Brother HL-3170CDW Toner Cartridges
Your Brother HL-3170CDW uses the TN-251, TN-255 toner cartridge series along with DR-251CL drum assemblies, BU-220 belt units, and WT-220CL waste toner collectors. Supplying Australian workplaces with daily office printing supplies since Jul 2013, we ensure your workspace maintains uninterrupted productivity. Switching from standard TN-251 colour cartridges to high-yield TN-255 options significantly lowers per-page expense during heavy print runs. Our 4.8 Google rating proves it: we consistently supply premium cartridges backed by rock-solid reliability.
Page yield expectations across cartridge options
Standard TN-251 black cartridges print 2,500 pages, while standard cyan, magenta, and yellow deliver 1,400 pages. High-yield TN-255 colour toners increase capacity to 2,200 pages based on ISO/IEC 19798 testing standards. Heavy page coverage reduces actual volume.
| Cartridge Number | Type | Colour | Page Yield | Cost Per Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TN-251BK | Standard | Black | 2,500 | $0.068 |
| TN-251C | Standard | Cyan | 1,400 | $0.098 |
| TN-251M | Standard | Magenta | 1,400 | $0.098 |
| TN-251Y | Standard | Yellow | 1,400 | $0.098 |
| TN-255C | High Yield | Cyan | 2,200 | $0.081 |
| TN-255M | High Yield | Magenta | 2,200 | $0.081 |
| TN-255Y | High Yield | Yellow | 2,200 | $0.081 |
Cost Per Page = Total Cartridge Price ÷ Page Yield (at 5% coverage). Prices based on Genuine cartridges.
Genuine vs compatible toner selection
Installing compatible TN-251 and TN-255 cartridges provides immediate printing cost reductions for routine office documentation without sacrificing clarity. Under Australian Consumer Law, using compatible cartridges does not void your printer warranty. Read about operational standards in our detailed genuine vs compatible cartridges comparison.
Additional image transfer components and drum units
In addition to toner cartridges, this colour laser printer requires a DR-251CL drum unit rated for 15,000 pages, a BU-220 transfer belt, and a WT-220CL waste toner collection box.
Experience Tip: After sliding a new DR-251CL drum unit into place, manually clear the drum counter through the printer settings menu to avoid false replacement alerts.
Practical purchasing and delivery details
Workplaces focused on daily text documents benefit from pairing standard TN-251 black toners with high-yield TN-255 colour cartridges. Compatible options include a money back guarantee for full purchasing confidence. Free delivery applies on all orders over $99 (conditions apply). Dispatch occurs quickly from distribution warehouses situated across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide. Explore our comprehensive selection of Brother toner cartridges or check our clear returns policy prior to checkout.
Pro Tip
Select high-yield TN-255 colour cartridges whenever replacing cyan, magenta, or yellow, because business documents containing colour logos and graphics exhaust standard TN-251 colour cartridges far quicker than black text exhausts the main black cartridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I run a high-yield TN-255 colour toner alongside a standard TN-251 black toner?
Yes, standard TN-251 and high-yield TN-255 cartridges share identical outer housing profiles, allowing you to mix and match yield sizes across the four slots without issue.
How do I know whether the printer needs a new toner cartridge or a replacement drum unit?
The printer LCD screen displays separate notifications; a low toner prompt specifically cites the TN-251 or TN-255 colour slot, whereas a "Replace Drum" message signals that the 15,000-page DR-251CL drum tray requires renewal.
Will compatible TN-255 cartridges fit into my original Brother DR-251CL drum tray?
Yes, compatible TN-251 and TN-255 toner cartridges snap straight into the original DR-251CL drum slots without any physical modification required.
