SKU:

TN225Y-com

Printer Brand:

Brother

OEM Number:

TN225Y

Ink Color:

High Yield Yellow

Page Yield:

2,200 Pages

Printer Type:

Laser Cartridge

Condition:

New Compatible

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the early warning signs that the yellow is running out?

Yellow fails quietly. Greens turn blue-ish, warm photos lose their glow, and highlight colors look flat long before the printer posts a warning — because a page with weak yellow still looks plausible at a glance. If your color output has been drifting cool lately, check the yellow first. The TN225Y restores it with 2,200 rated pages at $27.88, about 1.27¢ per page.

Why is yellow the hardest cartridge to judge by eye?

It is the lightest of the four toners, so a test page can look almost normal while the cartridge is nearly spent. The printer's own level report is the reliable gauge — check the supplies status page rather than guessing from a single print.

Which printers does the TN225Y fit?

It goes into the Brother color laser/LED printers and all-in-ones in this family — the DCP-9020CDN, HL-3140CW, HL-3150CDN, HL-3170CDW, HL-3180CDW, MFC-9130CW and MFC-9330CDW. These models pair it with the TN221BK black and the TN225 cyan and magenta cartridges.

Can I change only the yellow?

Absolutely. Each color is an independent cartridge, so the yellow can be replaced the moment its output fades, without disturbing black, cyan, or magenta cartridges that still have life in them.

Is this the largest yellow available for these printers?

Yes — the TN225 line is the high-yield color range for this family, and 2,200 pages is the top rating for the yellow slot. There is no bigger yellow cartridge that fits these machines.

How is this purchase covered?

With a 1-year warranty and free returns during the first year, per our shipping and returns policy. We ship from IL, PA, GA, and CA warehouses, and support is available Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM CST should you need a hand.

About This TN225Y Yellow Cartridge

The TN225Y is the high-yield yellow for this Brother family — 2,200 rated pages at $27.88, roughly 1.27¢ per page — and the cartridge most likely to be silently behind your washed-out color prints. Replace it alone, or renew all four slots together with the TN221/TN225 set, listed with the rest of the range on our Brother toner page.