Brother TN251 Cyan Toner Cart
Brother TN-251C is a genuine Brother cyan toner cartridge rated for a 1,400-page yield, made to fit Brother's HL-3150/3170 and MFC-9140/9330/9340/9335 colour laser series. It's the standard-yield cyan cartridge for that printer family — sold as 1 cartridge, not a multipack.
Compatibility — check your printer model first
This cartridge is built for the following Brother printers:
- Brother HL-3150CDN
- Brother HL-3170CDW
- Brother MFC-9140CDN
- Brother MFC-9330CDW
- Brother MFC-9340CDW
- Brother MFC-9335CDW
- Brother DCP-9015CDW
Brother toner cartridges are not interchangeable across printer series, so check the model number printed on the front of your machine before ordering if you're not certain.
Specs
- Cartridge type: Genuine Brother OEM cartridge (not compatible or remanufactured)
- Colour: Cyan
- Page yield: 1,400 pages (standard yield)
- Pack quantity: 1 cartridge
- SKU: TN-251C
What's included
One genuine Brother TN-251C cyan toner cartridge, in original Brother retail packaging.
Why this is the right pick
This is a genuine Brother cartridge, not a third-party compatible or remanufactured version — it's built to the exact specification your printer expects, so you avoid the "unsupported cartridge" or toner-recognition warnings that can happen with non-genuine chips. If your printer is one of the seven models listed above and you print mixed-colour documents regularly, this is the direct-fit cyan cartridge for it.
Is the Brother TN-251C cyan toner cartridge compatible with my printer?
Yes, if your printer is a Brother HL-3150CDN, HL-3170CDW, MFC-9140CDN, MFC-9330CDW, MFC-9340CDW, MFC-9335CDW, or DCP-9015CDW. Check the model number on the front of your machine before ordering.
What's the difference between a genuine, compatible, and remanufactured toner cartridge?
A genuine cartridge is made by Brother to factory spec — this one is genuine. "Compatible" means new but third-party-made; "remanufactured" means a used OEM shell refilled and refurbished.
How many pages does the Brother TN-251C cartridge print?
It's rated for a 1,400-page yield (standard yield). Actual page count depends on coverage — light text prints more pages than dense graphics or colour images.
What's the difference between the TN-251C and TN-255C cyan cartridges?
The TN-251C is standard yield (1,400 pages); the TN-255C is the high-yield version of the same cartridge, rated for more pages. Higher print volume generally suits the high-yield option.
Will my printer show a warning or error with this cartridge?
No — as a genuine Brother cartridge it's built to be recognised correctly, avoiding the "unsupported cartridge" warnings sometimes triggered by non-genuine chips.
How do I install this toner cartridge?
Remove the old cartridge, unpack the new one, take off the protective seal, and fit it into the drum unit per your printer's manual. No software or setup needed.
Is this cartridge sold individually or as part of a set?
This listing is for 1 single cyan cartridge. For the full colour set or a matching black toner, check Ink and Rolls' Brother toner range.
How do I know when it's time to replace the cyan cartridge?
Your printer's panel will show a toner-low or toner-empty alert for cyan, and colour prints will look faded or streaky beforehand.
