DR221CL
Compatible Brother DR221CL Drum Unit
15,000 pages
$28.99
Save 45% vs genuine
Photos show the compatible cartridge. Images marked OEM show the genuine Brother product for reference.
Compatible Brother TN221M Magenta Toner Cartridge (1,400 pages)
Replaces Brother TN221M · SKU TS-TN221M
$18.99
Genuine $56.50
Save $37.51, 66%
1,400 pages, about 1.4¢ per page
Buying for the office? The price drops with quantity.
- 2 or more$18.04 eachsave 5%
- 4 or more$17.09 eachsave 10%
- 10 or more$16.14 eachsave 15%
Applied automatically in the cart. Mix and match does not apply; the break is per cartridge.
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- Lifetime satisfaction guarantee
- 90-day returns, including opened cartridges that are defective
- Printer damage protection on every cartridge we sell
This compatible TN221M prints about 1,400 pages at roughly 1.4¢ a page and replaces the genuine Brother TN221M. It fits the Brother DCP-9020, Brother DCP-9020CDN and Brother HL-3140CW and 12 other Brother models. The drum is separate on these printers, so keep a DR221CL on hand.
Will this fit my printer?
These printers use a separate drum unit. This cartridge does not include a drum. The matching drum is the DR221CL.
Fits 15 printer models. Pick yours to see everything else it takes.
- Brother DCP-9020Uses TN221BK, TN221C, TN221M +4
- Brother DCP-9020CDNUses TN221BK, TN221C, TN221M +4
- Brother HL-3140CWUses DR221CL, TN221BK, TN221C +5
- Brother HL-3150Uses TN221BK, TN221C, TN221M +4
- Brother HL-3150CDNUses TN221BK, TN221C, TN221M +3
- Brother HL-3170Uses TN221BK, TN221C, TN221M +4
- Brother HL-3170CDWUses DR221CL, TN221BK, TN221C +5
- Brother HL-3180Uses TN221BK, TN221C, TN221M +4
- Brother HL-3180CDWUses DR221CL, TN221BK, TN221C +5
- Brother MFC-9130Uses TN221BK, TN221C, TN221M +4
- Brother MFC-9130CWUses DR221CL, TN221BK, TN221C +5
- Brother MFC-9330Uses TN221BK, TN221C, TN221M +3
- Brother MFC-9330CDWUses DR221CL, TN221Y, TN221BK +5
- Brother MFC-9340Uses TN221Y, TN221BK, TN221C +4
- Brother MFC-9340CDWUses DR221CL, TN221Y, TN221BK +5
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Specifications
| Replaces OEM number | Brother TN221M |
|---|---|
| Also written as | TN-221M |
| Color | Magenta |
| Rated yield | 1,400 pages (Approx. yield per ISO/IEC 19752 / 19798 at 5% coverage (letter/A4)) |
| Yield class | Standard yield |
| Cost per page | 1.4¢ at our price |
| Chip | Not published by Brother |
| Build | Confirmed with the supplier before launch |
| Drum | Separate, DR221CL |
| Facts checked | 2026-09-22 by Dan Whitaker, Print Technician |
Specs from acmtech.com.
Genuine TN221M vs ours
| Genuine Brother TN221M | TonerInkWorld TN221M | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $56.50 | $18.99 |
| Rated yield | 1,400 pages | 1,400 pages |
| Cost per page | 4.0¢ | 1.4¢ |
| Printer warranty | Unaffected | Unaffected under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act |
| Returns | Varies by seller | 90 days, opened defective cartridges included |
Genuine price from SupplyLink USA genuine listing, checked Sep 22, 2026. Source. Prices move, so we re-check monthly.
How to install it
- Open the front cover and let the printer cool for a few minutes if it has been printing.
- Pull out the drum and toner assembly together, then press down the green lock lever and lift the old cartridge out of the drum.
- Unpack the new cartridge and rock it gently side to side five or six times to spread the toner evenly.
- Slide the new cartridge into the drum until the lock lever clicks.
- Slide the green tab on the drum from left to right three times to clean the corona wire, then return it to the home position.
- Put the assembly back in, close the cover, and print a test page.
- If the display still asks you to replace the toner, run the toner reset from the control panel.
If something goes wrong
The display still says replace toner
Brother printers count pages rather than measure toner, so the message stays until the counter is reset. Open the front cover, hold the control panel steps for your model, and the count clears.
Full guidePages come out blank or very light
Nine times out of ten the sealing tape is still in place or the cartridge needs rocking to spread the toner. Pull the cartridge, check the tape, rock it gently, and reinstall.
Full guideStreaks or a repeating mark down the page
Streaks usually come from the drum, not the toner. Clean the corona wire if your printer has one, and check the drum count before replacing the cartridge again.
Full guideQuestions about the TN221M
How many pages does a TN221M print?
About 1,400 pages. The rating follows Approx. yield per ISO/IEC 19752 / 19798 at 5% coverage (letter/A4). That is a rated average, so heavy graphics use toner faster than plain text.
Do I need a new DR221CL drum too?
Not every time. On these Brother printers the drum is a separate part that lasts through several toner cartridges. Replace the DR221CL when the printer reports drum life, not when you change toner.
Does a compatible cartridge void my printer warranty?
No. Under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act a manufacturer cannot void your warranty just because you used a third-party cartridge. If a cartridge of ours damages your printer, our printer damage protection covers the repair.
What if it does not work in my printer?
Send it back. Returns are open for 90 days and that includes opened cartridges that are defective. Shipping is free both ways.
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