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Compatible Brother TN225C Cyan High Yield Toner Cartridge, compatible cartridge photo

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Compatible Brother TN225C Cyan Toner Cartridge (2,200 pages)

Replaces Brother TN225C · SKU TS-TN225C

$20.99 Genuine $82.50 Save $61.51, 75%

2,200 pages, about 1.0¢ per page

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  • 2 or more$19.94 eachsave 5%
  • 4 or more$18.89 eachsave 10%
  • 10 or more$17.84 eachsave 15%

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This compatible TN225C prints about 2,200 pages at roughly 1.0¢ a page and replaces the genuine Brother TN225C. It fits the Brother DCP-9015CDW, Brother DCP-9020 and Brother DCP-9020CDN and 13 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.

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Specifications

Replaces OEM numberBrother TN225C
Also written asTN-225C
ColorCyan
Rated yield2,200 pages (Approx. yield per ISO/IEC 19752 / 19798 at 5% coverage (letter/A4))
Yield classHigh yield
Cost per page1.0¢ at our price
ChipNot published by Brother
BuildConfirmed with the supplier before launch
DrumSeparate, DR221CL
Facts checked2026-09-22 by Dan Whitaker, Print Technician

Specs from acmtech.com.

Genuine TN225C vs ours

Genuine Brother TN225CTonerInkWorld TN225C
Price$82.50$20.99
Rated yield2,200 pages2,200 pages
Cost per page3.8¢1.0¢
Printer warrantyUnaffectedUnaffected under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act
ReturnsVaries by seller90 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

  1. Open the front cover and let the printer cool for a few minutes if it has been printing.
  2. Pull out the drum and toner assembly together, then press down the green lock lever and lift the old cartridge out of the drum.
  3. Unpack the new cartridge and rock it gently side to side five or six times to spread the toner evenly.
  4. Slide the new cartridge into the drum until the lock lever clicks.
  5. 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.
  6. Put the assembly back in, close the cover, and print a test page.
  7. 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.

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Pages 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.

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Streaks 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.

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Questions about the TN225C

How many pages does a TN225C print?

About 2,200 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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Dan Whitaker, Print Technician, checks the part number, printer list and yield on this page against Brother's published specs. How we check cartridges.

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Page updated Sep 22, 2026. Brand names and part numbers are used only to identify compatibility. We are not affiliated with or endorsed by any printer manufacturer.