HALP! ISO cheaper cartridges for a Brother HD-3170CDW laser printer
October 8, 2019 6:54 AM Subscribe
Cartridge numbers = TN221BK, TN221M, TN221C, TN221Y
Brother online on Amazon and Staples online have the cartridges for $70 - 75 each.
OIder Asks say that compatible cheaper cartridges vary in quality. Please recommend current reliable sources.
Thanks (wanders off muttering that cost of set of replacement cartridges should not approach cost of new printer . . . )
I got two (2) replacements for a Brother TN730 cartridge made by Toner Bank (ordered from amazon) for $27. I'm still on the first of the two, and it has been totally fine.
posted by jonathanhughes at 7:17 AM on October 8, 2019
posted by jonathanhughes at 7:17 AM on October 8, 2019
Best answer: I haven't had any problem with these I ordered on Amazon two years ago.
posted by ShooBoo at 8:34 AM on October 8, 2019
posted by ShooBoo at 8:34 AM on October 8, 2019
Best answer: I bought Linkyo cartridges for my Brother Laser on Amazon. So far, so good.
posted by kathrynm at 8:40 AM on October 8, 2019
posted by kathrynm at 8:40 AM on October 8, 2019
Best answer: I also bought Linkyo cartridges for a Brother laser and haven't noticed any difference in quality.
posted by merocet at 9:34 AM on October 8, 2019 [1 favorite]
posted by merocet at 9:34 AM on October 8, 2019 [1 favorite]
I bought some knock-off cartridges from Amazon for my Brother printer, and... ended up with all sorts of smearing issues that ended only after I took the thing apart, blew it out with compressed air, and replaced pretty much all the replaceable parts.. I'll pay the extra for the official toner from here on out.
posted by straw at 9:39 AM on October 8, 2019
posted by straw at 9:39 AM on October 8, 2019
Best answer: I've been using compatible cartridges from "INK E-SALE" from Amazon for a couple years now. No noticeable difference in performance from the brand name.
posted by Barnsie at 12:17 PM on October 8, 2019
posted by Barnsie at 12:17 PM on October 8, 2019
Best answer: I've had good success with EZink's cartridge for Brother (B&W) printer.
Here's the amazon link for your TN221s.
posted by Sunburnt at 1:23 PM on October 8, 2019
Here's the amazon link for your TN221s.
posted by Sunburnt at 1:23 PM on October 8, 2019
Response by poster: Thanks all for the recommendations. I'm browsing reviews at Amazon for Precise Point, Linkyo, INK E-SALE and E-Z Ink. It looks like every supplier has an occasional dud and the good ones send replacements ASAP.
posted by jointhedance at 2:15 PM on October 11, 2019
posted by jointhedance at 2:15 PM on October 11, 2019
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posted by probably not that Karen Blair at 6:59 AM on October 8, 2019