Cool Toner TN-229XL Compatible Toner Cartridge Set, 5 Pack

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Product guide

Cool Toner TN-229XL Compatible Toner Cartridge Set, 5 Pack

Pack: Cool Toner TN-229XL compatible toner cartridges are a five-cartridge replacement set for specified Brother color laser printers. The listing claims pre-installed chips and high-yield page counts, while customer feedback is mixed on color consistency, smudging, and toner life.

At a glance

Listing states the cartridges have chips pre-installed, so it says there is no need to transfer the original cartridge chips.
The stated five-piece set is listed as two black cartridges plus one each of cyan, yellow, and magenta.
Claimed yields are 3,000 pages for black and 2,300 pages for each color cartridge at 5% coverage on Letter/A4 paper.
Compatibility is claimed for several Brother HL and MFC color laser printer models.

Price

$89.94Save 10%

Reference price: ~~$99.99~~

Price checked: Nov 13, 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

Five cartridges include two black units, giving buyers an extra black cartridge compared with a four-color set.
Pre-installed chips are claimed, avoiding the stated need to transfer chips from original cartridges.
Customers report easy installation and positive performance, printability, and value, though experiences are not uniformly positive.

Technical specifications

15 specifications

Identity
Brand	Cool Toner
Model	TN-229 TN-229XL toner cartridges
Cartridge type	Compatible
Package size	5 Pack
Number of items	5
Color	TN229XL 5 Pack toner cartridges
Ink color	Multi

Compatibility and use
Compatible devices	TN229 TN229XL for HL-L3220cdw HL-L3280cdw HL-L3295cdw HL-L3300cdw HL-8245cdw MFC-L3720cdw MFC-L3765cdw MFC-L3780cdw MFC-L8395cdw
Printer type	Laser
Printer output type	multiple colors
Print media	Paper (plain)

Yield and dimensions
Claimed page yield	3000
Item dimensions (D x W x H)	13.78"D x 8.66"W x 6.3"H
Weight listed	4.2 pounds

Warranty
Warranty description	2 Year Manufacturer

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

Listing details are inconsistent about the set: the title and package fields say five cartridges, while a feature list specifies two black and one each cyan, yellow, and magenta. Claimed yields also vary by color, so the 3,000-page black figure is not a universal yield. Confirm the exact set and yields for the selected listing. The manufacturer claims compatibility with specified Brother models, but verify your exact printer model before ordering. Customer feedback is mixed on color quality, smudging, and toner life, including reports of gray pages and fuser damage. The listing also gives a two-year manufacturer warranty description without further terms.

What’s in the box

2 black toner cartridgesCheck selected pack
1 cyan toner cartridgeCheck selected pack
1 yellow toner cartridgeCheck selected pack
1 magenta toner cartridgeCheck selected pack

Check which accessories are included in your selected pack before buying.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Owners of the listed Brother color laser printer models seeking a compatible five-cartridge replacement set.
Buyers who want an additional black cartridge and are comfortable considering third-party toner.

Less suited to

Buyers who require Brother-branded OEM cartridges.
Buyers unwilling to accept reported variation in color quality, smudge resistance, or toner life.

Cool Toner TN-229XL Compatible Toner Cartridge Set, 5 Pack · photo 2 — Additional product photo 2

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.3 / 5 · 122 ratings

5 stars79%79%
4 stars3%3%
3 stars2%2%
2 stars5%5%
1 star11%11%

Customer feedback highlights easy installation, good reported performance, and positive value impressions. Experiences are mixed on color quality, smudge resistance, and toner life, with some reports of gray pages, smudging, or fuser damage. The claimed yields may matter to frequent printers, but customer reports make actual longevity and output quality uncertain. The aggregate rating distribution is mostly five-star but includes a meaningful one-star share, so it should not be read as uniformly positive.

Positive themes

Customers report easy installation and generally good performance.
Feedback includes positive impressions of printability and value.

Mixed feedback

Color quality and smudge resistance receive mixed feedback, including reports of gray pages and smudging.
Toner life feedback is mixed, with reports ranging from lasting well to fuser damage.

Frequently asked questions

Which printers does the listing claim are compatible?

It lists Brother HL-L3220CDW, HL-L3280CDW, HL-L3295CDW, HL-L3300CDW, HL-L8245CDW, MFC-L3720CDW, MFC-L3765CDW, MFC-L3780CDW, and MFC-L8395CDW. Confirm your exact model before purchase.

What is listed in the five-pack?

A feature list specifies two black cartridges and one each of cyan, yellow, and magenta. Other listing fields only say five-pack, so check the selected listing's exact contents.

What page yield does the listing claim?

It claims 3,000 pages for black and 2,300 pages for each color cartridge at 5% coverage on Letter/A4 paper. These are listing claims, not guaranteed results.

Are the cartridges OEM Brother products?

No. The listing identifies them as compatible cartridges from Cool Toner, not Brother OEM cartridges.