SKU:

HL-4050CN

Printer Brand:

Brother

OEM Number:

TN115BK, TN115C, TN115M, TN115Y

Ink Color:

Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow

Page Yield:

Black:5,000, Color:4,000

Printer Type:

Laser Cartridge

Condition:

New Compatible

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I keep color output balanced on the HL-4050CN as cartridges age at different rates?

Watch each supply independently — this platform reports levels per cartridge, and each of cyan, magenta and yellow (4,000 pages each) is replaced the moment it empties rather than on a group schedule. Black is managed the same way: this TN115BK runs 5,000 pages at $44.92 (about 0.90¢ a page), so it typically needs attention less often than any single color.

Which printers use this black?

It is built for the TN115 platform: DCP-9040CN, DCP-9045CDN, HL-4040CDN, HL-4040CN, HL-4070CDW, MFC-9440CN and MFC-9450CDN

Does an aging black cartridge throw off color balance?

A nearly-empty black can wash out shadows and text in color documents before it fails outright. Because the TN115BK's capacity is generous, the practical fix is simple: replace black when its output fades rather than squeezing the last pages out of it, and your color work stays true.

Should I ever change all four cartridges at once?

Only when all four are genuinely near empty — then the TN115 four-color set ($127.02) is the economical single order. Routine practice on this platform is one cartridge at a time, guided by the printer's own level indicators.

How does the TN115BK's lifespan compare with the colors'?

Black is rated at 5,000 pages against 4,000 for each color — but real consumption depends on your documents. Text-heavy offices exhaust black first; graphics-heavy ones cycle colors faster. The standard-yield TN110 line (2,500 black / 1,500 colors) preserves the same relationship at smaller scale.

What guarantee do I get?

This compatible cartridge carries a one-year warranty plus one-year free returns, set out on the shipping and returns page. It ships from IL, PA, GA or CA; support hours are 9 AM–5 PM CST.

About This TN115BK for the HL-4050CN

Color balance on a four-cartridge machine is a juggling act, and black is the ball most people drop — it fades quietly while the colors still look rich. This TN115BK lengthens black's arc to 5,000 pages at about 0.90¢ each, so its replacement rhythm is easier to anticipate and rarely surprises a color job. Keep each supply on its own watch, and the HL-4050CN stays consistent. Companion cartridges are on the Brother supplies page.