HL-3150

Built for offices that wire their printers in and leave them there, the Brother HL-3150 takes the 18 ppm color engine of the entry-level 3140 and adds automatic two-sided printing and an Ethernet port — while leaving Wi-Fi out entirely. Its black slot runs the TN221BK, rated at roughly 2,500 pages, and the three color slots take high-yield cartridges only: TN225C in cyan, TN225M in magenta and TN225Y in yellow, each rated near 2,200 pages.

That wired-only design suits a workgroup with network drops already in place: the HL-3150 sits at a fixed desk or in a shared corner, everyone prints to the same address, and duplex output quietly halves the paper used on long reports. With 64MB of memory it works through typical business documents — invoices, letters, spreadsheet printouts — without fuss. Because the machine never moves, a spare black cartridge in the supply drawer is usually all the planning it asks for.

Toner Cartridges for HL-3150

Cartridge	Color	Page Yield
TN221-TN225 High Yield 4 Color Set	Set (black + 3 colors)	Black 2,500 / colors 2,200 each
TN221-TN225 Premium 4 Color Set	Set (black + 3 colors)	Black 2,500 / colors 2,200 each
TN221BK	Black	2,500 pages
TN225C	Cyan	2,200 pages
TN225M	Magenta	2,200 pages
TN225Y	Yellow	2,200 pages
TN225C (Genuine OEM)	Cyan	2,200 pages
TN225M (Genuine OEM)	Magenta	2,200 pages
TN225Y (Genuine OEM)	Yellow	2,200 pages

Which cartridge should you buy?

Start with how this printer actually feeds. Black does the heavy lifting in most offices, and the TN221BK is the only black this model takes, so the real decisions sit on the color side. There are no standard-yield color singles for the HL-3150 on this page — cyan, magenta and yellow all come as the high-yield TN225 line at about 2,200 pages apiece, which suits a machine bought for steady workgroup output. If all three colors run low together, a four-color set replaces everything in one order and one delivery; if a single color fades first, as usually happens, swap just that cartridge and leave the others to finish their life. Genuine Brother color cartridges sit alongside the compatibles here for offices that prefer factory stock; the compatibles carry a 1-year warranty and 1-year returns.

Chip, toner and everyday use

Each cartridge carries a chip the printer reads to estimate remaining toner, and the HL-3150 expects the cartridge to report itself correctly the moment the cover closes. Seat a new cartridge until it sits flat, close up, and let the machine run its brief calibration before judging the first page. Page ratings assume about 5% coverage, so a month of dense color charts will empty a cartridge faster than the same count of letters. When output lightens near the end of a cartridge, take it out and rock it gently side to side — redistributing the toner inside often restores even coverage for a while. Keep spares sealed, stored flat and away from heat until the day they are needed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which toner cartridges does the HL-3150 use?

One black, the TN221BK at about 2,500 pages, and three high-yield colors — TN225C, TN225M and TN225Y at roughly 2,200 pages each. There is no standard-yield color cartridge for this model in the range above.

Does the HL-3150 connect over Wi-Fi?

No. This model was built for wired networks and connects by Ethernet; Brother left wireless out of it entirely. If your office has no network drop where the printer will live, a different model will fit better than any adapter workaround.

Can I replace just one color cartridge?

Yes — cyan, magenta and yellow are separate cartridges, and each can be changed on its own as it runs out. The printer keeps working with the remaining colors while you wait for a delivery, though color documents will be missing that shade in the meantime.

Are the cartridges on this page genuine Brother or compatible?

Both kinds are listed. The compatible TN221BK and TN225 cartridges are built to match the originals in fit and rated yield, and the genuine Brother TN225 color cartridges are stocked as well for buyers who want factory-made stock.