 72% vs genuine
TN229Y
Compatible Brother TN229Y Yellow Toner Cartridge
1,200 pages
$27.99
Save 59% vs genuine
DR229CL
Compatible Brother DR229CL Drum Unit
20,000 pages
$29.99
Save 84% vs genuine
Which yield is worth it
| Cartridge | Yield | Price | Per page |
|---|---|---|---|
| TN229BK | 1,500 pages | $27.99 | 1.9¢ |
| TN229C | 1,200 pages | $27.99 | 2.3¢ |
| TN229M | 1,200 pages | $27.99 | 2.3¢ |
| TN229XLBK High yield | 3,000 pages | $29.99 | 1.0¢ |
| TN229XLC High yield | 2,300 pages | $29.99 | 1.3¢ |
| TN229XLM High yield | 2,300 pages | $29.99 | 1.3¢ |
| TN229XLY High yield | 2,300 pages | $29.99 | 1.3¢ |
| TN229Y | 1,200 pages | $27.99 | 2.3¢ |
What it costs you a month
About $9.66 a month in toner, roughly one TN229XLBK every 3 months.
Questions about the HL-L3280CDW
What toner does the Brother HL-L3280CDW use?
The TN229BK, TN229C, TN229M, TN229XLBK, TN229XLC, TN229XLM, TN229XLY and TN229Y. Brother lists these cartridges as compatible with this model, and the yields on this page are Brother's published figures.
Does the HL-L3280CDW have a separate drum?
Yes. The DR229CL drum unit is a separate part rated for about 20,000 pages. Replace it when the printer reports drum life, not when you change toner.
Does using a compatible cartridge void the HL-L3280CDW 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-L3270CDWUses DR223CL, TN223BK, TN223C +6
- Brother HL-L3290CDWUses DR223CL, TN223BK, TN223C +6
- Brother HL-L3295CDWUses DR229CL, TN229XXLBK, TN229XXLC +10
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Page updated Sep 17, 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.