DCP-L8450
Shopping for the DCP-L8450 means shopping one cartridge family: the TN331 line. Its four codes — TN331BK for black, TN331C for cyan, TN331M for magenta and TN331Y for yellow — appear on this page in two labeling styles: plain TN331 listings, and listings that carry the DCP-L8450 name itself. Both styles sit side by side in the table below, with the genuine Brother singles and color set at the end, so the whole shelf can be compared in one pass.
The DCP-L8450 is one of Brother's DCP color laser all-in-ones, and machines in this class tend to be bought once and fed for years — which makes the reorder pattern the thing worth getting right. Most owners settle into a rhythm: black cartridges in rotation, colors one at a time as they fade, and a full set only after a big color job. The listings below are arranged to support exactly that rhythm, from the single black up to the eight-cartridge set.
Toner Cartridges for DCP-L8450
- TN331 4 Color Set (TN331BK, TN331C, TN331M, TN331Y) — page yield: See product page
- TN331 5 Color Set (TN331BK, TN331C, TN331M, TN331Y) — page yield: See product page
- TN331 8 Color Set (TN331BK, TN331C, TN331M, TN331Y) — page yield: See product page
- TN331 3 Color Set (TN331C, TN331M, TN331Y) — page yield: See product page
- TN331 6 Color Set (TN331C, TN331M, TN331Y) — page yield: See product page
- DCP-L8450 TN331 4 Color Set — page yield: See product page
- TN331 4 Color Set (dual-code listing) — page yield: See product page
- TN331BK — Black, pack of 2 — page yield: See product page
- TN331BK — Black, pack of 3 — page yield: See product page
- TN331BK — Black, pack of 5 — page yield: See product page
- TN331BK — Black — page yield: See product page
- TN331C — Cyan — page yield: See product page
- TN331M — Magenta — page yield: See product page
- TN331Y — Yellow — page yield: See product page
- DCP-L8450 TN331BK — Black — page yield: See product page
- DCP-L8450 TN331C — Cyan — page yield: See product page
- DCP-L8450 TN331M — Magenta — page yield: See product page
- DCP-L8450 TN331Y — Yellow — page yield: See product page
- TN331Y / TN336Y — Yellow — page yield: See product page
- TN331BK — Black, 2 pack (dual-code listing) — page yield: See product page
- TN331BK — Black, genuine Brother — page yield: 2,500 pages
- TN331C — Cyan, genuine Brother — page yield: 1,500 pages
- TN331M — Magenta, genuine Brother — page yield: 1,500 pages
- TN331Y — Yellow, genuine Brother — page yield: 1,500 pages
- TN331 colors — 3 Color Set, genuine Brother — page yield: 1,500 pages each
Which cartridge should you buy?
The genuine cartridges on this page print their ratings in their names: about 2,500 pages for the black and 1,500 for each color, and those figures frame every other choice. If the DCP-L8450 prints mostly documents, put the money in black — the multi-packs exist because a single black rarely lasts as long as a set of colors. If color work is regular, the 4-color set refreshes everything at once and avoids the drip of separate orders; the 3-color set does the same job when the black is still fresh. Compatible cartridges on this page carry a 1-year warranty and 1-year returns, and genuine Brother cartridges carry the manufacturer's warranty — the four TN331 codes are identical across both lines.
Chip, toner and everyday use
A practical habit for this machine: when the display names a low color, write the code down before you order — cyan and magenta mix-ups are the classic wrong-cartridge story, and the code is printed on the cartridge label, not just the box. New cartridges should click in positively; the printer reads a chip on each one, and a cartridge that is not fully seated can be reported as missing. Ratings assume about 5% coverage, so treat them as comparisons between cartridges rather than promises for your page mix. Store spares flat and sealed, out of sunlight, and they will be ready whenever the shelf needs them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are the plain TN331 listings and the DCP-L8450 listings interchangeable?
Yes. Both label styles describe the same four cartridges — TN331BK, TN331C, TN331M and TN331Y. The model name in a listing title is a filing aid; the printer only cares about the code, so either label can go in any slot.
What does the dual-coded yellow listing mean?
That yellow cartridge is filed under two codes, TN331Y and TN336Y, because the same physical cartridge serves both cartridge families in Brother's line. For the DCP-L8450, order it as the yellow for this machine — the TN331Y code is the one that applies here.
Which black cartridge should a heavy printer choose?
The black multi-packs. There is one black code, TN331BK, rated around 2,500 pages in genuine form; the packs of two, three and five simply bundle that same cartridge, lowering the per-unit cost for offices that change black often.
Do the color cartridges have to be replaced as a set?
No. Cyan, magenta and yellow are independent cartridges, and the printer tracks them separately. Replace the one that is empty; reach for a 3-color or 4-color set only when several are low together.
More printers that use the same cartridges
The TN331 family stretches well beyond this one model. Every Brother machine that shares it is listed below, split across two paragraphs so the roster stays readable.
Brother-TN336, Brother-TN339, DCP-L8400, DCP-L8400CDN, DCP-L8450CDN, DCP-L8450CDW, HL-L8250, HL-L8250CDN, HL-L8350, HL-L8350CDW, HL-L8350CDWT
HL-L9200CDW, HL-L9200CDWT, MFC-L8600, MFC-L8600CDW, MFC-L8650, MFC-L8650CDW, MFC-L8850, MFC-L8850CDW, MFC-L9550CDW, MFC-L9550CDWT