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Brother DR221CL Imaging Drum

Ratings

4.1

Average rating based on 28 reviews

Rating Breakdown

16 reviewers rated this product 5 stars.

6 reviewers rated this product 4 stars.

3 reviewers rated this product 3 stars.

0 reviewers rated this product 2 stars.

3 reviewers rated this product 1 stars.

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Reviewer Recommendation

87%

Of the 23 reviewers who responded, 20 would recommend this product.

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  • Customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars

    Questionable as to the need to purchase this item

    Verified BuyerReviewed by - February 6, 2021

    [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I purchased this product because my printer showed that it needed to be replaced soon. It also prompted me to replace the belt. I replaced both, yet the printer continues to prompt me to replace them. This was the second time in 4 years that I replaced the drum I have always used genuine Brother parts, but I'm concerned as to why it still prompts me to replace them. It still seems to work well, but the messages are disconcerting.

    Review originally posted on bestbuy.com

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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  • Customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars

    Brother DR221 Drum Units

    Verified BuyerReviewed by - November 9, 2020

    [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Brother original equipment Drum Units work as they should-like new units. They're easy to remove and install. The only problem was ordering them online due to some confusion as to whether or not you are ordering one drum unit or the whole set. You are buying all four drum units, not one black unit as the product display shows.

    Review originally posted on bestbuy.com

    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
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  • Customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars

    Easy to change/ printing not great

    Reviewed by - October 30, 2023

    Changing the drums was fairly easy. The packaging is clearly marked. My issue is there is an area in the middle of pages that is lighter than the rest of the pages. Some words are difficult to make out. The toner is fairly new. I don’t want to buy a new printer after investing in new drum units.

    Review originally posted on brother-usa.com


  • Customer rating: 1 out of 5 stars

    None

    Verified BuyerReviewed by - September 27, 2021

    [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Not sure why it was cancelled. It was already shipped and for some reason it was returned. Need this item badly. I didn’t get a notification that it’s not available. It just said returned, cancelled and will be refunded. I did not cancel this order.

    Review originally posted on bestbuy.com

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

  • Customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars

    Short Drum Life

    Verified BuyerReviewed by - October 27, 2018

    [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Considering the toner cartridges only last about 5000 pages and cost $79 each and the drum only lasts 15000 pages this is an expensive printer to operate for a small business.

    Review originally posted on bestbuy.com

    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

  • Customer rating: 1 out of 5 stars

    Terrible Drums

    Reviewed by - June 3, 2022

    I bought these exact drums last year. They did not even last 5000 copies. Plus the printer continued to say replace the drum even when they were brand new.

    Review originally posted on brother-usa.com


  • Customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars

    Drum replacement

    Reviewed by - September 21, 2024

    Directions were straightforward and included in the replacements. I only had difficulty understanding how to reset the drum spec. The video online helped.

    Review originally posted on brother-usa.com


  • Customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars

    It works

    Verified BuyerReviewed by - October 15, 2016

    [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] It works as advertised. I just didn't realize this was a thing I needed to buy for a laser printer. It was an unexpected expense.

    Review originally posted on bestbuy.com

    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

  • Customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars

    Worked

    Verified BuyerReviewed by - July 17, 2020

    [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Item description should say black, cyan, yellow and magenta, not just black. There are 4 drum units in the box.

    Review originally posted on bestbuy.com

    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
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  • Customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars

    DR221CL

    Reviewed by - August 5, 2024

    Works well. Had got generic set first, tried one, terrible , set sent back ad ordered Brother 4 pack DR221CL.

    Review originally posted on brother-usa.com