SKU:

Clever-Brother-Tn-221-225-Set

Printer Brand:

Brother

OEM Number:

TN-221BK TN-225C TN-225M TN-225Y

Ink Color:

Black,Cyan,Magenta,Yellow

Page Yield:

Black: 2500 Color: 2200

Printer Type:

Laser Cartridge

Condition:

New Compatible

Frequently Asked Questions

Why swap all four cartridges in one sitting?

Cartridges installed together age together, so when one color starts fading the others are usually not far behind. Changing the full set in one five-minute session resets the whole machine at once — no second and third interruptions over the following weeks as each remaining color gives out on its own schedule.

What does the all-at-once change save me?

The four singles add up to $110.91 bought separately. At $55.43, this set saves you $55.48 — very nearly half — on top of the time saved by opening the printer once instead of four times. For the full shelf, see our Best Brother TN221 Toner Cartridges guide: the TN221BK black cartridge, the high-yield TN225 colors, the mixed sets and the DR221 drum units are compared side by side — including what each route costs per page when a single slot or the whole printer runs dry.

Which machines does this set go into?

It fits the HL-3140, HL-3170, HL-3140CW, HL-3170CDW, MFC-9130, MFC-9330, MFC-9340, MFC-9130CW, MFC-9330CDW, MFC-9340CDW, DCP-9020, DCP-9020CDN, DCP-9020CDW, HL-3140CDW, HL-3150CDN, HL-3150CDW, HL-3170CDW, MFC-9140CDN, MFC-9330CW and MFC-9340CW. Each of those models takes the TN221BK black and the three TN225 colors in this box.

Does a fresh full set print more evenly than a mix of old and new?

It can. When all four cartridges start at full capacity together, no single aging color drags the balance of your prints down, so charts, logos and photos come out with the mix the document intended until the set nears the end of its life as a group.

One cartridge still shows toner left — must it be thrown away?

No. If a color still has life in it, keep it as an emergency spare and install the full set; or simply install the three that are empty now and hold the fourth sealed cartridge until its turn comes. Nothing forces you to discard a working cartridge.

How are returns handled on a set like this?

The set is covered by a 1-year warranty, and you have a full year to return it free of charge — the details are on our returns page. We dispatch from IL, PA, GA and CA warehouses, and you can reach support Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM CST.

Does the order I install the four cartridges in matter?

No. Each cartridge in this set has its own slot, and the TN221BK black and the three TN225 colors can go in any sequence during the same session. What matters is matching each box to its labeled slot before you close the cover, then letting the printer read all four fresh levels at once so its counters start from the same baseline.

How should I judge the fresh set in its first pages?

Print a document you know well — a logo page or a chart you have printed before — and look at the third or fourth page rather than the very first sheet. Early pages can still be settling after a full changeover. By the third page the TN221BK text should be dense and even, and the TN225 colors should match the reference you remember.

Will dense color pages use up the set faster than the ratings suggest?

Yes. The ratings — 2,500 pages for the black and 2,200 for each TN225 color — assume standard 5% coverage. A brochure or presentation page with large filled areas uses far more toner per sheet, so a graphics-heavy month will work through the set noticeably sooner than a month of letters and invoices. That is coverage at work, not a short-filled cartridge.

What should I do with the four empties after a full changeover?

Keep the four removed cartridges together until the new set has proven itself over a few days of normal printing. They are your comparison point if anything looks off, and they confirm at a glance that all four slots were actually changed. Once the fresh set is printing cleanly, the old TN221 and TN225 cartridges can leave together in one tidy batch.

About This TN221/TN225 Four-Pack for One Complete Changeover

This four-pack is built for the clean reset: one TN221BK black (2,500 pages) and one each of the TN225 cyan, magenta and yellow (2,200 pages each), swapped in together so the printer starts fresh on every color at once. At $55.43 it undercuts the $110.91 singles total by $55.48. If you prefer topping up one cartridge at a time, the TN221BK single and its color counterparts are listed separately.